Sunday

Sunday is a bright, breezy pick that traces its rays back to the Latin phrase dies Solis, “day of the sun,” before flowing through Old English sunnandæg and landing in today’s calendar. That sunny pedigree wraps the name in warmth, rest, and little bursts of celebration—think pancakes on the table and church bells in the air. Pronounced SUHN-day (or the gentle British SUHN-dee), it’s easy to say, impossible to forget, and glowing with good vibes. Celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban helped shine a spotlight on Sunday Rose, and U.S. parents have been catching the light: the name has climbed steadily, jumping from the 800s to the low 700s in just the last few years. For a girl who brings instant sunshine to the room, Sunday offers a simple word, a playful wink, and a promise that every new dawn can feel like the weekend.