Saintly and rare, Cajetan makes for an intriguing possibility. Thanks to Christine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cajetan: Sounds Like … Kate mentions Cajetan on her Catholic name blog a few times. I’m fairly certain that’s where I first saw the suggestion of the nickname Jet. Combining an all-but-forgotten name and modern nickname […]
READ MORE >>Sinclair: Baby Name of the Day
Sinclair is a saintly surname found on the map. Thanks to Sarah Winter for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Sinclair: Saint Clare Many places were named after popular saints. Some of those place names became surnames, and a few migrated to given name status. You might assume that the place names refer to the […]
READ MORE >>Remy: Baby Name of the Day
Remy is a medieval name transformed by the long-tailed hero of 2007’s Pixar hit Ratatouille. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our impeccably French Baby Name of the Day. Remy: Remigius Around the year 500, King Clovis united the Franks, founded the Merovingian dynasty, and converted to Christianity. Saint Remigius was the Bishop of Reims who baptized Clovis. It started […]
READ MORE >>Jill: Baby Name of the Day
Jill went up the hill with Jack, but while Jack is a white hot choice for boys today, his sister is in style limbo. Thanks to a reader for suggesting her name as our Baby Name of the Day. Jill: Juliana’s Cousin This name was once so common in England that it became a generic term […]
READ MORE >>Rollo: Baby Name of the Day
Rollo is an ends-in-o name for boys with history galore, but no one is using it. Really – no one! Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Rosalina: Baby Name of the Day
There’s no shortage of lovely Rose names. Today we’re featuring one of the rarer blooms. Thanks to Brittany for suggesting a find from her family tree as our Baby Name of the Day, Rosalina.
READ MORE >>Simone: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on May 3, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on September 14, 2015. Chances are you know a woman who answers to Nicole, Danielle, or Michelle. But what about this French feminine form of a masculine classic? Thanks to Toni for suggesting Simone as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Lando: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a Star Wars baby name that feels surprisingly wearable in 2015. Thanks to Silent One for suggesting Lando as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Joss: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a short name made famous by a celebrated director. But is it better for a boy or a girl? And is this enough name to stand alone? Thanks to Kathryn for suggesting Joss as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Aveline: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on July 13, 2011. It was substantially revised and re-posted on June 22, 2015. Today’s feature is either a new spin on current favorites, or a medieval rarity ready for a comeback. Thanks to Kayleigh for suggesting Aveline as our Baby Name of the Day.
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