Looking for a virtue-name that out-virtues Grace, Faith, and Honor? Thanks to Vicki for suggesting Honesty as our Baby Name of the Day.
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At first, names from weaponry seem like an unthinkable source of inspiration. It’s a joke that one of The Royal Tennenbaums grandsons is named Uzi, a sign of the family’s tremendous dysfunction. And when Levi Johnston, former prospective son-in-law to Sarah Palin, welcomed a daughter named Breeze Beretta with his new girlfriend, the reaction was generally […]
READ MORE >>Remember: Baby Name of the Day
It’s another word name with a virtue vibe. Thanks to Catherine for suggesting Remember as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Charitina: Baby Name of the Day
She sounds like an elaboration of virtue name Charity, but her history goes much farther back. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Charitina as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Clemence: Baby Name of the Day
We’re wild about French names, and virtue choices, too. Thanks to Kiri for suggesting one that fits both categories. Our Baby Name of the Day is Clemence.
READ MORE >>Resolute: Baby Name of the Day
Is it a baby or a battleship? Thanks to Holly for suggesting Resolute as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Esperance: Baby Name of the Day
Virtue name Hope is spare, tailored, rich with meaning. This choice shares her significance, but in a more elaboration fashion. Thanks to Basia K. for suggesting Esperance as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Merritt: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a surname with a virtue name vibe. Thanks to Amy for suggesting Merritt as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Mercy: Baby Name of the Day
Editor’s note: This post originally ran on June 24, 2008. It was revised and reposted on November 22, 2012. It’s a name favored by the Puritans in the 16th century, and yet she wears well in the 21st century. Thanks to Jess for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day: Mercy.
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Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you in the US, I hope you’re having a lovely day filled with the ones you love.
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