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. […]
READ MORE >>June Names: Juno, Juniper, and Junia
June names herald the official start of warm weather in the northern hemisphere, the long and lazy days of summer. Some feel vintage and traditional. Others sound modern, unconventional, even daring. And while every one of these June names shares the same sound, very few are actually related. We find that great ‘oo’ in favorites […]
READ MORE >>Jasmine: Baby Name of the Day
Jasmine is a Disney princess name by way of the garden. Disney week continues with this popular Baby Name of the Day. Jasmine: A Whole New World In 1992, Disney was in the midst of a princess-fueled Renaissance. Only problem? All of their successful stories were centered on Europe: Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora of Sleeping Beauty fame […]
READ MORE >>Pearl: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on February 21, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on September 21, 2015. It’s simple, elegant, and so much more than just a gemstone name. Thanks to Kate for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day: Pearl.
READ MORE >>Most Popular Nature Names for Girls
It’s Arbor Day, and time to think of all things outdoorsy. Nature names are a huge category, from classic florals to newer possibilities borrowed from birds and trees. It’s an equal opportunity trend, with boys names like Jasper, Talon, Forrest, and Blaze all ranking in the US Top 1000. But there are definitely more nature […]
READ MORE >>Sundance: Baby Name of the Day
Athletes Kerri Walsh and Casey Jennings gave this radiant name to their son in 2010. Thanks to Olive for suggesting Sundance as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>July: Baby Name of the Day
Plenty of kids answer to Julia and Julian, and month names are stylish, too. So how would this one wear for a child? Thanks to Katie for suggesting July as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Augusta
Is this regal appellation due for a revival? Thanks to Annabel for suggesting Augusta as Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Soleil
Think June and Ruby are too retro? Here’s another choice for a daughter born in the summer months. Thanks to Urban Angel for suggesting the warm Soleil as Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Sumarlina
So maybe Iceland isn’t the first place you think of when you hear the word summer. But the island nation and the season upon us are the inspiration for today’s appealing choice. Thanks to Sebastiane for suggesting a perfectly seasonal Name of the Day: Sumarlina.
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