I’m going to keep this spoiler-free, promise. Still, I feel like we might have been The Very Last People on Earth to see Star Wars Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. Let me just say this: we really ought to be seeing some girls named Rey. We’re not. Rey ranks #751 for boys in […]
READ MORE >>Ginger: Baby Name of the Day
Ginger feels like a quirky, retro choice. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing these days. Thanks to Del for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MEET VIRGINIA Let’s start with Virginia, which means heading back far into the ancient world. It’s the feminine form of a Roman family name, something like Virginius. While […]
READ MORE >>Esther: Baby Name of the Day
Esther brings to mind a legendary queen and a Hollywood legend. Is this early twentieth century favorite ready for revival? Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STAR … OR NOT The most common meaning associated with Esther is star, from the Persian setareh. That’s my go-to meaning, but others have […]
READ MORE >>Sabrina: Baby Name of the Day
Call Sabrina a quiet classic. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SABRINA FAIR Back in 1954, Audrey Hepburn played a chauffeur’s daughter, living above the garage, watching the wealthy family her dad drove from afar. She crushed on the handsome, carefree younger brother. Then (spoiler alert) she ended up living […]
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 >>Ruby: Baby Name of the Day
Ruby shines, from the height of summer to the winter holidays. It’s vibrant and modern, vintage and restrained. What’s not to love about our Baby Name of the Day? RUBEUS The word comes from the Latin rubeus. Ages before it meant “Hogwarts game keeper,” it simply referred to the color red. Over the years, we […]
READ MORE >>Clio: Baby Name of the Day
Clio belongs to a muse and a queen, and while the name is short and simple, there’s nothing flimsy about this one. Today’s Baby Name of the Day goes out to my daughter on her eleventh birthday. GLORY In Greek, kleos means glory. The original bearer of the name wasn’t earning renown as much as […]
READ MORE >>Girl Detective Names: Nancy, Enola, and More
Girl detective names range from the traditional to the downright novel. But every one of them feels capable and smart. These dozen names come from fictional girl detectives over the last century or more. Some have appeared in movies, but most of them come from books. (Of course, quite a few have leapt from the […]
READ MORE >>Lucy: Baby Name of the Day
Lucy topped the charts one hundred years ago – and is back on top again today. Thanks to phancymama for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Lucy and Lucia Sometimes we dismiss Lucy as a nickname. Only it isn’t so. In medieval English, formal, Latin names co-existed with vernacular versions. Cecily evolved from Cecilia; […]
READ MORE >>Best Disney Boy Names: From Arlo to Woody
Let’s talk about the best Disney boy names. Sure, we tend to focus on all those girls named after princesses. Jasmine and Ariel, I’m looking at you. But the boys get names every bit as daring and creative and yes, influential, too. A bonus with Disney boy names? They tend to fly under the radar. […]
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