Articles by Kara Blakley
Tue Nov 14 2017
1960s Baby Names: Flower power namesakes for boys
These names from exactly half a century ago have a lot of retro resonance today.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Girl Baby Names: Tabitha, Tanith and Thessaly
Here is Part II –the girl version– of Kara Blakley’s take on stylish names with the TH sound, ranging from Agatha and Amethyst to Tabitha, Thandie and Xanthe.
Sun Jun 19 2016
10 Names Going Back to the Boys
These names went from the boys’ column to turn pretty much pink. Are they ready to be reclaimed by the blue team?
Tue Dec 08 2015
Brotherly Boy Names with Meaningful Connections
Some perfect brother names connected by their meanings: Asher and Felix, Blake and Finn.
Sun Nov 29 2015
Synchronized Sister Sibsets: How to make meaningful connections
Susannah and Lily, Hazel and Aveline–all sibling possibilities with shared meanings.
Thu Jul 16 2015
Above-aVERage Names for Boys
From River to Severin, some very good ver names for boys.
Tue Jul 14 2015
VER-y Chic Names for Girls
Sometimes, it’s not a first initial or an ending sound but a string of letters that creates a baby name trend.
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