Marjorie appears in many a nursery rhyme. Maybe it’s time to return this name to actual nursery schools, too. Thanks to Lola and JNE for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MARGERY DAW Jack stars in several childhood staples, along with fellow water-fetcher Jill, Marys Quite Contrary and the one with the lambs, Polly, […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Myfanwy
She’s an intriguing Welsh choice, but how would she wear in the US? Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Myfanwy as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Maurice
He’s Roman, regal and creative, too, but choose this one for your son and others might think of The Joker. Thanks to Susan for suggesting Maurice as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Bernard
He’s saintly, shaggy and sounds quite smart. Thanks to Susan for suggesting Bernard as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Elvira
She’s a little bit campy, a whole lot tragic and surprisingly musical. Thanks to the incomparable Lola for suggesting Elvira as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Joan
Plain Jane is back in fashion, but what about this spin on a feminine form of John? Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Joan as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Somerled
Happy May! With warm weather right around the corner, my thoughts turn to summer. And with that, here’s a surprising seasonal pick for a son. Thanks to Sharmila for suggesting Somerled as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Cynthia
She’s a sophisticated epithet for a moon goddess, but ever since the 1970s, this name is more likely to conjure up The Brady Bunch. Thanks to Toni for suggesting Cynthia as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Astrid
TV’s Michael Scott mangled this one in an unforgettable fashion a few weeks ago. Thanks to Allison for suggesting Astrid as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Eloy
He’s one letter removed from Elroy, but this name has an intriguing heritage all his own. Thanks to Christina for suggesting Eloy as Name of the Day.
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