We must say, we weren’t on pins and needles waiting for the arrival of Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhughes’ child. If anything, we grimaced a bit whenever we heard the phrase, “former nanny to Ethan’s children Maya and Levon.” But all that aside, what a fabulous first name they’ve chosen: Clementine. Clementine Jane Hawke arrived […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Assumpta
Today’s Name of the Day is not only an endangered species herself, she’s part of a cluster of names once much in favor in Roman Catholic countries and now seldom heard. They’re the Marians – names taken from titles given to the Virgin Mary, or in some cases, from her major life events or places […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Paulina
For well over a century, Paul was a staple for baby boys born in the US. In fact, he’s quite common the world over. But the most common feminization, Paula, sounds rather dated in 2008. And so we turn our attention to the Italianate version: Paulina. Thanks to Another for suggesting today’s Name of the […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Ira
Depending on your age and interests, the letters I-R-A might signify a retirement account, the Irish Republican Army or a Colombian punk band. But it’s also a boy’s name, and one that’s seldom heard in the US circa 2008. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Ira.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Etienne
The ApMtn team took a field trip to Montreal a few weeks back, and expected to return with lists of franglais-flavored baby names. As it turned out, most names were simply French. Or English. But we did find ourselves appreciating the assistance of our oh-so charmant concierge. And so we’ve decided to use his appellation […]
READ MORE >>Elsewhere Online: Dixon Willoughby
What would you do for a $100 gas card? A pair of parents in Florida agreed to name their baby-to-be Dixon Willoughby, after the radio morning show hosts that posed the question. The baby isn’t due until late December, and the parents have to offer up a copy of the birth certificate before they get […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: The Brangelina Twins Arrive
The most anticipated celeb birth of the summer happened last night in France. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed a son and a daughter – Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. Word is that mom and babies are doing well. We must say, the Jolie-Pitts are officially post-style in terms of baby naming. Their children’s names […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Welcome to the World, Levi
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves welcomed their son Levi Alves McConaughey on Monday, July 7. In a statement, the new dad said that everyone is “tired and elated” and very happy. By happy coincidence, Levi is our Name of the Day for tomorrow so check back for more in the morning.
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Nicole Kidman Names Daughter Sunday Rose
It’s been a big summer for the color pink. We’ve already welcomed Stella and Honor, and yesterday, Miss Sunday Rose Kidman Urban arrived to proud parents Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. We find this an absolutely fabulous choice of a name for a daughter. It’s modern and unexpected, but as we mentioned in our post […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Jemima
Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Jemima. This lovely Biblical appellation means dove, but for most Americans, all that comes to mind are pancakes. Can Jemima ever move off the breakfast table and back onto baby girls?
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