Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Name of the Day: CHRISTINA

Today's name of the day is CHRISTINA (girl's name; Greek origin; meaning "anointed" or "Christian.")

CHRISTINA is a classic that easily suggests beauty, elegance, and grace. Currently, the popularity of the name seems to be decreasing, but have no fear because CHRISTINA is never out of style.

Famous Faces of CHRISTINA:

Christina Aguilera (singer)
Christina Applegate (actress)
Christina Milian (singer/actress)
Christina Ricci (actress)

International Variations to the standard CHRISTINA:

Kirsten (Danish)
Krystyna (Polish)
Christele (French)
Cristin (Irish)
Christobel (English)
Kjersti (Norwegian)
Kilikina (Hawaiian)
Christiane (German)
Crista (Spanish)
Kia (Swedish)
Cristiana (Italian)
Kirsteen (Scottish)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Name of the Day: OLIVER

Today's name of the day is OLIVER (boy's name; Latin origin; meaning "olive tree.")

OLIVER is stylish and remarkably British. It has charm and charisma written all over it! Years ago, OLIVER may have seemed a bit off-beat, but not anymore. Today, OLIVER is one of several names considered classically chic!

Famous Faces of OLIVER:

Oliver Stone (film director)
Oliver Hardy (actor)

Spelling Variations to the standard OLIVER:

Olliver
Ollyver
Olyver

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Name of the Day: ESTELLA

Today's name of the day is ESTELLA (girl's name; French origin; meaning "star.")

Most may think that ESTELLA is merely a name associated with the "old granny" type, but that's not the case. While ESTELLA is indeed old-fashioned, it's filled to the rim with class, elegance, and romance!

Famous Faces of ESTELLA:

Estella Warren (actress)
Estella Gardinier (reality TV star)
Estella Havisham (character in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations)

Spelling Variations to the standard ESTELLA:

Estela
Estellah
Estelah

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Name of the Day: KILLIAN

Today's name of the day is KILLIAN (boy's name; Irish origin; meaning "little Kelly.")

In the United States, KILLIAN is probably best known as "Killian's Irish Red Beer" which is a lager brewed by Coors Brewing Company. However, don't let that stop you from choosing this stellar name for your baby boy. KILLIAN is strong and definitive. Furthermore, KILLIAN is simply too beautiful a name to just limit to beer.

Famous Faces of KILLIAN:

Killian Brennan (Irish footballer)
Tara Killian (actress)

Spelling Variations to the standard KILLIAN:

Killean
Kilean
Kilian
Cillian
Cilean
Killiane
Killion
Kylian
Cyllian

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Name of the Day: CHARLOTTE

Today's name of the day is CHARLOTTE (girl's name; French origin; meaning "little and womanly.")

CHARLOTTE is the feminine form of the male name Charles. While many are familiar with the children's book, Charlotte's Web, CHARLOTTE is also recognized as an elegant royal name as there are several princesses, duchesses, and countesses who claim the name.

Famous Faces of CHARLOTTE:

Charlotte Bronte (novelist)
Charlotte Church (singer)
Charlotte Lewis (actress)
Charlotte York (fictional TV character)

Monday, May 25, 2009

Name of the Day: ATTICUS

Today's name of the day is ATTICUS (boy's name; Latin origin; meaning "from Athens.")

Talk about a name that commands respect! ATTICUS is a classic name that instantly reminds you of To Kill a Mockingbird -- the book you had to read in your high school English class. But required reading aside, ATTICUS is bold, insightful, intelligent, and promising.

Famous Faces of ATTICUS:

Atticus Finch (fictional book character)
Atticus Baldwin (son of actor Daniel Baldwin)

Spelling Variations to the standard ATTICUS:

Aticus
Attikus
Attichus
Atikus

Monday, May 18, 2009

Name of the Day: JOHNNA

Today's name of the day is JOHNNA (girl's name; American origin; meaning "God is gracious.")

JOHNNA is the feminine version of John. While some may view this gem as unoriginal, JOHNNA has a subtle feminine flair. JOHNNA is easy, breezy, and simple and has all the makings to be considered a modern classic.

Famous Faces of JOHNNA:

Johnna Lee Cummings (singer)

Spelling Variations to the standard JOHNNA:

Jonna
Jhonna
Jhona
Jhana
Jhanna
Jahna
Johnnah
Jhannah
Jhonnah
Jawna
Jawnna
Jhawna