The baby name Marigold is ready to leave the garden for the nursery. Thanks to Lyndsay for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FROM THE GARDEN If there was nothing more to the baby name Marigold than flower power status, it would still be rising in popularity. Names like Azalea and Dahlia are racing […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Oakley: Vibrant and Modern
The baby name Oakley combines so many stylish trends in one upbeat, unisex choice. Thanks to Chantal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME The meaning of the name Oakley is straightforward. Once upon a time, it was given to someone who lived near – wait for it – a bunch of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Kinsley: Modern and Lively
The baby name Kinsley came out of the shadows and rushed into the US Top 100 in 2016. Thanks to Noelle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. KING’S MEADOW The baby name Kinsley begins as a surname – though a relatively uncommon one. It means “King’s meadow,” from two elements. The Old English […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Alma: Stylish and Soulful
The baby name Alma combines multiple possible meanings with plenty of vintage charm. Thanks to Anne for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. YOUNG WOMAN In Hebrew, Alma refers to a young woman – specifically a maiden, old enough to marry, but she doesn’t have kids of her own yet. It’s typically spelled Almah. Why […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Kai: Cross-Cultural Star
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 […]
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