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Mum sparks fury for wanting to name baby after criminal - due to unfortunate surname - Mirror Online

Mum sparks fury for wanting to name baby after criminal - due to unfortunate surname - Mirror Online | Name News | Scoop.it
Unfortunately, our last name is Manson.
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Most bogan baby names for 2022 revealed

The annual bogan baby name list is back and, as usual, there are plenty of shockers.
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Midwives share the 'worst' baby names they've ever heard - that includes a body part - Mirror Online

Midwives share the 'worst' baby names they've ever heard - that includes a body part - Mirror Online | Name News | Scoop.it
"When I worked in a boring admin job dealing with applications from members of the public I came across Jessica Rabbit, saw her passport and everything.

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Cliff Dwelling: If you could separate a name from its famous owners...

Gurbanguly - name of the president of Turkmenistan

Manson - The fellow who had this for a first name lived in the 1800s, so it lacked the infamous quality it now has.
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I hate the name my step-son's given his baby, it's so pretentious it makes me cringe and I refuse to say it out loud

I hate the name my step-son's given his baby, it's so pretentious it makes me cringe and I refuse to say it out loud | Name News | Scoop.it
A WOMAN has asked the internet for advice on talking to her step-son about his baby’s name that she can’t stand. The woman anonymously posted her question to mumsnet, where hundreds of …
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Arlington County to Rename “Lee Highway” after Black Abolitionist Congressman John M. Langston

Arlington County to Rename “Lee Highway” after Black Abolitionist Congressman John M. Langston | Name News | Scoop.it
An Arlington County highway named for the Confederate General Robert E. Lee may soon be renamed for John M. Langston, an abolitionist and Virginia’s first Black congressman.
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50 Names That Mean Anger

50 Names That Mean Anger | Name News | Scoop.it
If you are thinking of an unusual baby name that has a meaning that is a little on the dark side then why not start with names that mean anger and see if any of them spark your interest.
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“America Ruined my Name”: Immigration, Assimilation, and Asian Personal Names

“America Ruined my Name”: Immigration, Assimilation, and Asian Personal Names | Name News | Scoop.it
A modern story of immigration, assimilation, and the challenges that those with Asian personal names encounter through both, Beth Nguyen retells the account of her family arriving in America from Vietnam in the 1980s and the difficulties she encountered surrounding the general public’s perception of her first name.
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America Ruined My Name for Me

America Ruined My Name for Me | Name News | Scoop.it
So I chose a new one.
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A very thought-provoking read, thanks to Abby for sharing. I remember Beth Nguyen from this post too: http://www.nancy.cc/2014/05/02/vietnamese-name-bich/

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Naomi Osaka apologizes, explains viral 'Jennifer' remark to Brady

Naomi Osaka apologizes, explains viral 'Jennifer' remark to Brady | Name News | Scoop.it
Naomi Osaka said she misheard Jennifer Brady which lead to the awkward moment
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100 Terrible, Horrible, Awful and Really Bad Baby Names

100 Terrible, Horrible, Awful and Really Bad Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Here are some of the worst examples of baby names. Take a look and see if there's anything that you may have considered and maybe take the time to reconsider your choices.
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Duana Names: Blanket Statements Benefit Balkan Baby

I don't know if any of the above things "ruin" any names for me personally, but it would annoy me if my future daughter's name became a running joke, either in pop culture or personally among friends or family.
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Duana Names: What’s in a “Baby/Baybi” Name?

Duana Names: What’s in a “Baby/Baybi” Name? | Name News | Scoop.it
As far as I’m concerned, naming your child “Baby” is a clear indicator that you are willfully ignorant about human development. Too strong?
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Affaires des prénoms français : Éric Zemmour condamné à 4 000 euros d’amende - Le Parisien

Affaires des prénoms français : Éric Zemmour condamné à 4 000 euros d’amende - Le Parisien | Name News | Scoop.it
L’homme politique était poursuivi devant le tribunal de Paris pour « injure raciste » par l’ex-chroniqueuse Hapsatou Sy. Il avait qualifié son prénom « d’insulte à la France », en 2018 sur C8. Il doit également lui verser 3 000 euros de dommages et intérêts.
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French politician gets a hefty fine for making a racist comment about someone's name. Good.

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I’m a NICU nurse - the worst baby names I ever heard belonged to twin girls, their mom really liked being single

I’m a NICU nurse - the worst baby names I ever heard belonged to twin girls, their mom really liked being single | Name News | Scoop.it
At the top of her list as being "the number one worst baby names" were "Don'twantaman" and "Don'tneedaman" for two twin girls.

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I hate how 'unique' my baby's name is - I've started begging other parents to use it too | Daily

I hate how 'unique' my baby's name is - I've started begging other parents to use it too | Daily | Name News | Scoop.it
Posting on the forum Name Nerds, she explained: 'We named our baby boy Soren and a lot of people where I live have never heard it before. 

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Resentful Grandma Refuses To Pronounce Baby’s Name Correctly After Mom Breaks Tradition

Resentful Grandma Refuses To Pronounce Baby’s Name Correctly After Mom Breaks Tradition | Name News | Scoop.it
The mom doesn't know how to get her mother to get over the fact that she 'broke' family tradition with her little girl's name — years ago.
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The Craziest Baby Names in America

The Craziest Baby Names in America | Name News | Scoop.it

Each year brings its own craziest baby names, and this year we have Lawless, Tsunami, and yes, Kovid.

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Florida’s Duval County School Board to Rename 6 Schools Named for Confederate Leaders

Florida’s Duval County School Board to Rename 6 Schools Named for Confederate Leaders | Name News | Scoop.it
“Robert E. Lee High School” will be known as “Riverside High School”. Additionally, five other schools named for Confederate leaders will be renamed. The School Board’s decision comes after a year of community meetings, rallies, and protests. However, three other schools named for influential figures who are tied to “colonizers” will remain.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being harassed about baby Lilibet's name by the British tabloids who claim the Queen had not been consulted

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being harassed about baby Lilibet's name by the British tabloids who claim the Queen had not been consulted | Name News | Scoop.it
The British tabloids are are obsessed with getting to the bottom of whether or not Harry and Meghan got the Queen’s permission for baby Lilibet's name and the Sussexes's legal team reacts
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Is it okay to use names with “bad” meanings? –

Is it okay to use names with “bad” meanings? – | Name News | Scoop.it
If you've ever frequented a baby name forum, you'll know that name meanings are a constant point of discussion. For some parents-to-be, the meaning of a name reigns supreme above all other considerations, while others place greater emphasis on how a name sounds, and view a good meaning as a bonus rather than as a…
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Opinions On… Bad Initials

Opinions On… Bad Initials | Name News | Scoop.it
We’ve all heard some oh-so unfortunate tale of how bitterly little Frankie Aveline Taylor (or some variation of such a name) was bullied in school. Or worry about how Emerson Leeland-Keller may fare when his school friends put the pieces together and gleefully race to tease him mercilessly. Yes, good initials are often
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100+ Names That Mean Death - Male and Female With Meanings

100+ Names That Mean Death - Male and Female With Meanings | Name News | Scoop.it
It may be a bit eccentric to give your child a name that's associated with death, darkness, and destruction. However, that doesn't mean we love them any less. Check out our favorite dark and deadly names for you to consider.
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Will Giving My Child a “Sorrowful” Name Mean She’ll Grow Up in Sorrow?

Will Giving My Child a “Sorrowful” Name Mean She’ll Grow Up in Sorrow? | Name News | Scoop.it
I'm excited to share Sancta Nomina's first ever Guest Post! Please welcome Theresa Zoe Williams, a longtime member of the Sancta Nomina community and mother to three amazingly named children (read about her older two here, and the birth announcement for her youngest here). Theresa is a freelance writer whose work can be found online…
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