Showing posts with label American Origin Names. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Origin Names. Show all posts

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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)

Monday, December 29, 2008

Name of the Day: McKENNA

Today's name of the day is McKENNA (gender neutral; Scottish origin -- meaning "son of Kenneth;" American origin -- meaning "able.")

Traditionally, McKENNA has been recognized as a surname or family name (or last name). But as is the way with popular trends, expectant parents are opting to use surnames as given names (or first names). It's also important to understand that surnames as first names are not required to be family names. So if, for instance, your family names are "Baker," "Rodgers," "Smith," and "Hudson," it's quite alright to introduce a new surname (such as McKENNA) as a given name. Commonly, when used as a first name, McKENNA is chosen for a girl. But have no fear ~ it can easily be used as a boy's name, too!

Famous Faces of McKENNA:

David McKenna (screenwriter)
Donald McKenna (philanthropist)
Malcolm McKenna (paleontologist)
Patrick McKenna (actor)
Sean McKenna (ice hockey player)
Virginia McKenna (actress)
Robert McKenna (politician)
Siobhan McKenna (actress)
Lori McKenna (singer/songwriter)

Spelling Variations to the standard McKENNA:

Mckenna
Makenna
Mackenna
Mackena
McKena
McKennah
McKinna
McKinnah
Mackinna
Mackina
Makina
Makinna
McKENNA is a traditionally strong surname that provides a welcomed flair to the "ordinary" given name. So be sure to add McKENNA to your list of possibilities when searching for distinctive first names!