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 Ledger: Medieval Meets Hollywood
The baby name Ledger was borrowed from a Hollywood leading man, but it’s also a medieval gem, long undiscovered. Thanks to Kirsten for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LEODEGAR and LIUTGER The story of the baby name Ledger starts with Germanic roots. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources lists it as […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Fiona: Traditional and Fearless
The baby name Fiona blends literary roots with an appealing sound for a name that hits the sweet spot – stylish, current, but not too common. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITERARY INVENTION Back in the eighteenth century, the Scottish writer James Macpherson claimed he’d discovered and interpreted a […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ava: Glamorous Chart-Topper
The baby name Ava combines a stylish sound with plenty of appealing associations. No surprise it’s become a go-to choice for twenty-first century parents. Thanks to Meredith for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BIBLICAL and SAINTLY Some see the baby name Ava as a variant of Eve. Maybe that sounds off, but in […]
READ MORE >>Raya and the Last Dragon Production Babies: Yuna, Romi, Drake
Looking for the Raya and the Last Dragon production babies? This list includes all 42 babies celebrated in the closing credits of Disney’s animated movie. If you’re new to the concept, it’s pretty simple. It takes months – sometimes years – to create an animated movie of such complexity. That means that employees working on […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Anastasia: Dramatic and Meaningful
The baby name Anastasia brings to mind a doomed Russian princess and the animated movie that gave her a happy ending. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. RESURRECTION The baby name Anastasia comes from the Greek anastasis – resurrection. Pronounce it with four syllables, or maybe even five. Like Isabella and […]
READ MORE >>Luca Production Babies: Elio, Serena, Miles
Looking for the Luca production babies? Here’s the list of 37 babies who got a shout-out in the closing credits of Disney-Pixar’s latest flick. If you’re new to the concept, it’s pretty simple. It takes months – sometimes years – to create an animated movie of such complexity. That means that employees welcome plenty of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Luca: Cool Take on a Classic
The baby name Luca takes classic Luke in a romance language direction. Thanks to Jenna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. JOSHUA and NOAH and EZRA Not so long ago, boy names ending in vowels were rare. Immigrants to the US adopted more American versions of their names. Giorgio became George: Roberto, Bob. […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Colin: Approachable and Gentlemanly
The baby name Colin transformed from overlooked antique to a modern staple, versatile and gentlemanly. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SCOTTISH, IRISH, GREEK There are two main origins for this name. Cailean comes from Scotland; Coilean, from Ireland. They both come from the same root – young dog or […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Juno: Modern Goddess
The baby name Juno combines a high energy sound with all the appeal of an ancient goddess. Thanks to Kae for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GODDESS NAME As with many mythological names, there have always been a few girls called Andromeda and Hera, Pax and Juno. Even now, with ancient names very much […]
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