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 >>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 >>Ivy: Baby Name of the Day
Ivy is a fast-rising vintage name with lots of modern appeal. Add in ties to the winter holidays, and it’s a can’t-miss name for a daughter. Thanks to Elle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE HOLLY AND THE IVY It’s not “Jingle Bells” or “Silent Night,” but “The Holly and the Ivy” […]
READ MORE >>Over 100 New Word Names for Boys
New word names for boys might sound bold and surprising. Risky, even. Except this is the age of boys answering to River and Maverick, Jasper and Legend, Cash and Colt and Messiah. With so many parents searching the dictionary for baby naming inspiration, new word names stand out and blend right in to the average […]
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 >>Autumn Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists
Fall means pumpkins, leaves, and autumn baby names. Maybe you’re expecting a baby this season. Or maybe it’s just your favorite time of year, and the idea of cozy sweaters and fireplaces seems like the right inspiration for a child’s name. Either way, this list takes all the other lists to find names that celebrate […]
READ MORE >>Zev: Baby Name of the Day
Zev scores high on Scrabble, brings to mind a fierce, majestic creature, and shares the short, punchy style of Jax. What’s not to love? Thanks to Kells for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Ze’ev Strictly speaking, this is a two-syllable name: Ze’ev. It appears in the Old Testament, but as the name of […]
READ MORE >>Sylvie: Baby Name of the Day
Sylvie sits at the edge of the current US Top 1000, a promising newcomer name. Thanks to Elise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Rhea Silvia In English, the most familiar form of the name is Sylvia. It comes from the Latin word silva – forest or woods. But it’s Silvia that brings […]
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 >>Zora: Baby Name of the Day
Zora recently returned to the US Top 1000, after over sixty years away. Thanks to Laney for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Dawn This name comes from a Slavic word meaning dawn. It’s used in the Balkans, as well as Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. American parents embraced Dawn in the 1960s, for […]
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