The baby name Conan started out a saintly Irish name, took a turn towards the barbarian, and now might be ready for reconsideration. Thanks to Violet for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IRISH ROOTS The baby name Conan is Irish. It means little wolf – just like Ronan is little seal and Aidan […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Emmylou: Grace and Grit
The baby name Emmylou makes for a sweet smoosh of a name with a little bit of country cool. Thanks to Katie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EMMA PLUS LOU Em names top all the lists. Emma ranked in the US Top Ten from 2002 onward, including six years in the #1 […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Mirabelle: Lovely and Meaningful
The baby name Mirabelle feels on-trend, but remains surprisingly rare. Thanks to Elena for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MIRABILIS Our word miracle comes from the Latin mirabilis – wonderful, marvelous. Poet John Dryden penned Annus Mirabilis in 1667 to refer to the events of the prior year. Here’s the thing, though – 1666 was […]
READ MORE >>Rare Color Names: Goldie, Lilac, Moss
Rare color names take popular favorites like Ruby and Rowan to the next level. After all, visiting the the paint aisle at your local home improvement store reveals the countless colors we’re not using for our children’s names. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. For every Violet, there’s a parakeet green or harbor haze – lovely in […]
READ MORE >>Place Names for Babies: Cairo, Coventry, Auburn
Places names for babies make great choices for so many reasons. They can remind us of a favorite place or a hometown. Some place-inspired baby names honor our roots. Others might inspire our children to a life of globe-trotting. Like nature names, they’re often easy to spell and pronounce – but not terribly common. Then […]
READ MORE >>Cora Names: Coralie, Cordelia, and More
Cora names range from the short and sweet original to elaborate rarities, with plenty of choices in between. The baby name Cora has become a Top 100 favorite. I’ve had my eye on Cora since 2015. Why? The Downton Abbey effect. The graceful, gorgeous, kind-hearted Countess of Grantham answers to Cora, and while the show has ended, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Adair: Confident and Lithe
The baby name Adair offers a light, lithe sound with a bright, confident appeal. Thanks to Kristin and Leigh for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EDGAR’S COUSIN Way back in the tenth century, King Edgar the Peaceable ruled England. His name comes from the Old English ead – wealth. It’s the basis of […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Ending in LIA: Amelia, Cecilia, Thalia
Girl names ending in LIA dot the popularity charts. There’s Amelia, of course, and Emilia, too. But beyond those two powerfully popular picks, dozens of alternatives await. Like Amelia, girl names ending in LIA often feels vintage and feminine. They offer plenty of history. But unlike Amelia and Emilia, they’re far less likely to repeat […]
READ MORE >>Rare May Names: Lulamae, Maybelle, Maylee
Rare May names range from the vintage to the modern, smooshes to inventions. But they all contain the bright, vibrant, and spring-like sound of May. We love Mae, of course, so spare and lovely. The ‘e’ spelling appears in the current US Top 1000, while the ‘y’ does not. But the sound is everywhere. Of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ivelisse: Lovely and Obscure
The baby name Ivelisse combines attractive sounds with vintage charm. Thanks to Hettie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SMOOSH NAME For every Annabelle, there’s an Avalena – a compound name just as attractive, but not nearly as popular. Ivelisse might fit in this category. It looks like Ivy plus Lisa. Except maybe […]
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