Neil Street

Preppy Baby Names Overheard in New England

Fads come and go, but the preppy lifestyle is almost as old as Yale University. 'Preppy' is so cool that it just never goes out of style. With this in mind, it seemed only logical to put together a list of baby names that preppy parents could really co... Read >

The Best Celebrity Baby Names of 2007

They didn't garner quite the media hype of 2006, but nontheless, celebrity baby names in 2007 continued to fascinate and engage the press and the public alike. With names like Heaven Rain (Brooke Burke's daughter); Alabama Gypsy Rose (Drea de Matteo); and... Read >

The Origin of Irish Baby Names

Take a glance at a bookstore's baby names shelf, and you'll see that Irish baby names are a very popular category. But for many prospective parents, Irish names can be very confusing. Many different races have settled in Ireland over the centuries. Celts,... Read >

From ‘Jennifer’ To ‘Jennafur’ – The Search For A Unique Baby Name

How many times have you heard an expectant Mom or Dad say something like "we're trying to come up with a unique baby name - you know, something a little different…" Many expectant parents, when they're trying to choose a baby name, start at that very... Read >

How To Use Hardwood Flooring To Bring Color Into Your Home

If you are tired of your carpeted or tiled floors, then it is time to consider a kind of flooring that has been bringing warmth and beauty into homes for centuries. Wide plank hardwood flooring brings an old-world charm into a home, but it does not limit... Read >

How To Choose The Right Colors For Your Wedding Or Special Event

One of the most important decisions you'll need to make, when planning a wedding or large event, is the overall color scheme. It's a big detail that is sometimes overlooked, yet it is a crucial element in the overall event. Do you want bright colors? P... Read >

The Ten Most Notable Celebrity Baby Names of 2006

2006 was a big year for celebrity baby names, with the likes of Suri, Shiloh, and Jayden James leading the pack. The Celebrity Baby Names Blog, which monitors celebrity baby names on a daily basis, and is the internet's leading site dedicated to the to... Read >

The Top Ten Floral Names For Baby Girls

In Victorian England, beginning around the middle of the 19th century, little girls were routinely named after flowers. The flowery nature of that era ' which gave rise to countless Violets, Hyacinths, and even little Buttercups ' extended into the early ... Read >

Biblical Baby Names -- A Treasure Trove For Expectant Parents

I recently had the opportunity to conduct a short but fascinating print interview with Judith Tropea, author of the recently-published book, "Classic Biblical Baby Names - Timeless Names for Modern Parents." At the outset, I was struck by a quotation f... Read >