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September 9, 2013 6:26 PM
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Favourite names beginning with C = Nomes e mais nomes: Nomes preferidos começados por C

Favourite names beginning with C = Nomes e mais nomes: Nomes preferidos começados por C | Name News | Scoop.it
Lista de nomes preferidos começados por C.
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What are Filipa's favourite C names?  Catarina, Caio, and more.

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September 9, 2013 6:22 PM
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Baby Boy or Girl Davis, Sibling to Abigail (Abbie) and William (Park)

Baby Boy or Girl Davis, Sibling to Abigail (Abbie) and William (Park) | Name News | Scoop.it
Cassie writes: Hello. My name is Cassie. I'm pregnant with my 3rd child. My husband, Will, and I have Abigail Kelley Davis, 11 and William Parker Davis, Jr. 'Park', who is 9. Baby 3 was a surprise....
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September 9, 2013 6:17 PM
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CORT & JOANNA (Missouri)

CORT & JOANNA (Missouri) | Name News | Scoop.it
Aria Brooks Audrianna Baja Cadence Atchley Cort Foster Dane Weston Denim Maxwell Eli Diesel Elle Parker Elynn Arabella Hailey Juliet Halo Grace Henry Stone Jacob Theron Joanna Dorothy Kanyon Hayes ...
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And Henry Stone, Willow Miranda, and more.

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September 9, 2013 6:14 PM
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Die hässliche Disneyschrift hat die sogar auf dem...

Die hässliche Disneyschrift hat die sogar auf dem... | Name News | Scoop.it
Die hässliche Disneyschrift hat die sogar auf dem Arm!
Giuliano
Rubino
Peterle
Chanel
Vanessa
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The poster doesn't approve of the Disney font, but never mind that; what a collections of names.

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September 9, 2013 6:11 PM
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Names Collected While Watching PBS Kids Sprout - Nancy's Baby Names

Wynter, Hunter, Xavieon...one man's Sprout-inspired collection of "bad, bad baby names."
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Remember these droll observations?

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September 9, 2013 6:07 PM
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Baby Name Search: Seeking a bold, magical name for a second daughter – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Baby Name Search: Seeking a bold, magical name for a second daughter – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Agnes Lively is looking for a strong name for her second daughter, one with some history and a touch of the magical. Which of her eight possibilities would you vote for for Aphrodite's baby sister?
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It had me on "Aphrodite's baby sister".  Hm...I'll plump for Verdande, followed by Gwenllian (but might be hard to enforce the "ll" in London).

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September 9, 2013 6:02 PM
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How Do People Dream Up Strange or Awful Names? The Stories Behind the Names

Did you ever wonder how ordinary people come up with names that seem so strange or awful to you? I've been writing about strange and awful celebrity baby names for years. Here is an article from th...
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Never mind the title; there are some good name stories here: smooshes, significant initials, and cultural connections.  And besides the children's names, I'm intrigued by the name of the father in the last story: Iliad Thor.  Iliad.  Not bad.

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September 9, 2013 5:55 PM
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Rare Royal Names for Boys

Rare Royal Names for Boys | Name News | Scoop.it
Alastair Alastair Windsor was a great-grandson of Queen Victoria through his father, and a great-great-grandson of Victoria through his mother. Although born a prince, he was stripped of his royal ...
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Athelstan!  Edmund!  Magnus!  What a treat.

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September 9, 2013 12:17 PM
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Baby Girl Ashley-with-an-L, Sister to Addison Hope

Baby Girl Ashley-with-an-L, Sister to Addison Hope | Name News | Scoop.it
Karen writes: I found your site while desperately searching for inspiration for naming our Baby Girl #2 who is due in less than 3 weeks! I have read a lot of your naming advice, and I tend to LOVE ...
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September 9, 2013 12:12 PM
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Aisha and Zain

Aisha and Zain | Name News | Scoop.it
Twins Eloise Charlette and Melaina Jade Pixie Anne and Rose Ivy Rupert and Maisie   Girls Aisha McKenzie (Koby, Kai) Alora Dae Blair Margaret Rose (Kirra, Sunny) Hera Sunim Indiana Jeffrey Kah...
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And Merindah Poppy, Lenny George, and more.

 

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September 9, 2013 12:09 PM
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Popular Names in England/Wales and Their Australian Chart Position

Popular Names in England/Wales and Their Australian Chart Position | Name News | Scoop.it
As a follow up to the article on shared popular names, this shows where Top 100 names in England/Wales that aren't popular here appear on our own charts, if they appear at all. GIRLS Already Left t...
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September 9, 2013 12:04 PM
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Famous Names: Muhammad

Famous Names: Muhammad | Name News | Scoop.it
The name Muhammad joined the national Top 100 last year, which was also its first time in the New South Wales Top 100. However, data from the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages shows that...
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September 9, 2013 11:58 AM
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Reversible Names: The palindromes Hannah, Otto and Nan – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Reversible Names: The palindromes Hannah, Otto and Nan – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Looking for a name that's perfectly balanced and symmetrical? Consider one of these palindromes, names that read the same backwards and forwards, like Hannah, Otto and Eve. - baby names
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Who knew there were that many palindrome names?  Covering ground from Aviva to Bob.

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September 9, 2013 6:23 PM
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The Longest Journey Series: April, Zoe and Kian

The Longest Journey Series: April, Zoe and Kian | Name News | Scoop.it
Today I've decided to look at not one, but three names from one of my favorite game series of all time. The third installment (Dreamfall Chapters) has just successively completed a kickstarter, rai...
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September 9, 2013 6:19 PM
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Cool Name of the Week: Bruno | In Name Only

"What do you think of the name Bruno? Is it an up-and-comer, or still a little too out there for your son?"

 

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September 9, 2013 6:16 PM
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Interesting Baby Names 9/9/2013

Ariyanna May

Savaha Lynn

Makayla Jo

Torsen Lloyd

Grayson Jaymes and Asher Mitchell (twins)

Ira Haven

Addysyn Dru

Brekkyn Lee

Railynn Metta

Brooklyn Rae

Braxtyn Orby

Maximus Niklaus

Chetley Jae

Breigha Marie

Analou

Aynsley

Landyn

 

Clare's insight:

Analou - rather a sweet smoosh, no?

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September 9, 2013 6:13 PM
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marginamia: Olive + June

marginamia: Olive + June | Name News | Scoop.it

"It's a silk flower fest over here today.  I just posted on Jim Hodges' installation at the Hirshhorn, which then reminded me of the pretty silk flower decor at new L.A. nail salon, Olive + June (named after the proprietor's grandmothers! you know I love it.)"

Clare's insight:

What a good idea, to name a salon after grandmothers.  I wonder what sort of business "Frances + Irene" would be.

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September 9, 2013 6:09 PM
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Rafiq: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Rafiq: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a cheerful import from the Arab world, an upbeat name that could wear well in the US. But what's the best way to spell Rafiq?
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Good name from Jasmin, and always nice to learn more about language contact.

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September 9, 2013 6:03 PM
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New Baby Alert: Monica and Shannon Brown | NameCandy

New Baby Alert: Monica and Shannon Brown | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Monica and her husband, NBA player Shannon Brown, welcomed their first child together on September 3rd. Their little girl is named Laiyah Shannon Brown."

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September 9, 2013 5:57 PM
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Baby Boy Winship, Brother to Griffin and Graydon

Baby Boy Winship, Brother to Griffin and Graydon | Name News | Scoop.it
Rachel writes: We are expecting our third boy soon - due date is September 19th, and we are having a terrible time deciding on a name. Our sons are named Griffin Winship and Graydon Winship (we cal...
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September 9, 2013 12:18 PM
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Jasmin's Week Starts Tomorrow! - Appellation Mountain

Jasmin's Week Starts Tomorrow! - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
I neglected to mention one very important thing in this week’s Sunday Summary.  For the week ahead, all the names posted at Appellation Mountain were chosen by reader Jasmin.  She won her week earlier this summer.  I’m delighted by the names she’s...
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Looking forward to the week ahead!

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September 9, 2013 12:15 PM
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Pretty in Pink: Lovely Names for girls like Lucy, Briar, and Calais – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Pretty in Pink: Lovely Names for girls like Lucy, Briar, and Calais – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel's Nameberry 9 names in the news is all pink and pretty this week, with appealing choices like Lydia and Lucy and Alba Violet. - baby names
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September 9, 2013 12:10 PM
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Popular Australian Names and Their England/Wales Chart Position

Popular Australian Names and Their England/Wales Chart Position | Name News | Scoop.it
The flipside to the previous article. To me this is the strongest evidence that our names are more British than American, because very few of our popular names are rare in the UK. Names like Hamish...
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September 9, 2013 12:07 PM
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Baby Girl Farnsworth-with-a-W, Sister to Ezra: June or Amelia?

Baby Girl Farnsworth-with-a-W, Sister to Ezra: June or Amelia? | Name News | Scoop.it
Jen writes: My husband and I are preparing for the arrival of our second baby (a girl!) any day now. For years we have talked about baby names, and we always thought we would name a daughter June M...
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September 9, 2013 11:59 AM
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Rare Royal Girls’ Names: Christabel, Eugenie and Melita – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Rare Royal Girls’ Names: Christabel, Eugenie and Melita – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
We've recently spent a lot of time parsing the possibilities for the British royal baby name, particularly for a girl.
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Oh go on, let's have another look at these beauties.

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