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The Children of Mariana Victoria of Spain

The Children of Mariana Victoria of Spain | Name News | Scoop.it
Mariana Victoria of Spain Mariana Victoria of Spain was born Mariana Victoria de Borbón y Farnesio to Philip V of Spain and Elisabet
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Name Quotes #99: Silbestre, Iris, Kin –

Name Quotes #99: Silbestre, Iris, Kin – | Name News | Scoop.it
Silbestre Esquivel’s inscription (via Petrified Forest NP’s IG) About the historical “Silbestre Esquivel” inscription inside Petrified Forest National Park: Who was Silbestr…
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Popular Baby Names in Spain, 2020 –

Popular Baby Names in Spain, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to Spain’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), the most popular baby names in the country last year were Lucia and Hugo. Here are Spain’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 20…
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Spanish Names Trending in the US

Spanish Names Trending in the US | Name News | Scoop.it

Spanish is the second language of the USA, and beautiful Spanish baby names feature prominently on the US charts. We look at the hottest Spanish names and trends in the US right now.

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Popular Baby Names in Gibraltar, 2020 –

Popular Baby Names in Gibraltar, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), the most popular baby names in the tiny British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar last year were Anna and Thomas. Here are Gibraltar’s…
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Popular Baby Names in Puerto Rico, 2020 –

Popular Baby Names in Puerto Rico, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to the Social Security Administration, the most popular baby names in Puerto Rico in 2020 were Valentina and Liam. Here are Puerto Rico’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 2020: G…
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Top 500 names in Spain, 2015-2019 –

Top 500 names in Spain, 2015-2019 – | Name News | Scoop.it
Spain's INE has the official top 100 baby names published every year, but are you curious to find out which names rank the top 500? This is a research project of mine that I actually started back in September and sort of finished it by the next month. The thing is, I had to wait…
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Spanish Flower Names for Girls –

Spanish Flower Names for Girls – | Name News | Scoop.it
Spring has sprung in the Northern hemisphere and my garden is filled with bright blossoms, so there's never been a better time to talk about flower names. This list comprises some of the most common floral and plant-related names for girls in the Spanish-speaking world. They range from the classic Rosa and Margarita to the…
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The Name Ferdinand Went On An Incredible Journey!

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Popularity of names in Sonsonate (El Salvador) and Puno (Peru), 1980s* –

Popularity of names in Sonsonate (El Salvador) and Puno (Peru), 1980s* – | Name News | Scoop.it
A similar project to my Nicaraguan one but more localised, separated into two different municipalities and decade-focused. This project has been in the making for several months at this point. Originally, I was going to focus only on Sonsonate but perusing through the FamilySearch catalogue led me to add Puno to the list as a…
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100 Hispanic Boy Names 2021 - Popular Hispanic Baby Boy Names

100 Hispanic Boy Names 2021 - Popular Hispanic Baby Boy Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Santiago or Salvador: Which is better for your little guy? These beautiful names are sure to delight.
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Baby name consultation: Baby no. 12 (boy) needs a name that works in English and Spanish

Baby name consultation: Baby no. 12 (boy) needs a name that works in English and Spanish | Name News | Scoop.it
Rebecca and her husband are expecting their twelfth baby (eleventh on earth) -- their seventh son! This little guy joins big sibs: Adam Joseph ("We chose Adam because it was very important to my husband that we choose names that can be said or translated to Spanish easily. His parents speak only Spanish. I liked…
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Popular Baby Names in Spain, 2019 –

Popular Baby Names in Spain, 2019 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to Spain’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, the most popular baby names in the country in 2019 were (again) Lucia and Hugo. Here are Spain’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy…
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Where did the baby name Tristana come from? –

Where did the baby name Tristana come from? – | Name News | Scoop.it
Tristana from “Tristana” The name Tristana has popped up in the U.S. baby name data a total of four times. The first three appearances were in the early 1970s: 1974: unlisted1973: 5 bab…
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Popular Baby Names on the Balearic Islands, 2019 –

Popular Baby Names on the Balearic Islands, 2019 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to IBESTAT, the most popular baby names on the Balearic Islands two years ago were Julia and Marc. (The Balearic Islands are part of Spain. We’ve already seen Spain’s rankings…
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On My Mind: 7-25-21

On My Mind: 7-25-21 | Name News | Scoop.it
Names from  The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova -   I just finished an ARC of an absolutely amazing book comping out Sep
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Baby name consultation: A name that works in both Spanish and English for baby boy

Baby name consultation: A name that works in both Spanish and English for baby boy | Name News | Scoop.it
I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July! I'm happy to share with you the first consultation by our new baby name consultant, Theresa Zoe Williams! Mama Lucy and husband are expecting their 6th child, 2nd boy, on Oct. 22, the feast day of one of their favorites saints, St. John Paull II.…
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Baby Girl Named for the Farallon Islands –

Baby Girl Named for the Farallon Islands – | Name News | Scoop.it
Houses on Southeast Farallon Island Located 28 miles off the coast of California, the Farallon Islands (or “Farallones”) are “211 acres of rocky islets that are home to 28% of Cal…
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Baby Name Story: Guadalupe –

Baby Name Story: Guadalupe – | Name News | Scoop.it
In 1956, a near-miracle happened in East Los Angeles. On September 3rd, in the home Louis Acosta, the glass protecting a framed print of Our Lady of Guadalupe accidentally broke. After Louis and hi…
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Baby name consultation: Names for a little brother that work in both English and Spanish

Baby name consultation: Names for a little brother that work in both English and Spanish | Name News | Scoop.it
Happy Mother's Day to you all! In honor of this day of remembrance and celebration, I've requested a Mass be said by the Marian Fathers at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy for "the Sancta Nomina community and their families and intentions," which includes all those for whom Mother's Day is a happy day, and…
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80 STUNNING SPANISH BABY NAMES For Girls & Boys | Modern, Unique, Popular Nombres de Bebé 2021

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Name Help: Bohemian-Artsy Girl Name

Name Help: Bohemian-Artsy Girl Name | Name News | Scoop.it
Terri is expecting her first girl imminently and searching for the perfect name. Terri writes: "I’ve noticed I like names that end in vowels but it’s not a main stipulation. I do love names with bohemian/artsy flair. My husband would love a stronger sounding or a name with
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Name Profile- Mateo

Name Profile- Mateo | Name News | Scoop.it
A soft and sweet boy name that is white hot and more popular than you may expect, Mateo could be the perfectly adorable alternative to Matthew that you’ve been yearning for. His Spanish origin and -o ending sound initially glorious. But is his raging popularity ruining him and weakening his previously rich appeal? Or d
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Popularity of names in Nicaragua, 2000* –

Popularity of names in Nicaragua, 2000* – | Name News | Scoop.it
Why the * at the end? You'll find out in a moment, but in essence, this post is about what names parents in Nicaragua chose for their babies in the year 2000. This research project took me several months to complete, on top of my BSAH work and my ongoing current Japanese names research project…
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Name Update

Name Update | Name News | Scoop.it
Update (and photo) on Baby Naming Issue: Adlai for a Girl?
Clare's insight:

Welcome, Ruben Wells!

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