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Ireland part 2: Radek

Ireland part 2: Radek | Name News | Scoop.it
Part 1 here. I just have to tell you all about the driver we had during our trip to Ireland for my sister's wedding, both because I can't recommend his company highly enough -- so if you're ever in Ireland, you *must* hire him! -- and because of the Sancta Nomina connection! First off, because…
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WWII Baby Named for Air-Raid Siren –

WWII Baby Named for Air-Raid Siren – | Name News | Scoop.it
A week ago I posted about a baby who was named for the air raid shelter he was born in. Here’s a somewhat similar story: A baby girl was born to an Irish mother living in London around the st…
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Mystery Monday: Dedike

Mystery Monday: Dedike | Name News | Scoop.it
Let’s head to Latvia! In the 13th and 14th C, names were predominantly of Low German origin, and this is clear even when the names occur in Latin documents, as our two examples of today’s mystery name do:
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Blog - Nordic Names Wiki - Name Origin, Meaning and Statistics

Blog - Nordic Names Wiki - Name Origin, Meaning and Statistics | Name News | Scoop.it
Today we added som interesting names with the Old Norse diminutive suffix -si.

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Nomes e mais Nomes: Zé

Nomes e mais Nomes: Zé | Name News | Scoop.it
Um olhar sobre a popularidade do nome Zé.
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This name, a diminutive of José, was recently approved as a middle name in Portugal. To Filipa's surprise, it's already been registered 22 times! 

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Lupita Nyong'o: The Latest Oscar Nominee With A Name (And Everything Else) We Love | NameCandy

Lupita Nyong'o: The Latest Oscar Nominee With A Name (And Everything Else) We Love | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"After impressing critics with her first feature film role in 12 Years a Slave, the 30-year-old actress is wowing us all with her gorgeous red-carpet appearances and a series endearing interviews. And of course, we here at NameCandy.com have been especially fascinated to hear the tale of her unusual name."

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