March Babies
Ahhh, March. The seasons are changing, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, the holidays are vastly approaching. With this new turned leaf, comes new names for March babes!
Archimedes - For Namers and Mathematicians alike, this name seals the deal for a March 14th baby. 3.14159… pi is also referred to as Archimedes’ constant.
Aquamarine - This blue-green gemstone is the birthstone for March. Aquamarine symbolizes clarity, tranquility and universal harmony. Aquamarine was also a teen fantasy rom-com released March 3, 2006, based off the Alice Hoffman novel by the same name, which was released five years prior.
Beryl - Aquamarine is a type of Beryl gemstone. There are six different Beryl stones, Emerald included. However, most know Beryl to be a light green color. It’s green hue fits in perfectly with the Irish greens of St. Paddy’s Day.
Caesar - Julius Caesar was warned to beware, his downfall would comes no later than the Ides of March but Caesar did not take it seriously, thus leading to his assassination on March 15th in 44 BC.
Clover - All shamrocks are clovers, but not all clovers are shamrocks. Shamrocks are the true symbol of Ireland. Shamrocks have three leaves representing the Holy Trinity. Four leaf clovers represent Faith, Hope, Love and Luck. They are said to bring good omen to those who find one.
David - On March 2, 1859, Henry David Thoreau said, “His soft warble melts in the ear, as the snow is melting in the valleys around. The bluebird comes and with his warble drills the ice and sets free the rivers and ponds and frozen ground”. Welcoming in the beginning of springtime. Saint David’s Day, is also celebrated in the month of March. Saint David’s Day, the feast day for the saint patron of Wales falls on March 1st, the date of his passing in 589 AD.
Dill - Lets not forget about this botanical beauty. Daffodils are the birth flower of March. They symbolize chivalry, new beginnings and unrequited love. Dill makes for an adorable nickname for Dillon. A nod to country singer Dean Dillon perhaps.
Leon - Have you ever heard of the phrase, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb’? This old saying relates to the weather. If the weather is stormy in the beginning of the month, the ending will be gentler. This phrase also related to the constellations. At the start of the month the lion is in the eastern horizon at sunset, and the ram rises in the western horizon by the end of the moth, brining in April.
Mars - The third month of the year was named after Latin, Martius, the God of war. Other more commonly known related names include, Marcus and Martin.
Paddington - Did you know it’s St. Paddy’s Day, not St. Patty’s Day?! That’s right, Paddy is a nickname based from the Irish name Padraig, whose Angelized form is Patrick. Another amazing Paddy name is Paddington! Paddington is not only a fictional bear, it is also a place name. Located in the city of Westminster, Central London, West End. Three important landmarks of the district are Paddington Station, St. Mary’s Hospital and the former Paddington Green Police Station.
Romulus - Romulus and Remus were twin brothers and the founders of the city of Rome. They were the sons of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or on some variations, Hercules).
Susan - Susan B. Anthony was an American women’s rights activist who played a vital role in the women’s suffrage movement. Susan passed away on March 13, 1906. Her name is a beautiful way to honor her activism for International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th.