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November 2, 5:29 PM
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The sweet meanings behind Anne-Marie's baby names Seven and Forever Sugar

The sweet meanings behind Anne-Marie's baby names Seven and Forever Sugar | Name News | Scoop.it
"His name is Forever, Sugar is his middle name.

"I had the diabetes thing that you get when you’re pregnant so I thought, ‘What a perfect middle name.'"

As for his first name, she revealed it was inspired by an emotional family tradition on her side.

"My nan used to sign off every card with 'always and forever,' all the time.

"And now my mum does it and my sister does it, and I think 'Forever’ is just—it’s just a cool name."

When asked about the hardest part of welcoming a new baby into the family, she joked: "Probably choosing a name because Seven is so unique so we can't just call him Barry."
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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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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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March 22, 7:25 PM
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I was outcast from my mums' group for 'stealing' a baby name | Kidspot

I was outcast from my mums' group for 'stealing' a baby name | Kidspot | Name News | Scoop.it
When I had my gorgeous baby boy, I did what many Aussie mums do - I joined my local mother's group.
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December 15, 2024 5:45 PM
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Britain's changing names: How variations of Muhammad became the UK's favourite name over the past 30 years - and now account for one in every 40 boys | Daily

Britain's changing names: How variations of Muhammad became the UK's favourite name over the past 30 years - and now account for one in every 40 boys | Daily | Name News | Scoop.it
More than 4,600 boys were given the specific spelling of Muhammad in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - almost 500 more than in 2022.
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November 30, 2024 6:24 PM
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'We named our baby after Jude Bellingham as he was born 20 minutes after England goal' - Mirror Online

'We named our baby after Jude Bellingham as he was born 20 minutes after England goal' - Mirror Online | Name News | Scoop.it
“The day of the match, I went into labour and started having contractions as the game was starting. I couldn’t believe it when Jude Bellingham scored just before our Jude was born.

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November 30, 2024 6:06 PM
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I named my son after a snack - the government tried to ban it but I'm keeping the food theme for my future kids' names

I named my son after a snack - the government tried to ban it but I'm keeping the food theme for my future kids' names | Name News | Scoop.it
Theodore Smokey Bacon - who affectionately goes by Teddy - was born in 2021.

Both Pauline and Maxwell loved the name for its nod to family history and its sense of fun.
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November 30, 2024 5:55 PM
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'My MIL is determined I name my baby after a weather forecast and I like it'

'My MIL is determined I name my baby after a weather forecast and I like it' | Name News | Scoop.it
Rainer Shine is a banger I love it.
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November 23, 2024 6:39 PM
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger welcome third child together and share unique name

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger welcome third child together and share unique name | Name News | Scoop.it
We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our son, Ford Fitzgerald Schwarzenegger Pratt
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November 23, 2024 6:36 PM
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Pregnant woman's dilemma: Family rejects baby names Sebastian and Percival

Pregnant woman's dilemma: Family rejects baby names Sebastian and Percival | Name News | Scoop.it
She disclosed that her first child is named Cypress, a choice that also faced criticism from her family, though less so as there was already a Cypress in the family.










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November 23, 2024 6:21 PM
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Mother told 'cruel' baby name will make her son's life harder | Metro News

Mother told 'cruel' baby name will make her son's life harder | Metro News | Name News | Scoop.it
A woman has been lambasted for her unique choice of baby name — and people say it could cause problems for her son as he grows up.
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September 22, 2024 8:07 PM
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Parents Not Allowed To Name Child After Pharaoh

Parents Not Allowed To Name Child After Pharaoh | Name News | Scoop.it
A Brazilian couple was not allowed to name their son after Egyptian pharaoh Piyé due to concerns that he would be teased. The Minas Gerais Court of Justice prevented parents from registering the name because in Portuguese, the pronunciation is similar to a ballet dance step. Parents Danillo Primola and Catarina Primola wanted to name their son after Piy
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September 6, 2024 6:02 PM
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Mae Whitman welcomes first baby, names him after Parenthood costar

Mae Whitman welcomes first baby, names him after Parenthood costar | Name News | Scoop.it
'Parenthood' star Mae Whitman has welcomed her first baby and named him after costar Miles Heizer, calling him 'the kindest, gentlest, smartest, funniest little beebee.'
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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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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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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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March 19, 6:36 AM
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'I regret the unusual name I gave my son- is it too weird?'

'I regret the unusual name I gave my son- is it too weird?' | Name News | Scoop.it
There are many baby names we're never going to like but what should you do when you regret the name you gave your own son?
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Oberon

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December 1, 2024 6:16 PM
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Jenna Ushkowitz Welcomes Baby #2 –

Jenna Ushkowitz Welcomes Baby #2 – | Name News | Scoop.it
Welcome to the tribe, Graham, we love you so much
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November 30, 2024 6:19 PM
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‘Does she hate her baby?’ people cry as mum goes viral for naming son after mythical creature - & it’s not elf or fairy

‘Does she hate her baby?’ people cry as mum goes viral for naming son after mythical creature - & it’s not elf or fairy | Name News | Scoop.it
A MUM has been slammed for choosing to name her son after a mythical creature. Choosing a name for your baby can be an incredibly difficult task as you want to make sure you pick something unique, …
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I didn't see Gremlin coming. It's not even mythical, they were invented by Roald Dahl.

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November 30, 2024 5:56 PM
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Ashley Cain becomes a father again! Star reveals he's welcomed a baby boy named Atlas a month early - and shares a sweet tribute to his late daughter Azaylia | Daily

Ashley Cain becomes a father again! Star reveals he's welcomed a baby boy named Atlas a month early - and shares a sweet tribute to his late daughter Azaylia | Daily | Name News | Scoop.it
Ashley Cain has welcomed his third child - a son named Atlas Diamond Cain.

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November 30, 2024 5:45 PM
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Parents told by court they can't name baby after historical figure over bullying fears | Daily

Parents told by court they can't name baby after historical figure over bullying fears | Daily | Name News | Scoop.it
Danillo Prímola and his wife Catarina Prímola, from Belo Horizonte, planned to name their son Piyé after the first black Egyptian pharaoh. 

But authorities thought the child would be subjected to bullying in the future, as the name's pronunciation is similar to that of a Portuguese word for a ballet dance step. The name is spelled differently in Portuguese, and on paper reads 'Piié.'
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November 23, 2024 6:36 PM
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'My entire family hates my baby's vampire name'

'My entire family hates my baby's vampire name' | Name News | Scoop.it
A mother took to Reddit for advice about whether or not to change her son's 'unconventional' name because her family says it sounds like a 'vampire' name
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November 23, 2024 6:30 PM
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JLS star Oritsé's unique and sentimental baby name explained

JLS star Oritsé's unique and sentimental baby name explained | Name News | Scoop.it
Olumidé is one of my middle names, and it means my hero has come. All three represent our South Asian, Caribbean and African cultures."
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Shiva Zion Olumidé

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November 23, 2024 6:14 PM
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Elaine Welteroth Welcomes Baby No. 2, Reveals Son's Name

Elaine Welteroth Welcomes Baby No. 2, Reveals Son's Name | Name News | Scoop.it
His name means peace in Thai and it means Saint in Spanish.
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SantiGold

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September 22, 2024 8:06 PM
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Opinion: Don’t name your child Joshua

Opinion: Don’t name your child Joshua | Name News | Scoop.it
My name is Joshua. If you’re reading this, your name is probably not Joshua, but it very well could be.  All my life I’ve been known as everything except Joshua. My family calls me by my middle name Ryan, my teachers and coaches growing up called me by my last name Abraham and I’v
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