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October 1, 2013 10:09 AM
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The Beauty of Names: Caledonia

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

"Caledonia has a lovely, romantic sound. I could imagine it being the name of a Princess in a Medieval fairy tale. I also think it is a pretty way of honoring one's Scottish heitage. "

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October 1, 2013 10:07 AM
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Baby Name Advice: Middle Name Ideas | Early Mama

Liann is back with more baby name ideas — this time MIDDLE names.
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October 1, 2013 10:03 AM
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Picking a (Nick)Name is Harder Than We Thought

We've had our son's name picked out even before he was born, but it's deciding on what we are going to call him that's proving to be tougher than we thought.
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A slightly different spin on the naming dilemma.

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October 1, 2013 10:01 AM
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The Shirley Temple Syndrome: On loving a popular, trendy name – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

The Shirley Temple Syndrome: On loving a popular, trendy name – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
All those Shirleys named for Shirley Temple are here to tell you it can be great to have a popular name, reports Brooke Cussans of Baby Name Pondering. How do you feel about people who share your popular name?
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October 1, 2013 9:58 AM
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S My Name is Sophie: Sue Names

" So you want to call your daughter Sukie (or Susie or Sue), but you need a full name. This list right here can help you out. Many of these aren't in style right now, but would still make an original choice for a baby."

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October 1, 2013 9:55 AM
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The Beauty of Names: Björn

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

"Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Male
Meaning: "Bear"
Pronunciation: bee-YORN, bee-YURN
Other Forms: Bjoern, Bjarni, Bjørn"

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October 1, 2013 9:41 AM
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The Beauty of Names: 1970's Chic: Could They Come Back?

The Beauty of Names: 1970's Chic: Could They Come Back? | Name News | Scoop.it

"After seeing the 70's-tastic "Rush" last night, which about the rivalry between racing greats Niki Lauda and James Hunt, I'm contemplating whether or not some of the names popular in the 70's, which to us today are "uncool", could make a comeback. I think, for the right child, some could work."

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October 1, 2013 9:38 AM
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New Baby Alert: Heather Morris Has a Son | NameCandy

New Baby Alert: Heather Morris Has a Son | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Actress Heather Morris, best known as cheerleader Brittany on "Glee," had a son with her high school sweetheart, Taylor Hubbell on Saturday.  Though we are still waiting on a full name, it appears the triple-threat mom (whose resume includes being a former backup dancer for Beyoncé) named her new baby Elijah, reports US Magazine."

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Welcome, Elijah!

 

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October 1, 2013 9:34 AM
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What do we think of Rosa? = Nomes e mais nomes: O que pensam de Rosa?

What do we think of Rosa? = Nomes e mais nomes: O que pensam de Rosa? | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião a propósito do nome Rosa.
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Filipa has written about Rosa before, but wonders if readers think it's still suitable for a child today?

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October 1, 2013 9:32 AM
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Interesting Baby Names 9/30/2013

Memphis

Bronsen

Madisyn

Kymberlee

Kenden

Ryanna

Addisyn

Chelsi

Haydin and Torin

Skler

Katlynn

Kaden

Kelleigh

Everley

Calen

Brokelynne

Kalee

Treyton

Kyler

Shyanne

Owyn

Kaelyn

Bryelle

Aurissa

Kiyah

Kade

CaliRae

 

Clare's insight:

Just to recap, on this site we're infinitely curious and not judgey or prescriptive, so do disregard the URL for this Tumblr.

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October 1, 2013 9:29 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Fairfax Stuart Landstreet (1861-1931)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Fairfax Stuart Landstreet (1861-1931) | Name News | Scoop.it

"A native son of Virginia who made his political and business fortunes in both West Virginia and New York state, Fairfax Stuart Landstreet accumulated a fortune through his being a past director and General Manager of the Davis Coal and Coke Company."

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October 1, 2013 9:05 AM
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Merve

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici MERVE signifie "Porte de paradis" en turc. Les symboles de prédilection de ce prénom Les symboles n’ont rien à voir avec vo...
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October 1, 2013 9:03 AM
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Vanlouny

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici VANLOUNY 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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This name is completely new to me, and there's no clue here about its origins.  Curiouser and curiouser.

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October 1, 2013 10:08 AM
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Cool Name of the Week: Jesse | In Name Only

"Jesse is a name that means “gift,” and has been a top 200 name for more than a century."

 

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October 1, 2013 10:05 AM
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Lackadaisy webcomic inspires spicy name for baby | Toronto Star

Lackadaisy webcomic inspires spicy name for baby | Toronto Star | Name News | Scoop.it
While on bedrest for the last five weeks of her pregnancy, Allison Bishop-Greenway turned to reading to help pass the time.
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Lovely story behind Pepper Florence Matilda's name.

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October 1, 2013 11:18 AM
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Secret celebrity baby names revealed

Secret celebrity baby names revealed | Name News | Scoop.it
Secret celebrity baby names revealed! From Anna Paquin's twin baby names to Penelope Cruz's baby boy, Lil Wayne's four kids names and Trent Reznor's kids.
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a) They're not so secret any more, and b) welcome (in some cases belatedly) to Charlie, Poppy, Angelo, Luna, Rocky, Lazarus, Balthazar, Aleph, Cameron, Dwayne, Neal, Reginae, Rocket, Olive, Elula, and another Luna.

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October 1, 2013 10:00 AM
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Wren: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Wren: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's an avian name flying high in 2013. Spare and simple, but with a regal edge, Wren has a lot to offer as a child's name.
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October 1, 2013 9:57 AM
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Name Our Future Coach! | Ask The Name Lady

"My husband really wants to name our third and final child after an NFL football coach. He did this in naming our second, Landry, but I didn't know it until after he was born - I just liked the name! I am hoping we can find another name like Landry that we both love but maybe for different reasons. Our other son is named Cade. Any suggestions as to a boy name that is also the name of of NFL coach? Luckily, we have a girl name secured so we only have to think of a boy name now!"

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October 1, 2013 9:53 AM
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With More Celebrities Giving Their Babies “Do-Your-Own-Thing” Names, Is It Any Wonder That Fans Are Following Their Lead?

Here’s a list of names selected by teachers who are increasingly aware of a rising tide of bizarre names (many of which were impossible to spell-check) in their school system.* I found the list in ...
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October 1, 2013 9:39 AM
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Celebrity Baby Names: Glee’s Heather Morris Has a Son | In Name Only

Celebrity Baby Names: Glee’s Heather Morris Has a Son | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it

"It’s a boy for former Glee clubber Heather Morris (aka Brittany S. Pierce) and her longtime boyfriend Taylor Hubbell, and they chose a very traditional name for him—Elijah."

 

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Welcome again, Elijah!

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October 1, 2013 9:36 AM
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Mario Lopez's Son Gets Family Name | NameCandy

Mario Lopez's Son Gets Family Name | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Mazza expanded their family on September 10 , welcoming their second child a son.  The baby boy joins older sister Gia and is named Dominic, after his maternal grandfather.   "

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October 1, 2013 10:32 AM
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Ostentatious baby names

What’s in a name? Way too much these days where babies are concerned.
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I'm sure this was published before 30th September.  Anyway, I'll post it with massive caveats.  As 'First and Middle Baby Names' said, way behind the times.

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October 1, 2013 9:30 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Vernettie Oscar Ivy (1876-1967)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Vernettie Oscar Ivy (1876-1967) | Name News | Scoop.it

" Joining New Hampshire's Zatae Longsdorff Straw and Utah's Sunday Cardall Anderson, multi-term Arizona state representative Vernettie Oscar Ivy becomes the third oddly named female political figure to receive a biography here on the site."

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October 1, 2013 9:06 AM
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Willy-Joe

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici WILLY-JOE signifie "Protecteur résolu" en germanique (pour Willy) et signifie "Dieu est Dieu" en hébreu (pour Joe). Se fête le 10...
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October 1, 2013 9:04 AM
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Steacy

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici STEACY forme étrangère d'Anastasie vient de anastasis signifiant "Résurrection" en grec. Se fête le 10 mars À travers le monde Fr...
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