The baby name Charlotte feels traditional, polished, and ever so royal. Thanks to Lem for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVERGREEN Way back in 1880, and well into the 1950s, the baby name Charlotte appeared in the US Top 100 or thereabouts nearly ever year. It fit with other evergreen classics, like Elizabeth […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Emma: Traditional Favorite
The baby name Emma belonged to a medieval queen, an action hero, the most beloved of literary heroines, and tens of thousands of girls born in the last two decades. Thanks to Erin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. UNIVERSAL Ages before Jane Austen picked up a pen, the baby name Emma was […]
READ MORE >>Louisa: Baby Name of the Day
Louisa is a gentle antique with a literary vibe and spunky nicknames galore. No wonder it’s slowly attracting more attention. Thanks to Alicia and Kim for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Elizabeth: Baby Name of the Day
She’s among the most classic of girls’ names. Thanks to TaraRhode for suggesting the saintly, regal Elizabeth as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Lydia: Baby Name of the Day
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on May 24, 2010, and was substantially revised and reposted on January 21, 2013. She’s an ancient place name with an appealing spiritual link. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Lydia as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Darcy: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a surname with masculine literary ties – and a recent history of use a feminine name. Thanks to Mierca for suggesting Darcy as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Marianne: Baby Name of the Day
Part-smoosh, part-French heritage choice, and a little bit Jane Austen, too, there’s much to love about this overlooked name. Thanks to Havoye for suggesting Marianne as our Baby Name of the Day.
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