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Name Quotes 80: Jamie, Imogen, John –

Name Quotes 80: Jamie, Imogen, John – | Name News | Scoop.it
Time for the latest batch of name-related quotations! From a 1997 article in Jet magazine about how Jamie Foxx (born Eric Bishop) found success in comedy after changing his name: Foxx, who was dete…
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Dymaxion – Possible Baby Name?

Dymaxion – Possible Baby Name? | Name News | Scoop.it
Buckminster Fuller was a prolific designer and inventor (among other things). The word he used over and over again to name his creations?
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Naming Opportunities - Daddy Types

When you name the heir do a media and financial info dynasty, it's not just the kid; you have to think about how the name will look on a terminal, or a TV caption, or a museum wall.
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Poll: Warby Parker vs. Zagg Pepper

Poll: Warby Parker vs. Zagg Pepper | Name News | Scoop.it
Would you have gone with "Warby Parker" or with "Zagg Pepper" for the company name?
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Why I Hate Names

In all seriousness, though, I had fun at G. Willikers in Saratoga, NY. Music: www.bensound.com
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Names EVERYWHERE.

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The bicycle basket = Der Fahrradkorb

The bicycle basket = Der Fahrradkorb | Name News | Scoop.it
Das Bild zum Text findet man irgendwie immer zu spät. Heute: ein reichlich lädierter Fahrradkorb, der aber sicher noch treu seine Dienste verrichtet und gut z
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The author is inspired by her trusty bike basket's name, Basil, and learns that the product name is a mashup of a surname and a place name.


My bike is called Mike, but I've never considered giving my basket a name...maybe mini-Mike?

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