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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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October 2, 2021 4:23 PM
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Baby Snow arrives during record-breaking N.L. blizzard | CBC News

Baby Snow arrives during record-breaking N.L. blizzard | CBC News | Name News | Scoop.it
Levi Jacob Snow was born during the height of a raging blizzard that knocked out power and hit eastern Newfoundland so hard that the military has been called in.

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July 22, 2021 5:45 PM
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Hurricane Season: 21 Names for 21 Storms in 2021

Hurricane Season: 21 Names for 21 Storms in 2021 | Name News | Scoop.it
The World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland selected 21 names for the first 21 storms of 2021. Recently, USA Today reviewed these 21 names and an additional 21 supplemental names in case the initial names are exhausted. The initial 21 names are:

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20 Lovely Snow-Inspired Girl Names

20 Lovely Snow-Inspired Girl Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Yes, snow is simply magical — and so are these names for girls
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December 19, 2020 11:27 AM
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Storm van der Zee –

Storm van der Zee – | Name News | Scoop.it
In October of 1636, Albert Andriessen Bradt and his wife Annetje boarded the Wapen Van Rensselaerwyck in Amsterdam and set off for the New World. (Interestingly, neither one was Dutch: Albert was o…
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Sariyah, Sarya

Sariyah, Sarya | Name News | Scoop.it

Pexels.comPhoto by Luck Galindo on Pexels.com Origin: Arabic ساريةUrdu: سریاHindi:  सरियाBengla: সারিয়াMeaning: "clouds at night."Gender: feminine Sariyah سارية is from an Arabic word that means "clouds at night." It is derived from the Arabic root S-R-A, and can be associated with "night rain" or "night travel."…

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Megha

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Photo by luizclas on Pexels.com Origin: Sanskrit मेघ, Hindi मेघपुंजMeaning: "cloud."Gender: feminineMAY-gah The name comes directly from the Sanskrit word for "cloud." It is also the name of a raga in the Hindustani classical music tradition. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghahttp://sanskritdictionary.com/?iencoding=iast&q=megha&lang=sans&action=Searchhttps://dict.hinkhoj.com/shabdkhoj.php?word=megha&ie=UTF-8
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Miglė

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Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Pexels.com Origin: LithuanianMeaning: "mist; fog;" also "bluegrass."Gender: femininePronunciation: MIG-lay The name comes directly from the Lithuanian word migla, meaning "fog; mist." This is also the word for the plant, "bluegrass." It has been in the Top Most Popular Female Names in Lithuania since 1999, and peaked at #10 in 2010.…
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About Names: Hurricanes can cause a brief rise in a name's popularity, then a drop

About Names: Hurricanes can cause a brief rise in a name's popularity, then a drop | Name News | Scoop.it
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. In his August 29th column, he looks at the history of hurricane names. During World War II American meteorologists commonly gave
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Black Lab’s Name Is Revealed

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Black Lab’s Name Is Revealed | Name News | Scoop.it
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's black Labrador rescue dog's name is revealed to be Pula
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Usain Bolt Shares Daughter's Legendary Name

Usain Bolt Shares Daughter's Legendary Name | Name News | Scoop.it
Usain shared a photo of his daughter wearing a beautiful blush pink gown with matching hairband. He captioned the photo with her name: Olympia Lightning Bolt.
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July 10, 2020 4:29 PM
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COOL AND UNIQUE SUMMER BABY NAMES FOR BOYS: BABY BOY NAMES PERFECT FOR SUMMER

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June 1, 2020 8:26 AM
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Niharika

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Origin: Hindi नीहारिका Meaning: "nebula." Gender: feminine (NEE-har-e-kah) The name comes directly from the Hindi word नीहारिका (nikarika) meaning "nebula." The name is borne by actress, Niharika Singh (b. 1982). Sources https://dict.hinkhoj.com/hindi-dictionary.php?word=niharika&ie=UTF-8 https://www.behindthename.com/name/niharika/submitted https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niharika
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How the weather can influence baby names | Fox Weather

How the weather can influence baby names | Fox Weather | Name News | Scoop.it
While family legacy and cultural significance often play prominent roles, weather and climate can also influence the decision. Names associated with hurricanes, such as “Andrew" and “Katrina," have seen significant declines in popularity, whereas calmer phenomena like “Sky," “Aurora" and even “Jet" are experiencing a surge.
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September 28, 2021 11:08 AM
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Naming Hurricanes, Heat Waves

Naming Hurricanes, Heat Waves | Name News | Scoop.it
A recent article in the New York Times asks an important question: “Could assigning names to heat waves, the way officials do for hurricanes and tropical storms, help protect people from the warming climate?”
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Name Profile- Rain

Name Profile- Rain | Name News | Scoop.it
Peaceful and powerful, this unisex nature name is simple and not too weird for a child of either gender born today to bear. Potentially a name for your son or daughter on the way, this punchy little name could be the best for your new addition to the family. But does Rain’s rarity make the name simply too exotic or gloomy for a child? Or does Rain’s imagery keep the name a peaceful and natural choice for a baby or adult? Today, I’m taking a good look at the name Rain, including analyzing the goo
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Arctic Baby Names are Ice-Cool

Arctic Baby Names are Ice-Cool | Name News | Scoop.it

A snowfall of wonderful names evocative of Arctic nature, weather and places.


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Christmas Name Advent - Day 2

Christmas Name Advent - Day 2 | Name News | Scoop.it
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Nothing symbolises winter quite like it. Even our friends in the southern hemisphere, despite being their summer, send each other Christmas cards depicting snow. And what self-respecting Christmas movie hasn't invested in a hefty snow machine to create a Christmassy ambience? The ancient Greeks had a goddess o
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Greek letters cheat storms of proper names

Greek letters cheat storms of proper names | Name News | Scoop.it
Greek letters cheat storms of proper names
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October 24, 2020 10:00 AM
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Riham

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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Origin: Arabic رحيمMeaning: "light rain; drizzle."Gender: femininePronunciation: re-HAHM The name is derived from the Arabic رحيم meaning "light rain; drizzle. A popular Urdu transliteration is Rihaam. Other Arabic transliterations are Roham & Reeham. Sources https://quranicnames.com/riham/https://www.behindthename.com/name/riham/submittedhttps://www.almaany.com/en/dict/ar-en/riham/
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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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On Being the Eye of the Storm

On Being the Eye of the Storm | Name News | Scoop.it
Hurricanes have human names, and so I write about them. But now Hurricane Laura—Hurricane Me—is on its way to the Gulf Coast, and it feels weirder than I ever imagined.
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August 15, 2020 4:11 PM
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This baby was born in a Cedar Rapids basement just hours after the storm

he and his wife didn’t start out planning to give their children tree-themed names. But they liked the name Magnolia for daughter No. 1. Then it made sense to name their second daughter Willow.

“At that point, I could tell people we were growing a forest,” Corey Chestnut said. And then came Maple.
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The most popular eco-friendly baby names of 2020 | saveonenergy.com

The most popular eco-friendly baby names of 2020 | saveonenergy.com | Name News | Scoop.it
SaveOnEnergy discovers the most popular eco-friendly inspired baby names of 2020.
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July 10, 2020 4:27 PM
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BEAUTIFUL AS SUMMER BABY NAMES | RAQUEL CRUZ

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