The baby name Fiona blends literary roots with an appealing sound for a name that hits the sweet spot – stylish, current, but not too common. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITERARY INVENTION Back in the eighteenth century, the Scottish writer James Macpherson claimed he’d discovered and interpreted a collection […]
READ MORE >>Max Names: Maxwell, Maximus, Maxson
What is Max short for? Max names range from a simple, single-syllable name to some of the longest choices for our sons. WILD and WONDERFUL We picture most famous people by the name in black and white: actor Max Baer, physicist Max Planck, sociologist Max Weber. But then along came a story. The night Max […]
READ MORE >>Baudelaire Baby Names: A Series of Auspicious Choices
Baudelaire baby names come from enduring children’s books A Series of Unfortunate Events. They’ve adapted more than once, mostly recently by Netflix, meaning that countless children have read, watched, or both, the series. In brief, the series consists of thirteen novels, penned by Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket, though Snicket also features in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Alice: Storied and Strong
The baby name Alice brings to mind white rabbits and mad tea parties, but this storybook name carries considerable substance. Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MEDIEVAL ROOTS It’s tough to unravel the origins of the baby name Alice. That’s because it’s one of many choice originating with the Germanic […]
READ MORE >>Sherlock Holmes Names: Irene, Conan, Joan
Looking for Sherlock Holmes names? It’s not quite like Harry Potter or Game of Thrones. Even Downton Abbey feels like more likely inspiration. But the world of Sherlock Holmes is vast, and the character names range from the classic to the distinctive. Besides, while Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned 62 cases – 4 novels, 58 short stories – the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Blythe: Joyful Vintage Gem
The baby name Blythe feels as cheerful as Felicity, as brief as Blair. Thanks to Rocking Fetal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BLITHE Long before this was a given name, the Old English word blithe meant cheerful or happy. It’s an archaic word now, seldom heard in conversation. Blithely survives, occasionally heard as […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ophelia: Literary and Elaborate
The baby name Ophelia is an elaborate, literary gem, continuing to rise in popularity. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HAMLET Chances are you know something about William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, if only famous snippets like “To thine own self be true.” You probably also know that Ophelia is the ill-fated girlfriend […]
READ MORE >>Edgar Allan Poe Character Names
Edgar Allan Poe character names range from the familiar to the obscure. Some feel drenched in Gothic vibes, haunting characters doomed to tragic fates. Others aren’t quite so darkly romantic. After all, Edgar Allan Poe was known for horror, but that wasn’t all he wrote. Poe dabbled in humor and satire. And he penned detective […]
READ MORE >>JD Salinger Character Names: Franny, Holden, Esme
JD Salinger character names make for a short, highly edited list. And yet, many of his choices have become quite stylish in the twenty-first century. We tend to talk about names from Shakespeare. Or the student body of Hogwarts and the rest of the Wizarding World. But Salinger’s one enduring novel, paired with many beloved […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Heidi: Cheerful and Traditional
The baby name Heidi combines the charm of the Swiss Alps with a healthy dose of supermodel glam. Thanks to Alanna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FROM ADELAIDE via ADELHEID You might know – or read – that Heidi is short for Adelaide. The sounds and letters don’t make sense, though, unless […]
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