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About Names: Why Oprah Winfrey has such a rare first name

About Names: Why Oprah Winfrey has such a rare first name | Name News | Scoop.it
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. In his January 29th column, he looks at the history of the names Oprah and Orpah.

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This Surprising Letter Might Be the Newest Trend in Baby Boy Names

This Surprising Letter Might Be the Newest Trend in Baby Boy Names | Name News | Scoop.it
We put the O in baby boy names.
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Baby Name Battle - Owen vs. Oen - Nancy's Baby Names

Baby Name Battle - Owen vs. Oen - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
When it comes to the baby name Owen, do you prefer the traditional spelling "Owen" or the alternate spelling "Oen"?
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It's an alternative spelling with a not-necessarily-intuitive pronunciation.  It's a castrated donkey in Dutch and a lamb in Welsh.  Is Oen worth it?  Why not vote for it?

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The Surprising Way Ozzy Osbourne Inspired Max Greenfield’s Son’s Name

The Surprising Way Ozzy Osbourne Inspired Max Greenfield’s Son’s Name | Name News | Scoop.it
“I pushed for the ‘y’ ending of the name, but we went with the ‘ie.’ There was a strong push for the ‘ie’ at the very end, and I had to give in because at least we got the name … we got Ozzy in there,” the New Girl actor, 36, told Ozzy’s wife Sharon Osbourne about his 17-month-old son Ozzie James on Tuesday’s The Talk.

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Better Baby Names | Olexia

Better Baby Names | Olexia | Name News | Scoop.it

Olexia could be a cool alternative to the overly popular baby name Olivia. Equally adorable and charming, but I think Olexia wins in the cool, interesting and way less popular departments.

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...or Owlexia?

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