Editor’s note: Long-time readers will recognize Fran from the many great Baby Names of the Day she’s suggested. This is the story of her youngest child’s lovely name – and proof that narrowing down your list can be a nine-month process – or even longer! My youngest daughter is Matilda Winifred Jane, nicknamed Tilly. My […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: The Poet’s Child
Editor’s note: With apologies to Catherine, I was just sorting through my drafts folder and realizing that this has been waiting for weeks! Here’s what I love about her story – it shows that even a familiar name can be rich with meaning. You can purchase Catherine’s poetry anthologies online here. What is your child’s […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: She Picked Her Own Name
My name is Courtney and this is the story about my daughter who is now eight months old. Her name is Sasha Lily. I had a girl’s name picked out years before I even got pregnant.Adelaide Helena. It’s so completely regal and seems like she could be a character in Canterbury Tales or a busty […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: Valo June Reverie
Here’s the second from Kristen of Marginamia – the story of finding a name for
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: A Number & A Memory
Thanks to Kristen of Marginamia for sharing the stories of her daughters’ names.
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: The All-Time Favorite Name
Thanks to Kate of My Kids Eat Off the Floor for sharing the joyful sequel to her previous Reader Baby Name Story: A Pair of Meaningful Choices. As promised, here is the naming story for our third daughter, Juno Kate! Juno’s name story begins 3 years ago, when I was pregnant with our second daughter, […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: A Pair of Meaningful Choices
Today’s Reader Baby Name Story comes to us from Kate of My Kids Eat Off the Floor. Beyond her fabulous blog title and adventures in motherhood, it is the home of some great recipes. I’ve linked to her before when she discussed her perspective on nicknames, so I’m truly delighted that she’s sharing her story […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: The Name Felt Right
You’ve waited all summer for the return of the stories. They’re back! Today’s Reader Baby Name Story comes to us courtesy of Kristin. Our son’s name is Cashel Joseph – he’ll be one this month! I’ve made random lists of baby names for years, so when we finally found out I was pregnant after several […]
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: A Nightmare, a Blog & a Book
Today’s Reader Baby Name Story comes to us from Angel. Catch up with her on her personal blog here, where you can also find snapshots of her darling daughter.
READ MORE >>Reader Baby Name Story: The Toughest Baby to Name – So Far!
Today’s Reader Baby Name Story comes to us courtesy of Fran, the mother to four beautifully named children. But this is the story of her youngest – the most difficult to name!
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