Monster High names blend the traditional and the fanciful. They started out in the toy aisle, Barbie-sized dolls manufactured by Mattel. Their backstory is simple: monsters were once teenagers. The students of MH are the children of some of the most famous creatures to ever haunt a horror film. Think Dracula and the Creature from […]
READ MORE >>Winter Girl Names: Ivy, Lumi, and Snow
Winter girl names range from the obvious – think weather – to the subtle – like names that mean white. Some boast centuries of use and broad familiarity; others are novel and seldom heard. And a few fall somewhere between, the new nature names right at-home in the twenty-first century, wintry equivalents of River and […]
READ MORE >>Winter Boy Names: Frost, Pax, and Whitaker
Looking for winter boy names? This list is for you! Maybe you’re expecting a son in the wintry months, or maybe this is your favorite season. Either way, these names evoke the best of this time of year. Some are nature names with a clear link. Others feel more subtle, the kind of name that […]
READ MORE >>Christmas Boy Names: Bing to Yule
Feeling festive? These dozen Christmas boy names bring the holiday spirit. And best of all? None of them rank in the current US Top 500. I’ve skipped Nicholas and even Claus in favor of Christmas boy names that celebrate the season more quietly. Of course, you might have to explain why these choices are perfect […]
READ MORE >>Christmas Girl Names: Amaryllis to Zuzu
Consider it an early gift: a dozen Christmas girl names, none of them currently ranked in the US Top 500. That’s right! You won’t find Mary or Joy on this list, even though they certainly feel rich with Christmas spirit. Unlike, say, Ivy or Winter, you might find yourself explaining why this name is just […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Autumn: Seasonal and Stylish
The baby name Autumn combines all the appeal of the season with a tailored, stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. AFTER SUMMER As soon as the calendar turns to September – often well before sweater weather sets in – we’re drinking pumpkin spice lattes and walking past displays […]
READ MORE >>Bewitching Witch Names for Halloween
Witch names come to mind every autumn! Fictional witches have worn so many fantastic names. Some, like Elphaba, fascinate – but seem like a stretch as a child’s given name. This list focuses on witch names perfectly wearable for a real girl – black cat, bubbling cauldron, and magical powers not required. Read on for […]
READ MORE >>Autumn Boy Names: Adam, Hayden, Oak
Autumn boy names embody the spirit of the season. They’re outdoorsy and adventurous. And while the forests and the trees aren’t specific to autumn, there’s something about hiking or camping in the fall woods that feels especially right. For boy names that strike a cozy, capable note, you might be looking for a homespun boy […]
READ MORE >>Autumn Girl Names: Opal, Ceres, Sienna
Autumn girl names begin at summer’s end, as the leaves are just starting to turn. They take us into sweater weather and pumpkin spice-everything. And then they transition into virtue names for Thanksgiving. It’s quite the season! If you’re expecting a daughter from September through November or so, these autumn girl names might be just […]
READ MORE >>Fourth of July Baby Names: Ten Favorites
Fourth of July baby names can be subtle or direct, modern or storied. These are my ten favorites of the moment, but I’m pretty sure this list changes every Independence Day! GEORGE Current US popularity rank: #133 2017 US popularity rank: #124 With Hamilton still sweeping the nation, I’d almost put Alexander in this spot. […]
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