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. […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Bruno: Creative Cool
The baby name Bruno melds a tough guy sensibility with a surprising amount of polish. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day TRADITIONAL with an EDGE Looking for a name that’s rich with history but still feels edgy and cool? Here’s one that fits the bill. The baby name Bruno simply […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Aaliyah: 21st Century Sensation
The Baby Name Aaliyah combines Arabic roots with a legendary voice. Thanks to Alia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. AALI and ALI We all recognize Ali as Arabic. The meaning – lofty or sublime – is familiar to many, too. After all, it’s the name Aladdin adopts in the Disney movie. Cassius […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Emmylou: Grace and Grit
The baby name Emmylou makes for a sweet smoosh of a name with a little bit of country cool. Thanks to Katie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EMMA PLUS LOU Em names top all the lists. Emma ranked in the US Top Ten from 2002 onward, including six years in the #1 […]
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