◊◊◊ Malcolm: Featured name ◊◊◊

Malcolm

Gender: M

Origin of Malcolm: Scottish

Meaning of Malcolm: "devotee of St. Colomba"

Malcolm's Popularity in 2009: #602

"Malcolm is a warm and welcoming Scottish appellation that fits into that golden circle of names that are distinctive but not odd. A royal name in Scotland, Malcolm is also a hero name for many via radical civil rights activist Malcolm X. "

"From Scottish Máel Coluim which means "disciple of Saint COLUMBA". This was the name of four kings of Scotland starting in the 10th century, including Malcolm III, who became king after killing Macbeth, the usurper who had murdered his father. The character Malcolm in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth' (1606) is based on him. Another famous bearer was Malcolm X (1925-1965), an American civil rights leader."

"Gaelic name meaning "follower or devotee of the dove", where the dove is usually St. Columba.
It was a popular name among Scottish nobility, and the first name of black Muslim Minister and Civil Rights leader Malcolm X."


Nicknames & Variations for Malcolm:
Mal, Malcalm, Malcohm, Malcolum, Malcom, Malkolm


My favorite combo: Joshua Malcolm

Sources:
http://www.behindthename.com/name/malcolm
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Malcolm.html
http://nameberry.com/babyname/MALCOLM

◊◊◊ Rhiannon: Featured name ◊◊◊

Rhiannon (REE-an-on)

Gender: F

Origin of Rhiannon: Welsh

Meaning of Rhiannon: "divine queen"; "goddess"

"A lovely Welsh name with links to the moon, associated with a 1970s Fleetwood Mac song; especially appropriate for a family with Welsh roots."

"Derived from the old Celtic name Rigantona meaning "great queen". In Welsh mythology Rhiannon was the goddess of fertility and the moon. This name is also borne by a princess in Welsh legends, the wife of Pwyll. As an English name, it became popular due to the Fleetwood Mac song 'Rhiannon' (1976)."

"Rhiannon is the goddess of horses in Welsh mythology. Rhiannon is also the title of a Fleetwood Mac song."

Nicknames & Variations for Rhiannon:
Reanna, Rheanna, Rhianna, Rhianon, Rianna, Riannon, Rianon

My favorite combo: Cassia Rhiannon

Names with similar ratings: Eireann, Agnieszka, Althea, Ilana, Isis, Natasha
Names from nymblar: Teagan, Nia, Tatianna, Olivia, Cameron, Ava, Cayla, Kyara, Carys, Bronwyn, Felicity, Charlotte

Sources:
http://nameberry.com/babyname/RHIANNON
http://www.behindthename.com/name/rhiannon
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Rhiannon.html

7 (or 8) Deadly Trends: A Naming Tribute

This is a must-read article about naming don'ts: http://youcantcallitit.com/7-deadly-trends/

Deadly Trends

1) Mc, Mak, or Mac names (McKayla, Makayla, McKenna, Maklynnzey)
2) Surname names (Tanner, Taylor, Parker, Gage)
3) Aiden replacements (Brayden, Xaden, Jaeden, Kayden, Caden etc.)
4) Ella names (Ella, Isabella, Stella, Arabella, Eleanor, Anabelle, Elliot)
5) K instead of C (Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Kasey, Katelyn, Konner, Kaleb,)
6) Y substitution (Shayley, Jayla, Braylin, Rylie, and Myleah)
7) Geolographic names (Abilene, Alabama, America, Aspen, Chelsea, Holland, Hudson (after the river), India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kingston)
8) Masculine names on girls (Kyle, Tyler, Logan, Elliot, Ryan) <-- This isn't in the article, I added it because it's a pet peeve of mine.

Percent of answers that named this trend as one of the worst 3 (17 total answers):
1) 9%
2) 3%
3) 18%
4) 12%
5) 12%
6) 24%
7) 12%
8) 12%




Note: I'm using the word "sin" in the picture not to imply that these trends are sins, just to go with the title of the article "7 Deadly Trends."

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse... Cute?

Here is an exact quote from a yahoo answers question, as well as a few answers.

Question:

"Okay so I don't plan on using this as a name but don't you think its cute? Maybe not the meaning.....but it sounds cute for a little girl!

The name is- Pestilence. Beside the meaning for one second doesn't it sound cute for a girl??"

Source 1: Horsemen

Source 2: Pestilence

Answers:
"i dont really like it"

"Sorry, but i don't like it. It reminds of Pesticide."

"Actually kinda. But i wouldnt use it."

"Please rethink. Your child will have to go to school with that name. I think it would be difficult for your child.
I am sure you can find one just as creative but not as negative a meaning."

"I don't even know the meaning so that's good for my answer :P
It's alright. I certainly wouldn't ever use it though."


"Yeah I think it's cute but a bit too 'out there' for my liking, I prefer traditional/common names"

"Sounds like a name I'd give an annoying younger sibling, like a variant of pest."
"No. It sounds like a medication."
 
"HAHAHA!
Dude, if you try and forget about the meaning for a second, it actually does sort of a little bit sound like a decent name for a little girl. Then you think about disease and bugs and nastiness and then you wander "What the frick was I thinking?" ♥ "

"It does sound cute.
Im glad your not planning on using it though!! Not exactly the best haha!!!
Its funny how horrible meaning words can have lovely sounds though. I think Chlamydia sounds really nice for a girl. OBVIOUSLY i'd never ever dream in a million years of using it. But it sounds cute!
So does Nemesis!"
 
^note, none of these answers are mine. I omitted my answer, but I'm sure you can guess how I feel about it.

◊◊◊ NotD ◊◊◊ 8/07/2010

Freya Calliope ([ᶜʰᵉˡˢᵉᵃ ˢᵐᶤˡᵉ] ∂єƒєη∂ѕ ηαmεš!™; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApL1myvom7.rvHz2Dorhbdbsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100807131205AAlQEvl&show=7#profile-info-xlVGKO3aaa
- Flow: 10
-- 2 and then 3 syllables with very different letters/sounds. It flows very well.
- Style: 10
-- Love the history/meaning behind both of these ususual/pretty names.
- Names: 9
-- Never thought I'd find a Calliope combo that I like, but this one is so lovely that I have to love it. It gets a 9 here only because I think there are lots of people who would have pronunciation problems.
- Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥

Sydney Adelaide (♡AshleyVirginia♡; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlzWqPBT3kzWU4MKLtdsBGvsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100807112931AASSc1m&show=7#profile-info-0LSGgD6oaa
- Flow: 10
- Style: 10
- Names: 9
--  Not sold on the nn Sid, but it may grow on me.
- Overall: ♥♥♥♥

◊◊◊ NotD ◊◊◊ 7/15/2010

Carmen Rosetta (Ronni; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqNuXI2tkhkXF._7ATqz8g2vDH1G;_ylv=3?qid=20100705181918AALs3Fz
- Flow: 10
- Style: 10
- Names: 10
--- I would have prefered Carmen Rosita to escape the slight "Rosetta Stone" associations, but that is just a minor quibble. It is amazing how much I like this name considering I'm not a Carmen fan.
- Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥

Lillian Ruth / Isaiah David  (babymama24; BNGF)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=7252&st=20
- Flow: 10/9
- Style: 10/9
- Names 8/10
--- Lillian is a bit too trendy for me, but I like it a ton more than plain Lily. I'm not fond of Ruth either. Now you are wondering why it is here if I dislike both names, but I just can't get over how beautiful they are together. Isaiah David has two names that I don't see often, and I love the feel of it. It doesn't flow as well as its sister, though.
Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥ / ♥♥♥♥

Miracles do exist... and here's proof

I've always wondered about the wacky "names" people decide to use. Here's one that is new on me: Miracle. I just saw it on Y!A, and it is just so... presumptuous to name your child that. How is it going to look when your precious little girl gets older? Dr. Miracle Johnson, Auntie Miracle, Senator Miracle Smith... pretty terrible. Anyways, I looked up the popularity out of curiosity and found:

 Year - Total births in U.S. - U.S. Rank

2009 - 662 - 463

2008 - 644 - 484

2007 - 689 - 461

2006 - 637 - 482

2005 - 650 - 469

2004 - 603 - 485

2003 - 592 - 489

2002 - 523 - 522

2001 - 523 - 515

2000 - 503 - 524

1999 - 429 - 580

1998 - 366 - 633

1997 - 420 - 556

1996 - 287 - 735

1995 - 225 - 863

There were 662 Miracles born in the U.S. in 2009. That is quite a few miracles.

◊◊◊ NotD ◊◊◊ 7/05/2010

♦ Warren Gregory (AyeLoveNames; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqNuXI2tkhkXF._7ATqz8g2vDH1G;_ylv=3?qid=20100705181918AALs3Fz
- Flow: 10
--- Wonderful flow.
- Style: 10
--- Perfect.
- Names: 9
--- She spelled it Greggory, but I like Gregory so much better that I changed it in the title. The double 'g' just looks so weird next to the double 'r'.
- Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥

♦ Lucas Joel (misJule; BNW)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=7279
- Flow - 10
--- One of the most beautiful flow in a boy's name I've seen.
- Style - 10
--- Very handsome, unusual style. I love it.
- Names - 10
--- It would get a 9 because of the words Lucas rhymes with, but the possible "L.J." nickname earns it extra points!
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥♥

♦ Tessa Caroline (Glitching Gecko; BNW)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=4688&st=560
- Flow - 10
- Style - 10
- Names - 8
-- Tessa Coraline would have been a perfect 10! I like Caroline too, but not nearly as much.
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥

Baby name argot

Ever start reading a post on a baby name forum only to become confused by a weird acronym or phrase? No fear, I've compiled a short list of need-to-know baby name argot for the everyday name addict.

BA - Best answer

BNG - Baby name game

CAF - Create a family - basically you use a set of provided instructions to create a 'family'


NMS - Not my style

NMSAA - Not my style at all

BQ - Bonus question - usually completely optional, just helps make it easier to decide BA.

BBNQ - Bonus baby name question

Combo - first and middle name

Double-barrel first/middle/last name - two names make up the first, middle, or last name

FN, LN, MN, NN - First name, last name, middle name, nickname

WDYT - What do you think?

ETA - Edit to add
 
AMP - Answer mine please?
 
GP/GPL  - Guilty pleasure/Guilty pleasure lists. This one means a list of names that you love but would never use on an actual child.
 
Hope this little tidbit helps you in your naming endeavors!

Old list vs. New List

Here was my top 25 on April 6, 2010. This just shows you how my list changed, and I think it is a nice parallel.

Eliza Jennette
Zachary Dylan
Mischa Jane
Veronica Sarai
William Alec
Matthew Donovan
Cordelia Hadley
Joshua Maxwell
Makenna Serenity
Jocelyn Caoimhe
Anthony Jensen
Seraphina Dawn
Gwendolyn Paige
Dominic Mason
Christopher Logan
Juliana Soleil
Sean Elliot
Dahlia Everleigh
Sonia Juliet
Marcus Chandler
Delilah Mackenzie
Samuel Oliver
Leon Spencer
Allegra Katherine
Nathaniel Owen

Source for original list:
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=6561

Eliza Vivienne
Dexter Benjamin
William Alec
Zachary Dylan
Cordelia Jane
Jocelyn Caoimhe
Cassia Rhiannon
Gwenyth Veronica
Matthew Rhys
Delilah Carys
Anthony Jensen
Fiona Mireille
Dominic Sean
Samuel Oliver
Nathaniel Owen
Mischa Felicity
Gabriel Dean
Allegra Katherine
Joshua Maxwell
Daphne Adelaide
Marcus Chandler
Seraphina Dawn
Jason Conrad
Christopher Luca
Arianna Chloe

◊◊◊ NotD ◊◊◊ 7/04/2010

♦ Julian Miles (ησєℓℓє [Wєℓcσmє tσ thє Shσw]; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApQFJNOEGTPSiQFd2Lpk363sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100702171239AAVAYnN

- Flow: 10

--- I think it flows really well, though it might be better with a slightly longer middle name.

- Style: 10

--- I love how the names differ so much in style, but still seems made for each other.

- Names: 10

- Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥

♦ Penelope Iris (Rillian; YA)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=7279
- Flow - 9
--- Lovely flow.
- Style - 9
--- I just think the names go together well.
- Names - 9
--- I wouldn't use the names myself, but I do love the nn Nell {or Penny}. So full of awesome.
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥
--- It just barely gets 4 hearts. I rounded up because the nn's are important to me.

♦ Dahlia Genevieve (Primrose; BNGF)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=6561
- Flow - 10
--- I think the names are contrasting enough that the good flow is a wonderful surprise.
-Style - 10
--- Names fit perfectly.
- Names - 10
--- Genevieve is NMS, but Dahlia was on my list for a while. I know I said I wouldn't use my favorites, but it hasn't been close to the top for a long time and Dahlia Genevieve is perfect.
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥♥
--- Perfect, though it wouldn't be my first choice, I can't find anything wrong with it.

◊◊◊ NotD ◊◊◊ 7/02/2010

Guide:
♦ First Middle (Poster; Place)
- Flow: Rating out of 10 for how well the names sound together. Example of bad flow: Jude Dean.
- Style: How well the names match each other. Example of bad style: Elizabeth Neveah
- Names: Completely based on my own opinions. Basically just how much I like the names.
---this is where I will put notes on a name.
-Overall: This will be a rating out of 5 hearts. ♥ ~ average; ♥♥ ~ above average; ♥♥♥ ~ average; ♥♥♥♥ ~ fantastic; ♥♥♥♥♥ ~ Perfect. The reason the rating is so high is that I woudn't nominate a name for NofD unless it was at least average. The others are out of then because I think they would vary a lot more than the overall rating.

♦ Stella Emmaline (Georgie Ann [RPattz is mine!]; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApQFJNOEGTPSiQFd2Lpk363sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100702171239AAVAYnN
- Flow: 9
--- The combo is a bit 'l' heavy, but it is still quite nice.
- Style: 10
--- I think I just love the statement this name seems to make.
- Names: 9
- Overall: ♥♥♥♥

♦ August Leander (D3sire; BNGF)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=7279
- Flow - 10
--- One of the most beautiful flow in a boy's name I've seen.
- Style - 10
--- Very handsome, unusual style. I love it.
- Names - 9
--- It only gets a 9 because I think Augie or Gus are likely nicknames, and I really dislike them.
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥
--- It gets the 4 hearts because of the nicknames.

◊◊◊ Featured Name: Jessyka ◊◊◊

Definition: Friend; hopeless romantic; cat lover

Nicknames and Alternate forms: Jess, Jessa, Jessie, Jessy, Psycho, Jessi, Jessica, etc.

*faints from light-headedness*

◊◊◊ So, a little more about me and my other pursuits ◊◊◊

Two things I love with a passion: Names and TV shows. I'm considering starting another blog with my TV related nonsense. When I do, I'll post a link to it here and in a couple other places.

I have several other identities on the web, so I'm going to list them so you can find me if you use the site as well. I'll try to put a link to each profile, but I'm not entirely sure it will work if you aren't logged in as me.

Yahoo Answers {◊◊◊ Freya♦Rose ◊◊◊}
http://answers.yahoo.com/my/my;_ylt=Aud1_kypaQqTKGxfgvG4Gtl47hR.;_ylv=3

Baby Names Genie Forum {Mishada17}
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showuser=3777

Baby Names World {Mishada17}
http://www.parentsconnect.com/me/index

In case you are wondering, Mishada17 is a combination of my two favorite actor's names {when I made it up, anyways, and my favorite number}. I wouldn't try to figure out what the actor's names are, though. I mixed them up pretty well.

More about my upcoming TV blog:

I mostly just plan to write a few reviews as I watch episodes. Nothing fancy, since I'm so new to blogging. I'm sure you are asking why I would want to have two blogs as a new blogger, and the answer is that I've been wanting to do this for a while. I'm sure I'll make plenty of mistakes {I've never been very grammatically correct}, but I still want to try.

Some shows I watch {and will probably review}
Currently Running
Big Bang Theory
Burn Notice
Chuck
Dexter
Modern Family
Merlin
Supernatural
True Blood

Retro Reviews of Cancelled Shows
Angel
Charmed
Dark Angel
Dead Like Me
Firefly
Moonlight
My Name is Earl
New Amsterdam
Pushing Daisies
Roswell
Veronica Mars

I obviously will try to start small, maybe just True Blood, Burn Notice and Modern Family for now. I hope my reader {hopefully I will have a reader eventually} will  also check out my upcoming TV blog.

◊◊◊ Cordelia: Featured name ◊◊◊

Besides Name of the Day {NotD}, I also want to do a Featured Name {F~N}. The NotD is about a combo I found on another site, whereas the F~N is a single name that I love and want to post about. The NotD is a will be more about my opinions, and the F~N will be more about the facts on a name.

◊◊◊ Cordelia ◊◊◊ 

Pronunciation: (kor DEE lee ah)

Meaning:¹ From Cordeilla, possibly a Celtic name of unknown meaning; Daughter of the Sea, its source is cordis, a Latin name meaning "Heart."; Kind-hearted {Latin}; {Note: clearly a very disputed meaning.} Baby names World attempts to discribe the confusion: "Cordelia is a character in Shakespeare's play "King Lear". The name is of uncertain derivation. Some claim it is from the Welsh name Creiddylad, allegedly meaning 'jewel of the sea', although other reliable sources state there is no evidence for a true Celtic origin. Another theory derives the name from the phrase 'coeur de lion'. It may also be an elaboration of the Latin 'cor' (heart)."


Popularity: Popularity in 2009: Not availiable; Cordelia hasn't been in the top 1000 names since 1950. It peaked in 1880 {that is as far as I can go back} at #204. It has been slowly moving down the list since then.

Associations: Cordelia is a variety of rose. Cordelia is also the name of the truthful, faithful daughter of King Lear in Shakespeare's King Lear. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Cordeilla was the youngest of the three daughters of King Lear and the only one to remain loyal to her father. When adapting the character for his play 'King Lear' (1606), Shakespeare altered the spelling to Cordelia. Cordelia Gray is a fictional private investigator created by author P.D. James.

Nicknames:² Cordey, Kordie, Kordi, Delia, Delie, Cordi, Cordie

Variations: Cordia, Cordilia, Delia, Cordy, Kordella, Kordelie, Cordilla, Cordett, Cordey, Cordie, Cordelie, Cordelle, Kordelia, Delie, Cordula, Cordette, Kordula, Cordae

Combination(s):³

Cordelia Jane


References:


♦ http://babynamer.com/cordelia
♦ http://www.behindthename.com/name/cordelia
♦ http://nameberry.com/babyname/cordelia
♦ http://www.parenting.com/baby-names/girls/Cordelia
♦ http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Cordelia.html

Notes:
¹If a name has different meanings of different sites I will list them all.
²I will put down any nickname that I think is feasable since nicknames vary so much. It would be nearly impossible to list every possible nickname. Feel free to suggest more in the comments.
³These, of course, are my opinion only. If you suggest more combinations I will add them.

◊◊◊ NotD ◊◊◊ 6/30/2010

I've decided one way to keep this blog going is to insitute a 'Name of the Day' or NotD. These names will usually be combinations that I find beautiful/handsome as well as, you know, awesome/amazing. I will pull them from at least one {there may sometimes be a NotD from each source} from three different sources: Baby Names World {BNW}, Baby Name Genie Forums {BNGF}, and the Baby Name section of Yahoo Answers {YA}. I will try to remember to post where I found the name and give them credit. Also, I will try not to cheat; I will only pick names were the names aren't favorites of mine.

Since this is the first one, here is the guide to my craziness:
♦ First Middle (Poster; Place)
- Flow: Rating out of 10 for how well the names sound together. Example of bad flow: Jude Dean.
- Style: How well the names match each other. Example of bad style: Elizabeth Neveah
- Names: Completely based on my own opinions. Basically just how much I like the names.
---this is where I will put notes on a name.
-Overall: This will be a rating out of 5 hearts. ♥ ~ average; ♥♥ ~ above average; ♥♥♥ ~ average; ♥♥♥♥ ~ fantastic; ♥♥♥♥♥ ~ Perfect. The reason the rating is so high is that I woudn't nominate a name for NofD unless it was at least average. The others are out of then because I think they would vary a lot more than the overall rating.

♦Theo Caspian (Pixie; YA)
http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt=AjGLuV9I9u4dFaYbhJQPtomvDH1G;_ylv=3?show=lj0RHytjaa
- Flow: 10
- Style: 10
- Names: 9
--- because I am not as fond of Theo {though is is cute} as I am of Caspian.
- Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥
--- I consider this an almost ♦perfect♦ name.

♦ Josephine Lux (Rawbeka; BNGF)
http://www.babynamegenie.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2664&st=220
- Flow - 10
- Style - 10
--- These names may be different styles, but they still fit together amazingly.
- Names - 9
--- I like Josephine okay, and the same goes for Lux. What blows me away is the combo.
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥♥

♦ Sabrina Lisette (Madyson34/ash_the_dreamer_84; BNW)
http://www.parentsconnect.com/connect/boards/hot_topics/girls_names/chat_it_up_thread.jhtml?tID=112897
- Flow - 10
- Style - 9
- Names - 9
--- love Sabrina, but Lisette is just okay.
- Overall - ♥♥♥♥
--- it only gets 4 hearts because even though I love how the names work together, and I love Sabrina, Lisette is really only a 6/10 name.

◊◊◊ Names I used to like before I became a name addict ◊◊◊

Abigail - I despise the nickname Abby. I considered using it to honor my mom because it is similar to her middle name.
Bianca - It is okay, but I really don't think it fits my style anymore.
Claire - I always thought it was gorgeous. I wouldn't use it now, I'm just too used to it.
Chloe - Still like this one, but I don't think I'd use it.
Hadley - I liked this before I saw 'True Blood,' but that made me like it more.
Hailey - I remember writing a character named Hailey Arrows in a short story.
Isabella - Not something I'd want to use post-Twilight.
Jo - I thought this made a cute middle name. Not my style anymore.
Jordan - I loved Jordan on 'Scrubs.' I had no idea how masculine it used to be.
Morgan - Can you believe that I thought it was a pretty name? Pretty?
Makenna - I was obsessed with the nn 'Mac' for a while because of 'Veronica Mars'
Skye - Now it is one of the names I hate seeing.
Skylar - I have a friend named Skylar, and I always though her name was cool. Not so much anymore.

Notice there aren't any boy's names? That's because it took me a while to get into them, and by then I had developted slightly better taste.

Interesting article on unusual names

It was pretty funny, especially the last part.


http://www.americanprofile.com/article/36820.html

◊◊◊ Dexter: My favorite boys name

Dexter, Dexter, Dexter.

Pronunciation: (DEKS ter)

Meaning:¹ Dyer of cloth, Clothing Dyer {English}; Right-handed,

Skilled, Auspicious {Latin}

Popularity: 2009: #545

Associations: 'Dexter's Laboratory' is the name of an animated children's television show - the lead character is boy genius Dexter. 'Dexter' is also the name of a TV series based on books by Jeff Lindsay, in which the lead character, Dexter Morgan, is a serial killer who works for the Miami police. Chosen by musical couple Diana Krall and Elvis Costello for one of their twin boys, and by singer Charlotte Church.

Nicknames:² Dex , Dexy

Variations: Dextor, Dextah, Decster, Dextar


Combinations:³
Dexter Benjamin
Dexter Zachary
Dexter Anthony

References:
♦ http://babynamer.com/dexter
♦ http://www.behindthename.com/name/dexter
♦ http://nameberry.com/babyname/dexter
♦ http://www.parenting.com/baby-names/boys/Dexter
♦ http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Dexter.html

Notes:
¹If a name has different meanings of different sites I will list them all.
²I will put down any nickname that I think is feasable since nicknames vary so much. It would be nearly impossible to list every possible nickname. Feel free to suggest more in the comments.
³These, of course, are my opinion only. If you suggest more combinations I will add them.

◊◊◊ Eliza: My favorite girl's name ◊◊◊

Eliza, Eliza, Eliza.

Pronunciation: (eh LY zah)

Meaning:¹ Pledged to God; God's Promise; God's Oath; My God is a Vow

Popularity: Popularity in 2009: #278

History: Short form of Elizabeth. Origin is the Hebrew name Elisheva. In the Old Testament, Elisheva was the wife of Aaron, the sister-in-law of Moses and mother of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Associations: It was borne by Eliza Doolittle in George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' (1913) and the subsequent musical adaptation 'My Fair Lady' (1956). Eliza Doolittle was also the heroine of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Also, actress Eliza Dushku starred in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and in the recent show 'Dollhouse'. Also, Eliza Thornberry is the title character on the Nick show, 'The Wild Thornberries'.

Nicknames:² Liz, Lizzy, Liza, Lyza, Ella, Elize, Elle, Ellie
Variations: Liza, Aliza, Alizah, Liza, Elizaida, Elizalina, Elize, Elyza, Elizea, Aliza, Elyzza, Eliz, Elizah, Elza
Lists: American First Ladies, Broadway musicals

Combinations:³
Eliza Vivienne
Eliza Jenette
Eliza Mireille
Eliza Carys
Eliza Jane
Eliza Felicity

References:
♦ http://babynamer.com/eliza
♦ http://www.behindthename.com/name/eliza
♦ http://nameberry.com/babyname/eliza
♦ http://www.parenting.com/baby-names/girls/Eliza
♦ http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Eliza.html

Notes:
¹If a name has different meanings of different sites I will list them all.
²I will put down any nickname that I think is feasable since nicknames vary so much. It would be nearly impossible to list every possible nickname. Feel free to suggest more in the comments.
³These, of course, are my opinion only. If you suggest more combinations I will add them.

Introduction

Hi, I'm Heather Elaine, welcome to my blog. I'm new at this so please be kind. I've been obsessed with names since January 2010, though they were on my mind a long time before that. No, I'm not interested in having a child, I just love names. I do eventually want a family {in a decade or so}, so I guess you can say I'm getting the research out of the way.