It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re expecting a son right around December 25th, these Christmas boy names bring the holiday spirit. And best of all? Many of them rank outside of the current US Top 500. Many of these Christmas boy names celebrate the season more quietly. In fact, you might […]
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Consider it an early gift: a list of Christmas girl names, many of them currently ranked outside the US Top 500. Classics like Mary fit on this list, and virtues like Joy, too. But they’re great names for any season. Some of these are truly tied to the winter holidays, name that make the most […]
READ MORE >>Baby Names Meaning Gift: Nathan, Sunniva, Shai
Baby names meaning gift feel just right for children born during the winter holidays. But really, gift is a strong, positive meaning, one that resonates in every season. They range from the most classic of choices, Top 100 favorites that we all instantly recognize, to rare and surprising possibilities. This list is packed with richly […]
READ MORE >>Ivy: Baby Name of the Day
Ivy is a fast-rising vintage name with lots of modern appeal. Add in ties to the winter holidays, and it’s a can’t-miss name for a daughter. Thanks to Elle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE HOLLY AND THE IVY It’s not “Jingle Bells” or “Silent Night,” but “The Holly and the Ivy” […]
READ MORE >>Clara: Baby Name of the Day
Clara sounds sweet, but this name has some backbone. Thanks to Emmy Jo and Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Clara: Shining This name benefits from a great meaning. It comes from the Latin clarus, clear or bright. Various forms of Clarus have been used over the years, including Clare – as […]
READ MORE >>Mary: Baby Name of the Day
Mary long reigned as the undisputed #1 name for girls of ages, rich with history and meaning. Our Baby Name of the Day is an enduring favorite that might be ready for a comeback. Mary: Old Testament to New In the Old Testament, Miriam appears, older sister to Moses. The New Testament opts for the […]
READ MORE >>Winter Holiday Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists
Winter holiday baby names range from the straight-up Christmas-y (think Holly or Nicholas) to the subtle nature names that nod to the season. Why use a seasonally-inspired choice? Maybe you’ve got a great first, but want a middle that celebrates the season of your child’s birth. (I still wish I’d thought to use Frost for […]
READ MORE >>Nicholas: Baby Name of the Day
Nicholas reads like a 90s favorite, but it also counts as a classic. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of traditional names for boys. Nicholas: Saint Faster than you can say jolly old, this name brings to mind one very specific saint. The Santa Claus legend traces back to a fourth […]
READ MORE >>Natasha: Baby Name of the Day
Natasha is an accessible, familiar name, both playful and glamorous. But is this a dated choice, or a perfectly on-trend option for a daughter today?
READ MORE >>Esteban: Baby Name of the Day
Steven is a classic, but it’s feeling rather middle aged circa 2015. Could this Spanish form of the name be a promising update? Thanks to Becky for suggesting Esteban as our Baby Name of the Day.
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