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June 22, 2025 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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January 26, 2022 11:00 AM
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New Zealand top 100 baby names 2021

BOYS Top 10 Oliver retains #1 for the ninth year running! Noah and Jack swap #2 and #3. Leo stays at #4. George and Charlie both move up one. #7 Lucas down two. Theodore leaps up seven to take #8 and place for the first time in top 10 along with Luca taking out #10…
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July 24, 2021 4:45 PM
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A New Zealand mum has reportedly named her three children Metallica, Slayer and Pantera

A New Zealand mum has reportedly named her three children Metallica, Slayer and Pantera | Name News | Scoop.it
A New Zealand mum has apparently named her children after metal bands Metallica, Slayer and Pantera, according to filmmaker David Farrier.
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...but surely Justice wouldn't be allowed even as a middle name?

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May 1, 2021 11:56 AM
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Stay ahead of the curve- girls

These are the biggest rising girls names in New Zealand for 2020 and new entries along with usable alternatives. MAEVE: Fiadh, Caoimhe,Nola, Orla, Saoirse, Tallula. MARGOT: Adeline, Clementine, Colette, Elodie, Esme, Monet & Sylvie. OLIVE: Cassia, Cinnamon, Ginger, Juniper, Pepper, Quincy. QUINN/HARLOW/BILLIE: Avery, Easton, Flannery, Marlowe, Navy, Teddie. AURORA: Elara, Gaia, Leda, Lumi, Lyra, Ursa.…
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February 27, 2021 3:14 PM
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Maori Names Take the Stage

Maori Names Take the Stage | Name News | Scoop.it

Māori names range from cool international favorites like Ari and Maia to rare gems like Aroha and Matui. We round up some of the best Māori baby names and their meanings.


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January 8, 2021 10:56 AM
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Most popular baby names for 2020: Where does your name rank? | Stuff.co.nz

Most popular baby names for 2020: Where does your name rank? | Stuff.co.nz | Name News | Scoop.it
Where does your name rank in the top 100?
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December 29, 2020 5:00 PM
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Aroha

Aroha | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com Origin: MaoriMeaning: "love."Gender: femininePronunciation: AH-roh-Hah The name comes directly from the Maori word for love. It appeared one time in New Zealand's Top 100 Female Names in 1982, ranking in at #97. Another form is Te Aroha which means "the love." Sources https://www.behindthename.com/name/arohahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aroha
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September 5, 2020 3:46 PM
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Judith pips Jacinda, but Ashley is the most popular baby name of the lot | Stuff.co.nz

Judith pips Jacinda, but Ashley is the most popular baby name of the lot | Stuff.co.nz | Name News | Scoop.it
Ashley Bloomfield has won fans during the Covid-19 outbreak – and his name is favoured by parents, too.
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April 27, 2020 5:48 PM
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Ireland- top baby names 2019

So the data is in, below the top 10 names for boys and girls in Ireland. Boys                                                                      Girls Jack     ……
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April 12, 2020 9:42 AM
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Baby Names New Zealand

Hey everyone, Here is a group where we can chat baby names come join us :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/532386740807667 Feel free to ask for suggestions or advice, start a game or share links from other blogs, sites or the news! :) Thanks for visiting    
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April 4, 2020 7:55 AM
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Scottish gems 2019- Ellis & Ailsa (enter top 100)

New names to the Scotland top 100 (* are not in the NZ top 100 2019) Carson (*)            Ailsa (*) Cody (*)               Aoife (*) Ellis (*)                  Elizabeth Louie                 &hel…
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March 12, 2020 10:39 AM
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A Māori name is not offensive - racist reactions to them are | Stuff.co.nz

A Māori name is not offensive - racist reactions to them are | Stuff.co.nz | Name News | Scoop.it
Had a stranger really just reacted with disgust at the sound of my child's clearly Māori name? Yes. Not only that; she'd acted almost as if it were a personal insult.
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February 1, 2020 5:06 PM
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Top 100 New Zealand baby names 2019 GIRLS- Amelia takes crown and Amber up 35 places

Top Ten Amelia is crowned number #1 for the first time, congrats Amelia! Charlotte drops to runner up after a two year reign. Isla also falls one to take #3. Returning are; Ruby jumps 18 to #5, Sophie up 11 to #6 and Mila hop skip 5 to #8. Willow enters the top 10 for…
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January 8, 2023 5:56 AM
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Most bogan baby names for 2022 revealed

The annual bogan baby name list is back and, as usual, there are plenty of shockers.
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December 18, 2021 6:20 PM
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‘Fighting to reclaim our language’: Māori names enjoy surge in popularity | Māori | The Guardian

‘Fighting to reclaim our language’: Māori names enjoy surge in popularity | Māori | The Guardian | Name News | Scoop.it
More parents in New Zealand are giving their babies indigenous names to foster links with their ancestry and culture
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May 18, 2021 5:02 PM
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On My Mind: 5-8-21 | The Beauty of Names

On My Mind: 5-8-21 | The Beauty of Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Amita Suman Albatross Names -  The Department of Conservation in New Zealand recently set out to name a new albatross chick! The theme wa
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March 1, 2021 4:07 PM
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Popular Baby Names in New Zealand, 2020 –

Popular Baby Names in New Zealand, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs, the most popular baby names in the country in 2020 were Isla and Oliver. Here are New Zealand’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of …
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Top New Zealand Baby Names

Top New Zealand Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
SmartStart provides step-by-step information and support to help you access the right services for you and your baby. Plus the top New Zealand baby names.
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January 8, 2021 10:41 AM
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Maeve vs Sienna/ Oakley vs John. NZ top baby names 2020

Isla takes the lead for the first time in 2020 while Oliver retains his lead for the eight year running. Girls Top Ten Lily (+11) to #8 and Ella (+2) to #10. Mila (-5) to #13 and Ruby (-15) to #18. ********************* Biggest rises Maeve (NEW) + 36 Stella (+28) Margot (NEW) +24 Florence, Olive…
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October 12, 2020 4:47 PM
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Baby Named “Cyclone Cape Dove Four Bells” –

Baby Named “Cyclone Cape Dove Four Bells” – | Name News | Scoop.it
The Waipa in the late 19th century. In November of 1878, a baby boy was born aboard the New Zealand ship Waipa, which was under the command of Capt. John Gorn at the time. The baby, “born in …
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Can beleaguered girls named Karen come back from this decline? | Stuff.co.nz

Can beleaguered girls named Karen come back from this decline? | Stuff.co.nz | Name News | Scoop.it
Now associated with a negative stereoptype, Karen looks to be on its way out.
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April 12, 2020 9:46 AM
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Top names across NZ, AUS, UK and USA 2018 = Noah & Olivia

Since I have time on my hands (Easter weekend) and because I'm a crazy lady and love baby name Statistics I have calculated the 100 top names from NZ, AUS, UK & Wales and USA combined. I also have listed names given to less than 500 and 100 babies respectively :). *Note all data used…
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Make way for the new son- Grayson

This post is a revamp in part of a post from Dec 2014 called "Revamped- the new sons." With Grayson being the highest rising name within the New Zealand top 100 2019 rising 40 places I thought it would be timely to examine to "son's" in top 100 baby names. Jason- was the first big…
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TOP 100 baby names New Zealand- BOYS Oliver retains #1, Fastest rising Grayson.

Top 10 Oliver retains #1 for sixth year in a row, looking to follow in Joshua's footsteps #1 (1995-2004) Noah and Leo up 1 to #2 and #3 Jack falls 2 to #4, Lucas up 3 to #5 and James up 1 to #8. George stays at #6 and William also keeps #7. Thomas and…
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Popular Baby Names in New Zealand, 2019 –

Popular Baby Names in New Zealand, 2019 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs, the most popular baby names in the country in 2019 were Amelia and Oliver. Here are New Zealand’s top 10 girl names and top 10…
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