The baby name Atlas spent years in obscurity. Now it stands tall. Thanks to Sinead for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BEARER of the HEAVENS He’s got the world on his shoulders. Atlas was one of the Titans, the earlier generation of immortals replaced by Zeus and company in Greek mythology. He’s usually […]
READ MORE >>Mermaid Baby Names: Ariel, Melusine, Yara
What is it about mermaid baby names? Mermaids captivate us. Almost inevitably, they’re fish-tailed enchantresses, something like Disney’s Ariel. At other times they’re ferocious, even dangerous. (Think Harry Potter’s ferocious merpeople.) They combine our love for the sea and an appreciation of the fantastic. Mermaid baby names aren’t nature names, necessarily, but many of them […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Arthur: Storied and Noble
The baby name Arthur straddles the line between distinguished, vintage picks and friendly, approachable ones. Thanks to Another and Katharine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR Ask people to name a famous King and many will answer Arthur. Some believe the Arthurian legends are based on a historical […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Freya: Noble Lady
The baby name Freya is borrowed from Norse mythology, but it’s right at home on a modern girl. Thanks to Mariuccia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL Who’s the fairest of them all? In Norse mythology, Freya is the name of the Norse goddess of love, as well […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Oscar: Versatile and Time-Tested
The baby name Oscar combines a cool, creative energy with near-classic status. Thanks to Len for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FINN’S GRANDSON In Irish mythology, Oscar is the son of the fairy Niamh and the warrior-poet Oisin. This makes him the grandson of Finn MacCool. He’s a warrior, and a noble figure, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Flora: Vintage Stunner
The baby name Flora wraps up all things blooming in a simple, vintage stunner of a name. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. A GARDEN OF GIRLS Flower names for girls have always been popular. As of 2021, the US Top 100 includes Lily, Violet, with names like Poppy and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Luna: Shining and Magical
The baby name Luna shines, a nature name with vintage charm. It’s also the Harry Potter character name most thoroughly embraced by Muggles. Thanks to Allison for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MOON GODDESS Long before JK Rowling imagined Hogwarts, ancient Romans considered Luna the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. She’s […]
READ MORE >>Names from Arthurian Legend: Avalon, Guinevere, Kai
Names from Arthurian legend range from mainstream favorites to the truly obscure. But even some of the lesser-known possibilities could wear well for a child born today. And why shouldn’t they? Tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated us for generations. And not just in the distant past, either. […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Angus: Celtic Cool
The baby name Angus combines Celtic roots with modern bravado. Thanks to Nessa and Emmeline for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CELTIC CUPID The Irish god of love and youth, Angus is sometimes referred to as the Celtic Cupid. But this god was more man than cherub, free of wings or arrows. He […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Juno: Modern Goddess
The baby name Juno combines a high energy sound with all the appeal of an ancient goddess. Thanks to Kae for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GODDESS NAME As with many mythological names, there have always been a few girls called Andromeda and Hera, Pax and Juno. Even now, with ancient names very much […]
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