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Thandiwe

Thandiwe | Name News | Scoop.it
Origin: Ndebele, Zulu, Xhosa or Swati. Meaning: "loved." Gender: feminine (tan-DEE-weh) The name is used in several closely related South African languages, from a word meaning "loved." A notable bearer is British actress, Thandie Newton (nee Melanie Thandiwe Newton b. 1972) https://www.behindthename.com/name/thandiwe https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Zulu_given_names
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The Introduction of Turhan –

The Introduction of Turhan – | Name News | Scoop.it
The rare name Turhan first appeared in the national dataset in 1944: 1947: 7 baby boys named Turhan 1946: 13 baby boys named Turhan 1945: 6 baby boys named Turhan 1944: 8 baby boys named Turhan [de…
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Name of the Week: Sonny

Name of the Week: Sonny | Name News | Scoop.it
Origin:S Sonny started life as a familial nickname derived from the word "son". Much like Buddy, Sonny was often used by adult men to address younger men or boys. The homophone Sunny (used more as a unisex name) derives directly from the adjective meaning "like the sun", but i
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Allison Langdon has shared the first pics of her baby girl | Australian Women's Weekly

Allison Langdon has shared the first pics of her baby girl | Australian Women's Weekly | Name News | Scoop.it
Beautiful news for Weekend Today star, Allison Langdon as she welcomed baby #2, a sweet daughter named Scout Heather with husband, Michael Willesee Jnr, on January 9.
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Welcome, Scout!

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Marcus –

Marcus – | Name News | Scoop.it
Marcus is a Latin praenomen (given name) of uncertain etymology though it's likely that it derives from Mars, the Roman god of war and agriculture. The name itself is of uncertain etymology and meaning though it could possibly be related to Latin mas meaning “male” or from Latin marcus meaning “large hammer”. However, it’s also possible that Mars is related to a…
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Birth announcement: Ev@nd3r H@wth0rn!

Birth announcement: Ev@nd3r H@wth0rn! | Name News | Scoop.it
May those meanings and those we’ve yet to discover be a source of comfort and guidance to him through his life.
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Welcome, Ev@nd3r!

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Sunday Summary: Abcde, Nevaeh, and Peace on Earth

Sunday Summary: Abcde, Nevaeh, and Peace on Earth | Name News | Scoop.it
Happy Sunday! In which I also talk about Abcde, along with Skrot. Also, some names that are far more mainstream, like Easton Vaughn Rek.
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Amen to what Abby says about not mocking Abcde, or any other name.

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Name Help: A Formal Name for Max

Name Help: A Formal Name for Max | Name News | Scoop.it
They love the name Max for the son they're adopting, for sentimental reasons. But they need a formal name that feels more distinctive. Time for #namehelp!
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Scottish couple name their baby Thor Hercules | Daily

Scottish couple name their baby Thor Hercules | Daily | Name News | Scoop.it
I have to admit when he was first born it was little strange saying the word Thor all the time.
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It's always nice to meet the families behind the noteworthy names. Thor's siblings include John-James, Shakira and Valencia.

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Wild’s Jason Zucker hopes newborn son brings him some luck

Wild’s Jason Zucker hopes newborn son brings him some luck | Name News | Scoop.it
Less than 24 hours after welcoming his son -- Hendrix Scott Zucker -- into the world, MN Wild winger Jason Zucker was back at work. Zucker participated in Saturday's morning skate ahead of the matchup with the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. 
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Welcome, Hendrix!

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Aussie model Erin McNaught welcomes second baby | Mum's Grapevine

Aussie model Erin McNaught welcomes second baby | Mum's Grapevine | Name News | Scoop.it
Ennio Stanley Gleave.


The actress’s husband, whose real name is Elliot John Gleave, gushed that his wife ‘baked the perfect little cake’. The couple also have a two-year-old boy, Evander.

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Welcome, Ennio!

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Jomar, Jómarr

Jomar, Jómarr | Name News | Scoop.it
Origin: Old Norse Meaning: "famous horse." Gender: masculine YOH-mar The name is composed of the Old Norse elements, jór (horse) and marr (famous). The name has recently become common in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Other forms include: Jómar (Icelandic) Jomar (Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish) Sources https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/J%C3%B3marr https://www.behindthename.com/name/jo10marr/submitted
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You'll note that this name is cognate with Eomer.

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Kalki names her newborn baby girl Sappho - Daijiworld.com

'Some say an army of horsemen or infantry, A fleet of ships is the fairest thing on the black earth, but I say It's what one loves' ~Sappho~ circa 600BC,
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Welcome, Sappho!

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Clara : un prénom moderne qui a la côte !

Clara : un prénom moderne qui a la côte ! | Name News | Scoop.it
Clara est un sublime prénom féminin qui se propulse au-devant de la scène. D’origine latine, ce prénom rencontre beaucoup de succès en France. Il est
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Jolie fratrie // Clémence, Aurélien, Edouard, Eugène, Célestin & Octave

Jolie fratrie // Clémence, Aurélien, Edouard, Eugène, Célestin & Octave | Name News | Scoop.it
Valérie est à la tête d’une famille de 6 enfants nés entre 2006 et 2017 qui portent tous de très beaux prénoms anciens : Clémence, Aurélien, Edouard, Eugène, Célestin & Octave. Elle nous raconte l’histoire des prénoms de sa joyeuse tribu, surnommée affectueusement par leur papa « les punks » (cheveux au réveil obligent !). Des prénoms piochés parmi ceux des …
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Oh for goodness sake, these are too stunning. Clémence Jeanne, Aurélien Emile, Edouard Armand, Eugène Auguste, Célestin Camille & Octave Ange

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Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson Welcomes Daughter Emmaline Rae

Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson Welcomes Daughter Emmaline Rae | Name News | Scoop.it
Baby girl makes Carly Patterson and husband Mark Caldwell's family into a foursome, as the couple welcomed their first child, son Graham, in October 2017
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Duana Names: Too Far To Travel?|Lainey Gossip Lifestyle

Duana Names: Too Far To Travel?|Lainey Gossip Lifestyle | Name News | Scoop.it
I don’t think I can get past that, knowing that everyone has already passed judgment and sh*t on the name. But now it’s the only name my husband will consider.
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Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Welcomes Son Sergei Aleksandrovich

Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Welcomes Son Sergei Aleksandrovich | Name News | Scoop.it
The Washington Post reports that baby Sergei Aleksandrovich Ovechkin was named after Alex Ovechkin's brother, who died when the athlete was 10 years old
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Stanley Tucci and Wife Felicity Welcome Daughter Emilia Giovanna

Stanley Tucci and Wife Felicity Welcome Daughter Emilia Giovanna | Name News | Scoop.it
Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt also share son Matteo Oliver, 3, while Tucci is dad to three teenage children from his marriage to late wife Kate
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Welcome, Emilia!gir

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Farrest Cain Valenzia welcomed by parents

Farrest Cain Valenzia welcomed by parents | Name News | Scoop.it
Jennifer and Farrest Valenzia of Falling Waters, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Farrest Cain Valenzia, Nov. 13, 2017. Maternal grandparent is Lynn Beavers of Falling Waters. Paternal grandparent
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Welcome, Farrest!

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It’s a Boy! See Sarah Stage’s First Family Photo with Her New Baby

It’s a Boy! See Sarah Stage’s First Family Photo with Her New Baby | Name News | Scoop.it
The mom famous for her teeny-tiny baby bump gave birth on Monday
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Welcome, Logan Alexander!

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Mystery Monday: The Baby Name Theta

Theta was the top debut name of 1907...but where did it come from?
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