The baby name Indiana is a place name famously worn by a daring (and fictional) archeologist. Thanks to Bertram Bergamot for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE STATE of INDIANA Back in 1800, Congress passed legislation to divide the Northwest Territory in half. The western section became the Indiana Territory. Sixteen years later, […]
READ MORE >>California Baby Names: Lorenzo, Melody, Amaya
California baby names blend all sorts of influences – the counterculture of San Francisco, the coastal vibe of beachfront towns, Hollywood glam, and more. The most popular baby names in California show heavy influence from Spanish culture and language. Even if you’re not a native speaker, the Latino community is a big part of the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Rhodes: Stylish and Strong
The baby name Rhodes combines the ancient world, place names, and our love of s-ending surname-style choices. Thanks to Kate for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. COLOSSAL Back in the fourth century BC, the island of Rhodes had just warded off a massive invasion. In celebration, they commissioned a statue of the son […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Sienna: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Sienna combines Italian romance with a stylish sound. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TUSCANY The Italian city is spelled with just one N: Siena. Located in Tuscany, it’s been settled since sometime between 900 and 400 BC. That means the Etruscans got there first. The Romans […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Everest: Rugged and Aspirational
The baby name Everest combines the natural world with high achievement. Thanks to Urban Angel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVARISTUS The baby name Everest brings to mind a colossal – and legendary – peak. But it actually connects nicely to a given name with plenty of history and a strong meaning, […]
READ MORE >>Place Names for Babies: Cairo, Coventry, Auburn
Places names for babies make great choices for so many reasons. They can remind us of a favorite place or a hometown. Some place-inspired baby names honor our roots. Others might inspire our children to a life of globe-trotting. Like nature names, they’re often easy to spell and pronounce – but not terribly common. Then […]
READ MORE >>St. John: Baby Name of the Day
St. John comes straight from the curiosity shop. Thanks to Sarah Winter for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and Alyssa for requesting an update. JOHN John the Evangelist and John the Baptist both feature prominently in the New Testament. The name traces its roots to the Hebrew Yochanan – God is gracious. It […]
READ MORE >>Jericho: Baby Name of the Day
Jericho combines an ancient place name with a modern sound. Thanks to Jenny & Jonah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. On the Map Place names dot the current US popularity rankings. Just ask the parents of London or Savannah, Cairo or Camden. And this isn’t any place name. Jericho has been inhabited for […]
READ MORE >>Roswell: Baby Name of the Day
Roswell feels a little bit Maxwell, a tiny bit Ross. Thanks to Juliana for suggesting a name she’s considering for her new son as our Baby Name of the Day. Roswell: Last Name First We’re not quite sure where this name originated, though we know it started out as a surname. It could be a […]
READ MORE >>Caspian: Baby Name of the Day
Literary, romantic Caspian entered the US Top 1000 in 2017. Our Baby Name of the Day could be the next big thing. Caspian: Sea Located between Russia and Iran, the Caspian is an inland sea, or maybe the world’s largest lake. You’ve probably never heard of the major cities surrounding it: Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, anyone? Babolsar, […]
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