The baby name Kai might belong to a medieval knight or a modern surfer. Thanks to Clio for choosing our Baby Name of the Day. THE ROUND TABLE Back in the earliest tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, we find Sir Kay, foster brother to the king. Sometimes he’s brave […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Dare: Beguiling Rarity
The baby name Dare is wildly, incredibly rare – but not unknown. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TO VENTURE Before we get to the baby name Dare, let’s begin with the word. It comes from the Middle English daren or durren, meaning “to have courage.” or “to venture.” There’s […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Dream: Virtue Meets Charm
The baby name Dream promises a sweet slumber, but also suggests visions and lofty goals come true. Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TO SLEEP, PERCHANCE TO DREAM We wish our children sweet dreams at bedtime, and we talk about having big dreams. But the word hasn’t always referred only […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Dominic: Time-Tested Traditional
The baby name Dominic transformed from exclusively Catholic mainstay to a popular choice for a son. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAINT DOMINIC and the DOMINICANS Not so long ago, the baby name Dominic was heard mainly amongst Catholic families. That’s thanks to Saint Dominic, born in Castile in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ever: Bold Romantic
The baby name Ever has gone from obscure possibility to fast-rising favorite. Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BY the NUMBERS It’s easy to dismiss the baby name Ever as a modern word name, a sister for Legend or a brother for Promise. But there’s much more to this name, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Murron: Gaelic Rarity
The baby name Murron comes to English via an Irish myth and a popular movie, and maybe owes something to the evergreen Mary, too. Thanks to Machion for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IRISH IMPORT The Irish Muireann comes from muir – meaning sea – and finn – fair. So “white sea” is a fair […]
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 Shiloh: Peaceful and Powerful
The baby name Shiloh combines a stylish sound with deep roots and significant meaning. Our Baby Name of the Day is Shiloh. OLD TESTAMENT In the Old Testament, Shiloh is a place, older than Jerusalem. The city served as a sanctuary for the Israelites, prior to the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. It’s […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Callum: Easy-Going Import
The baby name Callum caught on in the UK long before American parents discovered it. But lately it’s among the most stylish of boy’s name possibilities. Thanks to Bella for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. COLUMBA A handful of early saints – male and female – answered to Columba. It comes from a […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Molly: Sparky Traditional
The baby name Molly counts as cousin to enduring classic Mary, but with a little more spark. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MARY Before we get to the baby name Molly, we have to look at Mary, that long-time staple name for girls. Mary, of course, starts out as […]
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