Guest Post

Hi everyone! Its Jaylyn :) I use to be a blogger on here to but I got busy with my new job and had to take a break from it! Jamie asked me to do a guest post today, so here I am! I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying the blog posts from the rest of the wonderful girls on here. 
 
Since it has been a while since I blogged on here, I thought I would give you a little update on some of my favorite names. I kind of have 2 different lists of baby names because one side of me likes girly, traditional names and the other side of me likes trendy, unisex names. So here they are :)
 
Girl List #1
-Mila Genevieve
-Stella Gray
-Isla Maeve
-Ella Caroline
-Ava Elizabeth
-Willow Abigail
 
Girl List #2
-Sloane Genevieve
-Harper Eloise
-Lennon Violet
-Miller Abigail
-Emersyn Paige
-Reese Alexa
 
So as you can see they are quite different. List #1 has girly names and almost all of them end in the letter 'A'. Where as list #2 are all names that are more commonly used on boys. What are your favourite names from both lists? 
 
Now for boys names. I really haven't been into any of my boys names as of late. I think its because I really only see myself having girls but here are some names that I still like.
 
Boy List #1
-Sawyer Cade
-Smith Easton
-Rowan Elliott
-Lincoln Cade
-Logan Asher
 
Boy List #2
-Mason Cash
-Camden Jack
-Brighton Marcus
-Kacen James
-Ayden Levi
I did 2 lists for boys to because I usually only have a top 5 names at a time and those are the top 5's that I go between the most. What are your favorite names from those lists? 
 
Thanks for stopping by today to read my guests post! And thanks to all the bloggers on The Name Nook for letting me guest post :) You never know, maybe I will be back sooner rather than later......

Jaylyn ♥

Names of '95

Happy American Thanksgiving Everyone! Somehow I have gotten both of the fall holidays to blog on, but today I’m not going to do a Thanksgiving theme list. I know what you are all thinking which is Whaaaaaa? But you know all the Thanksgiving theme name lists have been done to death, and you all could Google some nice Thanksgiving names if that’s what you want. Instead I’m going to relate this blog to what I think should be considered a national holiday coming up on Saturday the 30^th: My Birthday. On Saturday I’ll be a legal adult, and I am so excited to celebrate. So to commemorate my birthday I thought I would talk about the names that were popular the year I was born. And apparently, 1995 was the year before the dominants’ (Emily and Jacob) took over, I wonder what made those get to the top in 1996 and stay there for so long…..questions, questions. Now one with the lists starting with the ladies!

Jessica

Rank in 1995: 1

Rank in 2012: 138

Meaning: wealthy

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: I used to want Jessica to be my name SO badly! I have no idea why, lol, I think I might have just loved the nickname Jess. Jessica might have been the number 1 name in the year I was born, but there is only 1 in my grade, and I only know 4 in total.

Ashley

Rank in 1995: 2

Rank in 2012: 50

Meaning: dweller near the ash tree meadow

Origin: English

My Thoughts: I actually kind of like the name Ashley. I just read a book with the main character named Ashley, and I really loved her character so now I’m liking the name Ashley. The nickname ‘Ash’ is cute too J

Emily

Rank in 1995: 3

Rank in 2012: 6

Meaning: rival

Origin: English

My Thoughts: I adore the name Emily! It’s such a cute, sweet, and feminine name. I don’t care that Emily is so common, it’s just beautiful. Emily has a certain sophistication to it, and I could really picture Emily on any woman, of any age!

Samantha

Rank in 1995: 4

Rank in 2012: 26

Meaning: told by God

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: I go back and forth on whether I like the name Samantha or not. I really like the nickname Sam, but something about Samantha is a little bit off.

Sarah

­Rank in 1995: 5

Rank in 2012: 43

Meaning: princess

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: Sarah is another adorable name. I think it’s super sweet and cute. I could see Sarah on someone of any age or race.

Michael

Rank in 1995: 1

Rank in 2012: 8

Meaning: who is like God?

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: Michael is so very common, it takes away some of the handsomeness for me. I struggle to see the name Michael on a little boy, even though I know that it’s still popular.

Matthew

Rank in 1995: 2

Rank in 2012: 12

Meaning: gift of God

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: I love the name Matthew. I know I just said that Michael was common, and so is Matthew, but there is something different about Matthew. It has never been the number one name and is now out of the top ten. The nickname Matt is also pretty cute!

Christopher

Rank in 1995: 3

Rank in 2012: 23

Meaning: bearer of Christ

Origin: Greek

My Thoughts: I hate the name Christopher. I cannot stand it, really. To me, there is nothing appealing about it. I do love the name Christian though, which is strange.

Jacob

Rank in 1995: 4

Rank in 2012: 1

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: I love the name Jacob too. I just keep contradicting myself about the commonness of Michael taking away some of the handsomeness; maybe it’s just Michael. I think Jacob is so absolutely adorable, and I love the nickname Jake.

Joshua

Rank in 1995: 5

Rank in 2012: 17

Meaning: the Lord is my salvation

Origin: Hebrew

My Thoughts: Joshua is just an eh name to me. I don’t love it, I don’t hate it, it’s just kind of there. It’s not a bad name or anything, it just does nothing for me.

So the name that has dropped the farthest is Jessica, who is the only one out of the top 50. Most of the boys names are still hanging on in the top 20, though Joshua seems to be fading fast. Most of the names seem to be Hebrew in origin, and really, right now comparing to the 2012 statistics, not that much has changed since 1995 J Happy Thanksgiving Americans! And Happy Thursday Everyone Else! 

Name of the Week: Walker

Gender: Boy

Meaning: One who walks on wool

Origin: English

Rank: 411

Other names that go with the name:  Bennett, Madeline, Felicity and Jude

My opinion: I am a pretty constantly in love with occupation names and this one is no exception. It has a really modern feel, but is relatively unknown.

YOUR opinion:  Leave it in the comments!

Looking Back

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Today we are going to look back at names through the decades and including the hottest names in the most recent years!  Same names/popular names for more then one year highlighted. 

Hottest names in recent years 

2012 – Sophia, Olivia, and Zoe

             Aiden, Ethan, and Liam 

2011 – Sophia, Emma, and Ava

             Aiden, Mason, and Lucas

2010 – Sophia, Chloe, and Lily

             Aiden, Logan, and Liam

2005 – Emma, Hannah, and Makayla

              Aidan, Nicholas, and Tyler

2000 – Hannah, Kaylee, and Elizabeth
             Michael, Matthew, and Joshua

Looking back through the decades 

1990 – Jessica, Brittany, and Samantha

              Michael, Daniel, and Justin

1980 – Jennifer, Melissa, and Heather
             Michael, Christopher, and Jason

1970 – Jennifer, Lisa, and Tammy
              Michael, James, and Brian

1960 – Mary, Susan, and Lisa

             David, Robert, and Mark

1950 – Linda, Barbara, and Nancy

             James, John, and David

1940 – Mary, Judith, and Betty
             James, William, and Charles

1930 – Mary, Dorothy, and Helen

              Robert, Richard, and George

1920 – Mary, Ruth, and Virginia
             John, Edward, and Frank

1910 – Mary, Anna, and Mildred
             John, William, and Joseph

1900 – Mary, Elizabeth, and Ethel
             John, George, and Henry

1890 – Mary, Emma, and Florence
             John, William, and Harry

Information found on Baby Center!

Happy Monday! :)

Comment with your favorite names of the decades or hottest names through the last few years!

my favorite names!

I’d been putting off this blog post for a long time as every time I post about my favorite names, I seem to totally go off them and redo my whole list. But, my top names have held that spot for about a month now and lately I’m more in love with ‘em each day, so I thought this week it was time to face the risk and tell you a little about my top combos!

Girls

Claire Alison – Claire is my nana’s name and my own middle name and is a name I’ve always known I’d use. Recently, I’ve just been loving it too much to put it in the middle name spot. Alison honors one of my best friends (Alyssa) and is long enough that I think it deals with the weird flow issues that can come with a one syllable first. Claire is French in origin, ranked at 45 and means clear, bright and famous. Alison is also French in origin and a diminutive of Alice. It is ranked at 273 and means noble and kind.

Orla Paige – Orla is a new love of mine. I absolutely adore the sound and its meaning- golden princess. Paige is another of my best friend’s names and although I’d debated using it as a middle for a boy, I think the more common name and spunkiness of a unisex name pairs really well with Orla.  Orla is Irish in origin and is not on the top 1000. Paige is English, meaning one who is a servant and is ranked 105.

Ruby Elizabeth – Ruby is a family name for me and one of my all time favorites. My great great grandma was named Ruby and recently my cousin used it for her daughter too. I’d not liked Elizabeth until a few years ago, but have since fallen in love with it. I think it can honor my mom as her name (Bessie) is a diminutive of Elizabeth. Ruby is English in origin and means red stone. It is ranked 106. Elizabeth is Greek in origin and means my god is abundant. It is ranked at 10.

Boys

Hunter Douglas – As most of you know, Hunter is my all time favorite name ever and there aren’t enough fabulous things I could say about it. Douglas is my father’s name and I can’t imagine not using it as a middle. I’d been concerned about Hunter Douglas being a windows and blinds company, but I think the flow is so perfect I’ve decided I just have to get over it. Hunter is of English origin, meaning one who is a hunter and ranked at 45. Douglas is of Scottish origin, meaning dark river and ranked at 572.

Nolan Isaac – Nolan is a newer love of mine- I’ve been really on the Irish names train lately! Despite its popularity, it’s one I’ve rarely heard. I think it’s super classic and underrated. Isaac is my brother’s middle name and my uncle’s name and is another one I’ve always wanted to use for family reasons. Nolan means noble and famous and is ranked at 88 and Isaac is of Hebrew origin meaning he laughs and ranked 30.

Jacob Sullivan – Jacob is one I go back and forth on. Although popularity doesn’t bother me, Jacob has been so popular for so long I’ve been scared on and off that it’s played out. That said, there has to be a reason that so many parents have loved Jacob enough for it to be top 10 status for 20 years and number one status for 14. Sullivan is my last name. I’ve flirted with the idea of keeping my last name or hyphenating it were I to get married which is the only reason Sullivan is in the third middle name slot instead of the first. Jacob is from Hebrew, ranks first and means holder of the heel. Sullivan is from Irish origins, means little dark eye and is ranked 490.

           

            Is anyone else like me in that their top combos change so quickly they can barely keep track of it all? If so, are there any names that seem to hang on through all the changes? Leave a comment telling me some of your favorite combos or names and have a wicked weekend!

Hayl

My Top 10 Favorite Odd Celebrity Baby Names

Hi everyone! It's Gabby, again! This time I'm gonna talk about my favorite odd celebrity baby names (5 combos for each gender).  Mind you these are name I personally consider odd.  I won't provide pictures of the kids or parents just because I don't like how the paparazzi treat them. :) Enjoy

Girls

Gaia Romilly
Parents: Emma Thompson and Greg Wise
Origin: Gaia - Latin; Romilly - English
Meaning: Gaia - Earth; Romilly - from the French place
Popularity in USA: Neither names in top 1000
Ireland Eliesse
Parents: Alec Bladwin and Kim Basinger
Origin: Ireland - American; Eliesse - Unknown
Meaning: Ireland - homage to Ireland; Eliesse - Unknown
Popularity in USA: Neither names in top 1000

Louisianna Ray
Parents: Leelee Sobieski and Adam Kimmel
Origin: Louisianna - Old German; Ray - English
Meaning: Louisianna - famous warrior; Ray - counsel protection
Popularity in USA: Neither names in top 1000

Mercy Jini Willow
Parents: Martha Fiennes and George Tiffin
Origin: Mercy - English ; Jini - Unknown; Willow - English
Meaning: Mercy - compassion; Jini - unknown; Willow - from the willow grove
Popularity in USA: Willow is #171

Satyana Marie
Parents: Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof
Origin: Satyana - Indian (Sanskrit); Marie - French
Meaning: Satyana - truth; Marie - of the sea or bitter
Popularity in USA: Marie is #576


Boys


Exton Elias
Parents: Robert Downey, Jr. and Susan Downey
Origin: Exton - Old English ; Elias - English
Meaning: Exton - town on the River Exe; Elias - the Lord is my God
Popularity in USA: Elias is #114

Indio Falconer
Parents: Robert Downey, Jr. and Deborah Falconer
Origin: Indio - Spanish ; Falconer - Scottish
Meaning: Indio - Indian; Falconer - trainer of falcons
Popularity in USA: Neither names in top 1000

Noah Shannon
Parents: Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green
Origin: Noah - Hebrew; Shannon - Irish
Meaning: Noah - rest, peace; Shannon - old
Popularity in USA: Noah is #4

Quinlin Dempsey
Parents: Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
Origin: Quinlin - Irish; Dempsey - Irish
Meaning: Quinlin - descendent of the handsome man; Dempsey - descendent of the proud one
Popularity in USA: Neither names in top 1000

Sparrow James Midnight
Parents: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
Origin: Sparrow - English; James - Hebrew; Midnight - English
Meaning: Sparrow - small bird; James - supplanter; Midnight - 12 AM
Popularity in USA: James is #14


What do you think of these names? What are your favorite odd celebrity baby names?

Name of the Week!

This week's name of the week is....

Hi everyone it's Gabby!  This is a name I've been really liking lately! I have 5 Thomases in my family so I think it would be a nice way to honor all of them.

Gender: Girl

Origin: English

Meaning: 'medieval form of Thomas, meaning twin'

Rank: Not in the top 1000.

Other names that go well with Thomasina: Emilie, Corinne, Anya, Victor, Matthias, Bennett

My opinion: As stated in the beginning I've been recently loving this name.  I currently have it as a middle name for Fleur, Fleur Thomasina Eve.  I think it has an old-timey feel and is ready for a comeback!

YOUR opinion: leave it in the comments!!!

SSA Name Game!

Happy Tuesday Everyone! Sorry this game is going up a little late, but sometimes life just gets in the way. I thought that today I would make an SSA game today, use this die to figure out how many children you have. Then when once you have the number, for every child, roll again, if you get an odd, you have a son, if you get an even, you have a daughter. Easy enough right? http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/maths/dice/six.htm

Child Number 1: The first name is from #900-1000 of your birth year. The middle name is from #1-100 from the same year.

Child Number 2: The first name is from the top 50 in 1975. The middle name is from the top 50 in 1925

Child Number 3: The first name is from the #200-350 in 1933. The middle is from the top 10 in 1942.

Child Number 4: The first name is from 500-550 in 1900. The middle name is from 500-550 in 2000.

Child Number 5: The first name is a name that has held the number one spot (use this list: http://nameberry.com/list/413/Number-One-Baby-Names?all=1). The middle is one that is not currently in the top 1000.

Child Number 6: The first name is from the top 100 in 1880. The middle name is from the top 100 in 2012.

I hope you enjoy playing J

Secret Life of the American Teenager Names!

Hey guys! Happy Monday!
So, this show was a huge guilty pleasure for me back in 2008 when it first came out. I watched the first 3 seasons when they first aired, but missed seasons 4 & 5 (lost interest, mainly). I started watching it again on Netflix and have fallen in love with it all over again.
Listed below are the names of the characters, names of the actors, which name I prefer, and which name I think better suits the person. I have also provided pictures!
Enjoy!

Character: Amy Juergens

Actress: Shailene Woodley

Which name I prefer: Amy

Which name better suits her: Amy

Character: Richard "Ricky" Underwood

Actor: Daren Kagasoff

Which name I prefer: Richard "Ricky"

Which name better suits him: Daren

Character: Adrian Lee

Actress: Francia Raisa

Which name I prefer: Adrian

Which name better suits her: Adrian

Character: Benjamin "Ben" Boykewich 

Actor: Ken Baumann

Which name I prefer: Benjamin "Ben"

Which name better suits him: Benjamin "Ben"

Character: Ashley Juergens

Actress: India Eisley

Which name I prefer: Ashley

Which name better suits her: India

Character: Jack Pappas

Actor: Greg Finley II

Which name I prefer: Jack

Which name better suits him: Jack

Character: Grace Bowman

Actor: Megan Park

Which name I prefer: Grace

Which name better suits him: Megan

Have you ever seen this show? 

What do you think of the characters' names?

Let me know in the comments!

Have a great week!

~Ali

Gentlemen of the Bible

Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you guys are having an awesome week, and today we are one day closer to Friday, which is always awesome. Today I’m going to do the men of the Bible (I did the women of the bible a month ago, here’s the link: http://babynamenook.blogspot.com/2013/10/ladies-of-bible.html). It’s taken me this long to do the men because two weeks ago it was Halloween, and I just had to do a post on something to do with Halloween! So without further ado here are my favorite names for boys from the Bible

1.      Aaron:

Ø  Rank: #51

Ø  Meaning: high mountain, exulted

2.      Abel

Ø  Rank: #192

Ø  Meaning: breath

3.      Abraham

Ø  Rank: #194

Ø  Meaning: father of multitudes

4.      Alexander

Ø  Rank: #9

Ø  Meaning: defender of men

5.      Andrew

Ø  Rank: #18

Ø  Meaning: strong and manly

6.      Benjamin

Ø  Rank: #16

Ø  Meaning: son of the right hand

7.      Caleb

Ø  Rank: #32

Ø  Meaning: dog

8.      Ethan

Ø  Rank: #3

Ø  Meaning: solid, enduring

9.      Felix

Ø  Rank: #316

Ø  Meaning: happy

10.  Gabriel

Ø  Rank: #24

Ø   Meaning: strong man of God

11.  Gideon

Ø  Rank: #390

Ø  Meaning: feller

12.  Ira

Ø  Rank: Not in Top 1000

Ø  Meaning: watchful

13.  Jacob

Ø  Rank: #1

Ø  Meaning: supplanter

14.  Jude

Ø  Rank: #162

Ø  Meaning: praised

15.  Levi

Ø  Rank: #55

Ø  Meaning: attached

16.  Luke

Ø  Rank: #37

Ø  Meaning: from Lucania

17.  Marcus

Ø  Rank: #149

Ø  Meaning: male

18.  Matthew

Ø  Rank: #12

Ø  Meaning: gift of YAHWEH"

19.  Noah

Ø  Rank: #4

Ø  Meaning: rest, comfort

20.  Seth

Ø  Rank: #209

Ø  Meaning: appointed

21.  Simon

Ø  Rank: #255

Ø  Meaning: he has heard

22.  Thomas

Ø  Rank: #63

Ø  Meaning: twin

23.  Tobias

Ø  Rank: #516

Ø  Meaning: God is good