Name of the Day: Mary
February 8
Mary Stuart, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots, died on February 8, 1587. The only surviving child James V of Scotland, Mary inherited the throne at a mere 6 days old with her father’s passing.
Mary remained Queen until her forced abdication in 1567. After her husband (Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley) was found strangled in his garden, it was not received well when Mary married the chief suspect of the murder just three months later.
Mary fled to England in hope of refuge but was instead held prisoner by Queen Elizabeth for the next 19 years.
While Mary, Queen of Scots may be a rather scandalous namesake, Mary is such a timeless and well-used name that it escapes any ramifications of this association.
Mary has several possible origins and meanings, which you can read more about in this fascinating blog post. Mary held the title of #1 girl’s name until the mid-20th century due to its ties to the Virgin Mary in Christianity.
Variations Maria, Marie, Maryam, Miriam, and many many more have been popular across the globe for just as long if not longer. Not to mention a plethora of diminutives and spin-offs, from Molly and Mamie, Mitzi and Masha, Marisol and Marianne.
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Name of the Day: Mia
Actress Maria de Lourdes Villiers Farrow — aka Mia Farrow — was born on February 9, 1945 in Los Angeles, California. Mia gained recognition for her various successful roles in soap operas and films from the late 60s to the 80s, as well as for her short-lived marriage to singer
Name of the Day: Isra
The religious holiday Isra’ and Mi’raj is celebrated by the Islamic faith this year from sundown of February 6 to sundown of February 7. Isra’ and Mi’raj represent two parts of the physical and spiritual journey that the prophet Muhammad is believed to have taken around 621 AD.
I have a Mariana & a Marie-Elise ❣ They are young adults now & love their names. 💟
I LOVE THE NAME MARY! 💖 And it combines beautifully with other names!