The baby name Susannah combines vintage charm with modern verve. Thanks to Jules for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT GIRL’S NAME The baby name Susannah goes all the way back to the Old Testament. In Hebrew, shoshan is lily. In Persian, the flower was called sausan. Both may relate to an […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cecilia: Musical and Timeless
The baby name Cecilia combines timeless appeal with a rich and storied musical pedigree. Thanks to Dan for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CAECILIUS If meaning matters, the baby name Cecilia comes up a little short. It comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, from a Latin word meaning blind. The first Caeculus […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Delia: Antique Charmer
The baby name Delia feels vintage and Victorian, but this name boasts ancient roots. Thanks to Haley and Caroline for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ANCIENT PLACE NAME When names like Savannah and Brooklyn entered the US Top 1000, some called it a new trend. Except we’ve been naming our children after places for […]
READ MORE >>Musical Baby Names: Aria, Lyric, Chord
Musical baby names cover a wide range of categories. We borrow some favorites from song titles – Jude, maybe. Or Delilah, Iris, or Lucy. Song titles feature an astonishing number of girl names. That’s not counting names inspired by Broadway musicals or operas. The name Carmen might have you humming “March of the Toreadors.” And there’s more […]
READ MORE >>Most Popular Word Names: Maverick, River, Rose
What are the most popular word names right now? It sounds like an easy question, but it’s not always obvious. Once upon a time, mason was a job. But now chances are that Mason is a child (or teenager, or even a grown-up) these days. To make this list of most popular word names, it […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Harry: Cozy Traditional
British parents are wild about the baby name Harry. It’s cozy, traditional, cool – a brother for Jack, an alternative to Charlie. American families haven’t quite caught on. At least not yet. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HENRY, BUT MAKE IT COZY Many will recognize Harry as a traditional […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Selah: Sleek and Meaningful
The baby name Selah combines the traditional simplicity of Sarah with a meaning as rich as Harmony or Promise. Thanks to Christine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. REST It’s tempting to refer to the baby name Selah as an Old Testament name. Except that’s only partially correct. In the Old Testament Book […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Harper: Tailored and Principled
The baby name Harper first appeared on this site way back in 2008, when it ranked a mere #296. Since then, it’s reached the US Top Ten and become a go-to name for girls. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day way back when, and to Leigh for requesting an update! […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Lucinda: Vintage and Literary
The baby name Lucinda feels delightfully vintage and nicely literary. Thanks to Jennie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LUCIA, BUT MAKE IT LONGER Luc- names boast millennia of history. Martyred back in the 300s after refusing to marry a pagan, Saint Lucia comes with a gory story. It’s said her eyes were […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Bowie: On-Trend and Iconic
The baby name Bowie combines an on-trend surname sound with the enduring cool of a rock icon. Thanks to GC for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME In the beginning, the baby name Bowie is a Scottish and Irish surname meaning fair-haired. Plenty of notables have worn it – artists, athletes, politicians. […]
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