The baby name River combines our love of the outdoors with a spiritual side. Thanks to Felecia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. RIPARIUS Before the baby name River was ever given to a child it was – obviously – a word with Latin origins. Riparius referred to a riverbank; it was corrupted into […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Saskia: Sharp and Lovely
The baby name Saskia is sharp and lovely, an unexpected girls’ name that might be just right for a daughter. Thanks to Ellen for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAXONS A group of Germanic peoples, the Saxons lived near the North Sea in Germany during the Middle Ages. Dig into the etymology of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Madrigal: Whimsical and Wearable
The baby name Madrigal has existed as a musical possibility for years, but not until Encanto did it feel like it might just catch on. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITERARY, MUSICAL MADRIGAL Madrigal’s exact evolution is tough to pin down, but it seems to begin with a Latin […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Alta: Lofty and Rare
The baby name Alta is brief, upbeat, gently vintage, and has a great meaning, too. Thanks to Meghan for suggesting one from her family tree as our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN ORIGIN The baby name Alta most likely comes from altus, a Latin word meaning high. If you know your Olympic history, the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Isla: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Isla has quickly become a twenty-first century staple for our daughters. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ISLAND If your first exposure to Isla was Spanish 101, or maybe Madonna’s 1987 single “La Isla Bonita,” you may have assumed the name was pronounced EES-lah. That’s accurate en […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ambrose: Adventurous Gent
The baby name Ambrose recently returned to the US Top 1000 following years of hibernation. Thanks to Lou for requesting this cool comeback choice as our Baby Name of the Day. IMMORTAL Ambrose comes from the Late Latin name Ambrosius, derived from a Greek word meaning immortal. That brings to mind ambrosia, the divine food […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Shaya: Modern Gift
The baby name Shaya fits right in with current favorites like Maya and Sasha, Elijah and Joshua. Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GIFT OF GOD The girl’s name Shaya is cousin to the Old Testament Jesse, a traditional favorite for our sons. They both share the Hebrew root shai, […]
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 Arthur: Distinguished but Approachable
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 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 […]
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