Articles by bluejuniper

Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.

Earthy boy names encompass many styles: old-school "salt of the earth" names, friendly "down-to-earth" names, and ones inspired by nature and the planet we live on. Guest author Brooke Cussans digs up 100+ ideas for your little earthling.

A nature name may be as direct as Daisy or as subtle as Shoshana.

More PERfect baby names from Brooke Cussans–this time seven for the boys with that PER syllable, including Cooper and Jasper.

In case you haven’t noticed, Brooke Cussans points out how many of today’s hot names contain the syllable ‘per’–either at the beginning or end. Stay tuned for the boys’ edition.

The sweet vintage name Matilda has given birth to two lively nicknames; Brooke Cussans shows how Tilda and Tilly are capable of standing on their own.

Brooke Cussans takes a look at the names of some of the scariest, spookiest dolls, from on screen and off.

Brooke Cussans scans the cheese case to find some interesting possibilities–such as Kiri and Colby–which don’t sound cheesy at all.

Adelaide and Adeline–they may look alike but they have very different backstories, as Brooke Cussans explains.

Only a limited number of names entered the charts this year for both boys and girls. Brooke Cussans elucidates.