Back in the 80s, Madison the mermaid splashed her way onto the streets of New York and fueled the last-names-first trend. At the same time, on the small screen, a similar choice was gaining notice of her own. Thanks to Jess for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Mallory.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Annika
If you’re searching for a name for a female character from almost any era, there’s one that’s a safe bet. Ann, Anne and Anna have been worn by so many religious, literary and historical figures that they’ve been in nearly constant use. You probably have a few among your ancestors; add in all the Mary […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Corbin
One of the interesting things about given names is that they’re often amalgamations of several similar appellations, merged and meshed through the years until we arrive at a wearable version that works in our native tongue. Thanks to Friend of a Friend for suggesting one such moniker, today’s Name of the Day: Corbin.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Aoyun
Today’s Name of the Day is more of a curiosity than a moniker we’d actually suggest bestowing on your baby-to-be. But he’s ever so timely, and so we couldn’t resist talking about Aoyun.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Zuleika
Today’s exotic moniker comes to us courtesy of Lola. Thanks for challenging us with the enchanting Zuleika.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Eulalie
We all know that names come in and out of fashion, but we’re particularly charmed by a group of appellations that are all-but-extinct circa 2008, and yet sound primed for a revival. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting a promising member of this club: Eulalie.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Whitney
Some parents heartily dislike the practice of adopting surnames as first names or choosing a name once reserved for boys for a daughter. But it is worth remembering that neither practice is new – they’re just very, very popular circa 2008. Today’s Name of the Day is one of a cluster that’s been used for […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Giles
Whilst discussing Gilbert, Catherine mentioned that she preferred this similar moniker – which prompted Lola to knock our socks off with her recitation of the nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons, detailing church bells once heard around London. This conversation led us to today’s Name of the Day: Giles.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Cullen
It’s a Gaelic-flavored surname with a long history of use, but today suggests an unusual Goth edge that either discourages – or delights – parents searching for a simple but uncommon name for a boy. Thanks to Kim for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Cullen.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Coriander
Parents searching for a truly unusual name sometimes resort to creative respellings or stringing together random syllables. The result is usually a bit of a mess – a name that seems familiar, but still manages to confuse. Still, if you don’t love the throwback vibe we usually feature here, is there another option? We suggest […]
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