Could Bernadette be the newest vintage revival? Thanks to Leslie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BRAVE AS A BEAR Bernard Sanders was born in 1941. You know him best as the senator from Vermont, and a candidate for Democratic nomination for the presidency. While his name sounds distinctive today, Bernard ranked in […]
READ MORE >>Conrad: Baby Name of the Day
Conrad brings to mind a saint, a string of kings, a hotelier, and a fictional pop star – to name just a few. Thanks to Annabel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CONRAD RULES Way back in the 800s, a powerful dynasty flourished in Germany. Known as the Conradines, they were Dukes and […]
READ MORE >>Lorelei: Baby Name of the Day
Lorelei is a fanciful German choice boosted by a popular dramedy. Thanks to Dirty Hippy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BY THE RHINE German folklore gives us Rhine maidens, a mix of mermaid, shape-shifter, and siren. They lured sailors to their deaths on the treacherous rocks of the Rhine River. One especially […]
READ MORE >>Esther: Baby Name of the Day
Esther brings to mind a legendary queen and a Hollywood legend. Is this early twentieth century favorite ready for revival? Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STAR … OR NOT The most common meaning associated with Esther is star, from the Persian setareh. That’s my go-to meaning, but others have […]
READ MORE >>Ruby: Baby Name of the Day
Ruby shines, from the height of summer to the winter holidays. It’s vibrant and modern, vintage and restrained. What’s not to love about our Baby Name of the Day? RUBEUS The word comes from the Latin rubeus. Ages before it meant “Hogwarts game keeper,” it simply referred to the color red. Over the years, we […]
READ MORE >>Giselle: Baby Name of the Day
Giselle combines French style with Disney princess bona fides – and yet, it remains just a little outside of the mainstream. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Pledge The name sounds French – and it is! But it comes from Germanic roots, specifically the word gisil – pledge. That sounds […]
READ MORE >>Sylvie: Baby Name of the Day
Sylvie sits at the edge of the current US Top 1000, a promising newcomer name. Thanks to Elise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Rhea Silvia In English, the most familiar form of the name is Sylvia. It comes from the Latin word silva – forest or woods. But it’s Silvia that brings […]
READ MORE >>Elsa: Baby Name of the Day
Elsa once appeared mostly on lists of seldom-heard Elizabeth names. Then came Frozen. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Elizabeth of Arendelle First things first: this isn’t a completely unknown form of Elizabeth. The name has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 1880, though most years the […]
READ MORE >>Allegra: Baby Name of the Day
Musical Allegra has captured the world’s imagination. But can it overcome that whiff of pharmaceutical? Thanks to G. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cheerful This name sounds happy and upbeat, and indeed it is! The Italian word allegro means lively or cheerful, ultimately from the Latin alacrem. It’s been used as a […]
READ MORE >>Duncan: Baby Name of the Day
Duncan brings to mind basketballs and doughnuts – but also Scotland and Shakespeare. Thanks to Whitney for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Duncan: Way Back Kings aplenty have answered to this name, as early as the 600s. An eighth century Saint Dúnchad might sometimes be recorded as Duncan, too. And then there’s King Donnchadh. […]
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