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June 2017 - Name that Bump!

THIS or THAT?

June 30, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Which Name Do You Prefer? [g-ra-dy] Origin: Gaelic/Celtic & [grey-son] Origin: English ...

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Go to Middle Names for Boys & Girls

June 28, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Middle Names for Boys & Girls Choosing a middle name for your newborn can sometimes be difficult. Today, I thought that I would share a list of my favourite go-to middle names for both Boys and Girls!                                                                             ...

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Name of the Week, FRANKLIN

June 25, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Name of the Week Ahhh this name is one of my favourite.... It currently is ranking in the top 500 names but I think that it is still so unique and just the sweetest name for a little boy. I even think it would be sweet for a little girl too. I also adore the nickname Frankie! [f-rank-lin] Origin: English ...

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Name of the Week, ELLIE

June 25, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Name of the Week  I added the name to my list when I watched the movie UP and then heard it again on YouTube, watching videos with Ellie Mecham. Ellie is a name that was first popular throughout the UK. Although, is growing more and more popular in North America. I think that this name will increasingly grow with the amount of Ellie's that there are in social media and television! [ell-ee] Origin: Germanic ...

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THIS or THAT?

June 23, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Which Name Do You Prefer? [l(u)-nah] Origin: Latin & [l(u)-see] Origin: Latin ...

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Irish Girls Names

June 21, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Irish Girls Names  This weeks' post is all about Irish names for girls. If you have Irish roots that you would like to honour, some of these names might be perfect for you! Irish names can sometimes be slightly unique, but that is why I like them so much.  What are some of your favourite Irish names for girls & boys? [ay-leen] Origin: Irish [bridge-it] Origin: Irish [c(al)-lie] Origin: Irish [car-ah] Origin: Irish [maw-lee] Origin:...

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Name of the Week, SIMONE

June 18, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Name of the Week I have heard the male equivalent of this name, Simon more frequently than Simone. It is a name that still remains out of the top 1000 names in 2017 and has a unique quality about it. Such a pretty and girly name!  [sea-moan] Origin: French ...

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Name of the Week, SILAS

June 18, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Name of the Week Silas is a name that I have only heard once or twice, I thought that it was very uncommon but after looking online I have seen that it is much more common than I had originally thought. The name is in and around the top 100 right now, but I still think that it is fairly unique and not overused.  Do you hear the name Silas much where you live? [sigh-lass]...

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THIS or THAT?

June 16, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Which Name Do You Prefer? [m-ai-son] Origin: Unknown & [may-lee] Origin: Unknown ...

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Celebrity Baby Names

June 14, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Celebrity Baby Names that aren't THAT BAD!! Celebrities are known to give their little ones monikers that no one else would ever think of. Although most of them are a little crazy with their baby names, I have put together a list of my favourite celebrity names that actually aren't that bad. LOL! I would consider using these names, would you? Daughter of Thomas Rhett Akins & Lauren Akins Son and Daughter of JP &...

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Name of the Week, HENRY

June 11, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Name of the Week I think Henry is just the perfect name for your little man. It is one of those strong, classic names that is making its come back. These types of monikers are a great choice because they suit a boy from newborn to well into their adult years!  [hen-ree] Origin: German ...

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Name of the Week, TESSA

June 11, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Name of the Week  Formerly a nickname for the name Theresa, however, now it is a given name itself. This name has grown in popularity since the 1990's and is more popular now than ever before! Do you like this cutesy version of the traditional name Theresa? [t(es)-sa] Origin: Greek ...

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THIS or THAT?

June 09, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Which Name Do You Prefer? [joo-lee-ahn-naa] Origin: Latin & [ge(or)-gia] Origin: English ...

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Country Themed Boy Names

June 07, 2017 / BY Name that bump
Country Themed Boy Names Here is a list of names that I have come up with for my favourite boys' names that country music has inspired me to add to my list of names for a baby boy! [brant-lee] Origin: Germanic  [b-roo-ks] Origin: English [can-yon] Origin: English [c(o)-lt] Origin: English [de(a)-con] Origin: English [h-ai-z] Origin: English [l(e)-vi] Origin: Hebrew [r-hett] Origin: Welsh [wes-ton] Origin: English ...

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