Monthly Archives: January 2012

Jan
31

Baby Names to End the Month of January

Posted by on January 31, 2012

The first two months of the year are unique because they both end in ‘ry.’ Unlike the months to follow—March, April, and May; January and February both begin a new year but mark the end of the cold winter months. If you began the New Year on the plus one list or are expecting a child in the month of February, here are a few beautiful and unique names to consider that also end in ‘ry.’

Boys:

Amaury (French): A ruler
Barry (Gaelic): A fair-haired man
Gregory (Greek): One who is vigilant; watchful
Henry (German): The ruler of the house

Girls:

Audry (English): Woman with noble strength
Hilary (Greek): A cheerful woman; bringer of joy
Rosemary (Latin/English): The dew of the sea
Sherry (English): Form of Cherie, meaning “one who is greatly loved; darling”

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Jan
30

National Escape Day

Posted by on January 30, 2012

Today is the perfect day to close your eyes and dream of the perfect vacation. If you envision yourself in the tropics and can feel the warmth of the hot summer sun, why not relive this moment every day after your child is born? In honor of National Escape Day, here are a few baby names inspired by the tropics that will take you back to the day you closed your eyes and dreamt of paradise.

Boys:

Grant (English): A tall man; a great man; Antarctic Islands
Hurley (Irish): Of the sea tide
Kai (Hawaiian): Ocean
Keanu (Hawaiian): Cool breeze over the mountains

Girls:

Hana (Arabic): Resembling a flower blossom; location in Maui County, Hawaii
Kyla (English): From the narrow channel
Leilani (Hawaiian): Heavenly cloud
Martinique (French): Island in the Caribbean

 

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Jan
27

January Famous Birthdays: January 27th

Posted by on January 27, 2012

It’s time again to announce the famous birthdays that have occurred on this day in years past. Every month, the Baby Name Registry would like to shed light on those who are celebrating a birthday. Whether they are turning 1, 10, or 100, these famous people might inspire the name that you choose for your soon-to-be. Here are a few names that might interest you of those celebrating a birthday today on Friday, January 27th.

Boys:

Lewis (German): A famous warrior: Lewis Carroll- 1832
Mikhail (Hebrew): Who is like God? Mikhail Baryshnikov- 1948
Patton (English): From the town of warriors: Patton Oswalt- 1969
Troy (Gaelic): Son of a foot soldier: Troy Donahue- 1936

Girls:

Bridget (Irish): A strong and protective woman; in mythology, goddess of fire, wisdom, and poetry: Bridget Fonda- 1964
Donna (Italian): A titled woman; feminine form of Donald; ruler of the world: Donna Reed- 1921
Jennifer (Welsh): One who is fair; a beautiful girl: Jennifer LB Leese- 1970
Karen (Greek): Form of Katherine, meaning “one who is pure; virginal” Karen Velez- 1961

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Jan
26

National Australia Day: Australian Baby Names

Posted by on January 26, 2012

January 26th, 2012 is National Australia Day, a day of celebration for those who are native to the beautiful land, culture, and climate of Australia. The very recent celebration of Australian heritage was first celebrated as a public holiday in 1994. Specific ceremonies in honor of Australia take place and have become both a tradition and symbol of the national day. On January 26th, Australian citizens will celebrate citizenship ceremonies; join together in flying the Australian Flag and singing the National Anthem which starts like this:

[Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea]

If you are native to Australia or have dreamed of one day vacationing to the beautiful destination, turn your dream into an every day glimpse of the beautiful continent. Here are a few Australian inspired baby names for your soon-to-be!

Boys:

Benjamin (Hebrew): Son of the south; son of the right hand
Lachlan (Gaelic): From the land of lakes
Noah (Hebrew): A peaceful wanderer
Oliver (Latin): From the Olive tree

Girls:

Charlie (English): Feminine form of Charles, meaning “a small, strong woman”
Ella (German): From a foreign land
Lucy (Latin): Feminine form of Lucius, meaning “one who is illuminated”
Ruby (English): As precious as the red gem stone

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Jan
25

National Opposite Day

Posted by on January 25, 2012

January 25th is National Opposite Day! Today, go beyond the norm and do something opposite of what you normally would. If you are expecting and in need of a restful day, take a break from making dinner or running errands—do what you wouldn’t normally do and spend a few hours reading your favorite book or watching a movie.

In honor of National Opposite Day, here are a few baby names are opposite of each other, making the combination fun for an expectant little brother, sister, or twins!

Boys:

Chase (English): A huntsman
Jake (English): Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”
Lane (English): One who takes the narrow path
Ryan (Gaelic): Little ruler; little king

Girls:

Blake (English): A dark beauty
Grace (Latin): Having God’s favor
Lauren (French): Form of Laura, meaning “crowned with laurel; from the laurel tree”
Riley (Gaelic): From the rye clearing; a courageous woman

Pair 1: Chase & Grace
Pair 2: Jake & Blake
Pair 3: Lane & Lauren
Pair 4: Ryan & Riley

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Jan
24

The California Gold Rush: Glamorous Baby Names

Posted by on January 24, 2012

Europeans once imagined that the America’s were paved with roads of gold. They were probably not aware that they were partially correct until the late 1800’s when gold was first discovered within the borders of the Golden State of California. The precious metal flowed through the streams, sparkled through the brooks, and was buried throughout the riverbeds. The California Gold Rush began on January 24th, 1848, one hundred and sixty four years ago today.

In honor of our nations amazing history and the discovery of gold in California well over a century ago, here are a few glamorous baby names that denote wealth and beauty, perfect for your 2012 soon-to-be!

Boys:

Kevin (Gaelic): A beloved and handsome man
Mareo (Japanese): One who is rare, unlike the others
Montgomery (English): From the wealthy man’s mountain
Otto (German): Wealthy

Girls:

Arabella (Dutch): Beautiful
Daria (Greek): Wealthy
Jeslyn (American): Blessed with wealth and beauty
Odelia (Latin): Little wealthy one

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Jan
23

Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon

Posted by on January 23, 2012

The most important holiday of the year in China is the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year, the Dragon will be celebrated in honor of the festivities. The New Year in China is known as the “Spring Festival” and marks the end of the winter season. The dragon is believed to be a mythical creature that brings with it optimism and hope for times ahead. Of the 12 signs of the zodiac, the dragon is deemed the most powerful, being associated with high energy and prosperity. For a powerful and prosperous name for your soon-to-be consider the following baby names:

Boys:

Andrew (Greek): Strong and manly
Brian (Irish): Strong; virtuous; humble
Ethan (Hebrew): Strong; firm
Harvey (French): Battle worthy

Girls:

Audrey (English): Noble strength 
Imara (Kiswahili): Firm
Neima (Hebrew): Strong
Valencia (Spanish): Brave; strong

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Jan
20

1/20/12: Baby Names with Repeating Letters

Posted by on January 20, 2012

Today is January 20th, 2012. What makes this day unique is the use of the numbers zero, one, and two. Baby names with the same letters repeated tend to have a spunky and trendy feel. For short, cute, and simple names that will not only be easy to pronounce but easy to spell when your child begins to read and write, check out this list of names re-using the same letters.

Boys:

Bob (German): Form of Robert, meaning “one who is bright with fame”
Jarrell (English): One who rules with a spear
Keenan (Gaelic): Of the ancient family
Reece (Welsh): Having great enthusiasm for life

Girls:

Anna (Latin): A woman graced with God’s favor
Ava (German): A birdlike woman/from the water
Cailin (Gaelic): A young woman; a lass
Lulu (Hawaiian/African): A calm, peaceful woman/as precious as a pearl

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Jan
18

Why is Wednesday, January 18th Special?

Posted by on January 18, 2012

The 18th day of the month does not often fall on a Wednesday. In 2005, the 18th day of the month only fell on a Wednesday one time throughout the entire year. In 2009, Wednesday the 18th occurred three times and will again occur three times this year. If you are expecting a child or hoping to expand your family within the year 2012, you have a 2 out of 12 chance that your child will be born on Wednesday the 18th from now until December.

Here are a few names that you might like for your mysterious and magical soon-to-be.

Boys:

Camden (Gaelic): From the winding valley
Corbin (English): Resembling a raven
Marlow (English): Resembling driftwood
Tavi (Aramaic): A good man

Girls:

Drea (Greek): Form of Andrew, meaning “womanly; courageous and strong”
Jersey (English): From one of the Channel Islands
Kai (Hawaiian): Woman of the sea
London (English): From the capital of England

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Jan
16

In honor of MLK day!

Posted by on January 16, 2012

January 16th is celebrated worldwide in recognition of the many strong willed people who dreamt of a better day—a day where people could coexist together without segregation. Martin Luther King Jr., born in 1929 was a clergyman, SCLC co-founder, and civil rights activist who had a dream that one day, the people of the world would live as one, without racism, segregation or hate for one another. In honor of those who stood alone to fight for what they believed to make the world a more peaceful place, here is a list of names to consider for your soon-to-be:

Boys:
Abraham (Hebrew): Father of a multitude of nations – Abraham Lincoln
Claude (Latin): Lame – Claude Black
Jesse (Hebrew): The Lord exists – Jesse Jackson
Malcolm (Scottish/Gaelic): Devotee of Saint Columba – Malcolm X

Girls:
Ida (Greek): Hard-working – Ida B. Wells
Lola (Spanish): Form of Dolores, meaning “sorrows” – Lola Hendrix
Rosa (Latin): Rose – Rosa Parks
Susan (Hebrew): Shortened form of Susannah, meaning “a woman of courage” – Susan B. Anthony

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