Leo for a girl?
Hi Jennifer! We have 3 boys and just found out we are having a baby girl. We had picked Leo as a boy’s name and…
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Sibling names too similar?
Hi Jennifer, We have a son Brandon. Is Brenna too similar for a little sister name? Looking for an honest opinion. Thanks, Mary Donaghey Dear…
Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie
Explaining death to young children is such a touchy thing. It’s usually something parents don’t want to do, so we put it off until we…
Time for Bed by Mem Fox
If ever there was a perfect bedtime book for the younger set, Time for Bed is it. Written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Jane…
Chick ‘n’ Pug by Jennifer Sattler
The adorable cover of Chick ‘n’ Pug hints at the humor and sweet tone readers will find inside. Both written and illustrated by Jennifer Sattler,…
Dream of Sheep
Baby not nodding off as needed? You can’t exactly inform an infant about counting sheep… But nonetheless, a sheep might be your solution… Ewan…
Baby Formula faster — and safer
Baby formula has to be boiled to 212 degrees. Of course it has to be cooled before serving. The first task is exacting, the…
About the name Theda
Hi Jennifer! I recently saw the name Theda (pronounced thay-duh). I don’t know much about this name, and it’s not in your database. I would…
The name Evanlea
Dear Jennifer, My husband and I know were expecting a girl. We wanted something different, so we came up with Evanlea. We combined her both…
Confusion on the name Darrell
Hi Jennifer, Babynames.com says the name Darrell is from Airelle, but Airelle isn’t a name. This is confusing to me. Is “from Airelle” the meaning,…
Almonzo Wilder’s Name
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for babynames.com. I love to daydream about names, and your site is a treasure trove. I’m also an avid reader,…
Origin of the name Minette
Hi! I know a girl with the name Minette, but couldn’t find it on your site and thought it was really pretty. Could it be…
Lights and Learning
Babies crave stimulation, and this little device delivers plenty. It’ll also help teach basic numbers with songs and color. The Spin and Learn Color…
Baby in a Box?
The Skinner Box, that is: a “futuristic” baby bed designed by psychologist B.F. Skinner to keep his new daughter comfortable and secure. It seems…
Honoring Grandfathers – Two Middle Names?
Hi Jennifer, My wife and I reached an impasse on the middle name for our boy. We like Micah for a first name, and my…
