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Name of the Week

Verity Verity is a word name meaning "Verity, truth". It has never been in the top 1000 in the United States. I love this name and it is in one of my top combos as a middle name. Verity has a lovely sound to it and it just rolls off the tongue when you say it. It would make a great alternative for names like Charity and Serenity.  If anyone wants to you can comment below and tell me what you think of this name.

The Ultimate Baby Name Tag

1. What is your own name and do you like it? My name is Susanna Marie. I love my first name Susanna, it sounds beautiful, has tons of nickname options, and has a wonderful meaning, "Lily". I don't really like my middle name, Marie, it is extremely common, and it doesn't sound very nice. The meaning of Marie is debatable, but some of the possible meanings are not nice. 2. If you have children, what are their names and how did you come up with them? I don't have any children, so on to the next question. 3. If you have a baby boy right now what would you name him? I would probably name him Orion Zephyr, nickname Oz. I love this combo so much and the nickname Oz is so adorable.  4. If you had a baby girl right now what would you name her? I would probably name her Briley Rose. I have loved this name for a long time. I don't know why I love Briley so much, this name doesn't really resemble my usual name style. Roses are my favorite flowers and I

Name of the Week

Valor Valor is a word name, which means "valor" or "bravery, courage". It has never been in the top 1000 in the United States. I personally think this would make a really great middle name or if you are a brave namer, then it could make an awesome first name as well. If anyone wants to you can comment below and tell me what you think of this name.

ABC Baby Name Favorites

This is a list of my favorite boy name and my favorite girl name for each letter of the alphabet. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com. (girl, boy) Athena, Abram - Athena has an unknown meaning; Abram means "high father". Briley, Boyd -   Briley is a variant of Brylee, which is a combination of Briana and Lee. Briana is a feminine form of Brian possibly meaning "hill" or "high noble" and Lee means "clear"; Boyd is a Scottish surname. Claire, Clark - Claire is a french form of Clara meaning "clear, bright, famous"; Clark is from an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe". Diana, Darius - Diana possibly means "heavenly, divine"; Darius means "to possess" and "good". Ember, Elias - Ember is a word name; Elias is a cognate of Elijah meaning "my God is Yahweh". Freya, Florian - Freya means "lady"; Florian is a derivative of Florus mea

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1930

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1930 top 1000 Girls: 1. Elmira - number 883 in 1930, it is a shortened form of Edelmira, which is the Spanish feminine form of Adelmar meaning "noble" and "famous". It is not currently in the top 1000 for 2015. 2. Imelda - number 871 in 1930, it is a form of Irmild meaning "whole" and "battle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 3. Lolita - number 741 in 1930, it is a diminutive of Lola, which is a diminutive of Dolores meaning "sorrow". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 4. Zora - number 731 in 1930, it means "dawn, aurora" and it is currently not in the top 1000 fo

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1930

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are name I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1930 top 1000 Boys: 1. Finis - number 983 in 1930, it means "end" in Latin. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 2. Madison - number 964 in 1930, it is from an English surname meaning "son of Maud" and Maud means "strength in battle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 3. Clive - number 959 in 1930, it is from a surname meaning "cliff". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 4. Giles - number 819 in 1930, it means "young goat" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 5. Benton - number 711 in 1930, it is from a surname meaning "town near bent grass". I

My Favorite Names

Girls: 1. Briley- I have loved this name for several years. Over the years, my top ten girls' names have changed a lot but Briley has always been number one. I think I love it because it is not common, but it sounds familiar, which is the perfect combination to me. 2. Lavender- I love this name because it sounds feminine without sounding too girly, it is not common and my favorite color is purple. My only hesitation with the name is that it is maybe a little too out there for me. 3. Jane- This name is simple and beautiful and has a wonderful meaning. My mom's name is Jan, so Jane is my way of honoring her. 4. Wren- I always picture a really kind, smart, quietly beautiful girl with this name. I have no idea why I love it. It is getting a little bit popular and I suspect it will get more popular, so I'm not sure I'll ever use it. 5. Freya- This is such a beautiful name and I love the look of it as well as the sound. It is pretty popular and it may get too popular for

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1920

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1920 top 1000 Girls: 1. Hermina - number 951 in 1920, it is a feminine form of Herman meaning "army man". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Lavera - number 945 in 1920, possibly a combination of the prefix La and the name Vera meaning "faith" in Russian and can be associated with the Latin word verus "true". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Lilia - number 934 in 1920, it is a variant of Liliya, which is a cognate of Lily. It is currently ranked 925 in 2014. 4. Clarabelle - number 895 in 1920, it is a variant of Claribel, which is a combination of Clara meaning "clear, bright,

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1920

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1920 top 1000 Boys: 1. Linus - number 936 in 1920, means "flax" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Cleon - number 915 in 1920, means "glory" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Clovis - number 739 in 1920, it is a Latinized form of Ludwig meaning "famous" and "war, battle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Merritt - number 612 in 1920,it is from a surname, which was originally a place name meaning "boundary gate" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. Harland - number 529 in 1920, it is from a surname, which is a variant of

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1910

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1910 top 1000 Girls: 1. Arietta - number #1000 in 1910, it is either a diminutive of Aria, means "song" or "melody" or also given after the musical term from the Italian word "arietta". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Aili - number 971 in 1910, it is a Sami form of Helga, which is a feminine form Helge meaning "holy, blessed". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Luetta - number 869 in 1910, it is a combination of Lou and the suffix etta, Lou is a short form of Louis, which is a form of Ludwig meaning "famous" and "war, battle". It is currently not in the

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1910

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1910 top 1000 Boys : 1. Leopold - number 842 in 1910, means "people" and "bold" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Thurston - number 779 in 1910, means "Thor's stone" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Orrin - number 698 in 1910, means "little pale green one" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Loyal - number 647 in 1910, it is a word name and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. Judson - number 506 in 1910, possibly derived from Jude and it is currently ranked 960 in 2014. 6. Theron - number 452 in 1910, means "to hunt"

Family Favorites Friday

My sister and I are going to tell you our favorite names from the 1890's and 1900's posts. Susanna Marie Boys: 1. Walton- I really love the name Walt, but I don't like Walter and Walt by itself feels incomplete. Walton is a really handsome name with the adorable nickname Walt. 2. Roscoe- This name sounds really fun to me and reminds me of the name Ross, which was my maternal grandfather's middle name.  3. Artis- This name has a really great meaning and it sounds like artist, which gives it an artsy, fun feel. 4. Boyd- I really like one syllable boy's names and there is just something about Boyd that I really love. Girls: 1. Ethelyn- This name has a wonderful meaning and sounds really beautiful to me. 2. Audra- This name also has a great meaning and it is a variant of Audrey, so it gives me that old Hollywood feel the way Audrey does, because of Audrey Hepburn. 3. Tessie- This is such an adorable and spunky name. 4. Flora- I love that it means

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1900

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1900 top 1000 Girls: 1. Arlena - number 889 in 1900, it is a variant of Arline, which has an unknown meaning. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Portia - number 721 in 1900, it is a feminine form of the name Porcius meaning "pig". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Francisca - number 561 in 1900, it is a feminine form of Francis meaning "Frenchman". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Ira - number 481 in 1900, means "watchful" and it is also a short form of Irina, which is a form of Irene, derived from a word meaning "peace". It is currently not in the top 1000 fo

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1900

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1900 top 1000 Boys: 1. Casimer - number 914 in 1900, it is possibly a variant of Casimir meaning "to destroy" and "peace, world". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Artis - number 907 in 1900, possibly related to Arthur possibly meaning "bear", "man", and "king". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Cal - number 848 in 1900, it is a short form of Calvin meaning "bald". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Gregorio - number 809 in 1900, it is a form of Gregory meaning "watchful, alert". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. F

Monday Match-ups

By Susanna Marie   This is a list of name combos from the previous Baby Names Through the Years Posts. Girls: 1. Theodosia Opal - Theodosia means "gift of God" and Opal means "jewel". Theodosia and Opal are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014.   2. Audra Imogene - Audra means "noble", "strength", and "storm" and Imogene probably means "maiden". Audra and Imogene are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Ione Lenora - Ione means "violet flower" and Lenora has an unknown meaning. Ione and Lenora are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Cleora Emerald - Cleora means "glory to the father" or "clear, bright, famous" and Emerald is a gemstone. Cleora and Emerald are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. Ethelyn Loretta - Ethelyn means "noble" and Loretta means "laurel".  Ethelyn and Loretta are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 6. Ramona S

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1890

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.)   Names from the year 1890 top 1000 Girls: 1. Magnolia - number 982 in 1890, obviously the name of the tree, it is currently ranked 831 in 2014. 2. Honora - number 970 in 1890, it is a variant of Honoria, which is a feminine form of Honorius meaning "honour". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Ethelyn - number 961 in 1890, it is a diminutive of Ethel meaning "noble". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Arizona - number 944 in 1890, it is the name of a state in the U.S.A. and the meaning is debatable between these meanings: "the good oak", "having a little spring" and "arid zones". It i

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1890

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1890 top 1000 Boys: 1. Florian - number 932 in 1890, it is a derivative of Florus meaning "flower". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Elick - number 922 in 1890, there is no meaning on behindthename.com. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Conard - number 912 in 1890, according to ancestry.com, Conard is a surname name that means "bold, brave, strong". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Carlisle - number 903 in 1890, it is from a surname derived from the name of a city in northern England that means "stronghold of Lugus". Lugus probably means "light". It is cur

Family Favorites Friday

My family and I are going to tell our favorite names from the 1880's post. Susanna Marie Boys: 1. Luther- I really love L names and I love the associations with Martin Luther, figure in the Protestant Reformation, and Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Luther also has a nice meaning and it just sounds handsome to me. 2. Abner- It has an amazing meaning, "my father is light", you cannot get a much better meaning than that. It also sounds strong to me and I think you could use the nickname "Abe" for it. 3. Myron- I am not entirely sure why I love this name. It is easy to pronounce and spell and it sounds handsome. Girls: 1. Ida- I have loved this name for a long time, because Ida honors my Grammie. Her middle name is Idabel. 2. Roena- It sounds so unique and beautiful to me and I love the nickname "Ro". 3. Cleora- It has two possible, wonderful meanings. I have always liked Cleo, but it does not sound comp

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1880

by Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1880 top 1000 Girls : 1. Euna - number 1000 in 1880, possibly derived from Una meaning "lamb". It is not currently in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Eulah - number 998 in 1880, it is a short form of Eulalia meaning "sweetly-speaking". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Delina - number 982 in 1880, it is a feminine form of Delin and the meaning is unknown. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Cleora - number 972 in 1880, possibly an elaboration of Cleo or Clara. Cleo is a short form of Cleopatra meaning "glory of the father". Clara means "clear, bright, famous". It is currently not

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1880

by Susanna Marie  (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.)   Names from the year 1880 top 1000   Boys : 1. Hyrum - number 984 in 1880, variant of Hiram, could mean "exalted brother" and it is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 2. Ashby - number 918 in 1880, it may be a surname name, and it is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 3. Willian - number 906 in 1880, unknown meaning, and it is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 4. Obed - number 883 in 1880, means "servant, worshipper" and it is a biblical name. It is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 5. Marcellus - number 591 in 1880, it is a diminutive of Marcus derived from the Roman god Mars, which means "male". It is curre