British parents are wild about the baby name Harry. It’s cozy, traditional, cool – a brother for Jack, an alternative to Charlie. American families haven’t quite caught on. At least not yet. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HENRY, BUT MAKE IT COZY Many will recognize Harry as a traditional […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Luna: Shining and Magical
The baby name Luna shines, a nature name with vintage charm. It’s also the Harry Potter character name most thoroughly embraced by Muggles. Thanks to Allison for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MOON GODDESS Long before JK Rowling imagined Hogwarts, ancient Romans considered Luna the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. She’s […]
READ MORE >>Great Halloween Baby Names Contest 2018: The Winners!
We started out with oh-so-many delightful baby names borrowed from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. There’s Harry, of course, and Hermione. But also slightly more obscure choices, like Rowena and Phineas. Thanks to your votes, we narrowed those down to two finalists in both the Witches’ Final Match-up and the Wizards’ Last Showdown. And […]
READ MORE >>Halloween Baby Names 2018: Wizards Final
With just a few days between now and October 31st, it’s time for the Great Halloween Baby Names contest final … wizards’ edition. This year, all of the names come from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We started out with twelve magical monikers, but have reduced them to just two finalists, thanks to your […]
READ MORE >>Halloween Baby Names 2018: Witches Final
Halloween is just around the corner! That means it’s time for the Great Halloween Baby Names contest final … witches’ edition. This year, all of the names come from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We started out with twelve magical monikers, but have reduced them to just two finalists, thanks to your votes. Here’s […]
READ MORE >>Halloween Baby Names 2018: Witches of Harry Potter Round of Four
October brings the annual Great Halloween Baby Names contest. Now it’s time for the Great Halloween Baby Names 2018: Harry Potter Round of Four. This contest is for the names of witches; the wizards’ round posted earlier today. You’re not a Potterhead, you say? No worries. This contest is all about the rich and varied […]
READ MORE >>Wizarding World Baby Names: Find Your Harry Potter Name!
Let’s talk Wizarding World baby names. I’ve written an awful lot about Harry Potter baby names over the last few weeks. But here’s a puzzle: how about the names of ordinary witches and wizards, far removed from the tumultuous events at Hogwarts? If you were dropped into Diagon Alley right now this minute, what would […]
READ MORE >>Halloween Baby Names 2018 SemiFinals: Wizards of Harry Potter Edition
Last week, we kicked off this year’s Great Halloween Baby Names contest. Now it’s time for the Great Halloween Baby Names 2018 SemiFinals: Harry Potter edition. This contest is for the names of wizards; the witches’ semifinal round posted earlier today. All of our names are drawn from the witches and wizards that we know […]
READ MORE >>Halloween Baby Names 2018 SemiFinals: Witches of Harry Potter Edition
Last week, we kicked off this year’s Great Halloween Baby Names contest. Now it’s time for the Great Halloween Baby Names 2018 SemiFinals: Harry Potter edition. This contest is for the names of witches; check back later today for the wizards’ semifinal round. All of our names are drawn from the witches and wizards that […]
READ MORE >>Halloween Baby Names 2018 Opening Round: Harry Potter Edition
Last year, we kicked off our first-ever Great Halloween Baby Names contest. This year, it’s back! Welcome to the Great Halloween Baby Names 2018 Opening Round: Harry Potter edition. That’s right, this year, all of our names are drawn from the witches and wizards that we know and love from the original seven-books series. (Sorry, […]
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