As we Americans prepare for the day-long marathon of food, friends, family, and football that we call Thanksgiving, we are reminded of all that we are thankful for. For this list, we gathered up some of our favorite baby names with meanings related to this gratitude-filled holiday. Whether or not you’re expecting a Thanksgiving baby, […]
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Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
We’re a week out from Black Friday, and we’ve got shopping on the brain. And since we always have baby names on the brain, we decided to gather up some of our favorite gifts that can be personalized with your little one’s oh-so-perfect moniker. We dug through our Pinterest boards and our own stuff to […]
November Name News: Into the Wild
In our last Name News, we shared that Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell had given birth. Now we’re here to discuss the newborn’s name, Atlas Noa. While Mitchell apparently got the name from a friend who had considered using it for her own daughter, Mitchell explains that the name symbolizes the family’s love of […]
Best of… Star Wars Baby Names
Star Wars is upon us. AGAIN! With The Rise of Skywalker coming out in a matter of weeks (and The Mandalorian hitting us right in the streaming services earlier this week), we’ve got that galaxy far, far away on the brain. After 8 episodes, 2 anthology movies, television shows, numerous cartoons on cable and the […]
Name Spotlight: Lachlan
Name: Lachlan Meaning: “from the fjord land” or “war-like” Origin: Scottish or Gaelic Current Popularity: #686 Lachlan hit the SSA top 1000 for the first time in 2013, though it’s been more popular in its home of origin (the UK) for decades. And Australians can’t get enough of it. Its current rank of #686 in […]
Best of… “Modern Industrial” Baby Names
Modern industrial design is known for its juxtaposition of repurposed found materials and sleek modern minimalism. We’ve taken the cool sheen of polished concrete floors and the rough edges of exposed ceiling beams and translated them into baby names that give off the same restrained edginess of a warehouse-turned-loft. So, lovers of all things industrial, […]
Best of… Candy-Inspired Baby Names
Today is Halloween, and that means we’re all entitled to a good scare… and too much candy! Since babies are more sweet than frightening (most of the time), our list today just might give you a toothache. To get you in the spirit for the spookiest and sugariest of days, we’re sharing our favorite candy-inspired […]
Regency Romance Character Names
In the romance genre, Regency Romance has a special place in the hearts of readers. We can probably thank Jane Austen and her novels for this. Books like her Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma have captured the hearts and minds of women and men alike for generations. They have spawned retellings in […]
What if Your Baby’s Name Were Illegal?
Australian blogger and influencer Claire Alexander-Johnston (aka JetSetMama) was worried she might’ve broken the law when she announced her latest baby’s name this week: Citizen. Given that her other three children have unusual names, too–Atlas, Everest, and Zephyr–Citizen might not seem like much of a stretch. But, according to Australian law, there are restrictions against […]
Best of… Harry Potter Baby Names
October makes us think of witches and pumpkins and spells and ghouls, and also of Harry Potter! J.K. Rowling’s beloved books are filled with magic and mystery and have captured the imaginations of children (and adults) the world over. But they are also filled with a wealth of great baby names. Some might be a […]