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If you'd rather be frolicking in fields than typing away at your laptop, show off your cottagecore style with our favorite cottagecore baby names!
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Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Female Pronunciation: tah-tsko [tá.tsɨ̥̀ᵝ.kò̞] Etymology and/or ways to write: The second element of this name is usually written as 子 (ko) meaning "child." As for the first element, any kanji with the reading tatsu can be used, such as: 達 meaning "reach, arrive, attain" 辰, referring to the sign of…
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A few days ago, a writer with the Monroe News (of Monroe County, Michigan) tallied up all the baby names mentioned in the paper’s 2020 birth announcements. The most frequently occurring names…
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The baby name Wesley marries a preppy English sensibility with a Wild West vibe, too. Steady use makes this surname name a quiet classic.
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Early 13th-century France is not a place where you expect to find quirky, unusual names. And yet, take a look at this:
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Girl names starting with N range from traditional favorites like Nora to rarities like Novella and pop culture sensations like Nevaeh, too.
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We’ve all heard some oh-so unfortunate tale of how bitterly little Frankie Aveline Taylor (or some variation of such a name) was bullied in school. Or worry about how Emerson Leeland-Keller may fare when his school friends put the pieces together and gleefully race to tease him mercilessly. Yes, good initials are often
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Martha Washington, first First Lady of the U.S., 1731–1802 Martha is one of those names which hasn't very many variants, but there are more than just a handful. This name is English, Scandinavian, Greek, German, and Dutch. The alternate form Märtha is is Swedish. The name means "the lady, the mistress," from Aramaic marta' (feminine form of mar, master).…
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Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Female, can be male as well Pronunciation: kah-zuu-hah [ká.zɨ̀ᵝ.hà] Etymology and/or ways to write: The second element of this name is usually written as 葉 (ha) meaning "leaf." Other kanji with the possible reading of ha include 波 meaning "wave," 羽 meaning "feather," 芭, part of 芭蕉 (bashō), referring to…
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Malea Mariella * Mina Milena * Malina Maria * Caspar Lio Friedrich * Johanna Lore * Anaelle Maja * Maeve Louise * Karolina Anna * Samira Karia * Skadi Ylva * Dardan * Elora Mafalda * Swantje Frederika * Matheo Maximilian * Hauke * Emmylou * Elia Brandon * Telmo Henrique * Luke-André * Jamil-Tyris * Danae * Pauline Charlotte Philipa * Karl Justus * Ben Arthur * Hilda Annemarie Gisela * Alizay * Anton Marian Eugen * Maria Elli * Roxie * Eléa Florentina
Zwillingspaar der Woche: Malte & Malin
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A soft and sweet boy name that is white hot and more popular than you may expect, Mateo could be the perfectly adorable alternative to Matthew that you’ve been yearning for. His Spanish origin and -o ending sound initially glorious. But is his raging popularity ruining him and weakening his previously rich appeal? Or d
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Their daughter's name is Teagan, and if the baby had been a boy, their favorite name was Weston. But it's a girl! Time for #namehelp.
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They love longer, traditional first names to balance their short surname. So what's the right sister name for Katherine and Jonathan?
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Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Female, can be male as well Pronunciation: khkah-rʸee [çì̥.ká.ɾʲí] Etymology and/or ways to write: This name is derived from 光 (hikari) meaning "light; ray, beam, glow" (as a feminine name, it is most commonly used phonetically). Other kanji used in relation or expanded from the noun include 輝 meaning "brightness,…
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When it comes to choosing a name, most parents aim for the middle. Not the Top Ten, but not something completely novel, either. But just as surely as there are good reasons to use a common name, there’s a case for embracing unusual ones, too. Let’s look at ten reasons unusual names are worth considering. […]
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Applying the Supreme Court Test leaves us with too small a pool of names. But look at Congress, and it becomes obvious that any name can be destined for achievement.
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In 2020, the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper welcomed 892 babies. The names of about 620 of these babies were shared online via the hospital’s website. A few days ago, the hospital “mi…
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Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac. About the inclusion of the name Emmeline in the Fleetwood Mac song “Seven Wonders” [vid], from the book Stevie Nicks: Visions, Dreams …
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Mythology names are on the rise! Here's a list of cool & unique choices.
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Why DO we have one name from birth on up? Doesn't the Anne-Annie or Nora-Awkwafina approach make more sense? Plus more name chatte
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Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Male Pronunciation: tah-mon [tá.mõ̞̀ɴ̀] Etymology and/or ways to write: This name is mainly used as 多聞, a combination of 多 (ta) meaning "many, much" and 聞 (mon) meaning "hearing," referring to Vaiśravaṇa, one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhism, known as 多聞天/多門天 (Tamonten) (門 meaning "gate") and 毘沙門(天) (Bishamon(ten)).…
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There’s a certain magic about a name that has even the slightest sprinkle of literary joy. The names of childhood storybook characters can often bring to mind the magic and nostalgia of a favorite read or even hint towards the curiosity that many characters aimed at children possess. For me, many literary baby names ha
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In today's Name Spotlight is sweet Penelope! We love this mythological baby name that feels fresh and modern due to its many pop culture associations!
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If you group all the spellings together for names in England and Wales for 2019, Muhammed is the #1 name for boys by a landslide. Ameli
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Welcome, and welcome home, Delphi and Cheska!