Name of the Day: LAUREN

Today's name of the day is LAUREN (girl's name; English origin; meaning "crowned with laurel.")

LAUREN is a name that rose to popularity in the 1940s after screen legend actress Lauren Bacall became a household name. LAUREN was also originally a male given name, but now it's almost exclusive reserved for female use.

Famous Faces of LAUREN:

Lauren Holly (actress)
Lauren Hutton (model)
Lauren Graham (actress)
Lauren Collins (actress)
Lauren Tewes (actress)

Spelling Variations to the standard LAUREN:

Lauryn

Laurin

Laren

Laurene

Loren

Lorren

Loryn

Louren

Laurynn

Name of the Day: EVAN

Today's name of the day is EVAN (gender neutral; Welsh origin; meaning "God is gracious" or "young warrior.")

EVAN is derived from Iefan which is the Welsh variation of John. In addition, EVAN is also the shortened version of the Greek name Evangelos. And while EVAN has traditionally been a boy's name, parents are now finding it as an attractive option for their daughters as well.

Famous Faces of EVAN:

Evan S. Connell (American novelist)
Evan Cooper (NFL player)
Evan Rachel Wood (actress)
Evan Longoria (MLB player)
Evan Dando (musician)
Evan Lysacek (figure skater)

Spelling Variations to the standard EVAN:

Evann

Evyn

Evin

Evinne

Eaven

Evynne

Evane

Evanne

Name of the Day: OLIVIA

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

The first appearance of OLIVIA can be traced back to a character in the Shakespearean play, "Twelfth Night." It still isn't clear if Shakespeare derived OLIVIA from it's male counterpart, Oliver, or if it was merely in reference to the olive plant.

Famous Faces of OLIVIA:

Olivia Newton-John (actress/singer)
Olivia Wilde (actress)
Olivia Williams (actress)
Olivia Goldsmith (author)
Olivia Kendall (fictional TV character)
Olivia Benson (fictional TV character)
Olivia Barber Winters (fictional daytime soap opera character)

Spelling Variations to the standard OLIVIA:

Olivea

Olevia

Oliveia

Oliviah

Olivya

Oliveea

Olivija

Olyvia

Name of the Day: ADAIR

Today's name of the day is ADAIR (gender neutral; Irish origin; meaning "oak tree ford.")

ADAIR is a surname that would make for a great given name because of it's natural flair. It is thought that ADAIR is actually the derivative of the Irish family name Ó Dáire.

Famous Faces of ADAIR:

Deborah Adair (actress)
Bonnie Adair (swimmer/coach)
Jerry Adair (Major League Baseball player)
Virginia Hamilton Adair (poet)
Rachel Adair (fictional daytime soap opera character)

Spelling Variations to the standard ADAIR:

Adaire
Adare
Adayre
Addair
Addaire
Addare

Name of the Day: ANASTASIA

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

ANASTASIA is both regal and commanding. During the early years of Christianity, Greek girls born around Easter time were often given the name ANASTASIA.

Famous Faces of ANASTASIA:

Anastasia "Nastia" Luikin (Olympic gold medalist)
Anastasia Myskina (tennis player)
Anastasia Zampounidis (MTV VJ)
Anastasia Dualla (fictional TV character)

Spelling Variations to the standard ANASTASIA:

Anastacia

Anastascia

Anastaycia

Anastaysia

Anastassia

Anastasha

Annastasia

Annastasha

Annastaycia

Annastacia

Name of the Day: JACK

Today's name of the day is JACK (boy's name; English origin; meaning "the Lord is gracious.")

Originally, JACK was merely a diminutive of John. But that's not the case anymore. There's something very appealing about JACK. It's classic, yet contemporary. It's simple, yet strong. JACK is never boring, and it's a favorite among fathers. JACK is so attractive that it remains the top boys name in both England and Ireland, and that trend seems to be steadily catching on in the United States.

Famous Faces of JACK:

Jack Wagner (actor/singer)
Jack Black (actor)
Jack White (musician)
Jack Nicholson (actor)
Jack Scalia (actor)
Jack Abbott (fictional daytime soap opera character)
Jack Tripper (fictional TV character)
Jack McKay (fictional TV character)

Spelling and Name Variations to the standard JACK:

Jac/Jak/Jacc/Jakk/Jacke
Jacks/Jax
Jackie/Jacky
Jock

Name of the Day: BRONWYN

Today's name of the day is BRONWYN (girl's name; Welsh origin; meaning "white breasted.")

BRONWYN is quite popular in Wales, but not so much elsewhere. Sounding both strong and beautiful, BRONWYN is an excellent choice if you want a name with infinite flair.

Famous Faces of BRONWYN:


Bronwyn Drainie (journalist)
Bronwyn Lea (poet)
Bronwyn Eagles (Olympian)
Bronwyn Bishop MP (Australian politician)
Bronwyn Davies (fictional TV character)

Spelling Variations to the standard BRONWYN:

Bronwynn

Bronwen

Bronwin

Bronwyne

Bhronwyn

Bhronwen

Bhronwin

Brohnwyn

Brohnwynn

Name of the Day: AUGUST

Today's name of the day is AUGUST (boy's name; Latin origin; meaning "majestic and venerable.")

Not only is AUGUST the eighth month of the year, but it's also a classically attractive name for a boy (or girl). AUGUST remains quite underused, so if you're looking for something that will turn heads (in a positive way, of course!), this is definitely a name worth considering.

Famous Faces of AUGUST:

August Wilson (American playwright)
August Hargitay-Hermann (son of actress Mariska Hargitay)
August Brooks (daughter of singer Garth Brooks)
John August (American screenwriter)

Name Variations to the standard AUGUST:

Auguste

Augustus

Agostino

Augustin/Augusten

Aguistin

Agosto

Augustine

Augustina

Name of the Day: NICOLETTE

Today's name of the day is NICOLETTE (girl's name; French origin; meaning "victory of the people.")

NICOLETTE is the feminine French variation of Nicholas, which is of Greek origin. NICOLETTE is full of style and grace, and isn't as common as it's more simplistic counterpart, Nicole.

Famous Faces of NICOLETTE:

Nicollette Sheridan (actress)
Nicolette Larson (singer)
Nicolette Grant (fictional TV character)
Mike Nicolette (professional golfer)

Spelling Variations to the standard NICOLETTE:

Nicollette

Nicholette

Nicholett

Nicolette

Nikolette

Nickolette

Nickolett

Nicolete

Nycolette

Nycolet