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 […]
READ MORE >>Miles: Baby Name of the Day
Miles feels like an antique revival, but it’s actually more popular today than ever before. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Good-Gracious-Soldier Debate surrounds this name’s meaning and origin. My best guess? It’s an all-of-the-above scenario, with more than one backstory behind the name. The Germanic element mil means generous […]
READ MORE >>Scarlett: Baby Name of the Day
Scarlett makes for a vibrant color name with plenty of Hollywood glam. Thanks to Ivy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Could’ve Been Pansy … Here’s a trivia question: what did author Margaret Mitchell almost name her legendary heroine? We all know the beautiful, headstrong Scarlett O’Hara as the central figure in Gone […]
READ MORE >>Bette: Baby Name of the Day
Bette belongs to a Hollywood icon. So why does it lag behind other silver screen star names, like Audrey and Ava? Thanks to Kenneth for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day. Bette: Elizabeth No question, this name belongs with the Elizabeth nicknames. Or maybe, sometimes, it comes from a surname – though Betts and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ezra: Rooted and Modern
The Old Testament baby name Ezra feels exactly right in the twenty-first century. Thanks to Bo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GOOD Turn on the radio in the spring of 1995 and you couldn’t avoid hearing this song: Lookin’ around the house Hidden behind the window and the door Searchin’ for signs […]
READ MORE >>Piper: Baby Name of the Day
Piper has gone from daring rarity to mainstream darling. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day. Piper: Fly In 2008, I wrote: Piper is one of those fabulous names, long underused, that is set to soar. That’s certainly come to pass. But this name takes to the skies for another reason. […]
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