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Naëlynn

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici NAËLYNN Les symboles de prédilection de ce prénom Les symboles n’ont rien à voir avec vos goûts personnels, pour mieux les ...
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Auryne

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici AURYNE Les symboles de prédilection de ce prénom Les symboles n’ont rien à voir avec vos goûts personnels, pour mieux les c...
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October 27, 2013 8:28 AM
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Iliana

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici ILIANA prénom italien et roumain a plusieurs étymologies: _ signifie "Grande spirituelle" en arabe. _signifie "Arbre" en hébreu. ...
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October 27, 2013 8:26 AM
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Jean-Marie

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici JEAN-MARIE vient de yohanân et de mar-yam signifie "Celui qui élève le Dieu miséricordieux" en hébreu. Se fête le 4 août. À trave...
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October 26, 2013 6:14 AM
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Celebrity Last Names Make Good Firsts – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Celebrity Last Names Make Good Firsts – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Celebrity first names and kids' names are ripe for the Berrypicking, but some of their surnames are equally appealing--how about Bowie, Bello, Bettany? - baby names
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And those elegant last names?  Alba, Tatum, Aniston, Bello, Bettany, Blanchett, Bowie, Moss, Paisley, Slater, Urban, and Winslet.

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Dropping a Name (Or, Goodbye, John Wesley Harding)

Dropping a Name (Or, Goodbye, John Wesley Harding) | Name News | Scoop.it
After 25 years of performing with a stage name, I’ve finally reclaimed my own, and it’s all a great relief.
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October 26, 2013 4:34 AM
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Olivia: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Olivia: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a Shakespearean baby name and a Top Ten favorite. Olivia's only flaw is that she's so very popular in 2013.
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The Beauty of Names: Deer Names

The Beauty of Names: Deer Names | Name News | Scoop.it

"Girls:

Enikő - Invented by the Hungarian poet Mihály Vörösmarty. Based off the mother of the Hungarian people in legend, whose name was Enéh, which meant "cow", or "deer"."

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This week we've seen Fawn* and Bambi**, but what about other deer names?  It's not an obvious animal, but it's a good choice as there are some lovely names here, like Maral and Oisín.

 

*http://nameberry.com/blog/halloween-baby-names-mythological-creatures-griffin-phoenix-and-faun

**http://babynamesinthenews.com/2013/10/24/what-comes-to-mind-when-you-hear-the-name-bambi

 

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October 26, 2013 4:23 AM
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S My Name is Sophie: Catalog Names: Mini Boden, Winter 2013

"When your my age, you aren't looking at the Mini Boden catalog for the clothes (though those are super cute, and I do enjoy looking at them). You look at the Mini Boden catalog for the names. Hands down the best catalog for name perusal is Mini Boden, and you can see why."

Clare's insight:

What a treat - I do like a good catalogue-browse.  Featuring Martha and Arthur, Cai and Tye, and more.

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October 26, 2013 4:20 AM
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Baby names from Parenthood

Baby names from Parenthood | Name News | Scoop.it
Parenthood returns to your television September 26 — what better way to pay homage to your favorite show than by choosing a baby name inspired by the series?

Via Kara @ The Art of Naming
Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight, October 25, 2013 10:56 PM

Don't forget new baby Aida

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October 26, 2013 4:14 AM
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Ask BabyNames.com: Almonzo Wilder’s Name

I’m also an avid reader, and I have been re-reading some of my childhood favorites, including the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. As you may know, Laura Ingalls married Almonzo Wilder. I became curious about the name Almonzo, but I don’t see it on your site. Do you know what it means?
Read more at http://www.babynames.com/blogs/almonzo-wilder/#TVMsY5RC77dpDEeI.99

 

 

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October 26, 2013 4:10 AM
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Ask BabyNames.com: Origin of the name Minette

Hi! I know a girl with the name Minette, but couldn’t find it on your site and thought it was really pretty. Could it be added? I know it is of French origin, but don’t know much beyond that.
Read more at http://www.babynames.com/blogs/origin-of-the-name-minette/#Lmmag7YK7hImUOGp.99

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October 25, 2013 4:21 PM
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Sibling Spotlight for Ottilie - British Baby Names

Sibling Spotlight for Ottilie - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Below is a selection of British siblings with Ottilie, from the last century to modern times. The year relates to the decade of birth for that set. Brackets around the first name indicates that the person was called by their middle name.
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There are some "Ottilie" marvellous sibling names here, not to mention middle names: Ottilie Betty Bunny, Ottilie Hildegarde, Ottilie Boudicca, Ottilie Bluebell Molly, and more.

Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight, October 26, 2013 7:37 PM

I can't help but really like this unusual name!

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Milia

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici MILIA a plusieurs étymologies: _forme ukrainienne d'Emilie vient de aemilius signifiant "Travailleuse" en germanique. _signifie "...
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Maxellende

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici MAXELLENDE vient de maximus signifie "La plus grande" en latin. Se fête le 13 novembre. Les symboles de prédilection de ce prénom...
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Angie

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici ANGIE forme anglo-américaine d'Angélique vient de eggelos signifie "Messagère" en grec. Se fête le 27 janvier. À travers le monde...
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Marie-Paule

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici MARIE-PAULE vient de mar-yam signifiant "Celle qui élève" en hébreu et vient de paulus signifiant "Petite" en latin. Se fête le 2...
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October 26, 2013 4:41 AM
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Name Update: They Stayed True to Their First Love

Name Update: They Stayed True to Their First Love | Name News | Scoop.it
Elise and Alex had already decided on the name Digby for their third child when someone else in their social circle used the name for their son. Feeling obliged to look for something else, Elise wr...
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Oh good!  I'm glad that they used the name they liked best, even if others weren't delighted to share.

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Their Names Are Legion

Their Names Are Legion | Name News | Scoop.it
It has been more than three decades since the People’s Republic embraced the outside world, and to judge from the range of English names adopted by the educated and upwardly mobile, the Chinese appear to be taking it very personally.
Clare's insight:

Not quite sure how I feel about this.  You could argue that it's a shame Chinese people feel they can't use their Chinese names; or that choosing an English name is an exciting opportunity to rebrand yourself and connect with another culture.

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The Beauty of Names: Erica

The Beauty of Names: Erica | Name News | Scoop.it

"Erica is my mother's name, and the story behind it is sort of unusual."

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Vikings, vampires, and heathland plants: the perfect combination for a beautiful name.

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Interesting Baby Names 10/25/2013

Nevaeh Rose

Tarrin Allen

Tavin Nelson

Braydan Robert

Brodee

Khaleesi

Astraeus

Tru

Elyzza

Kendralina

Dylyn

Cyrrie

Ailidh

Motley

Theseus

Jordynn

Karyme

 

Clare's insight:

Lots of lovely and intriguing names here: Ailidh, Kendralina, Theseus, and more.

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Feminine from Masculine Names

Feminine from Masculine Names | Name News | Scoop.it
     After a hiatus from blogging, I've struggled to come up with a good topic.  But alas, here I am!  Of late, I have been thinking about females names that are derived from male names.  I've sear...
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I think there's scope for more Geraldines, Robertas and Thomasinas in the world.

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Ask BabyNames.com: The name Evanlea

My husband and  I know were expecting a girl. We wanted something different, so we came up with Evanlea. We combined her both of her godparents name together.
Read more at http://www.babynames.com/blogs/the-name-evanlea/#WdS8viye12YhQVQ6.99

 

 

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It certainly fits well with other well-liked names...and rhymes with heavenly.

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Ask BabyNames.com: Confusion on the name Darrell

Babynames.com says the name Darrell is from Airelle, but Airelle isn’t a name. This is confusing to me.  Is “from Airelle” the meaning, or is the one name “from” the other like Laura/Laurel. Either way, should “Airelle” be added to teh database?
Read more at http://www.babynames.com/blogs/confusion-on-the-name-darrell/#K8QSHeAc9Wkv1Axs.99

 

 

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Oh meanings, a perennial source of bemusement.

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October 25, 2013 4:21 PM
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When Your Partner Hates Your Favorite Name in The Whole Wide World

When Your Partner Hates Your Favorite Name in The Whole Wide World | Name News | Scoop.it
Based on a survey I did of UBN’s email subscriber community, the biggest obstacle in finding a baby name is when partners disagree. This is a topic I addressed before in UBN’s When Every Name Seems...
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