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 >>Elsa: Baby Name of the Day
Elsa once appeared mostly on lists of seldom-heard Elizabeth names. Then came Frozen. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Elizabeth of Arendelle First things first: this isn’t a completely unknown form of Elizabeth. The name has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 1880, though most years the […]
READ MORE >>Name Games: Classic Firsts with Winter Middles
Merry Christmas! If you’re celebrating, I wish you a happy holiday. And whether you’re making merry or not, I offer up seasonal #namegames! Let’s mash up classic firsts with winter middles. I posted a first take at the girls’ list earlier this month. But the boys’ list is brand new. Classic Firsts with Winter Middles: […]
READ MORE >>Aspen: Baby Name of the Day
Aspen existed mostly on the map and in the forest until the 1990s. Since then it’s become one of the hottest of the winter girl names. Our Baby Name of the Day works for a daughter born in the snowy season – or any time of year. Aspen: Lovely as a Tree You probably know […]
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 >>Winter: Baby Name of the Day
Can it be? The hottest seasonal name is also the coldest. Our Baby Name of the Day is Winter.
READ MORE >>Eirlys: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a seasonal rarity by way of Wales. Thanks to Hettie for suggesting Eirlys as our Baby Name of the Day.
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 […]
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