Picking a name for your baby is a thrilling task, right? When it came time to name my son, I read baby names like I was about to start a new job. And even after I had finally found the perfect first name, there was still another step to this puzzle: the middle name. This …
Let’s face it: giving names is one of the most exciting (and slightly stressful) experiences in parenting. You toil all day debating the merits and demerits of first names, yanking them out and fantasizing about your toddler saying hello on the playground. … Then, the fun part, middle name. Choosing a middle name was, to me, …
Books have been my refuge, my dream world and my source of endless inspiration. My childhood saw me escape to fantasy realms in words, to distant land, or to solve a case with some good detective. And literary baby names aren’t just pretty; they hold stories and memories, each reminding you of a character, a …
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. It has its own kind of magic, the world feels softer under a layer of snow, how the lights dance in every window, how you can be cozy with loved ones. And when you’re having a baby at Christmas, that magic is all the more real because your …
The very first time it blew snow this year and I never felt anything but enchanted. The world outside would become silent and silent as if even the trees were breathing in anticipation of the soft and silent flakes to come down. Winter is just magical, with the fireplace nights, the sweater, the pines ringing …
When I was younger, I used to curl up with my books and dream of the heroines who would pop out of the pages. They were named after music – Evangeline, Isolde, Celeste – and I’d wonder what it was like to be living in a magical world like theirs. These aren’t alphabet strings, these …
One-syllable girl names are super cute. I like that a single-syllable name could stand alone, or be paired with a longer middle name so you’re so open. They’re short, easy to remember and sometimes more interesting than names twice their length. They’re sweet and cute or strong and obnoxious, depending on your image of your …
If it’s a boy you are looking to name, there is something so charming about 1 syllable boy names. I’ve discovered that one-syllable names are always subtle, stylish, and practical as well as memorable. They’re short, sweet and unforgettable, giving you that perfect balance of power and elegance. Whether you want the familiar names of …
How could you not adore the majesty of celestial names that comes from the night sky? Some of these names sparkle like a star, some bring to mind a crescent moon, while others are evocative of a shimmering sea. Celestial names are romantic and magnetic – they have this electric mixture of timeliness and uniqueness. …
I think names that end in the letter N were a safe bet as far as baby names go. They sound strong, authoritative, earthy, and yet also modern and classic at the same time. They just seem to have the right ratio of strength and charm. You can have your straight-back, traditional types, like Simon. …