The baby name Felicity combines a gentle, antique appeal with an upbeat meaning. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Saranel for suggesting an update. FELICITAS At heart, the baby name Felicity belongs with the virtue names. It’s not quite as familiar as Grace, Hope, and Faith. But neither […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Lucretia
We must admit, Lola’s suggestion is one of the most exciting we’ve unpacked in a while. It’s a little bit Ancient Rome with a smattering of Renaissance Italy, and a whole lot Goth girl. And yet, it just might work on a modern child. Ready or not, here comes June 30’s Name of the Day: […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Holland
Yesterday we turned our attention to Emmett, an earnest name with a link to the blockbuster flick Legally Blonde. Today’s Name of the Day also has ties to the movie. Thanks to Jess for suggesting Holland.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Romilly
Note: This post was originally published on June 22, 2008, and substantially revised and re-posted on December 13, 2011. Back in 1984, no one was named Madison. Allison, Isabella, Jayden – they were all once obscure. Could this name join those appellations at the height of popularity someday? Thanks to Jess for suggesting Romilly as […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Cyrus
Most names that have been worn by kings and saints are familiar, oft-used monikers: James and Alexander, Henry and David. But if you’re hoping for something less common, but just as regal and historic, here’s one to consider. Thanks to Jess for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Cyrus.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Valencia
Like the appealing Clementine, it’s easy to dismiss today’s Name of the Day as merely edible, and therefore as flimsy an appellation for a daughter as Peach or Cherry. But Valencia has much history and appeal, the least of which has to do with citrus fruit.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Marius
It is definitely an emerging trend – ends-in-us names for boys. While none have cracked the Top 100 in the US, they’re definitely hot – think about Atticus, Ignatius, Phinneaus, Tiberius, Julius, Augustus. The names have a softer sound than Jason and Aiden, but their classical origins give them an undeniable strength and durability. Emmy […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Alethea
Plenty of parents search for girls’ names that are feminine with sacrificing substance. Doubtless that’s why Sophia – from the Greek for wisdom – has cemented her place in the Top Ten. But if parents are also hoping for something underused, Sophia no longer fits the bill. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting one that […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Simeon
If you wend your way up the California coast, midway between Los Angeles and California, you’ll spot signs for San Simeon and it’s main attraction, Hearst Castle, a sprawling, 56-bedroom retreat built in the first half of the 20th century by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. It’s a jaw-droppingly pretty part of the world, but […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Julius
Say today’s Name of the Day, and two things immediately come to mind: Paul Frank’s ubiquitous cartoon monkey, and the orange smoothie sold at a shopping mall near you. But there’s much more to this noble moniker, and we’re indebted to Emmy Jo for suggesting Julius as our Name of the Day.
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