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December 1, 2024 6:43 PM
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50 ‘word names’ for babies that can be found in a dictionary

Believe it or not, “word names” are a growing trend in the United States as parents double down on their search for a name they won’t see in classrooms today.
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November 30, 2024 5:34 PM
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My daughter hates me because I named her after a piece of furniture - people say it’s ‘awful’ & ‘stupid’ but we love it

My daughter hates me because I named her after a piece of furniture - people say it’s ‘awful’ & ‘stupid’ but we love it | Name News | Scoop.it
 "I looked over at a lamp and jokingly said, 'What about shade?'", she said.

"And for some reason, he loved it.

"It kind of stuck, so I named her that, except I spelt it 'Shaide'."

The woman's daughter is now 25, and has finally learned the meaning behind her name.
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September 6, 2024 5:45 PM
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Parents naming newborns after demure TikTok trend spark debate

Parents naming newborns after demure TikTok trend spark debate | Name News | Scoop.it
In the wake of the "demure" trend taking over social media — popularized by TikTokker Jools LeBron who has spurred a cascade of creators, celebrities and other prominent figures to use her catchphrase, "very demure, very mindful, very cutesy" — parents are taking the fad one step further. They're naming their newborns "Demure."
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January 8, 2023 4:39 AM
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Banner baby name: this unusual baby name could be interpreted in a few ways | Kidspot

Banner baby name: this unusual baby name could be interpreted in a few ways | Kidspot | Name News | Scoop.it
This week's name of interest is "Banner"
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September 27, 2021 6:24 PM
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Baby Name Sea: Stylish Rarity

Baby Name Sea: Stylish Rarity | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Sea is seldom heard, but fits in beautifully with River and Ocean, Hunter and Jade, Max and Rose, even Jay and Kay.
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September 26, 2021 4:14 PM
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I hate the name my step-son's given his baby, it's so pretentious it makes me cringe and I refuse to say it out loud

I hate the name my step-son's given his baby, it's so pretentious it makes me cringe and I refuse to say it out loud | Name News | Scoop.it
A WOMAN has asked the internet for advice on talking to her step-son about his baby’s name that she can’t stand. The woman anonymously posted her question to mumsnet, where hundreds of …
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August 22, 2021 5:42 PM
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Teresa Palmer and Mark Webber Welcome Fourth Child!

Teresa Palmer and Mark Webber Welcome Fourth Child! | Name News | Scoop.it
Actress Teresa Palmer and her husband, actor Mark Webber, have welcomed their fourth child and second girl, who they named Prairie Moon. They also have Forest Sage, Bodhi Rain, and Poet Lake.

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Welcome, Prairie!

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July 29, 2021 4:20 PM
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Baby Names in the News: Lilibet, Hypertext, Sonusood –

Baby Names in the News: Lilibet, Hypertext, Sonusood – | Name News | Scoop.it
Some recent baby names from the news… Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Statistik: A baby boy born in Indonesia in December 2020 was named Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Statistik (Department of Statistic…
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July 20, 2021 6:45 PM
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Babies Named “Rough & Ready” –

Babies Named “Rough & Ready” – | Name News | Scoop.it
Gen. Zachary Taylor acquired the nickname “Old Rough and Ready” during the Second Seminole War (1835-1842) in Florida. He garnered even more national attention a few years later, during…
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June 8, 2021 5:30 PM
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What turned Cinnamon into a baby name? –

What turned Cinnamon into a baby name? – | Name News | Scoop.it
The spice name Cinnamon debuted in the U.S. baby name data in 1967: 1972: 63 baby girls named Cinnamon1971: 94 baby girls named Cinnamon1970: 110 baby girls named Cinnamon1969: 202 baby girls named…
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May 9, 2021 4:45 PM
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4 Things We Learned From the 2020 Baby Name Data

From Olivia to Journii, from Star Wars to Fjords, lessons from the new US baby name stats
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May 7, 2021 10:48 AM
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Where did the baby name Charade come from? –

Where did the baby name Charade come from? – | Name News | Scoop.it
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word charade as “an empty or deceptive act or pretense.” Given this rather unsavory meaning, it’s surprising that a handful of parents n…
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April 19, 2021 6:41 PM
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Man Names Newborn Baby 'Department Of Statistical Communication'

Man Names Newborn Baby 'Department Of Statistical Communication' | Name News | Scoop.it
he paid tribute to his former workplace by naming his son 'Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Statistik' - which translates to 'Department of Statistical Communication'.
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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 5:56 PM
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Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan Reveal Twins' Names

Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan Reveal Twins' Names | Name News | Scoop.it
"Welcome to the world Poetry Lucia Sullivan and Locket Romance Sullivan," Jesse wrote on Instagram Nov. 17. "My kids will change the world."

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January 8, 2023 5:43 AM
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I’m a NICU nurse - the worst baby names I ever heard belonged to twin girls, their mom really liked being single

I’m a NICU nurse - the worst baby names I ever heard belonged to twin girls, their mom really liked being single | Name News | Scoop.it
At the top of her list as being "the number one worst baby names" were "Don'twantaman" and "Don'tneedaman" for two twin girls.

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October 19, 2021 2:42 PM
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Sunday Summary: Heroines

Sunday Summary: Heroines | Name News | Scoop.it
Hero names, Southern nicknames, Rhodes, Banks, Lucullan ... and how DID all those Knives Out characters get their names?
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September 27, 2021 6:17 PM
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Baby Name Meadow: Gentle and Modern

Baby Name Meadow: Gentle and Modern | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Meadow bridges gentle nature names like Lily and modern surname picks like Marlowe. It's a fast-rising 21st century favorite.
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August 22, 2021 6:12 PM
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Where did the baby name Paladin come from? –

Where did the baby name Paladin come from? – | Name News | Scoop.it
The English word paladin — borrowed from French in the late 1500s — originally referred to one of the twelve legendary knights in Charlemagne’s court. The definition later evolved…
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August 21, 2021 5:43 PM
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The Craziest Baby Names in America

The Craziest Baby Names in America | Name News | Scoop.it

Each year brings its own craziest baby names, and this year we have Lawless, Tsunami, and yes, Kovid.

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July 24, 2021 5:15 PM
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Name Sage: Girl Names Tied to Symbols

Name Sage: Girl Names Tied to Symbols | Name News | Scoop.it

Their daughters' names have built-in symbols: a moon for Luna James and a flower or bird for Lilia Wren. Now they're expecting a third girl, and need a great name with an equally appealing sign.

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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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June 8, 2021 5:26 PM
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What turned Flip into a baby name? –

What turned Flip into a baby name? – | Name News | Scoop.it
Flip Mark in 1961 The name Flip, typically a nickname for Philip, was a one-hit wonder in the baby name data in 1960: 1962: unlisted1961: unlisted1960: 5 baby boys named Flip [debut]1959: unlisted1…
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May 7, 2021 10:48 AM
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Baby Name Sage: Meaning-Rich Nature Name

Baby Name Sage: Meaning-Rich Nature Name | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Sage blends the appeal of the natural world with the meaning wisdom, making it a great choice for a son or a daughter.
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April 20, 2021 6:16 PM
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Baby Name Story: Justice –

Baby Name Story: Justice – | Name News | Scoop.it
Reggae legend Bob Marley (born Robert Nesta Marley) died in mid-1981 of cancer. Marley didn’t leave a will, so what followed was a ten-year battle over his estate, which was worth tens of mil…
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