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Interesting Baby names 11/12/13

Jayden Wayne

Bryleigh Reagan

Jaxtin James Kort

Oaklan Jack

Crew Ryan

Klairabelle Mckenzie

Jodee Alixander

Arryn Curri

Dalis Rosalee Zelda

Adelvice Elle

Raylyn Jaye

Daylan Lee

Jorja Rain

 

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November 12, 2013 5:32 PM
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"Everyone is Obsessed With Baby Names" in Glasgow, Scotland

In a column published in the Glasgow Evening Times, Rachel Loxton writes about a friend of hers who is pregnant. Rachel's friend is starting to deal with "bump touching," (Friends see the bump. Fri...
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November 12, 2013 5:15 PM
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Woman delivers 'miracle baby' in aftermath of typhoon and names girl after missing grandmother

Woman delivers 'miracle baby' in aftermath of typhoon and names girl after missing grandmother | Name News | Scoop.it
EMILY Sagalis cried tears of joy after giving birth to a "miracle'' girl in a typhoon-ravaged Philippine city, then named the baby after her mother who went missing in the storm.
Clare's insight:

A special welcome to Bea Joy.

Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight, November 12, 2013 8:01 PM

So sad, but this is lovely.

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November 12, 2013 12:57 PM
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NameFreak!: Name Madness 2013 - Round 1

NameFreak!: Name Madness 2013 - Round 1 | Name News | Scoop.it

"How did I pick the names for Name Madness 2013, you may wonder? Well, narrowing down all the possible European names out there to 64 was not easy, but I selected names from your suggestions, lists of recent top names in European countries, and my personal favorites."

Clare's insight:

64 European names!  I'm not going to give examples, all things being equal in this poll, but suffice it to say that there are a lot of good'uns there, so read all about them and happy voting!

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November 12, 2013 12:44 PM
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Lorna: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Lorna: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a romantic heroine and a shortbread cookie. But Lorna is seldom a baby girl these days. Could she make a comeback?
Clare's insight:

I like this name even better now that I know about the biscuit.

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November 12, 2013 12:39 PM
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Is That Criminal Named Batman Son of Superman? | NameCandy

Is That Criminal Named Batman Son of Superman? | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Move over, Russian Jesse Pinkman, Singapore's Batman Bin Suparman's our new crazy name hero. "

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November 12, 2013 12:35 PM
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Battle of the namess = Duelo de nomes: Romeu vs Valentim

Battle of the namess = Duelo de nomes: Romeu vs Valentim | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião a respeito dos nomes Romeu e Valentim.
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Have you heard the Portuguese versions of Romeo and Valentine?  Can you guess which is more popular in the poll so far?

 

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November 12, 2013 12:29 PM
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Courageous Baby Name for Emile Hirsch | NameCandy

Courageous Baby Name for Emile Hirsch | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Love! Valor! Compassion!  There's some of each when it comes to actor Emile Hirsch's new baby boy."

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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Drengman Olsen Aaker (1839-1894)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Drengman Olsen Aaker (1839-1894) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Born of humble origins in a small village in Norway, Drengman Olsen Aaker migrated to the United States with his family when still a child and upon reaching manhood became a highly regarded figure in Winneshiek County, Iowa, where he was a lumberman and creamery operator."

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November 11, 2013 6:02 PM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Loredana

" Loredana (lor-eh-dah-nah) is a sweet Italian girl's name meaning "laurel grove." Have you ever seen a laurel grove? They're pretty."

 

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OCTAVIA RAVEN (Arkansas)

Acelyn Mea Aletheia Lily Baron Lowery Bennett Blake Bobbi Lynn Brody Tate Cale Hyrum Chace Denim Chesa Dawn Conall Pace Declan Zaebree Dominic Absalom Dylan Grey Eleanor Brooke Ella Brinkley Ezekie...
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And Hudson Heathglenn, Koriander Autumn, and more.

Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight, November 12, 2013 2:06 PM

Genevieve Alexa-Raye, Hazel Alexandra, Octavia Raven, and Xavier Dempsey are my favorites. 

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Character of the Week: Princess J Names

This naming was a three for one. The Writer Describes the Character Princess J (name needs to start with a J) was a spoiled princess. Then she met this preacher and fell in love. And when she told ...
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My first thought was Jessamine.  Anyway, I'm glad this has been solved.

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November 12, 2013 12:50 PM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Rare Butterfly Baby Names

Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Rare Butterfly Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Rare and unique baby name meanings, popularity, nicknames, origins, and stories!
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This is a list that's crying to be read out loud, with mellifluous beauties including Amata, Tullia, and Galathea.

 

For another take on butterfly names, see also http://bewitchingnames.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/spirit-animal-round-up-butterfly.html

Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight, November 12, 2013 2:35 PM

I like Athalia, Briseis, Corinna, Eulalia, Eveline, Hesperia, Mazarine and Sasakia. 

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CLEVELAND EVANS: Brought by the Mayflower, Brad still in broad use

What country singer has had a record 10 consecutive singles reach No. 1 on the charts?
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A bit of background about Brad and its longer forms.

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November 12, 2013 5:13 PM
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20 Baby Names Inspired by Color

20 Baby Names Inspired by Color | Name News | Scoop.it
Coming up with a baby name can be hard work -- especially if you want your little one to have something that's a little different. I found myself...
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The Art of Naming: Fruit and Spice and Everything Nice!: Food-Inspired Baby Names

The Art of Naming: Fruit and Spice and Everything Nice!: Food-Inspired Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
If Gwyneth can go with Apple, surely you can use a food name too! Which is your favorite? I love Basil for a boy!
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Lovely foodie choices from Berry to Barley, Cherry to Coriander.  Mmm, hungry now.

 

If edible names are your thing, find more posts by filtering this page by the tag 'food and drink'.

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Nickname Names for Boys – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Nickname Names for Boys – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Why name a baby Jacob if you only want to call him Jake? An increasing number of parents are asking just that, and putting nickname names on the birth certificate for their sons. - baby names
Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight, November 14, 2013 1:22 AM

I prefer the long from but some of these are cute.

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November 12, 2013 12:38 PM
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The Beauty of Names: The Grandchildren of Queen Victoria: Part Six

The Beauty of Names: The Grandchildren of Queen Victoria: Part Six | Name News | Scoop.it

"Arthur married Louise Margaret Alexandra Victoria Agnes, or "Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia". Their children were:"

Clare's insight:

I think this might be my favourite group of grandchildren so far.  And if you're curious about Princess Patricia, see also http://www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2013/07/patricia.html

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November 12, 2013 12:33 PM
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Most Popular Baby Names in Catalonia, 2012 - Nancy's Baby Names

"Last year, the top baby names in Catalonia — an autonomous region in northeastern Spain — were Marc for boys and Julia for girls.

Here are Catalonia’s top 20 girl names and top 20 boy names of 2012:"

 

Clare's insight:

The top 20 includes Laia and Berta for the girls, Pol and Martí for the boys, and more.

 

If you'd like to compare Catalonia with Spain as a whole, try:

blog.beliebte-vornamen.de/2013/11/lucia-und-daniel-sind-spaniens-lieblingsnamen

or: http://nomesportugueses.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/nomes-mais-populares-em-espanha-em-2012.html

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Interesting Baby Names 11/11/2013

Addyson

Brayden

Meah

Myrek

Jazmyn

Lilly Fawn

Pippa Dale Pearl Lynn

Melody Ma Re’Nay

Maycee Jaymes

Denver Ray

Lukkias Wayne

Bentlie Marie

Jace Ernest

Mabyn Avery

Dezmend Leigh

Kennady Jean

Kyleigh Aynn Marie

Rain Nihasa Leanne

Kash Warren

Blakelynn Presley

 

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Celebrity Baby Blog: Martha Madison Is a Mom

Celebrity Baby Blog: Martha Madison Is a Mom | Name News | Scoop.it

"Days of Our Lives alumna Martha Madison is adding some new drama to her life: midnight feedings, crazy diaper shenanigans …. sounds like mama drama! The actress and her husband AJ Gilbert welcomed their first baby, daughter Charley Elizabeth Gilbert, on November 3rd."

 

Clare's insight:

Welcome, Charley!

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From 1950 to 2010: 60 years of names in France = De 1950 à 2010 : 60 ans de prénoms en France

From 1950 to 2010: 60 years of names in France = De 1950 à 2010 : 60 ans de prénoms en France | Name News | Scoop.it
Quels sont les prénoms les plus donnés en France ? Le vôtre est-il original ? Combien d’homonymes sont nés la même année que vous ? Y a t’il un retour des Alphonse, Martine, Eugène, Brigitte et Marcel en 2010 ?
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It's France's answer to NameVoyager!  Warning: this is somewhat addictive.

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Cool Name of the Week: Hershel | In Name Only

"I’m sure you’ve probably figured out that I’m a big fan of the zombie apocalypse drama The Walking Dead. I’ve picked several names from the series—like Michonne and Dixon—to highlight some of the coolest characters on the show. And this week’s pick highlights the heart of the little band of survivors left—heroic former veterinarian Hershel Greene."

 

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We Can't Stand Each Other's Baby Name Style! | Ask The Name Lady

"We can't agree on our daughter's name. My husband likes Autumn, Brooke, River, and Rose. I can't picture my daughter with ANY of those names. He sort of can tolerate Mallory and Regan, which were on my original list, but they are not my top names anymore at all. I like Ione, Isla and Irie. He HATES all of them. I want something uncommon, but not wacky. Any suggestions?"

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