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My unborn son, a seven-month old fetus, could already have all the world’s unspoken markings of a criminal — the wrong skin color and the wrong name.
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For more discussion of this issue, see http://www.babynamewizard.com/archives/2013/1/is-the-internet-changing-our-perception-of-names 
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Check out these 20 fun and unique pet names that are inspired by classic TV shows and movies.
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Some rather sweet (for animals!) names from Star Wars, The Neverending Story, Garfield, and various Disney films.
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Coming up with just the right name for your bundle of joy can pose a challenge. Current favorites among U.S. parents include Jacob, Mason, Sophia and Emma. But is it best to play it safe, or go for something a little more exotic?
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An hour of name talk! I've only listened to the first few minutes, but it sounds like a really interesting, level-headed discussion - but of course it is, because it includes Nameberry author Pamela.
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Changing your name, but concerned about SEO repercussions? Here are a few tips, straight from Google.
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Lots to think about when changing names in the age of the web.
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She owes her rise to the Arabic Aisha, but Daisha has a sound all her own. If you're after something truly different, Daisha has potential.
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What do baby name experts do in their off hours? Why, find more baby names, of course. Here are some recent three-named babies we discovered. - baby names
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I like pretty much all of the names on this list - who cares about "flow" when you can just throw together the names you want to use and hope for the best?
As one commenter points out, we should also remember that there are plenty of non-English-speaking countries where having three or more given names is usual.
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Baby Name Shirley and the Shirley Club
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I love this information, too: " Shirleys aren't the only ones who have formed a group to meet like-named friends. In America you will also find Betty Clubs, The Bob Club, The LINDA Club, The Jim Smith Society, and even The Phil Campbells, who meet in the town of Phil Campbell, Alabama."
And for more on the statistics of Shirley, see http://www.babynamewizard.com/archives/2013/6/celebrity-baby-name-faceoff-shirley-vs-the-world
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" The Emmy awards are Sunday night and I thought it would be fun to do our own version! Just vote for the best name in each category. You have until Thursday to vote and the winners will be announced here on Friday. Then we will see if our winners match the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' picks."
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What I good idea! I've voted, and found it not only fun, but also an interesting exercise in name associations - in some cases it was surprisingly hard to forget about the actors and think about the names themselves. Looking forward to seeing the results.
P.S. Whoa, new look Sccop.It!
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Amanda writes: I am 13 weeks pregnant! I have been reading your site forever and I am obsessed with baby names. OBSESSED! First the basics. I'm Amanda and my husband is Lucas, goes by Luke. Our las...
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Although this post is somewhat late the 13th of September was Roald Dahl Day. A day in remembrance and celebration of a truly remarkable author, an author dear to my heart. I grew up reading his ch...
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More and more women are inventing post-divorce surnames for themselves. One of these women is writer Cheryl Strayed.
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Interesting story, and Strayed does work rather well as a surname, I think.
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Kelli Brady of namefreak! presents an interesting analysis of the history of G-names over the years, and how their sounds have shifted. - baby names
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And for more posts brought to you by the letter G, see http://www.thenamefreak.com/2013/09/g-names-then-and-now.html
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Here are the AWESOME shops who made our contest AWESOME!!! Chalkboard Wall Decal http://www.etsy.com/shop/innovativestencils Isla's Personalized Picture http...
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Remember this competition? Curious about what the prizes were? Looking for personalised products? If so, this is the video for you.
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Kathryn Morris and Johnny Messner welcomed twin sons on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, Calif., her rep confirms to PEOPLE....
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Welcome, Jameson and Rocco!
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Anna writes: Not expecting yet, but I am constantly looking for that elusive “sweet spot” name. Our surname is a very common, two syllable, ending in -son. My most recent obsession is the name Milb...
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I do like a good Anglo-Saxon hangover, and I'd love to meet a Milborough, or find out that this was a Millie's full name. Fingers crossed for this baby!
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Casimir seems ideal for a celebrity baby, perhaps the son of an experimental musician like Beck whose real son is named Cosimo. Like Cosimo, Casimir is quirky, yet smart. Casimir has Slavic origins...
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Puritanism has its roots in the late sixteenth century, after Henry VIII broke ties with the Catholic Church. The Puritans believed that reforms had not gone far enough and advocated for a church entirely divorced from Catholic ceremonies.
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And also some rather nice virtue names.
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"Brooklyn, London, Madison, Jordan, Camden and Austin—the top baby names are all over the map, literally! But if you’re looking for an exotic place name that isn’t quite so high on the popularity list, consider taking your globe for a whirl and finding some name inspiration there."
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Including Everest, Olympia, Calais, and more.
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The Most International Popular Names These names are all within ten places of each other on the Top 100s of Australia, England/Wales, and the United States, and should be equally familiar in all co...
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"Actor Johnathon Schaech (most recently seen on Showtime’s Ray Donovan) and new wife Julie Solomon had a son on Thursday, reported US Magazine. The new baby is named Camden Quinn Schaech."
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Kaleb Kylor Creighton Easton Crystil Romello Tylee Kaileigh Iker Harvest Shannondoah Dixie Drayton Rylie Priya Josue Ryekson Kollin Breckyn Landyn LaeThyn Dugan Cort Bear Maxson
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Oh, I rather like Harvest.
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"My fiancé and I recently found out we are having identical twins! Naming twins of the same sex is difficult. The names have to match—but not too much. My fiancé really wants to name one baby John in honor of his grandfather, and my favorite boy’s name is Jasper. So the boys’ names will be John and Jasper. But I read online that names with the same first initial are “groan-worthy” and “passé.” Should we ditch one of the names we love?"
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I hope the questioner does go with these names - I think Jasper and John would be lovely, artist notwithstanding.
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"I've got to be honest—naming my child was not an easy process."
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Good story, and I'm glad it has a happy naming ending.
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"So what do you think—is Walter too old-fashioned, or now, too dangerous, thanks to Breaking Bad? Or is it a name you’d consider for your son?"
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Corbin is popping up here and there, but for a more Roman feel, what about Corbus?