The baby name Zebedee combines impeccable Old Testament roots with a cool, current sound. Thanks to LadyRay for pointing out that this post needed an update! ZEBADIAH In Hebrew, Zebadiah means “God has bestowed.” It’s the name of more than one Old Testament figure. It sounds like so many names from that era: Jeremiah, Obadiah, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Indiana: On-Trend Adventurer
The baby name Indiana is a place name famously worn by a daring (and fictional) archeologist. Thanks to Bertram Bergamot for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE STATE of INDIANA Back in 1800, Congress passed legislation to divide the Northwest Territory in half. The western section became the Indiana Territory. Sixteen years later, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Enzo: Handsome Import
The baby name Enzo is a fast-rising favorite, a brother for Luca and an alternative to Ezra. Thanks to Ree for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HEINZ The baby name Enzo is zippy and brief, an impeccable Italian heritage choice. But could it truly be … German? One theory for the meaning of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Lovisa: Ready for Discovery
The baby name Lovisa is a rarity from outside the English speaking world, but offering intriguing possibilities. Thanks to Carolyn for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLOVIS, LUDOVICA, ALOYSIUS, LADUSKY Most traditional first names with a long history of use morph and transform over time and across languages. But few have shifted as […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cielo: Sparky and Spiritual
The baby name Cielo combines international appeal with significant meanings. Thanks to Em for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SPANISH If you took Spanish 101, you might recognize this word. Of Spanish origin, Cielo means sky. But it’s also the word for heaven. And it’s the latter meaning that transforms this word into […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Dutton: Rugged and Distinctive
The baby name Dutton is a white hot newcomer to the US popularity charts. Our Baby Name of the Day is inspired by smash hit television series Yellowstone. JOHN DUTTON III Yellowstone debuted in June 2018, and immediately generated plenty of buzz. Taylor Sheridan and John Linson created the Paramount network show based on Sheridan’s personal […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Lottie: Sweetly Vintage
The baby name Lottie mixes vintage nickname style with ties to a chart-topping favorite. Thanks to Ella for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CHARLOTTE To talk about the baby name Lottie, it’s essential to begin with Charlotte. The French feminine form of Charles, Charlotte shares the meaning “free man.” A string of kings […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Chosen: Modern and Meaning-Rich
The baby name Chosen combines a current sound with a rich meaning. Thanks to Josie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CHOOSE Before we get to the baby name Chosen, let’s start with the verb. Choose comes from an Old English word, ultimately with Germanic roots. Chosen is the irregular past participle, and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Lainey: Spark and Substance
The baby name Lainey is a newcomer to the US Top 1000, a mix of traditional nickname and fresh favorite. Thanks to Lo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ELAINE and HELENA Some will see Lainey as a short form of established, classic girl names. The most obvious choice? Elaine. A Top 100 […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Nova: Style Star
The baby name Nova literally means new – and it brings to mind the night sky and the wider world, too. Thanks to Melanie and Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN WORD Nova literally means new – from the Latin novus. And yet, Nova isn’t novel. It ranked in the US […]
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