The term “Scandinavian” typically refers to the countries of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. These three countries are close geographically, and extremely similar linguistically. In some cases, people may use the term to cover countries like Iceland (a territory of Denmark) and Finland as well, but these areas have different language systems. These northern European countries … Read more
China is the most populous county in the world and this ancient culture has a rich history going back thousands of years. The country of China doesn’t have one single culture, but the Chinese government officially recognizes 56 distinct ethnic groups in the country including Tibetan, Manchu, Mongol, and the most well-known: Han. Choosing a … Read more
Kindness, compassion, forgiveness: these are all qualities that the world could use more off, most people will agree. These qualities can all be summed up by the term “mercy.” To reflect these ideals, you can give your baby a name meaning mercy. Clemence is a feminine name that was popular in Europe during the medieval … Read more
The word savior creates images of strength, courage, and protectiveness. These are all traits you would be proud to see in your child. Choosing a name that means “savior” can help you set the tone for your child’s life as a strong, but caring person. Joshua is a Hebrew origin name that has been popular … Read more
Honey bees are essential to pollinate the plants and trees that produce fruits and vegetables. And, of course, putting that pollen to good use creating deliciously sweet and healthful honey. If you’re a plant lover or just want to show everyone how sweet your little one is, you might like to give your child a … Read more
Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and one of the top five most spoken languages in the entire world. Such a widely-spoken language with such a long history can be a rich source of beautiful names. Since the recent presidential election, the Hindi name Kamala has risen in popularity due to the … Read more
Basque Country is a beautiful region stretching across Northern Spain and Southern France around the Pyrenees mountains. The people of this region have their own unique language that they have fought to protect for generations. Thanks to this effort, Basque names are still in use in that region of Europe today. Eneko is a particularly … Read more
Looking for baby names for your little boy-to-be that have a jaunty and joyful meaning? If so, then we’ve got you covered; boy names that start with the letter J are quite popular here in the United States, with long-time favorites like Joshua, Jacob, and Jordan enjoying top ranks for some years now. However, there … Read more
Good gravy, are there a lot of great boy names starting with G! Take Gabriel, for example–not only was this the name of the angel who announced Jesus’ birth to Mary, but it means “God is my strength,” making it a perfect choice for parents looking for a Christian-inspired name. We also adore Gaelan, and … Read more
It makes sense to not want to give your baby a spooky name, but some are so beautiful-sounding and deep in meaning that it’s hard not to. Naturally, many of these names are not Western in origin, as most of us associate ghosts, phantoms, and the like with bad luck! However, there are definitely some … Read more