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 >>Girls Names Ending With O: Willow, Coco, Marlowe
Looking for a girls’ name with an unconventional sound? Want something feminine, but frills-free? Here’s a possibility: choose one of the many girls names ending with O. From mini names like Jo to nature names like Willow to vintage choices like the fast-rising Margot, there are girls names ending in O to suit any style. […]
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. […]
READ MORE >>Finn: Baby Name of the Day
Finn wraps up American literature, Irish legend, and pop culture in one brief, complete package. Thanks to Kim for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Finn MacCool This name reads Irish, and indeed, it comes from the Gaelic Fionn mac Cumhaill. He’s a major figure in legend and lore, a warrior and commander. MacCool […]
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 >>Toy Story 4 Production Babies: June 2019
Toy Story 4 production babies range from the most traditional of names to the most surprising. That’s true for nearly every Pixar flick – the names feel every bit as creative and interesting as the movies themselves. 40 names appear on the Toy Story 4 production babies list, which is within the average range. You […]
READ MORE >>Mila: Baby Name of the Day
Mila blends the traditional and the modern, a straightforward name that’s less expected than Emma or Ella, but every bit as wearable. Thanks to Meryl for suggesting her daughter’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. Nineteenth Century Rarity Mila appeared in the US Top 1000 just once, in 1881, and then disappeared for […]
READ MORE >>Star Wars Baby Names: Lando, Ezra, Leia, Rey
Star Wars baby names range from the classic to the wild, with everything in between. Whether you’re inspired by a character’s heroics, or just plain love the sound, the perfect choice for your child could come from a galaxy far, far away. As sci-fi names go, the Star Wars lexicon isn’t quite as cohesive as […]
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