You might be wild about Harry, but we’re mad about Marco.  Today’s Name of the Day goes out with an early Happy Birthday to M.M.

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We all know that virtue names are big.  And noun names have gone from outlandish to mainstream in the past decade, too.  Some might even say that they’re growing tired.

But when Jessica Alba welcomed her little starbaby last month, she plumbed this category to choose a name that has both a long history of use and sounds completely fresh and original.  Our Name of the Day for July 6 is Honor.

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Today’s Name of the Day comes to us from Elisabeth of You Can’t Call It It, and we’re quite pleased she made the suggestion.

He’s never been out of the US Top 1000, but for many years, choosing this moniker for your son would have been almost outlandish.  Today, though, he’s the versatile, fashionable successor to wildly popular choices like Henry and Oliver, with artistic and nature overtones, too.  We turn our attention to Jasper.

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For those of you in the US, Happy Fourth of July!  What with all the bunting about, we couldn’t resist choosing a red, white and blue Name of the Day: Liberty.

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This is one of those suggestions that we almost dismissed.  Too fusty, we thought.  Hopelessly out of style.

But after a moment’s reflection, we found much to love in today’s Name of the Day: Clarence.  Thanks to Lola for opening our eyes.

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Since we covered Felix a few weeks back, it seems only natural that we turn to the feminine form for today’s Name of the Day: Felicity.

Thanks to Katharine for suggesting this virtuous moniker.

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If you’re still child-free, it’s possible that the late 80s live action film The Adventures of Milo and Otis escaped your notice.  Most parents quickly discover this charming little tale of a curious kitten and the pug puppy he befriends.

We all know that Milo’s star is on the rise, but will Otis follow?  Thanks to Another for suggesting today’s Name of the Day.

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We must admit, Lola’s suggestion is one of the most exciting we’ve unpacked in a while.  It’s a little bit Ancient Rome with a smattering of Renaissance Italy, and a whole lot Goth girl.  And yet, it just might work on a modern child.  Ready or not, here comes June 30’s Name of the Day: Lucretia.

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To Seinfeld fans, he’s the resident of Apartment 5B.  In the Saturday morning cartoons that many of us remember from childhood, he’s George Jetson’s difficult boss at Spacely Sprockets.  But could he also be among the coolest of the ends-in-o baby names that are all the rage?

Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Cosmo.

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Apparently, a Santa Fe man recently filed a request to change his name to F___ Censorship.  Really.  The court said no.

Read all about it here.