He’s a heroic medieval knight, a legend whose exploits were celebrated in stories throughout Europe. But would he wear well on a boy born in our times? Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Roland.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Lance
It’s a hero name, and it fits the emerging trend of one-syllable choices for boys perfectly. And yet, we have our hesitations. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Lance.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Guy
Katharine tells us that today’s choice is quintessentially English. And indeed, he should’ve been yesterday’s Name of the Day. Because had we been on the other side of the Atlantic on November 5, we’d have been off to a bonfire in celebration of Guy Fawkes Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Geoffrey
With a modern spelling, he became one of the most popular names for American boys born in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. But in his original form, he was once equally trendy – back in the Middle Ages. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: <strong>Geoffrey</strong>. <!–more–> In recent years, the best […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Raymond
Everybody loves Raymond. At least plenty of people tuned in for the long-running CBS sitcom. But would this name wear well on a real boy? Thanks to Lola and Nicole (aka Dirty Hippy) for suggesting today’s Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Martin
Editor’s Note: Today’s post was originally published on October 6, 2008, and revised and updated on January 16, 2012, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you came of age in the 80s, today’s choice might conjure up DeLoreans and mad scientists. But it would be a mistake to think of this […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Pomeline
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 3, 2008, and substantially revised on March 12, 2012. There are underused gems, and then there are true rarities. Today’s choice is definitely in the latter category. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Pomeline.
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