Name of the Day: ROWAN

Today's name of the day is ROWAN (gender neutral; Irish origin; meaning "little red-haired one.")

ROWAN is becoming increasingly popular as a gender neutral name, thanks in part to actress/model Brooke Shields. She named her first born daughter ROWAN in 2003. In addition to being both a surname and given name, ROWAN is also a tree noted for it's red berries.

Famous Faces of ROWAN:

Rowan Atkinson (comedian)
Rowan Shields-Henchy (daughter of Brooke Shields)
Rowan Pelling (journalist)
Kelly Rowan (actress)
Dan Rowan (comedian)

Spelling Variations to the standard ROWAN:

Rowen

Rhowan

Rhowen

Rowin

Rowyn

Rhowyn

Rhowin

Roan

Roanne

Rowanne

Roweign

Name of the Day: ALYSSA

Today's name of the day is ALYSSA (girl's name; Greek origin; meaning "rational.")

Because ALYSSA is certainly flowy and feminine, it's no surprise that the name ALYSSA sounds similar to the species of flowers known as Alyssums. ALYSSA is also seen as the more chic and stylish alternative to the traditional Alice.

Famous Faces of ALYSSA:

Alyssa Milano (actress)
Alyssa Ashley Nichols (actress)
Alyssa Diaz (actress)
Alyssa Beckerman (gymnast)
Alyssa Spellman (Miss New Hampshire 2004)
Alyssa Brugman (author)

Spelling Variations to the standard ALYSSA:

Alysa

Allyssa

Allysa

Alissa

Alyssah

Allisa

Allissa

Alisa

Alysah

Aalyssa

Ahlyssa

Name of the Day: EASTON

Today's name of the day is EASTON (gender neutral; English origin; meaning "eastern town.")

EASTON is a dapperly English name that conjures up images of the English countryside, the Changing of the Guard, and Big Ben. Traditionally a surname, EASTON is now a welcomed contender as boy's given name. It also lends itself rather nicely as a girl's name, too.

Famous Faces of EASTON:

Michael Easton (actor)
Sheena Easton (singer)
Elliot Easton (guitarist)
Clint Easton (English footballer)

Spelling Variations to the standard EASTON:

Easten

Eastyn

Eastin

Eastone

Eston

Esten

Eastton

Eastan

Easttyn

Eeston

Eestyn

Name of the Day: FALLON

Today's name of the day is FALLON (gender neutral; Irish origin; meaning "leader" or "grandchild of the ruler.")

FALLON was originally a surname that derived from the Irish clan name Ó Fallamháin. Many became aware of FALLON as a girl's given name in the 1980s when the TV series Dynasty featured a fictional character by the same name.

Famous Faces of FALLON:

Jimmy Fallon (actor)
Shannon Fallon (author)
Mary Alice Fallon-Yeskey (reality TV star)
Ed Fallon (politician)
Fallon Carrington Colby (fictional TV character)

Spelling Variations to the standard FALLON:

Fallyn

Fallen

Fallenn

Falyn

Fallan

Falon

Fallonne

Falynn

Fallynn

Falan

Name of the Day: FROST

Today's name of the day is FROST (boy's name; American origin; word name)

FROST is commonly known as a surname. But with popular trends embracing surnames as given names, FROST is a welcomed newcomer. It's unique and sorely underused, so it's sure to stand out in the crowd of expected "surnames as first names" such as Tyler, Taylor, Conner, and Cooper. No doubt, you'll be a trendsetter by naming your son FROST.

Famous Faces of FROST:

Robert Frost (American poet)
Lindsay Frost (actress)
Mark Frost (TV executive producer)
Scott Frost (novelist)
Craig Frost (keyboardist)
Dave Frost (Major League Baseball pitcher)

Name of the Day: JILLIAN

Today's name of the day is JILLIAN (girl's name; Latin origin; meaning "youthful.")

JILLIAN is considered to the be fancier version of the more plain Jill. While Jill was extremely popular in the 1950s and 1960s, JILLIAN didn't really appear until the 1970s and 1980s. JILLIAN is an attractive name because it's perfect at any age. You can just as easily picture little girl JILLIAN at age three as you can picture the older, more mature JILLIAN at age 73.

Famous Faces of JILLIAN:

Jillian Barberie Reynolds (TV hostess)
Jillian Michaels (personal trainer)
Jillian Hunter (author)
Jillian Armenante (actress)
Jillian Medoff (author)
Jillian Hall (WWE wrestler)

Spelling Variations to the standard JILLIAN:

Gillian

Gilliann

Jillyann

Jilliann

Jillianne

Jillien

Gillien

Jillyen
Jilian

Jilliane

Jiliane

Jyllian

Jylian

Jillion

Jillienne

Name of the Day: AURELIUS

Today's name of the day is AURELIUS (boy's name; Latin origin; meaning "the golden one.")

AURELIUS is such a masculine, powerfully classic Roman name. In ancient Rome, The Aurellii were gens -- a group of families that shared a common name and a common ancestor. Males that were part of The Aurellii took the name AURELIUS and females were named Aurelia. But today, there's no need for your son to be an emperor in order to be given such a strong name. AURELIUS is easily handsome, exquisite, and accessible.

Famous Faces of AURELIUS:

Marcus Aurelius (philosopher and emperor of Rome)
Marcus Aurelias Commodus (emperor of Rome, son of Marcus Aurelius)
Saint Aurelius (Christian saint)
Aurelius Clemons Prudentius (Christian poet)
Aurelius Cy Andrea Busson (son of supermodel Elle Macpherson)

Spelling and Name Variations to the standard AURELIUS:

Aurelyus
Aurileo
Aurelien/Aurelian
Auryn/Auren
Aurel/Aurele/Auriel
Aureliano/Areliano

Name of the Day: SABRINA

Today's name of the day is SABRINA (girl's name; English origin; meaning "princess.")

SABRINA is a name that is tied to Celtic legend. In Celtic mythology, SABRINA was the goddess of the River Severn. The name was popularized when movie screen legend Audrey Hepburn portrayed SABRINA in the 1954 movie of the same title.

Famous Faces of SABRINA:

Sabrina Le Beauf (actress)
Sabrina Lloyd (actress)
Sabrina Bryan (actress/singer)
Sabrina Duncan (fictional TV character)
Sabrina Spellman (fictional TV character of "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch")

Spelling Variations to the standard SABRINA:

Sabrinah

Sebrina

Sebrinah

Sabreena

Sabrena

Sabreenah

Sabriena

Sabrienah

Sebriena

Sabrynah

Sabrinna

Sabrinnah

Sabrynna

Name of the Day: JASON

Today's name of the day is JASON (boy's name; Greek origin; meaning "healer.")

JASON was the quintessential boy's name in the 1970s and 1980s. Decades later, the name is still popular and is considered to be a modern classic. In Greek mythology, JASON was the hero who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.

Famous Faces of JASON:

Jason Castro (singer/reality TV star)
Jason Mesnick (reality TV star)
Jason Kidd (NBA player)
Jason Aldean (singer)
Jason Alexander (actor)
Jason Weaver (singer)
Jason Morgan Quartermaine (fictional daytime soap opera character)
Jason Seaver (fictional TV character)

Spelling Variations to the standard JASON:

Jaison

Jayson

Jaason

Jasin

Jaeson

Jaesen

Jasen

Name of the Day: AINSLEY

Today's name of the day is AINSLEY (gender neutral; Scottish origin; meaning "one's own meadow.")

AINSLEY is originally a Scottish surname. Over the years, AINSLEY has transitioned from strictly a surname, to traditionally a male given name, to now a gender neutral name. AINSLEY isn't wildly popular at the moment, but it's definitely on the rise and poised to complete with similar sounding names such as Ashley, Aubrey, and Audrey. Another bonus with AINSLEY is that it sounds quite worldly and posh.

Famous Faces of AINSLEY:

Ainsley Harriott (celebrity chef)
Ainsley Earhardt (Fox News Channel correspondent)
Ainsley Hall (cricketer)
Ainsley Hayes (fictional TV character)

Spelling Variations to the standard AINSLEY:

Ainsly

Ainslee

Ainsleigh

Ainslea

Ainslie

Aynsley

Aynslee

Ainsleah

Ainslei

Name of the Day: EVANGELINE

Today's name of the day is EVANGELINE (girl's name; Greek origin; meaning "bearer of good news.")

EVANGELINE is a name that conjures up images of all things serene and angelic. It's an old, classic name on the brink of rediscovery. American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned one of his most famous works, Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie, in 1847.

Famous Faces of EVANGELINE:

Evangeline Lilly (actress)
Evangeline Booth (fourth general of The Salvation Army)
Evangeline Williamson (fictional daytime soap opera character)

Spelling and Name Variations to the standard EVANGELINE:

Evangelene/Evangeleen/Evangeleene/Evangelyne

Evangelique/Evangeliqua/Evangelica/Evangela

Evangeleena/Evangelina/Evangelinah

Evangellyn/Evangelyn/ Evangelynn/Evangelynne

Evangelista

Name of the Day: ETHAN

Today's name of the day is ETHAN (boy's name; Hebrew origin; meaning "strong, firm.")

ETHAN has increased in popularity in recent years, and it's currently the #1 boy's name in eight states. The first mention of the name can be traced back to biblical times.

Famous Faces of ETHAN:

Ethan Hawke (actor)
Ethan Coen (screenwriter/director)
Ethan Erickson (actor)
Ethan Phillips (actor)
Ethan Watts (volleyball player)
Ethan Moreau (ice hockey player)
Ethan Hunt (fictional movie character)
Ethan Cambias (fictional daytime soap opera character)

Spelling Variations to the standard ETHAN:

Ethen

Ethon

Ethyn

Ethin

Eathan

Eathyn

Eathen

Eeathen

Eethan