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Baby Name Ava: Glamorous Chart-Topper

Baby Name Ava: Glamorous Chart-Topper | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Ava combines a stylish sound with plenty of appealing associations. No surprise it’s become a go-to choice for twenty-first century parents. Thanks to Meredith for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BIBLICAL and SAINTLY Some see the baby name Ava as a variant of Eve. Maybe that sounds off, but in […]
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Top 1-Syllable Baby Names, 2020 –

Top 1-Syllable Baby Names, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
Which single-syllable names were the most popular in 2020? I scanned the 2020 rankings for one-syllable names and found these: Girl Names Grace (ranked 28th overall)Claire (57th)Quinn (85th)Jade (9…
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May 4, 2021 4:54 PM
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Short Names Don't Scrimp on Style

Short Names Don't Scrimp on Style | Name News | Scoop.it

Short names pack a lot of punch into just a few letters. Here are nine different styles of mini-name to consider, whether you're more into John, June or Jax.

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April 7, 2021 11:35 AM
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Baby Name Etta: Retro Mini Name

Baby Name Etta: Retro Mini Name | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Etta offers a sparky, retro name in just four letters. With choices like Emma + Ella so very popular, why not Etta, too?
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February 18, 2021 6:09 PM
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Name This Name Style

This new style of short boys' names is energetic but hard to pin down
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January 7, 2021 3:11 PM
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Yō (よう)

Yō (よう) | Name News | Scoop.it
Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Generally unisex Pronunciation: yo: [jó̞ò̞] Variant transcriptions: Yo, You, Yoh Archaic writing: えう (Eu), えふ (Efu), やう (Yau), やふ (Yafu) Etymology and/or ways to write: Any kanji with this reading can be used, such as: 陽 meaning "day; sun" 葉 meaning "leaf" 耀/燿 meaning "brightness, brilliance" 瑶, used in compounds…
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November 23, 2020 6:28 PM
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Baby Name Joel: Quiet Classic

The baby name Joel is a quiet classic, at home in nearly every decade. If you're after a name more timeless than trending, Joel might be it.
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September 30, 2020 2:22 PM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Nin Hader Whelker Holland (1877-1951)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Nin Hader Whelker Holland (1877-1951) | Name News | Scoop.it
From the Arkansas senate composite photograph, 1937.    As September winds to a close, the annals of the Arkansas state government yield
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August 25, 2020 5:53 AM
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Aoi (あおい)

Aoi (あおい) | Name News | Scoop.it
Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Female, can be male as well Pronunciation: ah-o-ee [à.ó̞.í] Etymology and/or ways to write: The most commonly used form of this name is 葵, which refers to the mallow (the form mainly used for females, but is sometimes used on males as well). It is generally thought to derive from…
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May 31, 2020 5:25 PM
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Top Lockdown Names Are Simple, International, and Heroic

Top Lockdown Names Are Simple, International, and Heroic | Name News | Scoop.it
Lockdown names most popular during the pandemic share the qualities of simplicity, international diversity, and heroic strength.
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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 13, 2020 9:17 AM
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Name Help: A Short, Traditional Girl Name for Baby Five!

Name Help: A Short, Traditional Girl Name for Baby Five! | Name News | Scoop.it
They're expecting a sister for Nora, Caleb, Hunter, and Wyatt ... and they're out of practice naming girls! Let's help them with a list.
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April 12, 2020 11:58 AM
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Name Help: A Brother for Jack

Name Help: A Brother for Jack | Name News | Scoop.it
They love their firstborn's name, Jack. Now they're expecting another son, and can't agree on anything. Benjamin? Grayson? Time for #namehelp!
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July 24, 2021 6:51 PM
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45+ Simple Yet Strong One-Syllable Boy Names

45+ Simple Yet Strong One-Syllable Boy Names | Name News | Scoop.it

The best one-syllable boy names are short, strong, and stylish.

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June 19, 2021 5:58 PM
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Carlos and Alexa PenaVega Welcome Baby #3!

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega Welcome Baby #3! | Name News | Scoop.it
Carlos and Alexa have named their daughter Rio Rey PenaVega.
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Welcome, Rio!

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April 20, 2021 6:01 PM
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Revolutionary Baby Name: Che –

Revolutionary Baby Name: Che – | Name News | Scoop.it
Che Guevara October 9th of this year will mark the anniversary of the death of guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who was executed in 1967. He was born in Argentina and died in Bol…
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February 19, 2021 10:08 AM
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250+ Unique Short Boy Names

There are so many names to choose from for your baby, whether it be a boy or a girl. If you're soon going to have a baby boy and you want to give him a short yet unique name, check out our favorites in this list.
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February 18, 2021 5:45 PM
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Asa (あさ)

Asa (あさ) | Name News | Scoop.it
Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Female Pronunciation: ah-sah [á.sà] Etymology and/or ways to write: This name is derived from either 麻 meaning "hemp, flax" or 朝 meaning "morning." Though 2-kanji combinations were used before the 20th century, nowadays, it is one of the more preferred ways of writing this name and such kanji used today…
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December 16, 2020 4:55 PM
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Baby Name Pax: Punchy and Peaceful

Baby Name Pax: Punchy and Peaceful | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Pax combines a punchy, modern sound with an ancient, richly significant meaning for a rare, but powerful, name for a child.
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November 23, 2020 5:59 PM
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Name Help: A Sister for Gemma Lou

They love their daughter's name: Gemma Lou. Now it's time to find something just as sparky for her sister, with middle name Bea. #namehelp
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August 31, 2020 10:03 AM
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Baby Naming Issue: Is Cy a Name?

Baby Naming Issue: Is Cy a Name? | Name News | Scoop.it
Hi Swistle! We’re getting down to the wire with my second child, who is due in a month. If it’s a girl, she will be June. If it’s a boy, we had settled on Calvin (and he would go …
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June 21, 2020 2:57 PM
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The Origin of Gia –

The Origin of Gia – | Name News | Scoop.it
The Italian name Gia is a pet form of Gianna, which itself is a contracted form of Giovanna (akin to Joanna). But Gia as a standalone name was very rare in the U.S. until the late 1950s, when usage…
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May 30, 2020 4:48 PM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Ona Sanford Searles (1890-1977), Ona Lark Bell (1904-1994)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Ona Sanford Searles (1890-1977), Ona Lark Bell (1904-1994) | Name News | Scoop.it
Ona S. Searles as he looked during his legislative service.    Another in a long line of oddly named Vermont state representative
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May 18, 2020 5:38 PM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Eby Christian Eikenberry (1868-1953)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Eby Christian Eikenberry (1868-1953) | Name News | Scoop.it
From the Co-operative Manager and Farmer, Vol. VI, November 1916.   Eby Christian Eikenberry rose to become an honored son of Prebl
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April 20, 2020 3:27 PM
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Most popular short and sweet baby names

Most popular short and sweet baby names | Name News | Scoop.it
Stacker looks at the most popular short and sweet baby names with help from the Social Security Administration. One-syllable names, from Ann to Zane, are covered.
This article was first published on theStacker.com
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"Image 1 of 52"? Even in lockdown, life is too short for this slideshow.

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