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July 27, 7:27 PM
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Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco Welcome Second Baby and Share His Unique Name

Wolf Monte Valderrama joins 4-year-old big sister Nakano Oceana.
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July 27, 7:01 PM
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Trisha Paytas Reveals Surprising Baby Name She Nearly Chose Over 'Aquaman'

Trisha Paytas Reveals Surprising Baby Name She Nearly Chose Over 'Aquaman' | Name News | Scoop.it
Water Snake and Aquaman were not the only names on the couple's list. They had a few other names picked out, but Hacmon was not a fan.

"I did love Moses Jr., too. I really love that too. And I liked Aladdin. It wasn't water-themed, but I always loved Aladdin. Moses hated that. He vetoed Paper Man and Aladdin.
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July 27, 6:55 PM
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KUOW - Geeks, parents, and baby names. Should pop culture name your baby?

KUOW - Geeks, parents, and baby names. Should pop culture name your baby? | Name News | Scoop.it
When my wife Nina told me we were going to be first-time parents, one of the first things I started thinking about was a baby name. Sure, I also thought about parenting styles, how I could rewatch all of “Star Trek” with him, and the potential for starting a band. But baby name ideas was top of the list. It had to be something personal, a bit unique, and hold meaning. I wanted a name from pop culture.
But is that really a good idea?
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June 22, 3:25 PM
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Couple vows to name baby after Chiefs star if team wins

Couple vows to name baby after Chiefs star if team wins | Name News | Scoop.it
A Te Awamutu couple have taken the meaning of rugby super-fans to a whole new level.
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June 1, 7:08 PM
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Woman Names Newborn After Grandfather. His Emotional Reaction Goes Viral (Exclusive)

A woman went viral for naming her daughter after her 87-year-old grandfather, who took care of her after her parents divorced when she was 10.
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June 1, 6:30 PM
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Don’t do it: Japan takes aim at baby names like ‘Nike’ with new rules on kanji readings

Don’t do it: Japan takes aim at baby names like ‘Nike’ with new rules on kanji readings | Name News | Scoop.it
Changes aim to standardise pronunciation of kanji characters and officials can refuse to accept a name deemed to negatively affect a child.
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June 1, 6:28 PM
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Eliška and Jakub remain most popular baby names in Czechia

Eliška and Jakub remain most popular baby names in Czechia | Name News | Scoop.it
Eliška and Jakub remain most popular baby names in Czechia
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June 1, 6:23 PM
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Meghan Markle Shares Surprising Rule About Baby Names on Podcast

Meghan Markle Shares Surprising Rule About Baby Names on Podcast | Name News | Scoop.it
Meghan Markle, who is a mom to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, spoke about her surprising tip for naming a baby during a conversation on her podcast 'Confessions of a Female Founder.'
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May 9, 7:46 PM
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Top Ten Baby Names in the US: May 2025 Update

Top Ten Baby Names in the US: May 2025 Update | Name News | Scoop.it
The new Top Ten baby names in the US are out! No big surprises here, but one switch on the boys' list points to future changes to come.
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April 13, 7:17 PM
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Michelle Keegan's baby name is finally explained by husband Mark Wright

Michelle Keegan's baby name is finally explained by husband Mark Wright | Name News | Scoop.it
"We just love the name, we love the name Palmer with an 'er' and then we just liked putting an 'a' on it, the way it read. So we just love the name really."
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Palma

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April 3, 5:13 PM
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Baby names report 2025

Baby names report 2025 | Name News | Scoop.it
The numbers are in and the analysis is complete. This report compiles the top baby names as well as a comprehensive analysis of naming trends.
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March 23, 6:17 PM
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As Sheikh Hamdan names fourth child Hind, here's what it means

Crown Prince revealed on social media he had welcomed the newest member of his family
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March 23, 6:14 PM
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Woman slammed for wanting to name baby after mode of transport as people say he won’t ‘stand a chance’ when he’s older

Woman slammed for wanting to name baby after mode of transport as people say he won’t ‘stand a chance’ when he’s older | Name News | Scoop.it
"No one is saying anything in the group chat about the fact that they're going to name this baby Trucklyn.

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July 27, 7:04 PM
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Trisha Paytas' Baby Name + 20 Unique Celeb Picks

Trisha Paytas' Baby Name + 20 Unique Celeb Picks | Name News | Scoop.it
she was really influenced during a visit to the doctor's office, when she noticed an Aquaman poster hanging on the wall.
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July 27, 7:00 PM
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Why Teachers Wouldn't Name Their Kids These Names

Why Teachers Wouldn't Name Their Kids These Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Nobody has a front-row seat to naming trends quite like teachers do.
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July 27, 6:48 PM
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New Parents of Quadruplets Share Sweet Inspiration Behind Their Names

As for their names, the proud parents found a way to share the love, naming the boys Ean, Evan and Eamon — all names that start with the letter E, just like their dad's name — while they chose Alayha for their baby girl, a nod to the first letter of her mom's name.

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June 22, 6:12 AM
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Most unpopular dad names in UK revealed - see if your baby has one that's dying out - The Mirror

Most unpopular dad names in UK revealed - see if your baby has one that's dying out - The Mirror | Name News | Scoop.it
Some boys' names are at the risk of going totally extinct in the UK, after being staple choices for many years across the country - including Craig and Lee, which could die out altogether
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Names that fell the most between 1974-2023

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June 1, 6:31 PM
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Cardi B Confirms Daughter's Name Is Blossom

Cardi B Confirms Daughter's Name Is Blossom | Name News | Scoop.it
While calling out Offset for being an absent father, Cardi B confirmed the name of their daughter: Blossom. She joins older siblings Kulture and Wave.
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June 1, 6:29 PM
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Nick Sirianni becomes baby namesake after Eagles’ Super Bowl glory sparks emotional tribute from L.A. family | NFL News - Times of India

Nick Sirianni becomes baby namesake after Eagles’ Super Bowl glory sparks emotional tribute from L.A. family | NFL News - Times of India | Name News | Scoop.it
NFL News: Jazmine Jackson and Eric Estrada, deeply devoted Eagles fans, welcomed their daughter in April 2025 and named her Sirianni, after the team's head coac
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June 1, 6:28 PM
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Should there be rules to limit unusual baby names? - BBC Sounds

Should there be rules to limit unusual baby names? - BBC Sounds | Name News | Scoop.it
Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.
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May 9, 7:47 PM
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Popular baby names in the United States, 2024 – Nancy’s Baby Names

Popular baby names in the United States, 2024 – Nancy’s Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Flag of the United States Earlier today, the SSA released the 2024 U.S. baby name data. The top two names in the nation are Olivia and Liam, yet again. Here are the new top 10 girl names and top 10…
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April 13, 7:20 PM
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Woman Doesn't Want to Follow Husband's Family Tradition of Naming Boys

Woman Doesn't Want to Follow Husband's Family Tradition of Naming Boys | Name News | Scoop.it
A woman who is eight months pregnant says she isn't interested in following a tradition in her husband's family regarding baby names.
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April 13, 7:17 PM
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Thundasia details her Thunder Over Louisville birth

Thundasia details her Thunder Over Louisville birth | Name News | Scoop.it
I like it,” she said. “I used to not because it’s like, I gotta explain why I got this name every time. Then I gotta explain how to pronounce it every time. But now that I get older, it’s unique. It’s different. I’m the only one.
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Top Baby Names 2025

Top Baby Names 2025 | Name News | Scoop.it

Australia's Top Baby Names 2024 - Every year Australia’s states and territories release the names of every child born. At McCrindle, we conduct an analysis to look at the top baby names and the trends associated. The numbers are in, and the analysis is complete, here are the top baby names for 2024.

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March 23, 6:15 PM
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Adut Akech Reveals First Photo and Name of Her Baby as They Pose Together on Magazine Cover

"Adut & Kiki," read a caption underneath their photo
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