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Baby names: Man laughed at friend who wants to name baby Jackson with different spelling - Kidspot

Baby names: Man laughed at friend who wants to name baby Jackson with different spelling - Kidspot | Name News | Scoop.it
A man laughed at his friend's baby name idea after saying he likes the name Jackson, but with different spelling and now he's not talking to him.
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Best of... Galentine's Day Baby Names

Best of... Galentine's Day Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
It's Galentine's Day 2020, and we're celebrating with the best names inspired by fictional gal pals. Read on for our full Galentine's Day baby names list!
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Bellamy: Baby Name of the Day

Bellamy: Baby Name of the Day | Name News | Scoop.it
Fresher than Isabella or Mackenzie, Bellamy combines an on-trend sound with a great meaning. No surprise it's entered the US Top 1000 for girls recently.
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16 Galentine's Day Baby Names That Celebrate Girlfriend Power, Strong Women, & Waffles

16 Galentine's Day Baby Names That Celebrate Girlfriend Power, Strong Women, & Waffles | Name News | Scoop.it
For such a short month, February is packed with lots of reasons to celebrate: Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Valentine's Day, Leap Day, and perhaps best of all, Galentine's Day. This recent addition may not be part of the calendar yet, but we still…
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Baby Names Meaning Friend | Baby Name Meanings | Babynames.co.uk

Baby Names Meaning Friend | Baby Name Meanings | Babynames.co.uk | Name News | Scoop.it
We all hope that our children will make many friends as they grow up since friends are important for their social well being. In order to encourage friendliness in your baby, why not give them a name that means ‘friend’? Check out our list below! Anis Anis is an Arabic boy’s name popular in Tunisia,… Read More
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5 Girl Names {Roommate Names}

5 Girl Names {Roommate Names} | Name News | Scoop.it
I am graduating college in about 20 days and its hard to believe I am almost done. Four years really flies by when you are having fun, a
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Amias, Amyas

Amias, Amyas | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Origin: EnglishUsage: English & FrenchMeaning: uncertainGender: masculinePronunciation: ENG uh-MYE-es; AME-ee-us; FR (AH-mee-AHS); FR Can (AH-mee-AH) The name is of uncertain origin or meaning, but first appeared in use in 16th-century England, usually spelled Amyas. It is speculated to be a modern form of the Anglo-Norman male name, Amis, which is…
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Lage, Lauge

Both are derived from the Old Norse byname, Félagi meaning "fellow; partner; companion." Lauge is the Danish form while, Lage is the Swedish and Norwegian form. Currently, Lauge is the 32nd Most Popular Male Name in Denmark (2018). Other forms include: Lagho (Old Danish, Old Swedish) Lago (Danish, Swedish) Laugi (Icelandic) Lau/Laue (Norwegian) Sources http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml
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Mum blocked after 'stealing' friend's baby name - Kidspot

Mum blocked after 'stealing' friend's baby name - Kidspot | Name News | Scoop.it
What's in a name? Well, enough to end a friendship, that's for sure. 
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What to Do When You Forget the Name of Your Friend’s Baby

What to Do When You Forget the Name of Your Friend’s Baby | Name News | Scoop.it
Let’s face it: Forgetting a baby’s name is understandable, unless the baby belongs to you.
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Is My Baby’s Name a Crime? | Ask The Name Lady

When my son was born, I loved his simple and original name. But a close friend responded to our announcement with shock that I had used her name, the name she had picked out for a future child.
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"[Names] lose nothing by sharing" - I really like this advice.

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Two Annabelles, 101 Years Apart

Two Annabelles, 101 Years Apart | Name News | Scoop.it
In Spring Park, Minnesota, a 4-year-old named Annabelle has become friends with a 105-year-old named Annabelle. The daycare that young Annabelle attends is attached to the assisted living community…
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