Kerith belongs with the true rarities, a name with a fascinating story to tell. Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by journalist Kerith Burke. Kerith: Iceland Visit Iceland, and you’ll find a volcanic crater lake called Kerið. The name might be Anglicized to Kerith or Kerid. I couldn’t find a word about the name’s origin. It […]
READ MORE >>Sybil: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for a stylish – but rare – name for a daughter? Consider Sybil. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Sybil: Ancient World Once upon a time, Sybil wasn’t a given name at all. It was a title. In the ancient world, it referred to a prophetess. While their personal identities remain largely unknown, their […]
READ MORE >>Socorro: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for an intriguing virtue name for a girl? Socorro could make an unexpected choice. Some recent namespotting inspired today’s Baby Name of the Day. Socorro: Relief In Spanish, this name literally means relief or succor. Succor comes from the Latin succursus via French. Succor sounds a bit awkward in English, doesn’t it? Seldom heard in everyday speech, it carries a […]
READ MORE >>Cruz: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for a meaningful Spanish surname name with style to spare? Consider Cruz. Thanks to D. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cruz: Cross Cruz is heard throughout the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world, though most commonly as a place name or surname. It comes directly from the Latin crux. Similar words are found in many European languages: croix in […]
READ MORE >>Quest: Baby Name of the Day
Quest came up in our discussion of bold middle name possibilities. It seemed like it deserved more attention, so it is our Baby Name of the Day. Quest: To Seek In Old French, quester mean “to hunt.” It was a much more literal search for game. It also came to mean pursuit, chase, or search. In English, the […]
READ MORE >>Journey: Baby Name of the Day
Journey is a modern virtue name with an adventurous vibe. Thanks to Lyn Z. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Corliss: Baby Name of the Day
Corliss could be a cousin to Cora, a mix between that vintage name and more modern choices like Collins. Thanks to Renee for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Happy Names for Girls: Allegra, Blythe, and Gioia
Happy names for girls fall into two categories. Some names just feel happy. Names like Lulu and Bonnie and Bree are joyful to day. I can’t imagine Elsie having a bad day or Betty being a grouch. Pop culture makes Pollyanna an optimist. That’s all subject to opinion and experience, but there are happy names for girls […]
READ MORE >>Saoirse: Baby Name of the Day
Saoirse is a Gaelic import, rich with meaning. Thanks to Marie for suggesting Saoirse as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Khadija: Baby Name of the Day
Khadija is a name with history galore, perhaps as spiritually significant as Mary. Thanks to Khadija for suggesting her own name as our Baby Name of the Day.
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