Birth Announcements 4/6/15: Clove, Kinnick, Kobain, and more crazy cool choices.

Let me start by saying: Happy Monday everyone! Here we are again with a Birth Announcements post. This week I found some crazy cool choices that parents have used for their kiddos.

*These babies were born between the last birth announcement post, and now. I got these names from various hospital websites.*

Girls:

Cecelia Nicole

Prudence Quinn

Natalia Esther

Sutton Kathleen

Mattea Rose

Isabelle Song

Everleigh Blue

Syler Marie

Lorelai June

Rosa Beth

Anastasia Hazel

Coraline Elizabeth

Eleanor Willow

Nelle Johanna

Clove Izadora

Esme Lilith

Evelyn Poppy

Artemis Gray

Heidi Elizabeth

Landrie Mae

Boys:

Jasper Orion

Nolan Reid

Kobain Ivan

Finnigan John

Levi Asa

Liam Knight

Cai Owen

Brooks Easton

Cash James

Wolfgang Von

Phoenix Jeremiah

Sebastian Cruz

Brennan Eames

Kitai Wilson

Eli Luther

Kinnick James

Parker Ambrose

Atticus Grey

Orion Hendrix Matthew

 

 

 

Kaitlyn's favorite combos: Everleigh Blue, Lorelei June, Jasper Orion, Atticus Grey.

 

Most unexpected first names: Syler, Clove, Kitai, Kinnick.

 

Most unexpected middle names: Izadora, Lilith, Knight, Von.

 

Names to watch out for:

 

Orion- This name is popping up everywhere, it seems, mainly as a middle name choice. People are catching on to the historical appeal, and the similar sound to the crazy-popular Ryan. I expect this name to really take off in popularity in the next few years.

 

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Nelle- If you know name trends at all, you know the "elle" sound is more trendy than ever. Ella, Ellie, Isabella, Annabelle, are all super popular names. It makes sense that Nelle (or Nellie) would be the next step in this mega trend.

 

 

That's it for today guys! I've been so busy, but I promise you, I'll be blogging regularly in the near future. This is going to be the hardest, most busy month of my semester, so just bear with me! I plan on doing some sort of evaluation of the Top 100 names of 2014 when the list is released and I'm super excited about that, as I'm sure every Name Nerd is. Anyways, thanks for your patience with my lazy blogging habits. Hope you guys have a good week!

 

 

 

-s ending boy names, the latest trend: Abraxas, Ellis, and more.

Yikes... It's been awhile.

 

Sorry guys! It's been a busy few weeks. This week I have been on Spring Break, and I've spent most of it getting things done that I need to get done and napping in my ENO hammock. It's been an awesome break, but I've neglected my blogging responsibilities and I apologize.

 

I've been wanting to post on these names for awhile-- they are my absolute favorite boy names, and I can see them becoming the latest trend.

 

First there was the -son names. Mason, Jackson, and Hudson rule the popularity charts to this day. Then, we started to see the occupational -er ending names. Tucker, Parker, Ryder have taken their rightful places as princes of the charts. Want to get a step a head of the trend? Go for -s ending boy names.

 

 

 

 

Elias-- One of the most popular -s ending boy names, and you'd never know it. I don't feel like I've met many little Elias' at all.

 

 

Miles/Myles-- I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan, but many people are so I know I should include it in this list.

 

 

Silas-- Silas is one of my favorite -s ending names. It's biblical and classic and I just love the sound.

 

 

Atticus-- This name is becoming trendy thanks to the recent surge of literary baby names. Atticus may be dubbed as "hipster," but I find it refreshing.

 

 

Brooks-- Brooks feels half rugged, half preppy.

 

 

Ellis-- Same sound as Elias, but less popular, and very vintage.

 

 

Hayes-- A very underused name that's totally usable.

 

 

Cassius-- Straight bad-ass. If I met a Cassius, I'd think he would be a bear-wrestling, mountain hiking Roman Solider. For real.

 

 

Amos-- Not sure if I'd use this one, but I'm fascinated by it. A old-testament gem, Amos sounds like it could be the newest name trend.

 

 

Thaddeus-- I had never considered this name until I heard it on American Horror Story (The monster baby on Season 1, for AHS fans).

 

 

Kaius/Caius-- Love love love love love. One of my all time favorites. It's a Latin name that means rejoice.

 

 

Atlas-- I've blogged on this one before. I am dying to meet a little Atlas.

 

 

Abraxas-- Like Braxton? This name is a cool alternative. Apparently, it was the name of an Egyptian God. That may bother you, but if it doesn't, this name is really neat.

 

 

Maximus-- An awesome alternative to the classic Maxwell.

 

 

Tobias-- Another one I'm not a huge fan of personally. Toby seems to be becoming a more recognized nickname, thanks to the Disney show Good Luck Charlie.

 

 

Emrys-- A Nameberry favorite, it seems. Pronounced Em-Riss, I can see it becoming popular within the next ten years, no doubt.

 

 

 

 

 

That's my roundup of -s ending boy names! Which ones are your favorites? Which ones would you add to my list? I'll be blogging again soon!

Birth Announcements 2/18/15: Adabella, Abraham, Abner, Arla, and more.

Here are some of the coolest, most strange and wonderful names I collected from various hospital birth announcements this week.

 

 

 

Girls:

Ruth Evelynn

Adabella Marie

Evangeline Abigail

Eisley Margaret

Carolyn Rejoice

Lennon Grace

Malia Belle

Lorelei Marion

Acadia Josephine

Everly Monroe

Arla June

Remy Noelle

Cora Dagny

August Grace

Ella Bea

Elise Winter

Teagan Blue

Artemis Rayne

Iris Elizabeth Rae

Azalea Louise

Margaret Wynter

Georgia Faye

Boys:

Reign Jeters

Khalil Jaxon

Oliver Leif

Emery Breeze

Kingston Adonis Calhoun

Wylee Sullivan

Remington Joseph

Riley Hartford

Damon Rave

Cannen Tyce

Duke James

Milo Tripp

Hollis Kai

Crew Wylie

Berkley Wade

Hezekiah Thomas

Waylon Forest

Abraham Jasper

Lincoln Winfield

Eli Lakeland

Abner Callahan

Smith Jacob

 

Kaitlyn's favorites: Emery Breeze, Abraham Jasper, Remy Noelle, Eisley Margaret.

 

Most unexpected first names in a combo: Abner Callahan, Hezekiah Thomas, Artemis Rayne, Acadia Josephine

 

Most unexpected middle names: Kingston Adonis Calhoun, Reign Jeters, Cora Dagny, Carolyn Rejoice.

 

 

 

What are your favorites from this crop of birth announcements?

 

 

Word names that could totally work: For the brave namer only!

Okay, so I meant to post this yesterday, but for some reason it didn't save and I had to start all over! Grrr!

 

If you read Name Loves regularly, you know I adore word names. I probably look to them for name inspiration than any other kind of name.

Here is a list of word names that seem to fly under the radar, but would make excellent choices for a baby boy or girl:

Girl:

Tempest

Story

Posey

Fable

Harbor

November

Lilac

Emerald

Timber

Lavender

Maple

Dahlia

True/Truly

Onyx

Gem

 

 

 

Boy:

 

Revere

Swift

August

Phoenix

Stellar

Justice

North

Oak

Talon

Trip

Valor

Indigo 

Hawk

Canyon

Arrow

 

 

 

 

Which ones are your favorites from this list? Anymore that you'd add?

 

 

 

Strong women in history and the names that honor them: From Charlotte to Coco.

My little feminist self is super excited about this post. Here are some names that are sure to honor these powerful women of our past and present:

 

Indira Gandhi

Queen Victoria

Ayn Rand

Maya Angelou

 

 

 

Eleanor-- I've done a whole blog post on this name. I admire Eleanor Roosevelt so much.


Victoria-- After the Queen herself. She's the longest reigning queen in England's history and she had an entire era named after her. Talk about powerful.


Coco-- Ms. Chanel revolutionized fashion for women, and famously made "menswear" popular for women.


Rosie-- As in the Riveter. I know, she isn't a real person, but she is pretty iconic.


Charlotte-- Charlotte Bronte was the famous writer of Jane Eyre. Her sisters, who are also famous writers, were named Emily and Anne Bronte.


Margaret-- There are several famous Margarets in history, but Margaret Fuller stands out to me. She wrote the book "Women in the Nineteenth Century" and was important in early feminist movements.


Leola-- I found this interesting tidbit in my research about these names; Leola was the name of the first female traffic cop in 1918.


Sojourner Truth-- An abolitionist preacher and an early advocate for women's rights.


Annie-- Annie Oakley was a sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. If a woman sharpshooter doesn't sound badass, I don't know what does.


Georgia-- A famous American artist, Georgia O'Keeffe is most remembered for her desert scenes.


Lucille-- Remember the show I Love Lucy? That's not the only thing cool about Lucille Ball. She was the first women to own a film studio.


Ayn-- Whether you agree with her ideas or not, Ayn Rand was a brilliant writer and philosopher. I read the book "We The Living" in eleventh grade, and although it was depressing, it was fascinating.


Clara-- Clara Barton was the founder of the Red Cross.


Emmeline-- Mine and Bradley's current front runner for a girl name. Emmeline Pankhurst was a suffragette in England and fought for Women's rights until the day she died.


Indira-- Indira Gandhi was the first woman prime minister of India. (Not related to the Gandhi we all know, FYI)


Amelia-- After Ms. Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo around the Atlantic Ocean.


Frida-- Frida Kahlo was a Mexican Artist in the twentieth century. I went to see an exhibit with her works in it, and it was really beautiful.


Maya-- As in Ms. Angelou, the late and great poet.


Eva-- I watched the musical Evita in eleventh grade, and I loved it. Eva Peron was an advocate for the poor and for women in her country, Argentina.

That's all I've got! Any others you can think of? Comment below. Hope you guys have a great week! :)

Birth Announcements 1/20/15: Simon, Sloan, Sailor, Stella, and more.

I haven't done this in awhile, but I love these posts. The things parents come up with to name their children will never cease to amaze me.

 

 

*All of these were collected on various hospital websites.*

 

 

 

 

Girls:

 

 

Delilah Tatum

Adia Willow

Ella Vadalis

Nyla Esther

Quinn Annette

Sailor Ann

Annabell Vivian

Freja Elaine

Minerva Joyce Eden

Alice Evelyn

Stella Orlea

Zenova Sophia

Sydney Roosevelt

Harlowe Lille

Lilly Pearl Angeline

Liberty Ann

Helen Olivia

Mae Tierney

Fiona Landers

Cecilia Rae

Phoenix Jade

Isla Abigail

Nova Juliet

Macie Emma

Anna Winifred

Daisy Vera

 

 

 

 

Boys:

 

 

Coen Amias

Roman Jeremiah

Royal Elijah

August Edmund

Jack Valentine

Leland Blaine

Elias Reid

Cassius Lee

Rebel Blaze

Oakley Christopher

Mathis Tao

Merritt Dean

Briggs Michael

Landry Joseph

Waylon Paul

Arlo Henry

Fulton Nathaniel

Odin Edward

Finnian Arthur

Bridger Lawrence

Simon Matthias

Oliver Stanford

Norman Magnum

Andon Cruz

Sloan Tyler

Fletcher Maddox

 

 

 

 

Kaitlyn's favorites: Jack Valentine, Finnian Arthur, Merritt Dean, Nova Juliet, Harlowe Lille, Isla Abigail.

 

 

 

Most unexpected first names: Fulton Nathaniel, Briggs Michael, Adia Willow, Minerva Joyce Eden.

 

 

 

Most unexpected middle names: Magnum, Amias, Roosevelt, Vadalis.

 

 

 

Most unexpected combos: Mathis Tao and Zenova Sophia.

 

 

 

 

And that's it! Hope you guys have a good week, I'll be back to blog soon!

 

 

selfiewednesday (because I've missed a few "selfie" posts): Why a long engagement rocks.

A few weeks ago I was at a get together with some of my friends, and we were talking about engagement. One of them, without thinking, said "I just don't want to be one of those girls that have long engagements." It got a little uncomfortable, and it got a lot quieter. When she understood why it got awkward, she apologized for possibly offending me.


But that was my first clue that there is some sort of disapproval among people about long engagements.


The next clue I got from that was yesterday. Bradley introduced me to one of his classmates as his fiancé, and the guy goes "Oh Congrats! When's the date?" I gave him my usual answer to that question: "It won't be for a few years. We have a date in mind, but it would be in 2017." This guy literally laughs out loud, and walks away. I was puzzled, and pissed off.


Both of those recent rude events got me thinking, and now they have me blogging: Long engagements are actually kind of great. (Even if I am a little biased.)

1. We have plenty of time to save for the wedding we really want. I've learned over the past few months that weddings aren't cheap, and the wedding I want will definitely not be. Bradley and I have already started a bank account to save for our wedding/honeymoon. By the time I'm ready to start pumping money into a wedding, I'll have a lot more of it to spare than I would have if we were getting married in like, six months. (And honestly, the thought of planning a wedding in that amount of time freaks me out anyway.)

 

 

2. We have plenty of time to figure out what we want for our wedding. Extra time means less stress. I'm getting much more time to really evaluate what I want for my big day. I've heard of people who decide to change colors/themes halfway through planning and that is terrifying to me! When 2017 rolls around, I'll have a game plan and a budget and I'll know my tastes well enough at that point to know exactly what I'm going for.

 

 

3. I've got time to work on that wedding boddddd. I'm halfway joking, and halfway serious. ;) I recently got a gym membership with some of my close friends and now I've gotten kind of addicted to it. Hopefully I'll have a sick six pack by 2017. (Or a four-pack. I'll honestly take what I can get.)

 

 

4. We get the perks of commitment, without the stresses of marriage. This one is pretty nice, I can't lie. The other night Bradley and I brought home dinner to his place, watched a movie, and got to "play house" for a little while. Then I got to drive home and climb into a bed of my own, and the next morning I got to wake up and only worry about myself, getting ready for my day. Marriage will be a different story; I'll no longer get the luxury of only concerning myself with my life, but I'll have to worry about another person's life, too. Don't get me wrong: I signed up for this. I want to be an intricate part of his life, but I plan on thoroughly enjoying the last few "Me" years I have left.

 

 

5. We'll be a lot more prepared for marriage in general. All wedding talk aside, I'm preparing to become one with a person spiritually, emotionally, and let's not forget legally, for the rest of my life. I want to know the ins and outs of what I'm about to get into. I already know that we agree on the very basics of things (finances, religion, politics, etc.) but we still need to cover other things, like when we should buy a house, how to divide up the chores of our household, things like that. One thing IS for sure though... we got the baby names part down. ;)

 

 

6. It's none of your business anyway. (Okay, I cheated here. This isn't a reason why it rocks.) This is simply me telling to whom it may concern that the decisions I make for my life don't concern you. I'll get married when I'm ready, and when I want to. Point blank, period.

Names I'm lovin' lately: Blakely, Bertram, and more.

It's been almost a week since my last post! I didn't realize it because I have had so much going on. I've started back to school, and I recently got a gym membership with two of my best friends and we've gone 3 times this week! I actually enjoy working out which is super weird for me, and I'm excited to see some results from it!

 

 

Anyway, back to the business: Names.

 

 

This post will be a short one because I've got to do some homework. Here are some of the names I've been loving this week:

 

 

 

Girls:

 

 

Blakely-- I think all of this talk of Blake Lively and her baby has made me fond of Blakely lately. I love the thought of Blake for a little girl.

 

 

Nola-- I don't think I'd ever use it but I love the idea of it. Bradley's grandpa's name was Nolan, so this would be a cool way to honor him.

 

 

Seraphina-- Not usually a fan of elaborate, frilly names, but this one is so exceptional. Fia would be the nickname I would use for it.

 

 

Gianna-- Very Italian. It's sassy, and full of life.

 

 

Lucienne-- A beautiful, French girl name. Like Seraphina, this isn't my typical style but I think it's so beautiful.

 

 

Romy-- The spunkier the girl name, the better, in my opinion. This one busts the spunky scale.

 

 

Eliza-- I've never really been fond of Eliza until recently. I saw it on a baby girl, and she wore the name well.

 

 

 

 

Boys:

 

 

Phineas-- Okay, the spelling is way out there for me. But I met a three year old, redheaded boy at work this week with this name and it was SO CUTE on him! He went by "Finn" of course.

 

 

Dash-- Bryan Singer welcomed a baby boy with this first name Dashiell this week. I would be truly surprised if Dashiell/Dash didn't start catching on within the next year.

 

 

Julius-- Julius is one of baby Dashiell Singer's middle names (the other is William.) If you can't tell, I love what Bryan Singer named his son!

 

 

Bertram-- This is a very vintage name that I could foresee catching on. The only down side is the nickname Bert, because I love the name as a whole.

 

 

Jeb-- Here's another vintage name for ya. Don't think I'd ever use it. I would totally use Jedidiah as an alternative to Jeb though!

 

 

Cassian-- Doesn't Cassian sound like a little Roman warrior? Love it.

 

 

Maceo-- I saw a picture of Halle Berry's adorable baby boy this week, and it got me thinking about his wonderful first name. Maceo feels cultured, different, yet right on trend.

 

 

 

 

Okay guys, that's it! Sorry for the shortness of this post, but homework awaits! Talk to you guys soon!

Ask Anything Thursday Answers (on a Saturday): 1/3/15

Hope everyone had an awesome New Year! I'm going to get back to the grindstone with some Q & A. :)

 

 

 

"What names are you crushing on right now?"

 

At the moment? Hmm.. I'd say my current girl name crush is Lillian. Not Lily; Lillian. Lillian just feels so formal and fresh, even though it is rather high on the popularity charts. My current boy name crush is Tate... I've got AHS on the brain. ;)

 

 

"Would you pick a family name over a name that you really love? I feel torn."

 

This is a good question. I think a lot of people are torn on this one. Personally, no, I wouldn't. I think honoring family is a sweet thing to do, but I would never ever use a name that I felt lukewarm about, over a name that I really love. If you don't really love a family name that you feel like you should use, put it in the middle spot. It's the safest way to go. I may even post about creative ways to honor a family member. :) 

 

 

"How do you feel about the name Paxton?? Is it getting too popular??"

 

Paxton is just okay. I've never felt strongly towards the name either way. I do feel like I'm hearing of a lot of baby Paxtons lately.

 

 

"Did your fiancé think your baby name hobby was weird?"

 

I'm sure he did at first, lol. But he's never said anything bad about it, and he's always been really supportive of this weird little quirk of mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alright and that's it guys! I know I haven't been posting #selfiesaturdays/sundays but they are coming, I promise. I'll be posting again soon!