Editor’s note: Last Saturday, the thoughtful Marilyn shared the stories behind her first two children’s names with us. She and her husband have chosen names rich with meaning and personal significance. *** To our son Malachi Norris, this is the gift of your name: As I held you in the hospital that first night thinking […]
READ MORE >>Name Stories from Marilyn, Part One
Editor’s note: I’m so pleased to be sharing name stories from the lovely Marilyn. She was kind enough to write in and ask if I was still accepting them. The answer is yes, yes, yes! If you’d like to share your story of how you named your child or children – whether it was last […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: Penelope Surprise
Editor’s note: Long-time readers will remember the story Angel shared about naming older daughter, Emmeline Rhapsody. I’m delighted she’s sharing her story of naming daughter #2 here, on this very special day. Happy first birthday to Penelope Annelise! We had Penelope picked out before we even considered a second child. We were shoe shopping a […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: Named for Dad
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Meg for sharing her story. It is heartbreaking and uplifting all at once, and emphasizes that names, at their best, truly are powerful stories. This is the story of my two children’s names. When my husband and I were expecting our first child, a boy, we had no issues picking out […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: The Calm After the Storm
Editor’s note: Over the years, I’ve realized that many readers are awaiting adoptions, struggling with infertility, or grieving a miscarriage. I’m truly honored that Sara was willing to share her story here. It is a powerful reminder that names aren’t just pleasing sounds – when you find the right name, it can carry layers of […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: Austin with a B
Editor’s note: I’m so happy that Chantal is sharing her story! It is a great example of how a name that doesn’t feel quite right at first can suddenly click. When I was pregnant with my now 3 year old son, I knew from the day the stick turned pink that he was a boy. […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: A Tough Act to Follow
Editor’s Note: I don’t think there’s any bigger thrill than running the story of a younger sibling after the older sib’s tale has appeared here! My thanks to Kristin for a little Christmas gift: her second son’s name story. Read big brother’s here. You featured my son Cashel Joseph’s name as a name story […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Tegfan
He’s Old King Cole’s pop, and an obscure saint, too. Thanks to Gwen for suggesting her grandfather’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Tegfan.
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: Dad Weighs In
<span style=”color:#0000ff;”><strong><em>Note: I’m always excited to have a name story to share, but this one is different – the enthusiast is a dad!</em></strong></span> My story is a little unusual right off the bat in that I’m a guy. I work with words for a living, and their meanings and histories have always fascinated me. So […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: Straight from the Family Tree
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