Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog

It's the sometimes-spoken question of the hour: Why all the naming division? After all, dividing names by sex can cause controversy, hurt feelings, and seem like it supports gender stereotyping.�...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2020/10/why-i-divide-name-lists-by-boys-and.html

Fletcher ~ Arrow Maker ~ Origin Modern parents in search of perfect names are clamoring for the sought-after “it” names from the mid-to-late 1800s. What we think of as quintessential Vi...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2016/07/fletcher.html

Brooklyn ~ the city, broken land ~ American The most popular girls' name starting with a B, Brooklyn is a top choice that speaks to an affinity for the sounds in Brooke and Lynn, even more t...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2016/02/brooklyn.html

It's time for the last in my series on names inspired by the lyrics of Jingle Bells, and it's the perfect happy ending, one brought to us by the phrase "laughing all the way." Here are a few char...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/12/cheerful-names.html

The third part in my series based on the opening lyrics of Jingle Bells offers an impressive variety of names. They are beautiful choices inspired by the countryside, and while some feel like a...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/12/countryside-fields-names.html

The second part in my series based on the opening lyrics of Jingle Bells takes us to the countryside once again. These equine-inspired names herald from English, western, and exotic places, creat...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/12/names-inspired-by-horses.html

In case you're wondering, I do find it odd that this isn't the first time I've written about the song Jingle Bells . I promise, I'm not obsessed. It's just that Jingle Bells is so universal and a...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/12/snowy-names.html

The roster of Mayflower passengers is quite inspiring if you love old-fashioned , classic , or virtue names . Embarking in 1620, parents from Delfshaven, Holland and London, England sailed the At...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/11/pilgrim-baby-names.html

Bellamy ~ Fair Friend ~ French An intriguing choice from a French surname, Bellamy is a breath of fresh air that still affords the ultra-popular nickname Bella. It's feminine, darling, and c...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/11/bellamy.html

Logan ~ Little Hollow ~ Scottish Gaelic This strong, lovable name is sitting at an all-time peak right now, proving its charm and Gaelic roots combine with its trendy ending to create a powe...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/11/logan.html

This is pretty much how my desk looks right now, minus the manicure and plus a mug of spiced pumpkin hot chocolate. It's been a busy season for me and this blog, and I thought it would be hel...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/10/autumn-updates.html

Harriet ~ Ruler of the Home ~ French, English This name should be an enduring classic, a timeless star that shined steadily throughout the last century or two. Instead, America only embraced...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/10/harriet-and-hattie.html

Thaddeus ~ Given by God, Heart ~ Greek, Aramaic A distinguished biblical name that's ready for rediscovery, Thaddeus is starting to win over our hearts and the top spots on our list of fav...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/10/thaddeus.html

When my husband’s brother passed away unexpectedly three weeks ago, my choice in baby names was not exactly at the forefront of my mind. Yet with each day that went by, thinking of ways to hono...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/10/creative-honor-names.html

One of my most popular posts is on biblical baby names of all kinds. It's a list full of classics, trendy options, and unusual names alike divided by gender. In that post, I discussed the fact t...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/10/boy-meets-girl-feminine-forms-of-male.html

Zoe ~ Life ~ Greek HISTORY & MEANING Zoe comes from the Greek word for life, or ζωή. It's amazing how this ancient name strikes us as so modern and fresh today, making it a spot-on choice...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/zoey-zoe-and-zoie.html

Walden ~ Welsh Valley ~ Old English The more I think about this name, the more it draws me in. It's appealing on every level, including its literary vibe, trendy sound, surname style, and na...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/walden.html

Fall is almost upon us, and that means it's time to wrap up celebrity baby names for the past three months. Included are the baby's birthday, parents' names and the baby's first and middle name (...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/celebrity-babies-of-2015-summer-season.html

Hannah ~ God has favored me with a child ~ Hebrew Between its lovely, soft sound and its melt-our-hearts meaning, Hannah has become an American staple. I also love that this name happens to ...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/hannah.html

I originally wrote this article for Baby Name Wizard and have tweaked it a bit for this blog. Enjoy! This morning the temperature was in the 40s, and I did a little happy dance and ran to pull ...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/favorite-fall-baby-names.html

Vance ~ Marsh ~ Old English Years ago, I was in love with all names that started with V. We lived near a street named Vance, and I thought I'd just found the perfect baby name. Vance manages...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/vance.html

Awhile back, I was interviewed for an article on naming trends, and the interviewer, Shellie Braeuner , had a fantastic question. She asked me: > Do you see greater benefits or pitfal...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-gender-gap-are-baby-naming-styles.html

Everly ~ From the Boar Meadow ~ English HISTORY & MEANING This name may be completely contemporary, but it's also a traditional English surname that has gone undiscovered until recently. ...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/09/everly-everleigh-and-everlee.html

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but my husband and I have chosen a name for our little girl, due in four months. I'm so excited, we both love her name, and we actually had a lot of fun mak...

https://nameisms.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-choice-made-simple-baby-name-game.html

The winner of the Two Hearts Maternity Giveaway on Nameisms is MELANIE FEE! You have 24 hours to respond to the email I sent you and claim your prize. Congratulations! Hello, fellow name lov...

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