The Beauty of Names

Ingrid and Frederick Ingrid of Sweden was born Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louise Margareta to Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and Princess Margaret of Connaught. She married Frederick IX of Denmark , who was born Christian Frederick Franz Michael Carl Valdemar Georg. Their children were: Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, " Margrethe II of Denmark " Benedikte Astrid Ingeborg Ingrid, " Princess Benedikte of Denmark ", " Princess Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg " Anne-Marie Dagmar Ingrid, " Queen Anne-Marie of Greece "

Bottom 32 of the top 1000 for the 1880's. Avie Katy Margaretha Signe Dellie Maida Orah Sarrah Thekla Tracy Zita Doshia Katharina Lavenia Loma Mercy Adelina Atha Cherry Hertha Lota Melva Reta Sofia Biddie Eura Johannah Leana Libby Mannie Media Missie

Turkish stamp from 1958 These are the most popular names for Turkey in 2011. Girls: 1. Zeynep 2. Elif 3. Ecrin 4.  Yağmur 5. Nisanur 6. Azra 7. Nehir 8. Zehra 9. Irem 10.  Eylül Boys: 1. Yusuf 2. Mustafa 3. Berat 4. Emir 5. Mehmet 6. Ahmet 7. Muhammed 8. Enes 9.  Ömer 10. Emirhan

Ella's Room Girls: Olive Jane Aurora “Rory” Juniper Maelle Lisa Rose “Rosey Posey” Agathe (Mom is Annick) Elliot Isobel Livvy Lara Sienna Gigi Emerson Kate Aylin Beatrix Alice Mae Matilda Emmeth Jane Basil Louise Alainn Sophie Olivia Ellen Lyra Aashi Bea Eloise (2) Coralie June Tessa Jean Elsa Harriet Nola Rowan Hannah Althea Evie Piper Magnolia Beatrix “Bea” Evangeline Joy Noelle Boys: Stefan Jeremiah Emiliano Whitman Graham Bowie Henry Felix Rigoberto Emerson Tom Pryor Ezra Romeo Clark Phillip Alexander Davis Neil Copeland Holden Fox and Dakota Graham Lewis Wesley Fletcher Sheldon Gray Caleb Eli Bo Tommaso (Mom is Rosandra) Laef Owen Casimir Dexter Xavier Dean Sky Arlo Beckett Ike Joaquin's Nursery

Sharmila Tagore Girls: Amala Lalita Sitara Karishma Pritha Asha Indu Reshmi Shanti Parveen Nalini Kashi Mira Sarika Pushpa Arya Dipika Sharmila Rishika Madhuri Nila Shri Zeenat Padmini Shakti Rupinder Shobha Odathi Uma Manjula Lilavati Yamuna Trishna Ananya Basabi Boys: Shiva Rohan Amar Partha Kamala Ravi Zahir Arjuna Tejas Dev Indra Navin Pallav Surya Vivek Om Sharma Akash Jaya Krishna Sai Tahir Hrithik Gopal Mitra Varindra Samar

Hungarian stamp from 1959 These are the top names for Hungary in 2012. Girls: 1. Hanna 2. Anna 3. Jázmin 4. Nóra 5. Boglárka 6. Zsófia 7. Lili 8. Réka 9. Dóra 10. Luca Boys: 1. Bence 2. Máté 3. Levente 4. Ádám 5. Dávid 6.  Balázs 7. Dominic 8.  Péter 9. Gergő 10. Milán

Princess Caroline Caroline, Princess of Hanover and Hereditary Princess of Monaco , was born Caroline Louise Marguerite, and is the daughter of Grace Kelly and Rainier III of Monaco. She was married to  Philipe Junot , Stefano Casiraghi , and Prince Ernst August of Hanover . Her children Stefano Casiraghi are: Andrea Albert Pierre Casiraghi Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi Her child with Prince Ernst August of Hanover is: Alexandra Charlotte Ulrike Maryam Virginia, " Princess Alexandra of Hanover "

Origin : Spanish Gender : Female Meaning : "House of Bread" or "house of meat" Pronunciation : beh-LEN Other forms : N/A Merry Christmas every one! This lovely name is a Spanish form of Bethlehem, and quite common as a girl's name among Spanish speaking countries. Bethlehem comes from either the Hebrew beit lachem , meaning "house of bread", or bayt lahm , "house of meat". Bethlehem is the birth place of Jesus and David. In the Gospel of Luke it is said that Mary and Joseph live in Nazareth, and travel to Bethlehem. However the Gospel of Mark suggests that they already resided in Bethlehem, and then fled to Nazareth. In Bethlehem, Christmas is celebrated on three different occasions, December 25th, January 6th, and January 19th. January 6th is when Christmas is observed by Coptic, Greek, and Syrian Orthodox Christians, and January 19th is the traditional day for Armenian Orthodox Christians. We of course can't finish this po

Lily Rose's Room Continuing on with great names and style from Apartment Therapy. Girls: Matilda Ruby (sister to Jude) Layla Kate Amelia and Eve Eleanor (sister to Oliver) Paloma and Olivet Harper Arden Scarlet Greta (2) Mirela Lena and Eve Stella and Hazel Amina Ellie Jane Lucy Norrie Mila Sophia and Charlotte Violet Edie Marlowe Norah Avery Lupe Vivien Molly Ngozi (sister to Chima) Amelie Polly Boys: Logan Asher Jude (brother to Ruby) Braylen Boots Chico Wilfie Reid Louis Tamu John Otto Smith Colton Luke Jett Oliver (brother to Eleanor) Raymond Henry (2) Ari Judah Kaliko Levi Cian Benicio Everett Wolf Parker, Monty, and Elliot Rowan Jack Chima (brother Ngozi) Kai Giovanni and Matteo Silas George Nemo Eli Simon and Callum Fox Calvin Dominic Leo Keane Nolan Gabriel and Henri Ralphie Finn's Nursery

Origin : Akkadian Gender : Male Meaning : "Ba'al protect the King" Pronunciation : BAHL-tha-zar Other forms : Baltazar, Baltasar, Baldassare The Three Wise Men have been given many different names. Syrian Christians name them as Larvandad, Gushnapash, and Hormisdas, while those from Ethiopia call them Hor, Karsudan, and Basanater. Armenians have Kagpha, Badadakharida, and Badadlilma. Most of the time us Westerners cite them as Caspar, Balthazar, and Melchior. They are either scholars or Kings. Caspar is from India, Melchior from Persia, and Balthazar is Arabic. I've decided we will talk more in-depth about Balthazar, a favorite of mine. The name Balthazar comes from the Akkadian Bel-Sarra-Usur by way of the Hebrew Belshazzar, and means "Ba'al protect the King". For those of you unaware, Ba'al was a God from the Ancient Near East, and is usually referred to as a demon in Christian mythology. Beelzebub was originally called "Ba'al 

Canadian stamp from 1864 These are the most popular names in Qu é bec from 2012. Girls: 1. Emma 2.  Léa 3. Olivia 4. Florence 5. Alice 6. Zo é 7. Rosalie 8. Juliette 9. Camille 10. Mia Boys: 1. William 2. Nathan 3. Olivier 4. Alexis 5. Samuel 6. Gabriel 7. Thomas 8. Jacob 9. F élix 10.  Raphaël

Ned and Kate Kate Winslet and husband Ned Rocknroll, have had their first child together, a boy they named Bear. Kate Winslet has two other children, Mia Honey and Joe Alfie. They have also said that their son will take her surname.

Marcel Rieder A few names inspired by trees associated with Christmas. This was harder than I expected, and I hope you all enjoy it! Spruce Pine Cedar Alba (A. Alba is the scientific name for the silver fir) Fraser (Fraser fir) Fir Balsam Evergreen Silver (The silver fir was the first Christmas tree) Douglas (Douglas fir) Sylvia, Silvia, Silvus, Sylvester, Sylvie (All come from the Latin s ilva , meaning "wood, forest") Oren (Means "pine tree" in Hebrew)

Mélanie French actresses Mélanie Laurent, best known in the US for her role as Shosanna Dreyfus in "Inglourious Basterds", has given birth to a baby boy whom she named Léo.

Ruby Marlowe's Nursery  I love looking at Apartment Therapy , especially the kid's rooms. They are so beautiful and creative, I can only hope my own future children are as fashionable, and well-named. Girls: Sylvia Poppy Claya Olivia andEmma Harlow Valentine Blair Elizabeth Audrey Emerson Maja Paloma Aurora Vivi and Brigette Ella Grace Holly Natalie Chloe Birdie Violette (sister to Arthur) Elodie Lorelai Norah (sister to Mason) Violet Martina and Lola Geneva Elowyn Anabella Felicity and Hattie Quinn Wila Gray Gemma Sienna Milly Alexis Zara Poppy Channing Luísa Elke and Pippi Jacinta Margot (2) Greta Boys: Truman Lennox Nathan Arthur (brother to Violette) Joakeen James (2) Nash Pedro Everett and Bryce Cullen London Cooper Jasper and Wylie Adrian Henry Finn Bertie Efe Caleb Oliver Gunnar and Sawyer Luke Owen (2) Ryder Weeks Xavier Axel Henri Ellis Mason (brother to Norah) Reed Oscar Westin Juli

Origin : Greek Gender : Unisex Meaning : "Love flower" Pronunciation : ag-ah-PAN-thus Other forms : N/A A new favorite of mine, although it may be a little far fetched. The Agapanthus is a beautiful flower in the family Amaryilidaceae, and the only genus in the subfamily Agapanthoideae. They are sometimes referred to as the "lily of the nile", and in the UK they are African lilies, although they are not related to them. They are native to South Africa, and thrive in warm climates; most commonly bloom in the summer. The color can range from blue to purple to white, but most of the ones I've seen have been rather periwinkle in color. Agapanthus isn't affected by most pests, though the Noctuid Moth will be bothersome. The word Agapanthus comes from the Greek agape "love", and anthos, "flower".  And where I first heard it? In "The Land Girls", a movie from 1998, Rachel Weisz plays a girl called Ag, full name Agapanthus.

Christian IX with Family by Laurits Tuxen Christian IX of Denmark was the son of Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg- Glücksburg and Princess Louise Caroline of Hesse-Cassel, and is known as "The Father-in-Law of Europe", because each of his six children married into other royal houses. He married Louise of Hesse-Kassel , who was born Luise Wilhelmine Friederike Caroline Auguste Julie. Their six children were: Christian Frederick Vilhelm Carl, " Frederick VIII of Denmark " Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, " Princess Alexandra of Denmark ", or "Alix" Christian Wilhelm Ferdinand Adolf Georg, " Prince William (or Vilhelm) of Denmark ", later " George I of Greece " Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar, " Princess Dagmar of Denmark " or "Minnie", later " Maria Feodorovna " Thyra Amalie Caroline Charlotte Anna, " Princess Thyra of Denmark " Val

Estonian stamp from 1996 These are the top names for Estonia in 2012. Girls: 1. Sofia 2. Maria 3. Laura 4. Mia 5. Sandra 6. Anna 7. Darja 8. Mirtel 9. Polina 10. Viktoria Boys: 1. Rasmus 2. Robin 3. Nikita 4. Marten 5. Artjom 6. Markus 7. Oliver 8. Martin 9. Maksim 10. Sander

Ferdinand I and Marie of Edinburgh with some of their children Ferdinand I was born Ferdinand Viktor Albert Meinrad, and was called "Nando". He was the son of Leopold, Prince Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and   Infanta Antónia of Portugal. He married Marie Alexandra Victoria, " Princess Marie of Edinburgh ". Their children were: Carol Caraiman, " Prince Carol ", later " Carol II " Elisabetha Charlotte Josephine Alexandra Victoria, " Princess Elisabeth of Romania ", "Lisabetha", or "Lizzy" Maria, " Princess Maria of Yugoslavia ", or "Mignon" Nicolae, " Prince Nicholas of Romania " Ileana, " Princess Ileana of Romania " Mircea, " Prince Mircea of Romania " (Died at age three)

Britt Ekland  I had such fun writing " Fetchingly Finnish ", I thought I would continue it, and maybe make it a series. Here is the next installment. Girls: Sibylla Petronella Nanna Sigrid Ida Siv Tuva Viveka Svea Lovisa Solveig Astrid Meta Cilla Dagmar Embla Felicia Gunilla Hedda Tessan Britt Malin Helmi Inger Linnea Saga Elsa Tekla Boys: Ulrik Tyko Lars Stellan Rune Pehr Sixten Orvar Sander Lorens Albin Kim Melker Andreas Emil Ingvar Kai Johan Valentin Ivar Gustav Arvid Krister Magnus Sigmund Torkel Urban Viggo

Jean Marais and Josette Day as the original "La Belle et La Bête" Coming out on Valentine's Day (at least in France) is a remake of Jean Cocteau's classic "La Belle et La Bête", made in 1946. In this version, the beauty if simply referred to as "Belle", which I find to a disappointment. There is so much naming potential there. Her sisters are called  Adélaïde and  Félicie, both lovely French names. What would you name the beauty? Something rosy perhaps? Or just  extravagantly  French? My choice is Rosemonde, which is both rosy and French.

The Grand Duke and Duchess with their children Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia  was the daughter of Alexander III and Dagmar of Denmark. She married her first cousin, once removed  Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich of Russia , know as "Sandro". Their children were: Irina Alexandrovna Romanova, " Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia ", "Irene", " Irène", or "Baby Rina" Andrei Alexandrovich Romanov, " Prince Andrei Alexandrovich of Russia " Feodor Alexandrovich Romanov, " Prince Feodor Alexandrovich of Russia " Nikita Alexandrovich Romanov, " Prince Nikita Alexandrovich of Russia " Dmitri Alexandrovich Romanov, " Prince Dmitri Alexandrovich of Russia " Rotislav Alexandrovich Romanov, " Prince Rotislav Alexandrovich of Russia " Vasili Alexandrovich Romanov, " Prince Vasili Alexandrovich of Russia "

Armenian stamp from 1992 These are the top names for Armenia from 2012. Girls: 1. Nareh 2. Milena 3. Mariya 4. Maneh 5. Ani 6. Elen 7. Anahit 8. Mariam 9. Anna 10. Mari Boys: 1. Davit 2. Narek 3. Gor 4. Hayk 5. Alex 6. Eric 7. Arman 8. Samvel 9. Tigran 10. Aram

Dona Maria II of Portugal by Sir Thomas Lawrence Maria da  Glória Joana Carlota Leopoldina da Cruz Francisca Xavier de Paula Isidora Micaela Gabriela Rafaela Gonzaga, better known as Maria II of Portugal , married Auguste, 2nd Duke of Leuchtenberg , who died shortly after arriving in Portugal, and then Ferdinand August Franz Anton, who became Fernando II of Portugal . Their children were: Pedro de Alcântara Maria Fernando Miguel Rafael Gonzaga Xavier João António Leopoldo Vítor Francisco de Assis Júlio Amélio, " Pedro, Prince Royal ", later "Pedro V of Portugal " Luís Filipe Maria Fernando Pedro de Alcântara António Miguel Rafael Gabriel Gonzaga Xavier Francisco de Assis João Augusto Júlio Valfando de Saxe-Coburgo-Gotha e Bragança, " Infante  Luís of Portugal ", later " Luís I of Portugal " João Maria Fernando Pedro de Alcântara Miguel Rafael Gabriel Leopoldo Carlos António Gregório Francisco de Assis Borja Gonzaga Félix, " Infan

Bottom 32 of the top 1000 of the 1920's. Refugio Rollie Melville Archibald Abram Marcos Laurel Yoshio Marcellus Mitchel Foy Arley Leopoldo Kiyoshi Reese Marlyn Arlin Verner Joy Verle Winton Enrico Worth Manley Federico Oneal Dorman Elgin Wilfrid Lynwood Harrell

Bottom 32 of the top 1000 for the 1920's. Imelda Inell Concha Neta Leonore Jacquelin Laurette Letitia Hildegarde Carla Nada Marlyn Sidney Sherry Mammie Pearle Berenice Natalia Estela Dorene Nanette Cherry Adaline Laurine Kathlyn Edyth Ludie Myrl Eris Queenie Enola