Scarlet. Juliet. Bridget. Violet. While Annette, Jeanette, Paulette and Lynette seem tied to the 1950s, a whole new generation of ends in -et names for girls are climbing the charts. If -et is the next -el, we’d like to nominate a candidate that is truly different, but has plenty of history at the same time […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Eamon
We all know that vowels are big these days. And boys’ names ending in -n? There’s nothing hotter. So we were surprised to learn that this choice has never cracked the US Top 1000. Thanks to Laney for suggesting our Name of the Day: Eamon.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Jago
Playgrounds teem with Jacobs. History books are packed with Jameses. The animated Diego appears on lunchboxes everywhere and we’re quite keen on Giacomo. Ready or not, here comes yet another fashionable twist on that tireless appellation. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Jago.
READ MORE >>Elsewhere Online: The 33 Worst Celebrity Baby Names
Check out Babble’s article on the 33 Worst Baby Names. We won’t argue with Tu Morrow or Rebel, Racer and Rogue. In fact, it reminded us that choices like Sunday and Suri are comparatively safe choices, at least in Hollywood. Still, a few doozies are missing. How about Peanut Kai, son of General Hospital actor […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Vladimir
If boys are answering to Kannon and Slade, maybe this Slavic classic can overcome his bloodthirsty Gothic vibe. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Vladimir.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Alberta
At first glance, she’s a clunky antique best left buried with Gladys and Myrtle. But there’s more to this regal appellation, and she might make a daring choice for a stylish parent. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: Alberta.
READ MORE >>Special Report: Boys’ Top 100 Revised
We’ve tallied. We’ve clustered. We’ve grouped and ungrouped. We’ve stewed. And while we still think there’s room for improvement, we’ve decided that our Revised 100 is ready to meet the world. You can download the files from the box.net widget in the right hand column, or read on for some insights.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Remus
He’s an original wild child, a heroic half-werewolf and a storyteller of the American South, but rarely is his name used for a real boy. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: the truly unusual Remus.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Yarden
Today’s choice is either an obscure Biblical place name or simply yet another twist on an über-popular unisex sensation. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day: Yarden.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Hector
Today’s choice traces his origins to myth and legend. But for many parents, he brings to mind not the classics but the boxing ring. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Hector.
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