Anona

Even if you and baby Anona don’t call Arizona home, you’ll still appreciate its mention in their namesake song. A feminine moniker, Anona has an interesting story to tell, first appearing in Vivian Grey’s 1903 tune “Anona.” Vivian Grey was, in fact, a pseudonym used by Mabel McKinley, niece of US President William McKinley. Several musicians of the era made their own recordings of “Anona,” a song that describes a young woman from Arizona. While it's unclear how Anona made its journey into the name charts, it’s likely to have been a musical invention! Some sources link Anona to Annona, the title given to the divine personification of “corn” and “grain” in Roman religion. From songs and melodies to travel and exploration, little Anona will discover many things that make their soul feel nourished.