welcome mat

A friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word "Welcome" printed on it. [Mid-1900]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
India	IN-dee-ə	English
Jolyon	-	English (Rare)
Belle	[bel]
EloÍSa	-	Spanish
Swanhild	-	German
Jasna	-	Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian