Bailey’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Bailey
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Bailey. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Bailey's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Bailey mean?
Bailey comes from an English surname, says Behind the Name, from the Middle English baili, “bailiff”, so it first described a bailiff. Wikipedia agrees the surname most likely comes from bailli, the Anglo-Norman word for the same job. Behind the Name notes it has always been more common for boys in the UK and Australia, but in the US it is mostly a girls’ name.
Bailey nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name lists Bailee, Baylee and Bayley as variant spellings, and Wikipedia says other spellings are in wide use too. Bailey is already short and casual, so it rarely gets shortened further.
Some famous Baileys
Bailey White, born in Thomasville, Georgia, is an author and a longtime commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered; her books include Mama Makes Up Her Mind. YouTuber Bailey Sarian created Murder, Mystery & Makeup and the Dark History podcast, and is credited with founding the “true crime makeup” genre.
Bailey through the decades
Bailey is a recent arrival. US Social Security data has it at 101st in the 1990s, 89th in the 2000s, when more than 36,800 American girls were named Bailey, and 106th in the 2010s. Behind the Name says a 1994 TV character on Party of Five gave it a boost for boys as well.
Did you know?
Bailey owes its start as a girls’ name to a sitcom. Behind the Name says it began growing for American girls in 1978, when WKRP in Cincinnati premiered with a character called Bailey Quarters. Wikipedia says Bailey was played by Jan Smithers and was based on the wife of the show’s creator, Hugh Wilson.
Gift ideas for a Bailey
- For a podcaster. Episode plans, in honor of Bailey Sarian.
- For a radio fan. Notes for a name made famous by WKRP in Cincinnati.
- For a graduation. Bailey peaked in the 1990s and 2000s.
- For Halloween. True crime notes for a mystery lover.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Bailey is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Bailey on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Bailey’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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