Baby Names
Baby Names. Unique or Traditional? Family Name or Celebrity? Religious? What if it rhymes with a bad word…? The stress of choosing a name for your child can be harder to deal with than worrying about whether to ask for an epidural. Will your family be insulted if you don’t include one of their names? What if you choose cousin Alan’s name instead of your father’s? How many times have you considered having a third child just to make sure every side of the family is appeased in the name game? Relax. This is your baby. Read more
There is an ancient Jewish saying that ‘with each child, the world begins anew’. Jewish mysticism regards an individual’s name as connected to their essential self. Boys are given their Jewish or Hebrew name as part of the Bris Ceremony. The name given may be Hebrew, Yiddish or a combination of both. Choosing a Hebrew name for a baby is a serious responsibility as it charts a course for the body and soul of the individual and may well determine his or her future. No pressure, though. Read more
Thankgsgiving according to 3 and 4 year olds.
Stirling – I am thankful for using good manners.
Stella – I am thankful for birds singing in the air.
Avery – I am thankful for my Mom who buys me crowns.
Ruby – Is thankful for her family.
Ethan – I am thankful for the trees
Ford – I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. Read more
This week in names, we have good ol’ Billy Shakespeare as inspiration. Below you’ll find some very familiar names (Jessica, Julia, Joan), some unfamiliar names (Trinculo, Thurio, Thallard) and names that, well, only a writer could love (Froth, Moth, Dogberry…and Dull). Shakespeare set his plays in England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, France, Italy, Denmark, Greece and Fantasy Land thus there are names from several languages. Read more
The Urban Mommies staff love baby names! The possibilities are endless and so much fun to brain storm. So over the next little while we will be featuring themed baby name articles and lists of our staff’s favourite baby names. First we have our Content Editor Danica Longair’s list of favourite baby names. Feel free to borrow some of her ideas! When you’re done reading her favourites, don’t forget to check out our Baby Name section for more great ideas! Read more
