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Name of the Week: Levi

The Name of the Week is Levi. What do you think? Yay or nay? Here’s what makes it a great name:

Levi has a great meaning – “together” – this has a very positive vibe to it
If you want to avoid nicknames, Levi is a great choice – you might get a few Lees but Levi is short enough that most people will stick with the full name
Levi feels very vintage, yet somehow manages to seem like a very cool name

It’s verging on popular and falls at #45 on the SSA charts. For some this is a plus and for others it’s a minus, so I’ll let you decide for yourself on this point.

What do you think of Levi?

If you want to get a copy of my Levi definition , I sell them over in my LetterLuxe Printables shop. It’s a great gift for any of the Levis in your life.

Happy naming ♥ Amanda xo

Happy Potter Name Trivia (aka J. K. Rowling is a Genius)

Did you know that Harry Potter’s owl, Hedwig, was named after St. Hedwig, the patron saint of orphaned children? Did you know that Sirius Black was named after the “Dog star” Sirius? His animagus is a dog, naturally. What about Professor McGonagall? Her first name is Minerva and Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom.

J. K. Rowling put careful thought into *everything* when writing these books, even the character names. That’s why we all fell in love with her stories.

If you like name trivia and happen to be a Harry Potter fan, here’s a great BuzzFeed article that talks about some of the clever naming tricks J. K. Rowling used in the books.

What’s your favorite Harry Potter name? I think mine is Hermione.

Happy naming ♥ Amanda xo

LetterLuxe Favorites

I’ve been busy making letters. Here are some of my recent favorites – I love all the different colors and themes:

Yellow and black letter set – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden

 

BABY in yellow and black – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden

“BABY” is the perfect choice if you don’t know the name or if you want to reuse the letters in your nursery for more than one child.

Lime and white striped letter with fox embellishment
Gray gingham letter with buttons – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Navy, red, and gray baseball letters – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Gray letter set with bow and flower embellishments – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Teal letter with feather pattern and button embellishments – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden

 

Navy blue and teal letter set – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Lavender and yellow letter set – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Teal, gray, and lavender letter set – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Navy blue and gray letter set with sports embellishments – © Amanda Elizabeth Barden

At the end of a busy week, it’s always nice to look back and see all the letters I’ve made. Enjoy your Friday!

Happy naming ♥ Amanda xo

Name of the Week: Adeline

The Name of the Week is Adeline. What do you think? I love it. Let me count the reasons:

It has an awesome meaning – “noble”
It has cute nickname potential with Addie, Ada, or Lina
It has a nice vintage feel without feeling out-of-date
It’s not too popular yet – it’s only ranked #214 at SSA

What do you think of Adeline?

If you want to get a copy of my Adeline definition , I sell them over in my LetterLuxe Printables shop. It’s a great gift for any Adeline you may know.

Happy naming ♥ Amanda xo

 

Names Have Power

I believe that names are very powerful. Do you agree?

Happy naming, ♥ Amanda xo

Easter Baby Name Ideas

If you’re having an Easter baby, consider these options:

GIRLS
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Anastasia (Greek = resurrection)
Aviva (Hebrew = renewal)
Bird/Birdie
Lily
Mary
Magdalena
Renata (Italian = reborn)

BOYS

Francis
Joseph
Luke
Pasquale (Italian = Easter)
Peter
Renee / Rene (French = reborn)

 

If you have an Easter baby, let me know!

Happy naming ♥ Amanda xo

 

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Welcome to my new Simon & Schuster page!

Thanks for visiting my page and having a look around! Feel free to drop me a line and tell me about your favorite names.


Get more on Amanda E. Barden at SimonandSchuster.com

Welcome to my new Simon & Schuster page!

Thanks for visiting my page and having a look around! Feel free to drop me a line and tell me about your favorite names.


Get more on Amanda E. Barden at SimonandSchuster.com