When does a diminutive form of a classic appellation gain enough stature to stand on her own? It’s a tricky question, but we feel confident that this one passes the test. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Liesel.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Bruce
Been to the movies lately? If so, maybe you’ve seen Christian Bale as Batman in the box-office-record- shattering release The Dark Knight. Bale shares something in common with the seldom seen star of the movie considered summer’s first ever blockbuster, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. Stumped? Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Bruce.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Urban
“Aidan, Jayden, Braeden, Brendan, Landon, Logan, Macon, Mason … has anyone thought to bring back Urban?” Thanks to Arthur for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: the on-trend, but fabulously obscure Urban.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Aloysius
This one comes to us via Arthur – and Evelyn Waugh. We’ll admit that while we haven’t seen the latest big screen adaptation yet, it was tempting to use the movie Brideshead Revisited to talk about the surprisingly popular Sebastian. Or perhaps Cordelia. But then we remembered Lord Flyte’s teddy bear, who inspired today’s Name […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Mallory
Back in the 80s, Madison the mermaid splashed her way onto the streets of New York and fueled the last-names-first trend. At the same time, on the small screen, a similar choice was gaining notice of her own. Thanks to Jess for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Mallory.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Annika
If you’re searching for a name for a female character from almost any era, there’s one that’s a safe bet. Ann, Anne and Anna have been worn by so many religious, literary and historical figures that they’ve been in nearly constant use. You probably have a few among your ancestors; add in all the Mary […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Corbin
One of the interesting things about given names is that they’re often amalgamations of several similar appellations, merged and meshed through the years until we arrive at a wearable version that works in our native tongue. Thanks to Friend of a Friend for suggesting one such moniker, today’s Name of the Day: Corbin.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Aoyun
Today’s Name of the Day is more of a curiosity than a moniker we’d actually suggest bestowing on your baby-to-be. But he’s ever so timely, and so we couldn’t resist talking about Aoyun.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Zuleika
Today’s exotic moniker comes to us courtesy of Lola. Thanks for challenging us with the enchanting Zuleika.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Eulalie
We all know that names come in and out of fashion, but we’re particularly charmed by a group of appellations that are all-but-extinct circa 2008, and yet sound primed for a revival. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting a promising member of this club: Eulalie.
READ MORE >>- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 433
- 434
- 435
- 436
- 437
- …
- 444
- Next Page »