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August 9, 2021 6:37 PM
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Girls’ names ending in O

Girls' names ending in the letter O seem to be fairly uncommon in much of the world, across most languages. However, there are still more than a few names falling into this category. The obvious, probably best-known exception is Japanese, which has a plethora of female names ending in O. For the sake of brevity…
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April 20, 2021 12:08 PM
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The Surprising Story of Boys Ending in -A

Boys' names ending in -a used to be rare--but not anymore. Starting around 1970, the whole picture changed.
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March 1, 2021 4:12 PM
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Can You Guess the Top Name Ending in Every Letter?

A 26-name quiz with some surprising answers. (Any guess what the most popular baby name ending in-o is?)
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January 4, 2021 5:28 PM
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Olive or Olivia, Sophie or Sophia?

Olive or Olivia, Sophie or Sophia? | Name News | Scoop.it

Do you like your girl names short and simple, or a little frillier?


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December 19, 2020 5:42 PM
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Girl Names Ending In -Line

Girl Names Ending In -Line | Name News | Scoop.it
The -line is a tale as old as time. From Caroline to Madeline, parents worldwide spanning many generations are enthralled by this dainty and feminine sound, whether they pronounce it as spelled or as the more current -lynn or vintage and slightly British -leen. Either way, the -line sound can be classic and versatile o
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September 30, 2020 3:08 PM
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100 Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel

100 Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel | Name News | Scoop.it
Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!
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September 20, 2020 5:55 PM
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Baby Name Trends 2020

Baby Name Trends 2020 | Name News | Scoop.it
What's next in baby name trends for 2020? We've identified the top 2020s name trends that will come to define the next decade in baby names.
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September 5, 2020 3:53 PM
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Roses and Cellar Doors: Aidens Gonna Aid (2019)

 Delayed, but here we are!  These are all the boys' names rhyming with Aiden given in 2019.  Usual disclaimer: there are imported name
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August 7, 2020 4:42 PM
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Names For Girls That End In -a

Names For Girls That End In -a | Name News | Scoop.it
Olivia, Emma, Ava, Mia, Sophia...The Girls Top 10 is full of -a enders. Clearly, that a at the end is a sweet one.  Here is
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July 23, 2020 5:16 PM
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17 Adorable Boy Names Ending in –O

17 Adorable Boy Names Ending in –O | Name News | Scoop.it
Baby boy names ending in -o have a certain appeal that parents can't seem to get enough of.
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May 31, 2020 5:20 PM
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Leo, Theo and Arlo: Why Australia's top baby names for 2019 end in O.

Leo, Theo and Arlo: Why Australia's top baby names for 2019 end in O. | Name News | Scoop.it
Top baby names Australia 2019: The top Aussie baby names have been released and there's one noticeable trend. Baby names ending in O are all the rave.
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May 13, 2020 9:42 AM
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Cool Baby Names: The -Er Names

Cool Baby Names: The -Er Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Cool baby names often share an initial, an origin, or a sound, in this case the letters er at the end that tie together stylish names from Asher to Wilder.
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March 10, 2020 8:10 AM
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“-io” Baby Names: Rio, Gio, Lio… –

“-io” Baby Names: Rio, Gio, Lio… – | Name News | Scoop.it
A few weeks ago we looked at all the “-ia” names that have ever appeared in the SSA data. So today let’s do the same thing for the masculine equivalent, -io. Here are all the perm…
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July 5, 2021 5:22 PM
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To “Infinity” and Beyond

The rising style of baby names like Serenity, Liberty and Royalty
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April 20, 2021 11:52 AM
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Girl Names Ending with INE: Ondine and Josephine

Girl Names Ending with INE: Ondine and Josephine | Name News | Scoop.it
Girl names ending with ine range from classic Katherine + Caroline to out-there Tourmaline + Eglantine, plus everything in between.
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January 4, 2021 5:45 PM
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Baby Names 2021

Baby Names 2021 | Name News | Scoop.it

Baby names 2021 respond to the dark days of the pandemic — bring on the sunshine and magic! But say goodbye to Cora and Cove, because, well, you get it.


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January 1, 2021 10:31 AM
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Laurifer? Mellifer? Conifer? –

Laurifer? Mellifer? Conifer? – | Name News | Scoop.it
The emerging baby names Lucifer (“light-bearing,” i.e., the morning star) and Calcifer (“heat-bearing”) made me wonder: what other Latin-derived -fer words might make nice h…
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December 16, 2020 5:02 PM
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Fox, Pax & Felix: Boys Names Ending with X

Fox, Pax & Felix: Boys Names Ending with X | Name News | Scoop.it
From Alex to Max, Pax to Fox to Ajax, boys names ending with x include every style of name. For a cool, current sound, consider these ending with x options.
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September 22, 2020 10:41 AM
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Boy Names Ending In -A

Boy Names Ending In -A | Name News | Scoop.it
Traditionally, any and all names ending in -a automatically were given to team pink, too feminine for a little boy to wear. After all, look into the top 5 for girls and you’ll find that every single name ends in -a. But lately, the -a ending for boys has been amongst the latest trends, with biblical names gaining speed
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September 12, 2020 4:03 PM
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2019 Data Review: Trending Girl Names

2019 Data Review: Trending Girl Names | Name News | Scoop.it
The top baby names of 2019 are out, and I’m delighted to be able to present you with the 3rd article of this 5-part series reviewing the new data! Just like the trending boys article, this overview is solely based on moving up in rank and not the amount or percentage of children given the name. Whether you’re willing t
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August 25, 2020 6:51 AM
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The Three Ages of -i Names: An American Tale

The Three Ages of -i Names: An American Tale | Name News | Scoop.it
Does an "i" name ending stand for immigrant, informal, or impact? It depends when you're talking about.
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July 23, 2020 5:22 PM
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18 Adorable Girl Names Ending in -O

18 Adorable Girl Names Ending in -O | Name News | Scoop.it
From Marlo to Juno, here are 18 baby girl names that all end in -O!
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June 26, 2020 5:42 PM
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Boy Names Ending in O Suit Every Style

Boy Names Ending in O Suit Every Style | Name News | Scoop.it
Boys names ending in O are among the hottest for new parents now. With options from Milo to Makaio to Maximiliano, there's something for every style.
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May 23, 2020 10:58 AM
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Roses and Cellar Doors: Idas & Aidas, Isas & Aisas

More short girls' names that travel well! As usual, English is a bit of an oddball when it comes to pronunciation, so just assume all -id
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May 11, 2020 6:02 PM
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Nomes e mais Nomes: Os nomes mais bonitos XII = The most beautiful names XII

Nomes e mais Nomes: Os nomes mais bonitos XII = The most beautiful names XII | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião sobre os nomes Edite, Judite e Rute.
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