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4 days ago · Luther Origin and Meaning. The name Luther is a boy's name of German origin meaning "army people". Once restricted to evangelical Protestants honoring the ecclesiastical reformer and theologian Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant revolution. In more recent times it has been favored by parents wishing to honor civil rights hero Martin Luther ...
5 days ago · The name Lorna is a girl's name of English origin. One of those names like Pamela, Vanessa and Wendy, Lorna was invented for a particular literary character--the protagonist of the 1869 novel Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore--and then perpetuated as the name of a shortbread cookie. The author claimed to have based it on the Scottish place-name, Lorn.
1 day ago · Journalist Van Jones Welcomes Baby #4, His Second with Friend Noemi Zamacona. May 20, 2024. Broadcast journalist Van Jones has grown his family! The journalist, whose full name is Anthony Kapel Jones, confirmed the arrival of his fourth baby, whom he shares with his friend Noemi Zamacona. This little one is Van and Noemi’s second baby together.
5 days ago · Kaitlyn Origin and Meaning. The name Kaitlyn is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "pure". A huge name in the late 90's and most of the 00's, Kaitlyn's been on a downward trend in recent years. Kaitlyn and its soundalikes have been so well used in the US that they can no longer be seen as fresh, but it's still relatively popular in Canada.
3 days ago · Danae Origin and Meaning. The name Danae is a girl's name . An intriguing mythological name whose one challenge might be pronunciation questions. In Greek myth, Danae, a goddess of music and poetry, was the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who appeared to her in the form of a shower of gold. A novel name worth considering.
5 days ago · The name Cian is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "ancient". A handsome Irish name for boys, very popular in that country, but in the US this traditional spelling might cause pronunciation problems. Still, whether Cian or Kian, it's simple and straightforward enough for the initiated. Cian is rising in the British popularity charts.
3 days ago · The name Anita is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "grace; unguided". Once a Top 100 name, this Spanish diminutive of Ana still retains some of her Latin flair. A notable namesake is noted attorney Anita Hill, another is the great jazz singer Anita O'Day. Plus there's Disney cred via the lead human character in 101 Dalmatians.
