The baby name Inez blends classic roots with global and vintage appeal. Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. AGNES Inez is the Spanish form of Agnes. Well, wait. Inez is the English form of Inés, which is the Spanish form of Agnes. And Agnes? It has history galore. It comes […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Peregrine: Adventurous Gentleman
The baby name Peregrine belongs to a bird of prey and a man of prayer, but the overall image is a well-traveled gentleman. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PEREGRINUS The baby name Peregrine comes from the Late Latin Peregrinus. It’s usually interpreted as traveler or wanderer. Dig a little […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cassian: Revolutionary
The baby name Cassian combines ancient roots with twenty-first century story to become one of the most intriguing names of the moment. Thanks to Bay for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN ORIGIN Cassian comes from the name Cassius, via the old Roman family name Cassianus. The meaning of Cassian is up for […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cecilia: Musical and Timeless
The baby name Cecilia combines timeless appeal with a rich and storied musical pedigree. Thanks to Dan for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CAECILIUS If meaning matters, the baby name Cecilia comes up a little short. It comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, from a Latin word meaning blind. The first Caeculus […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ronan: Upbeat Irish Charmer
The baby name Ronan belongs to a saint and a centaur. And it’s a fast-rising Irish import with plenty of charm. It’s our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE SEAL We name our children Fox and Wren and Bear. And names like Leo, Caleb, and Paloma refer to animals. The baby name Ronan falls in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ambrose: Adventurous Gent
The baby name Ambrose recently returned to the US Top 1000 following years of hibernation. Thanks to Lou for requesting this cool comeback choice as our Baby Name of the Day. IMMORTAL Ambrose comes from the Late Latin name Ambrosius, derived from a Greek word meaning immortal. That brings to mind ambrosia, the divine food […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Felix: Vintage with an Edge
The baby name Felix brings to mind a saint and an animated cat. With that stylish X ending, this classic choice is back in favor. Thanks to Miranda for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. NEW TESTAMENT NAME The New Testament gives us a Felix. He’s the governor of Judea who imprisoned Paul. History […]
READ MORE >>Finn Names: Griffin, Fintan, Finnick
Finn names begin with Irish legend, span American literature, travel all over the globe and even lead to the Disney Channel. That sounds about right for such a lively, carefree name. It sits somewhere between Hudson and Huck, Patrick and Jack. With centuries of history, but at its most popular moment in the US now, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Leonardo: Romantic and Accomplished
The baby name Leonardo belongs to the original Renaissance Man and a Hollywood A-lister. Oh, and a Ninja Turtle, too. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LEONARD OF NOBLAC Like so many names in long use, this story begins with a saint. During the sixth century, the nobleman Leonard of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name George: Solid Citizen
The baby name George belongs to a curious monkey, a pint-sized prince, and the face on the dollar bill. Oh – and it’s a very wearable classic for a son, too. FARMER and SOLDIER In Greek, Georgios means farmer, from the words ge – earth – and ergon – work. But the first famous George […]
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