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The Arrival of Ryder –

The Arrival of Ryder – | Name News | Scoop.it
Ryder Smith The baby name Ryder became trendy in the early 21st century, thanks in large part to actress Kate Hudson naming her son Ryder in early 2004. But Ryder wasn’t new to the data at th…
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Game of Thrones vs. Harry Potter: The Baby Name Showdown

Game of Thrones vs. Harry Potter: The Baby Name Showdown | Name News | Scoop.it
As names like Arya and Khaleesi continue their march up the popularity charts, the baby name triumph of Game of Thrones has made headlines. Is that franchise the new naming champion? Harry Potter has reigned as king of fandom baby names for years. The last time I checked in, the …
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Game of Thrones baby names still proving popular

Game of Thrones baby names still proving popular | Name News | Scoop.it
Khaleesi, Arya and Sansa are all to be found on the latest list of most popular baby names.
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Name Profile: Aamu

Name Profile: Aamu | Name News | Scoop.it
It's a short, sweet nature name with a super-striking look and sound — and 2nd February just so happens to be the name day of this fashionable Finnish choice!
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It means "morning" - lovely!

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Top Boy Name Debuts of 2016

Top Boy Name Debuts of 2016 | Name News | Scoop.it
The highest-debuting baby boy names of 2016 were Yuvin, Kaulder, Negan, Anuel, and Noxx.
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Alaric

Alaric | Name News | Scoop.it
Alaric is an ancient name that, although rare, may soon be popular.  In the U.S., the name has mostly experienced a gradual uptick over decades.  But between 2009 and 2015, there's been an baby boom of them.  Last year there were 181 American boys named Alaric, and spelling variant Alarick registered 12 uses (note -…
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Well spotted, looks like one to watch.

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Who Loves Ya, Baby?: Kojak-Inspired Baby Names –

Who Loves Ya, Baby?: Kojak-Inspired Baby Names – | Name News | Scoop.it
The TV crime drama Kojak was on the air for five seasons (1973 to 1978). It starred actor Aristotelis “Telly” Savalas as lollipop-sucking, tough-talking, big-hearted New York City polic…
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The theory that explains why Jason was such a popular baby boy name.

The theory that explains why Jason was such a popular baby boy name. | Name News | Scoop.it
Australian kids born in the 1960s and 70s will remember going to school with multiple boys named Jason, this is why it was such a popular baby name.
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Baby Names Blog: Blog of author Laura Wattenberg | 33 Brand New Out-of-this-World Baby Names

Baby Names Blog: Blog of  author Laura Wattenberg | 33 Brand New Out-of-this-World Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
This year, dozens of names from the heavens and imagined worlds entered the land of baby names. Each of the names below just appeared in the U.S. name stats for the first time ever.
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It's really good to have some of these names explained!

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Pop Culture Baby Name Game Results, 2016

Pop Culture Baby Name Game Results, 2016 | Name News | Scoop.it
Winners in 2016 included Luna, Camila, Greyson, Adonis, Kehlani, Wade, Prince, Lyanna, and more. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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Top Girl Name Debuts of 2016

Top Girl Name Debuts of 2016 | Name News | Scoop.it
Movie-inspired Rey was the girl name that debuted most impressively on the U.S. charts in 2016. In order for a rare baby name to debut on the Social Security Administration’s annual baby name…
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