Gemstone names for girls have been around for generations. From vintage Pearl to modern Emerald, gemstone-inspired girl names are a rich and vibrant bunch. Gemstone names can be obvious and even flashy – think Diamond – to subtle, even under-the-radar, like Gemma. Speaking of Gemma, there’s a whole category of gemstone baby names that gather […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Gemma: Sparkling and Substantial
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. In English, it’s shortened to just plain gem. It may have […]
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 >>Ruby: Baby Name of the Day
Ruby shines, from the height of summer to the winter holidays. It’s vibrant and modern, vintage and restrained. What’s not to love about our Baby Name of the Day? RUBEUS The word comes from the Latin rubeus. Ages before it meant “Hogwarts game keeper,” it simply referred to the color red. Over the years, we […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Jasper: Vintage Gentleman
The baby name Jasper feels vintage and just the tiniest bit unexpected, too. But it ranks among the fast-rising favorites of recent years. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. VINTAGE GEM Believe it or not, Jasper has never left the US Top 1000 – though for many years, it languished […]
READ MORE >>Ivory: Baby Name of the Day
This one has a modern, on-trend sound, and a curious history. Color Name Week continues with Ivory as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Pearl: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on February 21, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on September 21, 2015. It’s simple, elegant, and so much more than just a gemstone name. Thanks to Kate for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day: Pearl.
READ MORE >>Aurelia: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on August 17, 2008. It was substantially revised and re-posted on July 6, 2015. Thanks to Aurelia for suggesting her name for a rerun! Part-Audrey and Aubrey, part-Amelia and Sophia, no wonder this golden name is making a comeback. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Aurelia.
READ MORE >>Most Popular Nature Names for Girls
It’s Arbor Day, and time to think of all things outdoorsy. Nature names are a huge category, from classic florals to newer possibilities borrowed from birds and trees. It’s an equal opportunity trend, with boys names like Jasper, Talon, Forrest, and Blaze all ranking in the US Top 1000. But there are definitely more nature […]
READ MORE >>Jett: Baby Name of the Day
View image | gettyimages.com This post was originally published on June 12, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on January 19, 2015. All about the wild blue yonder? This name could be for you. Thanks to Photoquilty and Jill for suggesting Jett as our Baby Name of the Day.
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