The baby name Prairie is rare, but makes an appealing possibility for a girl’s name. Thanks to Deanna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Mills for requesting an update. GRASSLAND The Latin pratum means meadow. While it’s not obvious, Prairie is of French origin. The Latin word became praerie in Old French, before […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Orrin: Versatile and Rare
The baby name Orrin blends more than one backstory for an intriguing, culture-spanning possibility for a son. Thanks to Jess for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Jenny for requesting an update. SAINT ODHRAN Saint Odhran, sometimes written Odran, was a fifth century companion of St. Patrick, and helped bring Christianity to […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Hadley: Tailored Literary Find
The baby name Hadley fits in with names we love now. Then a New York Times bestseller gave it a boost. Thanks to Meri for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HEATHER FIELD The baby name Hadley originally referred to a field of heather, which must have been abundant in the UK. It’s a common […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Starling: High Flyer
The baby name Starling fits right in with so many nature-inspired favorites. Thanks to Katie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MEANING OF THE NAME STARLING Starlings are friendly, outgoing birds. They’re chatty, too, and can mimic other sounds – including car alarms! Native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and few other places, they […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Zen: Meaningful Mini
The baby name Zen fits with so many word names parents love right now. And that zippy Z is a bonus. Thanks to Meredith for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MEANING OF THE NAME ZEN In the United States, we tend to substitute “zen” for “calm.” But this is no mere adjective. This […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Love: Stylish Middle, Bold First
The baby name Love entered the US Top 1000 for girls recently, making plenty of parents sit up and consider it for their children. Thanks to Megan for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. NAMES THAT MEAN LOVE David. Amy. Amanda. Cara. Esme. Cher. Plenty of past favorites and familiar chart-toppers either mean love […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Aurelia: Golden Girl
The baby name Aurelia combines a golden, glowing meaning with a stylish sound. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Aurelia for suggesting her name’s post needed a refresh! LATIN ORIGIN If you know your periodic table of the elements, you might remember that AU stands for gold. That’s […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Bridger: All American
The baby name Bridger is a Top 100 favorite … at least in parts of the US. Thanks to Urban Angel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BRIDGE Close your eyes and picture a bridge. It’s a structure of some kind, crossing a river. Or maybe a busy road. The word comes from […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Barbara: Overlooked Classic
The baby name Barbara is a classic tied to a legend … and a modern icon, too. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAINT BARBARA The original Barbara’s story sounds like something out of a fairy tale. The daughter of a wealthy pagan father named Dioscorus, Barbara secretly converted to […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Leo: Ferocious Spirit
The baby name Leo combines antique charm and ferocious spirit. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLASSIC BOY NAME The baby name Leo has never left the US Top 1000, dating back to 1880, the first year data is reported. As of 2022, it stands at #22. Long before that, […]
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