The baby name Peregrine belongs to a bird of prey and a man of prayer, but the overall image is a well-traveled gentleman. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PEREGRINUS The baby name Peregrine comes from the Late Latin Peregrinus. It’s usually interpreted as traveler or wanderer. Dig a little […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Florence: Vintage Strength
The baby name Florence is a vintage favorite making a comeback. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOURISHING The baby name Florence sounds botanical, but there’s more to the story. It comes from the Latin florens – flourishing. The term implies prosperity and success. Florere means to flower or to bloom. That […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Flora: Vintage Stunner
The baby name Flora wraps up all things blooming in a simple, vintage stunner of a name. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. A GARDEN OF GIRLS Flower names for girls have always been popular. As of 2021, the US Top 100 includes Lily, Violet, with names like Poppy and […]
READ MORE >>Nature Names for Boys: Leo, River, Bear
Nature names for boys have always been popular. Glenn, Cliff, Craig, and Ray all had their moments in the not-so-distant past. And it’s not just twenty-first century American families, either. Many cultures bestow names based on nature, and have for millennia. Only we don’t think of Philip – friend of horses – or Caleb – […]
READ MORE >>Nature Names for Girls: Most Popular
Nature names for girls feel like one of the hottest categories of names. But it’s not really one category, is it? From vintage gems like Violet to classics like Rose, modern discoveries like Autumn to bold, unisex picks like Briar, it’s possible to love nature names no matter what your style. The US Top 1000 – […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Wren: Soaring Nature Name
The baby name Wren has transformed from well-why-not nature name to high-flying favorite. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day. SONGBIRD The baby name Wren moves from the wilds to the nursery with grace and style. A wren is a songbird. Various wren cousins live all over the world. They’re smallish in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name River: Scenic and Soulful
The baby name River combines our love of the outdoors with a spiritual side. Thanks to Felecia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. RIPARIUS Before the baby name River was ever given to a child it was – obviously – a word with Latin origins. Riparius referred to a riverbank; it was corrupted into […]
READ MORE >>Most Popular Word Names: Maverick, River, Rose
What are the most popular word names right now? It sounds like an easy question, but it’s not always obvious. Once upon a time, mason was a job. But now chances are that Mason is a child (or teenager, or even a grown-up) these days. To make this list of most popular word names, it […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Isla: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Isla has quickly become a twenty-first century staple for our daughters. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ISLAND If your first exposure to Isla was Spanish 101, or maybe Madonna’s 1987 single “La Isla Bonita,” you may have assumed the name was pronounced EES-lah. That’s accurate en […]
READ MORE >>Best Tree Names for Babies: Arbor, Rowan, Acacia
Tree names offer a slightly different take on the many nature names parents love. From redwoods and weeping willows to cherry blossoms and regular ol’ oaks, trees command respect. They’re enduring, symbolic, undeniably attractive. Poet Joyce Kilmer wrote I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree … and it is […]
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