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 […]
READ MORE >>Rock Star Baby Names: Lennon, Jagger, Hendrix
Rock star baby names come with plenty of built-in swagger. They’re modern, stylish, and often surprising. But they’re usually not too cool to wear. After all, we’re used to hearing the names repeated, decade after decade. Plenty of surname names carry a New England prep school vibe. Think Carter or Landon. But rock star baby […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Caroline: Crisp Classic
The baby name Caroline combines classic style with a fresh, crisp sound. Our Baby Name of the Day goes out to my darling daughter. CLASSIC CAROLINE The baby name Caroline has ranked in the US Top 1000 in every year since the data was first published for 1880. But it hasn’t always been a wildly […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Luca: Cool Take on a Classic
The baby name Luca takes classic Luke in a romance language direction. Thanks to Jenna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. JOSHUA and NOAH and EZRA Not so long ago, boy names ending in vowels were rare. Immigrants to the US adopted more American versions of their names. Giorgio became George: Roberto, Bob. […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Arlo: Cool and Capable
The baby name Arlo blends a cool, current sound with an intriguing backstory. Thanks to JNE and Christina for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CHARLES, HILL, BARBERRY TREES The origins of the baby name Arlo are subject to much debate. Here’s a list of contenders: It could come from the Italian form of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Eliza: Classic and Vivacious
The baby name Eliza started out as an Elizabeth nickname. Today it stands on its own, a sparky, spirited choice that still feels plenty traditional. Thanks to Lemon and Inbal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE EVERGREEN ELIZABETH Few girl names remain in style as effortlessly as Elizabeth. Never out of the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Delilah: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Delilah combines a stylish sound, a haunting hit song, and a long history of sparing use. Thanks to Kim R. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FRIENDS If you were watching Friends in 2002 – and who wasn’t? – you might remember that Rachel and Ross couldn’t immediately decide on a name […]
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