The Name Nook

Monday, September 1, 2014

Updated Top 10 Names!

Hey everyone!
Today I will be sharing with you my personal top 10 names! They have changed SO MUCH since I last shared them with you, which was about a year ago.
The names are listed in order from 1-5 (1 being my favorite). I have also listed the possible nicknames, rank on the SSA list for 2013, meaning of the first and middle names, why the name is my favorite, and the name that was in that spot last year.
Enjoy!

#1
Name: Lia Rose
Possible nicknames: Lee, Leelee
Rank: 385
Meaning: 'weary' / 'rose'
Why Lia Rose is one of my favorite names: I have always loved the name Leah, but when I stumbled upon this spelling, I fell even more in love. "-Lia" is the ending of my grandmother's maiden name, and I love how I am able to honor her by using this spelling. Also, Lia is an Italian name, and I am 50% Italian. Rose is my middle name, as well as my great-grandmother's name. It also honors another great-grandmother, whom is named Daisy.
One year ago: Lia Rose

#2
Name: Caroline Thea
Possible nicknames: Cara, Carrie, Carly, Callie
Rank: 63
Meaning: 'free man' / 'goddess'
Why Caroline Thea is one of my favorite names: Caroline is such a "Sweet" name (bonus points for those who get the reference ;)). I adore names with nicknames, and obviously this name is not lacking in that department! Thea is a diminutive of my Grammie's name, Dorothy. She is my best friend, and I hope to be able to name a child after her some day.
One year ago: Lily Jane

#3
Name: Juliet Nala
Possible nicknames: Jill, Jet, Jules
Rank: 238
Meaning: 'youthful' / (meaning of Nala is unknown)
Why Juliet Nala is one of my favorite names: I never really paid attention to the name Juliet until Stephanie (AnastasiaRuby on Youtube and Instagram) named her daughter Juliette. She is such a beautiful little lady, and really has me loving this name. Nala is my father's and grandfather's middle name, Alan, spelled backwards. It also honors my deep love for Disney!
One year ago: Abigail Sarah

#4
Name: Nella Kate
Possible nicknames: Nell, Nellie, Elle, Ellie, Ella
Rank: Not in the top 1000
Meaning: 'bright, shining one' / 'pure'
Why Nella Kate is one of my favorite names: I LOVE the nickname Nell / Nellie, but would never use it on its own. I think Nella is such a cool and unique way to get those nicknames. I work at a daycare center, and there is a little girl there named Anella, whom we call Nella. She has loved me since day one, and made me fall in love with this name even more! Kate is my cousin Sara's middle name, and the nickname of two other cousins named Caitlin.
One year ago: Alison Lindsey

#5
Name: Savannah Lily
Possible nicknames: Sav, Savvy, Van, Vanna, Ava, Annie, Anna
Rank: 37
Meaning: 'tropical grassland' / 'lily'
Why Savannah Lily is one of my favorite names: Savannah has always been one of my favorites! I first heard it on 7th Heaven, when Lucy named her daughter this in the 2005 episode 'Paper of Plastic?'. It has been in and out of my top 5 for a while, but it is sitting pretty at #5 for now. Lily honors the same people as Rose, as it is a flower name.
One year ago: Isla Siobhan

#1
Name: Aidan Joseph
Possible nicknames: A, Aidy, Danny, AJ
Rank: 147 (However, Aiden is 12)
Meaning: 'little and fiery' / 'Jehovah increases'
Why Aidan Joseph is one of my favorite names: I love all of the -ayden names (except for Jayden), so of course, I love Aidan. Joseph is my uncle/godfather's name, and the male variation of another great-grandmother's name, Josephine.
One year ago: Nicholas Anthony

#2
Name: Landon Jack
Possible nicknames: Landy, Andy
Rank: 39
Meaning: 'long hill' / 'God is gracious'
Why Landon Jack is one of my favorite names: There is something so soft-sounding about the name Landon. I know that it is getting SUPER popular, but I just love it! Jack is honoring a woman who has made a huge impact on my life. She is my best friend's mom, and her name is Jackie. She has helped me through all of the hard times in my life, and has kept me strong. She also got me my first job, and I am forever grateful for her.
One year ago: Daniel Scott

#3
Name: Parker Dane
Possible nicknames: Park, Parks
Rank: 74
Meaning: 'park keeper' / 'from Denmark' (these meanings together make me laugh lol)
Why Parker Dane is one of my favorite names: Parker is a long-time favorite. I go by Ali Parker online, but Parker is not my real last name. It is just a name I love, and decided to use as a "pen name" when I joined Formspring years ago. Dane is a combination of my Grammie's first and middle names (Dorothy + Jane = Dane).
One year ago: Andrew Colin

#4
Name: Jace Anthony
Possible nicknames: Jay
Rank: 66
Meaning: 'the Lord is salvation' / 'priceless'
Why Jace Anthony is one of my favorite names: I actually just added this name to my top 5 today (Sunday). I love the name Jace, and yes, I got it from Teen Mom. Anthony is my brother's middle name and my grandfather's first name.
One year ago: Aidan Joseph

#5
Name: Jordan Nicholas
Possible nicknames: Joey, Jo
Rank: 53
Meaning: 'flowing down' / 'people of victory'
Why Jordan Nicholas is one of my favorite names: Along with Jace, Jordan was just added to my top 5 today. It had been on there a couple weeks ago, but it took a leave-of-absence. I love Jordan for either gender. Nicholas was my great-grandfather's name, and is the masculine form of a cousin's middle name, Nicole.
One year ago: Samuel Leo

Friday, August 29, 2014

Famous People: Pretty Little Liars Cast Names

With this weeks theme being famous people, I decided to list the names of the characters from my favourite TV show; Pretty Little Liars. I'll list their character name and their real name.

1. Real Name: Lucy Kate Hale (Born Karen Lucille Hale)

Character Name: Aria Montgomery

2. Real Name: Troian Avery Bellisario

Character Name: Spencer Hastings

3. Real Name: Shannah Ashley Mitchell "Shay"

Character Name: Emily Fields

4. Real Name: Ashley Victoria Benson

Character Name: Hannah Marin

5. Real Name: Sasha Pieterse

Character Name: Alison DiLaurentis

6. Real Name: Keegan Phillip Allen

Character Name: Toby Cavanaugh

7. Real Name: Tyler Jordan Blackburn

Character Name: Caleb Rivers

8. Real Name: Ian Harding

Character Name: Ezra Fitzgerald

9. Real Name: Lindsey Marie Shaw

Character Name: Paige McCullers

10. Real Name: Drew Van Acker

Character Name: Jason DiLaurentis

My favourite "Real Name" for a girl from the list above is Lucy Kate & my favourite "Real Name" for a boy from the list above is Keegan Phillip.

My favourite "Character Name" for a girl from the list above is Aria & my favourite "Character Name" for a boy from the list above is Caleb.

What names do you like from the list above?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Name of the Week!

This week's name of week is...

Liv

(Liv Tyler pictured)

Gender: Girl

Meaning: Life

Rank: #927

Other names that go with the name: Freya/Freja, Rose, Eliana, Brody, Stefan (steff-in), Owen

My opinion: Liv Tyler is one of the main reasons I love this name. I mean. Look at her!! SHE'S GORGEOUS! It's such a great alternative to the always popular Olivia. Liv is a popular nickname for Olivia so my question is... why isn't it as popular as Olivia?

Your Opinion: leave it in the comments :)

Monday, August 25, 2014

Celebrity Babies

Hello Everyone & Welcome to another Monday! I don't know about you all, but today is my first day of classes! Hope all of you that have started classes today or earlier this month are doing well in your classes!

Anywho, let's get onto the topic of the week, Famous People!

I"ve done this several times in the past, naming all the recent celeb babies, and enjoy doing them so thought i'd do that again! :)

Ava Grace Pobre

Stacy Kiebler & Jared Pobre welcomed a daughter, Ava Grace, on Wednesday August 20th

Saint Lazslo

Pete Wentz & girlfriend Meagan Camper welcomed a son, Saint Lazslo, on Wednesday, August 20th

London Rose

Carson Daly & fiancée Siri Pinter welcomed a daughter, London Rose, on Wednesday August 20th. It's the couple's third child, joining big sister Etta Jones and big brother, Jackson James.

Ophelia Saint

Dave Grohl & his wife Jordyn Blum welcomed a daughter, Ophelia Saint, On August 1st. She is the couples third child joining big sisters Violet Maye & Harper Willow.

Summer Rain Rutle