The baby name Gemma combines all the sparkle of Ruby or Emerald with history and substance to spare. Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GEMSTONE In Latin, gemma refers to a precious stone. The word is unchanged in Italian. It may have started out as an endearment before it became […]
READ MORE >>Stella: Baby Name of the Day
Stella stepped off a New Orleans streetcar and sauntered into the US Top 100. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STELLA STAR I’ve assumed – pretty much forever – that Stella comes from the Latin word for star. And it turns out that’s maybe, possibly, kind-of, sort-of true. Our story […]
READ MORE >>Esther: Baby Name of the Day
Esther brings to mind a legendary queen and a Hollywood legend. Is this early twentieth century favorite ready for revival? Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STAR … OR NOT The most common meaning associated with Esther is star, from the Persian setareh. That’s my go-to meaning, but others have […]
READ MORE >>Serenity: Baby Name of the Day
Serenity makes for an admirable goal, as well as a sci-fi spaceship … and, in recent girls, a modern virtue name, too. Thanks to TruStyle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Serenity: Calm File this one somewhere between word name and given name. To be serene is to be calm, tranquil, at peace. […]
READ MORE >>Yvaine: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on May 25, 2008. It was substantially revised and re-posted on September 28, 2015. If Khalessi and Anakin can be baby names, why not this lovely choice from science fiction? Thanks to Natalie for suggesting Yvaine as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Vesper: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on December 24, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on August 17, 2015. It’s on an-trend name from the night sky and the silver screen. Thanks to Shelby for suggesting Vesper as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Andromeda: Baby Name of the Day
This name ties together Greek myth, the night sky, and so much more – in just four syllables! Thanks to Kathleen for suggesting Andromeda as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Nova: Baby Name of the Day
View image | gettyimages.com Happy New Year! Today’s choice is perfect for a baby born on January 1st. Thanks to Melanie and Kelly for suggesting Nova as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Starling: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a bird … and maybe a baby name, too. Thanks to Katie for suggesting Starling as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Bellatrix: Baby Name of the Day
She’s a Harry Potter villain with a flat-out gorgeous name. Thanks to Manday’s comments for prompting me to consider Bellatrix as our Baby Name of the Day.
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