Giselle combines French style with Disney princess bona fides – and yet, it remains just a little outside of the mainstream. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Pledge The name sounds French – and it is! But it comes from Germanic roots, specifically the word gisil – pledge. That sounds […]
READ MORE >>Margot: Baby Name of the Day
Margot peaked back in the 1930s, and seems poised to rise even higher today. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from Asha, and also appears on this list. Margot: Marguerite Everybody knows Margaret. It comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It became Margalit and Margarita, and eventually Marguerite in French. Margot evolved […]
READ MORE >>Isadora: Baby Name of the Day
A saintly name worn by a famous dancer, it ought to be leaping up the charts. Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Isadora. Isadora: Goddess This name sounds like a cousin to perpetual Top Ten pick Isabella, a form of the Hebrew Elisheva, also the source of Elizabeth. Or maybe […]
READ MORE >>Darcy: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a surname with masculine literary ties – and a recent history of use a feminine name. Thanks to Mierca for suggesting Darcy as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Moira: Baby Name of the Day
She’s yet another spin on the evergreen Mary. Thanks to Kyle for suggesting Moira as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Victoria: Baby Name of the Day
She’s not just a queen, she’s an era. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting Victoria as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Twila
She’s fading into obscurity, but a creative genius combined with a very current sound could make her a great option for a modern girl. Thanks to Tracy for suggesting Twila as our Baby Name of the Day, and thanks to all who voted for her in this weekend’s poll!
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