What is Max short for? Max names range from a simple, single-syllable name to some of the longest choices for our sons. WILD and WONDERFUL We picture most famous people by the name in black and white: actor Max Baer, physicist Max Planck, sociologist Max Weber. But then along came a story. The night Max […]
READ MORE >>Nickname Cash: Cassian, Cassius, Kashton
The nickname Cash can be short for many a longer name, many of them rare and surprising – but made more wearable by the easy short form. CASH as a BABY NAME Of course, Cash is king. It’s long been a surname, as in Johnny Cash. There are several possible origins. It’s a surname for […]
READ MORE >>Maggie Names: Marigold, Magdalena, Marguerite
Maggie names range from the obvious Margaret to the well-why-not Marigold, with plenty of options in between. As nicknames go, Maggie feels like a classic. It’s heard in nearly every era. There’s Dame Maggie Smith and Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May.” More recently, Maggie Q and Maggie Gyllenhaal are among many actors with the name. And […]
READ MORE >>Names that Start with Bo: Boden, Bowie and more
Names that start with Bo are white hot. They include both baby boy names and girl names, too. Some Bo names boast history galore. Others are newcomers, seldom heard until the last twenty – or even ten – years. Bright and energetic, Bo stands on its own, too, of course. In fact, Beau reads like […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Elsie: Vintage Darling
The baby name Elsie fits right in with sparky, sweet baby girl names we’ve loved in recent years, from Sadie to Stevie. Thanks to Zooey Deschanel for inspiring our Baby Name of the Day. ELIZABETH To find the meaning of the name Elsie, we have to go back to the evergreen Elizabeth. Elizabeth appears in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Coco: Effortless Cool
Sparky and sweet, the baby name Coco started out as a nickname, but now stands on its own. Thanks to Nicole for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. COCOA Let’s start with cocoa, as in the cocoa bean, the source of chocolate, as well as the warm drink. This gets a little twisty. In […]
READ MORE >>Victoria Nicknames: Unexpected Options
Looking for unexpected Victoria nicknames? This list is for you! Regal and elaborate, Victoria entered the US Top 100 way back in 1967. It’s ranked in the Top 100 every year since then, with the exception of 1977 – 1980, when it hovered just outside. Victoria brings to mind so many associations, from the […]
READ MORE >>Charles Nicknames: Charlie, Chase, Huck
Charles nicknames are plentiful – and that’s a good thing! After all, Charles is an impeccable classic. From rulers to scientists to artists and authors, men of accomplishment in nearly every field of endeavor, there are a lot of men answering to the name. But any name that traditional is bound to benefit from some […]
READ MORE >>Names like Sadie: 16 Great Alternatives
Looking for names like Sadie? Sadie rocketed into the US Top 100 back in 2013. It’s bright and sparky, a retro nickname name right at home in the twenty-first century. Ever since Sadie caught on, retro nicknames have risen in use. Some of them started out as diminutives for formal names. Others come from different […]
READ MORE >>Names Containing Nic: Nico, Nicholas, Veronica
Names containing Nic are a wide and varied bunch. Nicholas and Nicole qualify as classics. They come from a Greek phrase meaning “victory of the people.” Anyone who has ever worn sneakers probably associates the sound with Nike, the goddess of victory. It’s a traditional and triumphant sound. We might not even think of Dominic […]
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