Articles by Kara Blakley

Kara Blakley is a PhD candidate in Art History at the University of Melbourne. Her interest in names began when she received her first Cabbage Patch doll. Today, Kara’s name obsession is enhanced by her love of nature, history, music, art, and traveling.

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.

Sun Apr 02 2017

When Name Nerds Name Pets

How does a name-obsessed nerd go about naming a pet?

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 Jan 15 2017

Boy Baby Names: Thor, Thane & Thackeray

Attractive boy names featuring the TH sound.

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.