The Art of Naming

The masculine name Clark originally comes from the Old English word clerec which actually referred to a priest. Later it became an English surname that means "cleric" or "scribe". It could also refer to a clerk and is associated with the occupational name for a clergyman cleric in a religious setting. Because of these meanings, the name gives the impression of a good and intelligent man. Famous Clarks include Superman's iconic alias Clark Kent who has been personified by numerous actors and voice talents since its comic book days. There's also Old Hollywood actor Clark Gable best known for his role as Rhett Butler in 1939's  Gone with the Wind opposite Viven Leigh. Another association is the American explorer William Clark who helped lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition across America in the early 1800s. Between these three strong, handsome and adventurous namesakes, modern parents are starting to see the appeal of this short but powerful name.

Old Hollywood is sometimes referred to as the golden age. It ranged from about 1927 to the early 1960s. In regards to cinema in particular, Hollywood had its own very specific style that produced some of the greatest films ever! True classics! There was such a glamorous vibe in those days that is still admired even today. The celebrities of that time are well known for their elegance, style, poise and even their amazing names! If you are a fan of this time in our history, I'm sure you will love this list of celebrity baby names for boys! The girl's list will be posted next week! First (Last) ANTHONY (Quinn)                           BASIL (Rathbone) BUSTER  (Keaton) CARY  (Grant) CHARLIE  (Chaplin) CHARLTON  (Heston) CLARK  (Gable) CLAUDE  (Rains) DAVID  (Niven) ELVIS  (Presley) ERROL  (Flynn) FRANK  (Sinatra) FRED  (Astaire) FREDRIC  (March) GARY  (Cooper) GENE  (Kelly) GLENN  (Ford) GREGORY  (Peck) HAROLD  (Lloyd) HENRY  (Fonda) HUMPHREY  

The feminine name Aurora is the Latin word for "dawn" so naturally Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning. She has two siblings, a brother (Sol, the sun) and a sister (Luna, the moon). It is said that she would renew herself in the morning and fly across the sky to announce the rising of the sun.   In Astronomy, the northern lights are also known as the Aurora Borealis. It is a natural light display in the sky mostly seen in high latitudes.  They named this celestial phenomenon after the goddess. Beyond astronomy and mythology, though, Aurora has one of the longest Wikipedia pages that I've ever seen for a name. Aurora has so many associations across a variety of subjects like colleges, all sorts of entertainment from films to novels to song titles, fictional characters like the Disney princess from Sleeping Beauty, geographical locations all around the world, sports and forms of transportation. If you're considering this name for a daughter, I would re

Source Most of us grew up watching these beloved Disney characters in movies and reading books about them. For some kids, Disney is a huge part of their childhood and the theme parks can certainly bring awe and magic into their young lives. Perhaps you visited one of these parks as a small girl and can remember the day that you got to hug Alice in Wonderland or Princess Jasmine. Maybe you've even been in love with the names Alice and Jasmine since that very day! From popular choices like Abigail, Charlotte and Jennifer to the more unique names like Attina, Fauna and Nala, which of the names on this lovely list of female Disney characters is your favorite? Would you ever use one of these for a child? Have you already done so? Do share your thoughts in the comments below! Are there any that I've missed? Abigail (The Aristocats) Adelaide (The Aristocats) Adella (The Little Mermaid) Alana (The Little Mermaid) Alice (Alice in Wonderland) Amelia (The Ar

The name Sebastian comes from the Latin name Sebastianus meaning "from Sebaste" which is the name of a town in Asia Minor. In turn, Sebaste is derived from the Greek σεβαστος or sebastos which means "venerable" which is the Greek translation of the Latin title for Roman emperors, Augustus. It is further said that the Greek sebastos comes from σέβας ( sebas ) which also means "awe, reverence, dread". Sebastian is an ancient name. In particular, it belonged to a Roman soldier from the 3rd-century who was martyred by arrows when he was outed as a Christian.  He later became one of the most popular saints causing the name Sebastian to be used throughout medieval Europe, particularly in France and Spain.  In the 16th-century, the King of Portugal bore this name. He was killed in a crusade against Morocco. On a more creative note, there were characters named Sebastian in two of Shakespeare's plays, ( Twelfth Night , and The Tempest ) as well as the

Source Everyone loves Disney. From the characters to the movies to the theme parks, Disney is a big deal. But what about baby names? My son's name happens to be heard on a fairly new character in the Disney realm: the horse from the movie Tangled.  My husband's name is on here too! Some of these are very common names like David, John and Peter. Others are very tied specifically to a certain character like Aladdin or Gaston or even Mickey.  Do you have any of the following names on your list or already in your family? Can you think of any characters that I missed?  Do let me know which of these you like the most! Abu (Aladdin) Akela (The Jungle Book) Aladdin (Aladdin) Amos (The Fox and the Hound) Apollo (Hercules) Archimedes (Tarzan) Arthur (The Sword in the Stone) Ben (Pocahontas) Berlioz (The Aristocats) Bernard (The Rescuers) Chip (Chip 'n' Dale) Christopher (Winnie the Pooh) Claude (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) Clayton (Tarz

Althea is a feminine, Greek Mythological name. It comes from the Greek name Αλθαια ( Althaia ) and might also be related to the Greek αλθος ( althos ) which means "healing". Most baby naming sites say that this name means "with healing power" or that it refers to the Althaea genus of perennial herbs including the marshmallow plant which is noted for its healing powers. In Greek legends, Althea was the mother of Meleager. Behind the Name says "soon after her son was born she was told that he would die as soon as a piece of wood that was burning on her fire was fully consumed. She immediately extinguished the piece of wood and sealed it in a chest, but in a fit of rage many years later she took it out and set it alight, thereby killing her son." Clearly this name has some tragedy behind it but it is still interesting and lovely in sound. In the 17th century, a poet named Richard Lovelace used the name Althea as a poetic pseudonym for his belove

The thing about mythological names is that they are flush full of history. Whether past namesakes were a part of a tragedy or a utopian rulership, these names are bound to offer an abundance of strength. This list mostly contains Greek and Roman deities and legends, but there are mythological figures from various other origins as well. These names may have a beauty and a unique freshness to them in today's society but be sure to research these names before committing to one. Make sure that you like the namesake!  Let me know which of these names you like the most! Would you ever consider using it?       Acantha Althea Andromeda           Antheia Aphrodite Ariadne Artemis Astra Atalanta Athena Aurora Brigid Brunhild Calliope Calypso Camilla Cassandra Cerelia Ceres Chandra Clio Cybele Cynthia Daphne Delia Demeter Diana Echo Enid Eos Etain Fauna Flora Fortuna Freya Gaia Grainne Halcyon Hebe Hera Hermione           Hero Hestia Iant