Today’s Baby name is Ashley
Definition: Place name – from the ash meadow.
Background: Pronounced ASH-lee. Originally an Old English surname, this was first used as a given name in the 16th century. Since the 70s it has been a very popular baby name, especially in Canada and Australia.
Today’s Baby name is Samuel
Definition: God heard or God’s name.
Background: Pronounced SAM-yoo-el. This is of Hebrew origin. The baby name was used by Puritans for the longest time and became popular in the 19th century among the masses. It is most popular in England and Australia.
Today’s Baby name is Sarah
Definition: Princes.
Background: Pronounced SARE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin. This baby name grew in popularity in the 16th century. Sara is used mostly in Germany.
Today’s Baby name is Victoria
Definition: Victory or winner.
Background: Pronounced vic-TOR-ee-ah. This baby name is of Latin origin. Victoria was known as the goddess who smiled upon the ancient Roman people.
Today’s Baby name is Aidan
Definition: Little fire.
Background: Pronounced AY-den. This is of Gaelic origin. Saint Aidan of Ireland was known for his kindness and generosity. He established one of the greatest centers of learning in the 7th century.
Today’s Baby name is Garbiella
Definition: Heroine of God.
Background: Pronounced gab-ree-ELL-ah. This baby name is of Italian origin. It is a variant of the name Gabriel the archangel who stands beside Michael.
Today’s Baby name is Ryan
Definition: Gaelic for little king.
Background: Pronounced RYE-an. There is an Irish clan baby named Ryan that has it’s own crest. This baby name was barely seen as a given baby name until it boomed in the 1970s and continues to be a popular choice.
Today’s Baby name is Alexander
Definition: Defender of man, warrior.
Background: Pronounced al-ek-ZAN-der. This baby name is of Greek origin. Alexander the Great conquered and ruled a huge part of the world and was known for his courage, energy, and imagination. This is a royal baby name in Scotland.
Today’s Baby name is Anna
Definition: Gracious.
Background: Pronounced AN-ah. It is of Hebrew origin. This name is a variant of Hannah and is often used in combination with other names. Currently Ireland, Canada and Scotland are the highest users of this baby name.
Today’s Baby name is Noah
Definition: Rest, peaceful, or comforter.
Background: Pronounced NOH-ah. In the Bible, known for gathering animals “two by two” and creating an ark of refuge for the big flood. Interestingly the acronym N.O.A.H. is for the National Organization of Albinism and Hypo-pigmentation.
