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August 20, 2013 1:21 PM
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Jimmy Fallon Reveals Why He Chose "Winnie" | NameCandy

Jimmy Fallon Reveals Why He Chose "Winnie" | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Only a few weeks after the birth of his daughter Winnie Rose, Jimmy Fallon revealed the inspiration behind the baby's gorgeous name."

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August 20, 2013 12:03 PM
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Henry-Logan gesehen in Brandenburg.

Henry-Logan gesehen in Brandenburg. | Name News | Scoop.it
Henry-Logan gesehen in Brandenburg.
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August 20, 2013 10:14 AM
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Lorraine: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Lorraine: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a French name borrowed from the map. If only Lorraine hadn't been so popular in the twentieth century, she'd be a smash hit today.
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August 20, 2013 10:12 AM
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Popular Boys’ Names: Top 100 Makeover – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Popular Boys’ Names: Top 100 Makeover – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
One of our most popular blogs of all time, a makeover of the top 100 boys' names, was mysteriously zapped, stolen, disappeared from our archives. Here, our reinvention of that list and of the 100 most popular boys' names.
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Jonathan to Jotham?  Zachary to Zebedee?  It must be the Top 100 Makeover.

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August 20, 2013 9:49 AM
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Hartlepool’s most popular baby names revealed

Hartlepool’s most popular baby names revealed | Name News | Scoop.it
THE top names for Hartlepool’s tiniest tots have been revealed, with last year’s favourites Charlie and Amelia once again proving most popular.
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The spotlight's on the town of Hartlepool in north-east England, where the most popular names were similar to the national picture, but with local preferences for variant spellings of girls' names (Lilly and Hollie) and the controversial Tyler.

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August 19, 2013 5:15 PM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Nomes compostos com Duarte

Nomes e mais nomes: Nomes compostos com Duarte | Name News | Scoop.it
Lista de nomes compostos com Duarte.
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This is a list either of names that sound good compounded with Duarte, or names which HAVE been compounded with Duarte (which still sound good).

 

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August 19, 2013 5:07 PM
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Interesting Baby Names 8/19/2013

Jenaivyeve Rayn

Mackenzie Carrielynn

Lavynia Lee

Tatum Thyron Lee

Austin James and Aaidyn William

Keiran Zephyr

Kynsleigh Ann Marie

Kelix Christopher

Aubree Arayah

Brylee Jolynn

Ellyanna Deanna

Irelyn McKensie-Anne

Amya Lynn

Jadin Mittchell

Lyric Elliott

Krisalynn Grace

Sage Phet Ann

Ryker William

Gailvyn Favian

Josslynn Lorelei Nancy

Cirrus Vincent

Berlyn Avila

Kyli Mae

 

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I think Cirrus is rather sweet.  Certainly more wearable than Cumulo-nimbus.

 

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August 19, 2013 12:50 PM
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EULALIA & EZRA (Oregon)

EULALIA & EZRA (Oregon) | Name News | Scoop.it
Ace Kane Akasia Aurora Destiny Arius James Aiden Arizona Elaine Aylee Grace Baxter Ross BrylaMae Luv Charlotte Lou Chase Timber Cosette Marie Dax Lyle Elijah Ellis Charles Eloise Karry Eulalia Kayd...
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And Jaxon Charlemagne, Hattie Lou, and more.

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August 19, 2013 5:29 PM
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Katie Price Has Baby Son Eight Weeks Early After 'Nightmare Birth'

Katie Price Has Baby Son Eight Weeks Early After 'Nightmare Birth' | Name News | Scoop.it

"Katie Price has given birth to a baby son eight weeks early, after an emergency Caesarean operation"

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Sorry, not the nicest of headlines or circumstances, but welcome, Jett!

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August 19, 2013 12:46 PM
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Cool Name of the Week: Athena | In Name Only

Expert advice about pregnancy, your life, and family time from the editors of Parents magazine.
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I agree that both Medusa and Athena would be excellent fancy dress costumes.

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August 19, 2013 12:43 PM
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Born On Imbolc

Born On Imbolc | Name News | Scoop.it
Author's Note: This was supposed to be posted on the 2nd of August, but I forgot to finish and publish it. It is Imbolc (also known as Candlemas or Brigid's Day) for the Southern Hemisphere. This i...
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Nice cross-section of well-known people born on 2nd August.

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August 19, 2013 12:41 PM
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The Anglo-American Baby Name Divide: A view from this side of the pond – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

The Anglo-American Baby Name Divide: A view from this side of the pond – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
We've heard from American expats on their views of the UK-US name divide, now Catherine Ens, a British-born teacher at an American school, offers her observations of the differences. - baby names
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August 19, 2013 12:34 PM
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Mara Matilda, Messiah, Everest, and Ivete: Names in the News – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Mara Matilda, Messiah, Everest, and Ivete: Names in the News – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
An amazing range of names in the Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain this week, from Amy and Helene to Cairo and Everest. - baby names
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Loving the Mara Matilda story.

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August 20, 2013 12:20 PM
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The Art of Naming: Fan-Chosen Boy Name of the Week: Kinnon

The Art of Naming: Fan-Chosen Boy Name of the Week: Kinnon | Name News | Scoop.it
I knew I could count on Kiira! Here's a fabulous, rare name for boys!
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An example of name created by a disappearing (lenited) "f" and a bit of re-interpretation.

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August 20, 2013 10:17 AM
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Most Popular Baby Names in England and Wales, 2012 - Nancy's Baby Names

The most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2012 were Harry and Amelia.
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Includes a great selection of names from the less-popular end of the chart, such as Bede, Gwenno, and Ocean-Blu.

 

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August 20, 2013 10:13 AM
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FX Star Picks an X Name: Jason Gann Welcomes Xano | NameCandy

FX Star Picks an X Name: Jason Gann Welcomes Xano | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"The creator and dog-suited sidekick of FX’s "Wilfred" Jason Gann welcomed a child with his wife Alejandra Varela. According to PEOPLE the boy was born August 13 and is named Xano William Varela Gann."

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August 20, 2013 10:09 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Owington Gordon Delk Jr. (1911-1990)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Owington Gordon Delk Jr. (1911-1990) | Name News | Scoop.it

"While many Americans have feelings of ill will towards that often maligned institution called the Internal Revenue Service, its 140 year history has seen the likes of George Sewall Boutwell and Columbus Delano (both former Congressmen and Cabinet members) serve as its Commissioner."

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August 19, 2013 5:18 PM
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Baby Girl, Sister to Oliver: Luca? Lucca?

Baby Girl, Sister to Oliver: Luca? Lucca? | Name News | Scoop.it
A. writes: I wrote to you in 2010 asking for your help naming my son (Baby Boy: Oliver, Hazen, Luca?) and I seem to be finding myself in need of your advice again! We are now expecting baby # 2 (a ...
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August 19, 2013 5:10 PM
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Dear Bruce: What Do You Think of Religious Names Like Messiah?

I've written two posts in the last week about a Judge in Tennessee who prevented a mother from naming her baby boy Messiah and a judge in New York who prevented a family from changing their family ...
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Is this a case of "'twas ever thus"?  We've all heard of Puritan slogan names like Praisegod.

 

And does this mean that people named, say, Salvador or Salvator grow up with inflated egos?

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August 19, 2013 4:46 PM
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Top 50 names of this century = Top 50 populairste voornamen van deze eeuw - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen

Top 50 names of this century = Top 50 populairste voornamen van deze eeuw - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen | Name News | Scoop.it
De top 50 van populairste voornamen van deze eeuw (tot nu toe) ziet er heel vertrouwd uit, maar wisselt in rap tempo van uiterlijk.
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I think 21st-centry Dutch parents have great taste.  Look, there's Tess, Naomi, Robin, David, Merel, and lots of other beauties.

 

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August 19, 2013 12:49 PM
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How Far Can I Go With a Middle Name? | Ask The Name Lady

"Recently I've fallen in love with unusual nature names. I'd never use them as first names, but are they okay as middles?"

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Tobias: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Tobias: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a quirky charmer with a Biblical history. Could the newest teen trilogy boost Tobias from pleasant rarity to popular name?
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August 19, 2013 12:43 PM
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Another Baby Name Disagreement Taken to Court - Nancy's Baby Names

A real-life baby name battle with a surprise ending.
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August 19, 2013 12:41 PM
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Celandine

Celandine | Name News | Scoop.it
When we think of botanical names, the first to come to mind might be Rose, Violet, Dahlia... But have you ever thought of Celandine, a rare name with interesting origins. Celandine is the common na...
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August 19, 2013 12:35 PM
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Passau, Parkplatz vor dem Museum am Muttertag ...

Passau, Parkplatz vor dem Museum am Muttertag ... | Name News | Scoop.it
Passau, Parkplatz vor dem Museum am Muttertag
Jack André
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