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August 29, 2013 11:33 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Hanny Clyde Harvley (1887-1946)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Hanny Clyde Harvley (1887-1946) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Today's write up takes us to Greenville, South Carolina and one Hanny Clyde Harvley, a three term mayor of that city."

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August 29, 2013 11:31 AM
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Kate Levering Welcomes Son Holden Robert | People.com

Kate Levering Welcomes Son Holden Robert | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
"We were in no way prepared for an early delivery. I had only been home from shooting Drop Dead Diva for nine days," Levering tells PEOPLE....
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Welcome, Holden!

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August 28, 2013 2:27 PM
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HAYES & WILHELMINA (Kansas)

    Adley Rose Annalynn Nicole Austen Elizabeth Blake Elizabeth Brid Alexander Brooks Madden Camber Raye Charles Cannon Colton Montgomery Creighton Lee Denham Pearce Elias Gaspar Evelyn B...
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And Brid Alexander, River Koi, and more.

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August 28, 2013 4:11 PM
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Seven pairs of twins born in one week in Martini Hospital = Zeven tweelingen tegelijk in Martini Ziekenhuis - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen

Seven pairs of twins born in one week in Martini Hospital = Zeven tweelingen tegelijk in Martini Ziekenhuis - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen | Name News | Scoop.it
In het Martini Ziekenhuis in Groningen lagen deze week zeven tweelingen (met heel verschillende namen) tegelijk op de kraamafdeling.
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And here are their names.  All good matches, but I think my favourites are Mirthe and Isaak.

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August 28, 2013 2:30 PM
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Baby Naming Issue: Emil

Baby Naming Issue: Emil | Name News | Scoop.it
A. writes: Oy. Swistle, please help! We have a beautiful 5-day-old, little brother to Arlo Otis, and I am not yet sold on the name we announced on day three. Our last name is Johnson Ronay, no hyph...
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August 28, 2013 2:00 PM
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my favourite B names

my favourite B names | Name News | Scoop.it
Barnaby- I love the sound of this name as it rolls off the tongue, I love the nickname Barney too :) Also a favourite NZ written picture book has a character Barnaby Bennett- I think its divine! Be...
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August 28, 2013 1:59 PM
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Letting your child name themselves?

Letting your child name themselves? | Name News | Scoop.it
Interesting concept, one I've never really considered until reading "Looking for Alaska,'' by John Green (amazing book too!) Alaska the main character names herself at seven years of age after her ...
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August 28, 2013 2:15 PM
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Baby Name Nicknames: The ubiquitous Addie – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Baby Name Nicknames: The ubiquitous Addie – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Aimee Reneau Tafreshi put a lot of thought into choosing her daughter's distinctive name--but not as much about how commonplace her nickname might be. - baby names
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August 28, 2013 2:10 PM
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Baby Names! Chandler, Reid, Amelia, Athena

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Two surnames for boys and two A-A names for girls, plus opinions on spelling variants and on Kacella.

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August 28, 2013 1:58 PM
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Sorry Fido, Today's Pet Owners Prefer Human Names

Just read an article in the Daily Mail by Ryan Kisiel reporting on research that shows “today’s pet owners prefer human names” instead of traditional pet names. The Daily Mail article listed the to...
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August 28, 2013 1:56 PM
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Michael Bublé Welcomes Son Noah | People.com

Michael Bublé Welcomes Son Noah | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
"Overjoyed and filled with gratitude at the arrival of our son," the new dad writes.
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Welcome again, Noah!

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August 28, 2013 4:05 PM
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Who still calls their child Adolf? = Wie noemt zijn kind nog Adolf?

Who still calls their child Adolf? = Wie noemt zijn kind nog Adolf? | Name News | Scoop.it
Als ik op de radio mag komen praten over namen, reageren presentatoren steevast stomverbaasd als ik vertel dat de voornaam Adolf nog steeds voorkomt. Wie noemt zijn kind in hemelsnaam zo? Neonazi’s?
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I'm hitting the Dutch/German backlog a bit, and thought pictures speak louder than words with this one: a chart of usage from 1880-2012, and a few birth announcements from recent decades.

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August 27, 2013 5:22 PM
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Busy Philipps Explains 'Cricket' Baby Name

Busy Philipps Explains 'Cricket' Baby Name | Name News | Scoop.it
Busy Philipps knows she's given her daughters some strange names: Birdie and Cricket. At the Comedy Central roast of "Freaks and Geeks" co-star James Franco, the actress opened up to E!
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August 29, 2013 11:31 AM
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Cutter Dykstra and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Welcome Son Beau | People.com

Cutter Dykstra and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Welcome Son Beau | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The former Guys with Kids star and her fiancé Cutter Dykstra have welcomed a son named Beau, a source tells PEOPLE....
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Welcome, Beau!

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August 29, 2013 11:26 AM
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Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog: Celebrity Baby Names of 2013: Winter Season

" Listed are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available). Commentary is below.

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For some unknown reason, this post from Mach popped up on my feed today.  Well, I'll go with the flow and pop it up here.  Do you remember these, or did you miss any at the time?

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August 28, 2013 4:13 PM
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15 people with highly appropriate names = Van zaadhandel Pik tot tandarts Oei: 15 mensen met een zeer toepasselijke naam

15 people with highly appropriate names = Van zaadhandel Pik tot tandarts Oei: 15 mensen met een zeer toepasselijke naam | Name News | Scoop.it
Verrassend veel mensen hebben een naam die perfect past bij hun beroep, zoals zaadhandelaar Pik, tandarts Oei en oogarts I.C. Notting. Ik zette vijftien van zulke namen op een rijtje.
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Some translate better than others, but worth a look for a giggle.

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August 28, 2013 4:08 PM
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Die Namen der 1c aus Ahrensburg

Die Namen der 1c aus Ahrensburg | Name News | Scoop.it
Ich habe die Klassenliste einer 1c aus Ahrensburg (Schleswig-Holstein) nach den Plätzen der Vornamenhitliste des Jahrgangs 2006 sortiert. Was gleich auffällt: Kein Name kommt zweimal vor.
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Here's a case of lists speaking louder than words: it's a class list of children starting school in a town in north Germany, and the popularity of their names in the year they were born.  Not a bad idea to do a "where are they now?" look at a year's statistics.

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August 28, 2013 2:24 PM
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Famous Name: North West

Famous Name: North West | Name News | Scoop.it
The Hills Shire is in the north-west region of Sydney. Big news in The Hills at the moment is the North West Rail Link, which will connect Rouse Hill to Epping, and involve the construction of eigh...
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August 28, 2013 2:20 PM
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Pop Culture Baby Name: Matlock - Nancy's Baby Names

Pop Culture Baby Name: Matlock - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
How many baby boys were named after the TV show Matlock during the 1980s?
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Hm, not a bad name, actually.

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August 28, 2013 2:18 PM
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Melody: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Melody: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a musical noun name with a history of use in the 1900s. Will parents fall for the pretty Melody again in the 21st century?
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August 28, 2013 2:11 PM
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Your Favorite Names from the Top 100 – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Your Favorite Names from the Top 100 – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Let's set name snobbery aside and celebrate the wonderfulness of the most popular baby names. Share your favorites from among America's favorites. - baby names
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August 28, 2013 2:03 PM
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e-Onomastics: Climate Name Change

"A new campaign was kicked off yesterday, aimed at increasing awareness of climate change and its link to extreme weather. 350 Action released a video petitioning the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to change the way they name severe storms."

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Is naming a hurricane after someone an effective way of naming and shaming?

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August 28, 2013 1:57 PM
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Interesting Baby Names 8/27/2013

• Rheegan
• Jacilyn
• Lyrica
• Autym
• Kasen
• Avangeline
• Londyn
• McCoy
• Lyndsy
• Izell Haze
• Willow Lane
• Ryder Robert
• Kaethan
• Jaymeson Dani

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August 27, 2013 3:47 PM
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Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog: Baby Name Quotable Quotes: W.H. Auden

Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog: Baby Name Quotable Quotes: W.H. Auden | Name News | Scoop.it
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Yes please to more quotations (although it can be fun to try and "translate" names).

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August 28, 2013 2:22 PM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Filhos dos famosos internacionais - Noah & Carmen Gabriela

Nomes e mais nomes: Filhos dos famosos internacionais - Noah & Carmen Gabriela | Name News | Scoop.it

"Nasceu Noah, filho do cantor canadiano Michael Bublé.  Quem também foi pai recentemente foi o ator norte-americano Alec Baldwin e a menina chama-se Carmen Gabriela. O ator já era pai de Ireland."

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