In this often crazy, hectic world, we all appreciate a little bit of graciousness. And when we are lucky enough to have a newborn come into our lives, we are graced by their presence. So in honor of that lovely feeling, our Cool Name of the Week is Grace. Of Latin origin, this name is probably as popular for a first name as it is a middle name.
We picked a few big sister tees and birthday onesies that would perfectly grace any girl named Grace.
Cool Name of the Week: Theodore
After recently reading about the beauty of versatile names on Babble, it seemed only fitting that our Cool Name of the Week would be Theodore, which is very distinctive on its own or shortened to Ted, Teddy, Theo, or simply T (some initials just sound good by themselves!). Theodore is Greek for “gift of God,” and is a very classic, traditional name that is in the top 200 most popular baby names so it’s common without being over-used.
Here are a few great baby keepsakes for a wee one named Theodore (or a shortened version).
Shown: Fun To Be One 1st birthday tshirt; Happy To Be and Party One 1st birthday onesies
Shown: Name-O-Saurus; Balloon Bouquet Monogram; Monster Monogram
Do you have a Theodore or does he go by a nickname?
Cool Name of the Week: Cora
So many people are obsessed with Downton Abbey right now (guilty!), even using the stylish British drama as a theme for baby showers, so it’s no surprise a few names from the show are becoming popular again. Add that to the trend of grandparents names being in fashion again and over the next several years there will probably be plenty of Violets, Sibyls, Matthews (though probably no mini Mr. Bates!), and Coras, which is our Cool Name of the Week. Though Lady Grantham is an American married into a traditional English family, the name Cora is actually of Greek origin meaning “maiden,” though “filled heart” is another meaning as well.
We chose a few personalized growth charts, big sister tees, and personalized baby onesies that would be ideal for a girl with the sweet, pretty name that is Cora.
(shown: Best Friends, Fairy Tale, and Perfect Princess personalized growth charts)
(shown: Looks Like Me Princess Big Sister Tshirt, Charming Castle Big Sister Tshirt, Skyline Big Sister Tshirt)
(shown: Heart 2 Heart Mom, I LOVE You Pick, and personalized baby onesies)
Which of these baby keepsakes would you choose for your little Cora?
Cool Name of the Week: Aiden
St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, so for our Cool Name of the Week we’ve chosen Aiden, an Irish name that is as popular here in America as it is in Ireland. We’ve chosen some personalized growth charts, big brother tshirts and personalized baby onesies that celebrate the meaning and cultural heritage of the name Aiden (also spelled Aidan, Aeden, Aden).
Featuring a sweet deer, the Woodland Fun personalized growth chart is an ideal choice as Irish legend says St. Aidan, known for his kindness and generosity, is often portrayed in art as a stag because he once saved a deer that was being hunted by making it invisible.
Aiden is derived from Aodh, the old Celtic god of the sun and fire, so we think boys with this name would love bold red designs. (shown: Stamped Style Big Brother Tshirt, Super Big Brother Tshirt, Perfect Pennant and Monkey Pals personalized growth charts in Roaring Red)
Of course personalized baby onesies with green designs are perfect baby keepsakes for wee ones born on or near St. Patrick’s Day. (shown: Big Balloon Monogram, Bold Monogram and Chic Style personalized baby onesies)
Do you have an Aiden?
Cool Name of the Week: ALICE
What do you think of first when you hear the name Alice? Is it Alice in Wonderland, the lovable housekeeper on The Brady Bunch, or the feisty waitress from the popular 70’s TV sitcom? Meaning nobility and derived from Old French and Germanic names, it has been around for centuries and usually brings to mind a person who is solid and responsible, but still has a bit of mischievous playfulness about her. Once an incredibly popular name, it’s not very common nowadays though the trend of naming children for their grandparents is helping it regain its status, which is why we’ve chosen Alice as our Cool Name of the Week!
We picked a personalized growth charts that are whimsical, yet won’t go out of style any time soon, making them ideal baby keepsakes for any girl named Alice.
Name It, Balloon Party, Junior Varsity, and 1 to 10 personalized growth charts
Which personalized growth chart would you choose for your little Alice?
Cool Name of the Week: ARCHER
We love a classic, traditional name like Rose or Jacob, though we can’t help but adore names that are both trendy and unique at the same time. There’s just something intriguing about a catchy name you know you’ve heard before, but don’t actually know anyone with it. That’s why Archer is our Cool Name of the Week!
Archer is a hip, kind of rugged name, so we chose a few big brother tshirts that would be ideal for the boy with this awesome moniker.
Which big brother tshirt would you choose for your Archer?
Cool Name of the Week: Violet
A growing trend in baby girl names are flower names like Lily, Rose, and our Cool Name of the Week: Violet. A beautiful flower and color, the name has recently gained popularity again for the first time since the Victorian era, surely due in part to Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck choosing it for their first born daughter.
We’ve chosen a few personalized growth charts, big sister tees and personalized baby onesies that highlight the floral and color inspiration of the name.
The color violet follows blue and indigo in the rainbow, so personalized growth charts, big sister tees and personalized baby onesies featuring these multi-hued arches would make a perfect choice for any Violet. (title: My Favorites and My Town personalized growth charts; Over the Rainbow Big Sister Tshirt, Tweet Tweet Big Sister Tshirt; Rocking Rainbow onesie)
For Violets that love the floral meaning of their name, the Blooms Big Sister Tshirt or Sunny Flower Big Sister Tshirt would make a great gift.
For a personalized growth chart in the various shades of violet, the All About Love chart in Violet/Aqua would nicely accent a nursery or bedroom.
Do you have a Violet?
Cool Name of the Week: Miles
Latin for soldier and German for merciful, Miles is a solid moniker for any boy and our Cool Name of the Week. Though it has been around since the Middle Ages, it’s not overly common – it’s not even in the top 100 boy’s names in the US – so there’s a good chance the classroom won’t be filled with Miles.
We’ve chosen a few big brother tshirts that would surely appeal to a mini-merciful soldier.
Retro Style, Taped Up, and Stamped Style big brother tshirts are a great choice for Miles, a bold, yet cool name.
Cool Name of the Week: Zoe/Zoey/Zooey
Zoe was the name of several Byzantine empresses, as well as a few saints, which means this Cool Name of the Week has a pretty cool history. And even though the name Zoe (also spelled Zoey or Zooey) is ranked the 31st most popular girl’s name, it still feels fresh and not overly used. Plus it has a hip edginess, which may be why several celebrities, including Rosanna Arquette, Woody Harrelson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Lenny Kravitz, have named their daughters Zoe.
The bird on the branch symbolizes spring, the season of new life, so these personalized growth charts and Big Sister Tshirt would make a great fit for any little girl named Zoe, which literally means “life” in Greek.
Tweet Tweet Big Sister Tshirt; Hoot Hoot personalized growth chart; Woodland Fun personalized growth chart
Cool Name of the Week: CALEB
In the Top 40 popular boy’s names since 2000, Caleb is continually growing in popularity and is our Cool Name of the Week. Of Hebrew origin meaning whole hearted, the name is also associated with boldness, devotion, and strength. Those are perfect attributes for a big bro so we chose the following Big Brother Tshirt designs that complement the name.
The bold font of the Stamped Style, Retro Style, and Nuts n’ Bolts Big Brother Tshirt designs clearly show off his strong sibling pride.
And of course the I LOVE (you pick) tee is ideal for the sweet, whole-hearted boy.