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Lucy: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Lucy: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's preppy, polished, and surprisingly versatile. With so much to love about Lucy, no wonder she's back in the US Top 100!
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Name of the Week - British Baby Names

Name of the Week - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Much like our modern -ley/-leigh/-lee names, in the 17th century the -indas were the new trendy hipsters. While others have faded, Lucinda has endured, taking the role of sweet Lucy's sultry and sophisticated big sister.
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It would be quite cool to revive Clorinda, Rodelinda, et al.  And hurrah for Leslie Dunkling!

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Lilia: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Lilia: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Lily is a smash hit. If you're after something a little bit different, or a formal name for Lily, consider the lovely Lilia.
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This Tuesday is the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and considered the holiest of the year. During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast during daylight hours, and abstai...
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Lewis: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Lewis: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's part of a cluster of names transformed through the ages. How would the literary Lewis wear in 2013?
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I have a soft spot for Lewis because it's a three-for-one Oxford association.  And agreed, Ludovic is also great.

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