The baby name Poppy combines an upbeat sound and vibrant color with a powerful association. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOWER POWER The baby name Poppy comes straight from the flower. And the flower? There’s no mysterious meaning or deep backstory. In Latin, it is papaver. In Old English, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Violet: Graceful Powerhouse
Vintage baby name Violet ranks higher today than it ever did in the past. Thanks to Heather for suggesting our Baby of the Name. GRACEFUL POWERHOUSE The baby name Violet fits right in with antique florals, ecovintage style stars like Lily and Rose. But there’s more to Violet, The vibrant V, bright o, and -et […]
READ MORE >>Botanical Girl Names: Blossom, Eden, Fleur
Botanical girl names gather up the whole garden. If you can’t decide between Violet and Daisy, this list might solve your dilemma nicely. Unlike Lily or Rose, these nature names relate to flowers in general. Most of them lean feminine, but at least a few might work equally well for a son. If you love nature […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Blossom: Energetic and Floral
The baby name Blossom mixes a certain quirky, mid-century vibe with plenty of energy and positive meaning. Thanks to Gwen for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BLOOM Strictly speaking, to blossom means to thrive. It was blotsma in thirteenth century English and blomi in Old Norse. On first hearing, the baby name Blossom […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Daisy: Fresh and Cheerful
The baby name Daisy feels fresh and cheerful, but it also has a long history of use as a given name. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOWER POWER Like Lily and Rose, the baby name Daisy feels familiar on a child, but also immediately brings to mind the flower. […]
READ MORE >>Margaret: Baby Name of the Day
Classic Margaret feels rock-solid traditional and just a little on the uncommon side. Thanks to SoPeJo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLASSIC MARGARET No question that Margaret belongs with classic girl names. It offers regal and saintly bona fides to rival even Katherine and Elizabeth. Right through the 1930s, the name appeared […]
READ MORE >>Jacinta: Baby Name of the Day
Jacinta is a subtle floral name, rare in English. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SPARTAN PRINCE It all starts with a mythological tragedy. A Spartan prince named Hyacinth was sporting with Apollo. The handsome youth was struck by a discus and died. (Some say Zephyrus, the west wind, re-directed […]
READ MORE >>Rose: Baby Name of the Day
Rose feels like a timeless floral classic, an enduring choice that’s gaining in use once more. All true – and yet, there’s even more to this elegant name. Thanks to Siva for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Fame and Horses One of the biggest surprises is that this name didn’t start out in […]
READ MORE >>Florence: Baby Name of the Day
Florence returned to the US Top 1000 recently, after over three decades in hibernation. Will this former Top Ten favorite return to prior heights? Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Florence: Flourishing This name sounds botanical, but there’s more to the story. It comes from the Latin florens – flourishing. […]
READ MORE >>Rose Names: Rosalie, Rosemary, Primrose
Rose names range from the spare and elegant Rose, a classic with history galore, to elaborate and fanciful confections, from Harry Potter’s Rosmerta to Hunger Games’ Primrose. Of course, Rose reigns as the middle name of the moment. From celebrities to the family next door, plenty of parents have embraced it as a go-to middle. […]
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