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 >>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 […]
READ MORE >>Milo: Baby Name of the Day
Is Milo the next Mason? Thanks to Silent One for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MILES For years, we knew Miles as a Pilgrim, complete with over-sized shoe buckles and a serious face. That’s because Myles Standish sailed on the Mayflower, a military officer rather than a true believer. He led the colonists […]
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 >>Lucy: Baby Name of the Day
Lucy topped the charts one hundred years ago – and is back on top again today. Thanks to phancymama for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Lucy and Lucia Sometimes we dismiss Lucy as a nickname. Only it isn’t so. In medieval English, formal, Latin names co-existed with vernacular versions. Cecily evolved from Cecilia; […]
READ MORE >>Jane: Baby Name of the Day
Jane pairs simple sophistication with a bright, strong sound. It’s hard to go wrong with this choice. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. John’s Sister Few names feel as classic as long-time #1 pick John. It remains broadly influential, even though it vacated the top spot long ago. We whispered […]
READ MORE >>Simon: Baby Name of the Day
Biblical and brainy, Simon counts as a sweet spot boy name – familiar, but not too common, and on-trend, but never trendy. Thanks to Kim for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Simon: Biblical Boy This name goes all the way back to the Old Testament. But we usually call him Simeon, with an extra […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Meaningful Name for Leo Ocean’s Sibling
Welcome to the world, Stone Shaw! Congrats to Tiffanie & family, and thanks for the update. PS – If you have a #namehelp update, please email appmtn@gmail.com. We’d love to celebrate with you and your family. Tiffanie writes: My son’s name is Leo Ocean. I basically took my two favorite boy names and used them […]
READ MORE >>Millicent: Baby Name of the Day
Millicent has languished in style limbo for too long. With Amelia and Evelyn in the current US Top 20, why not this sweetly vintage name? Thanks to Katharine for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day. Millicent: Good Girl Name Many parents have embraced good girl names, ones with built-in nicknames. Think of Abigail called Abby, […]
READ MORE >>Guinevere: Baby Name of the Day
Guinevere reigned in Camelot and inspired the top name of the 1970s, too. But that hasn’t translated to mainstream use as a baby name – yet. Will a new movie make the difference? Thanks to Angel, Charlotte, and Mary Renee for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Guinevere: Jennifer’s Grandmama You know someone named […]
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