The baby name Christian combines deep meaning with a nicely current sound. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ANOINTED Biblical baby names have always been in use, but they feel especially stylish right now. From Old Testament Ezra to New Testament SIlas, it’s easy to rattle off a dozen baby […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Alexander: Time-Tested Favorite
The baby name Alexander counts as a classic, worn from the ancient world into the present day. In honor of my son, our Baby Name of the Day is Alexander. ANCIENT GREEK ORIGINS There are two contenders for the earliest use of Alexander. It comes from the Greek name Alexandros. The first element, alexo, means to […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Malcolm: Forthright and Capable
We The baby name Malcolm qualifies as a quiet classic for a son. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SCOTTISH KINGS The baby name Malcolm qualifies as a Scottish heritage choice. It comes from Mael Colium, follower or disciple of Saint Columba. Columba is credited with converting Scotland to Christianity. […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Charlotte: Polished Classic
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 George: Solid Citizen
The baby name George belongs to a curious monkey, a pint-sized prince, and the face on the dollar bill. Oh – and it’s a very wearable classic for a son, too. FARMER and SOLDIER In Greek, Georgios means farmer, from the words ge – earth – and ergon – work. But the first famous George […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Isabella: Regal and Romantic
The baby name Isabella once seemed rare, but has commanded a spot in the US Top Ten for over a decade. Thanks to Kari for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ELIZABETH You might think of Isabella as a variant of Elizabeth. That’s true, but it’s a long and winding path. We know the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name William: Enduring Classic
The baby name William belongs with the most evergreen of classics. Thanks to Lina for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ODD MAN OUT Look at the most popular names for boys over the centuries, and they have one thing in common: they’re straight from the Bible. The baby name William is not. But […]
READ MORE >>Margaret: Baby Name of the Day
Classic Margaret feels rock-solid traditional and just a little on the uncommon side. Thanks to SoPeJo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLASSIC MARGARET No question that Margaret belongs with classic girl names. It offers regal and saintly bona fides to rival even Katherine and Elizabeth. Right through the 1930s, the name appeared […]
READ MORE >>Conrad: Baby Name of the Day
Conrad brings to mind a saint, a string of kings, a hotelier, and a fictional pop star – to name just a few. Thanks to Annabel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CONRAD RULES Way back in the 800s, a powerful dynasty flourished in Germany. Known as the Conradines, they were Dukes and […]
READ MORE >>Maud: Baby Name of the Day
Straightforward and strong Maud peaked in the late nineteenth century. Could that make it overdue for a comeback? Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MATILDA’S MEDIEVAL COUSIN Matilda comes from the Germanic Mathildis – maht, or might, and hild, or battle. That’s a fierce and powerful name. In the tenth […]
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