"A figure European legend that is still seen commonly on the logo of a coffee chain, Melusine is an update of previous Mel- names with a deep root in history."
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" Once a month, someone will be selected as "Fan of the Week!" and as the winner, you get to choose the "Name of the Week!" However, since this is the first contest, the winner will get to choose names for the next two weeks, one boy name and one girl name!"
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Are there any names you're yearning to have profiled? Here's your chance. 
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How many boys and girls received these unisex names in 2012? Is your favorite on the list? Find out here!
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If you're looking for more on unisex names, there's a tag for that, and (unsurprisingly) it's "unisex".
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" Names that start with Av- are trendier than ever now. If you love that sound, but not the popularity of Ava, here are some other Av- names."
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A big hurrah for Avis. Also Aveline/Avalina?
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"Edie is a great nickname. She's vintage, spunky, cute, and stylish. If you are looking for something a little longer (but aren't so keen on Edith) here are some choices."
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I'd love to see more of any of these names.
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" Looking for a way to honor Grandma Jennifer? (Do those exist yet?) If you plan on giving your child a Jen name, here are some options to consider."
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Like Jenny? Not so keen on Jennifer? This is the post for you. (I'd also add Eugenia.)
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• Kynzli Grace Xzaveion Heavenly Jaidun Markus Haiven Lee May Breyden Mark Brantlee Ray Kale Tyler Castiel Matthew Lee
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• Krysanna Easton Ryann Jakota Aaron Radin Emerson Gavyn Achills Raelynn Mariah Nolen Kayler Kylee Lexi Loyalty Jaxson Tyler Blaine Riddick Joshua Caeden Cole
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Warum tun Eltern ihren Kindern sowas nur an??? Ohne Worte…
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A triple-whammy. Welcome, Jacqueline-Cheyenne-Chantalle!
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Gesehen in Plau am See, kein Fake, die meinen das echt ernst!
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Tom Luzifer? Zicke = bitch (I hope it's less insulting in German) Schelm = rogue
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Da hat die XXL-Familie gut gearbeitet …
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An intriguing mix of languages and double-barrels in this family. I particularly enjoy Merlin Miguel.
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"A distinguished resident of Thurston County, Washington, Andsworth Hardway Chambers was the son of Washington territorial pioneers and went on to prominence in both business and politics, serving as the Mayor of Olympia, Washington for three terms."
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A unisex name that I actually like! What do you think of Rowan? Boy or Girl?
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Japanese names are so very different from the English names that are common in the US and UK. If you've ever wondered about their naming trends, here's a bit of insight to Japanese baby names.
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You voted on the poll and the results are in! Find out more about these 5 Greek names!
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If you'd like to read more about Greek names (and there have been quite a few good posts in the last few months), simply filter this page by the tag "greek". Or try "mythology", if that's your cup of tea.
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"Rosalinda is not a popular name. However, if you want to honor Grandma Linda and Grandma Roz, she is a great option. Even if the full form is not your favorite, your little girl can have an adorable nickname, plucked right from this list."
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Hooray for these names! Also Linnie.
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" Romy is one of my favorite nicknames. She's spunky, cute, and imaginable on many a girl. Romy is originally a short form of Rosemary, but she can work with other names as well."
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Whether you exercise in an ironic way by attending step aerobics set to a killer 80’s soundtrack or are a serious Spinner/Yogi/Crossfitter, looking to your favorite method of sweat is a great place to...
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• Puriti Xzayvier Kolbein
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• Wyiiam Cole Zayn Randall Keelyn Ryleigh Cidney Kolton Try Kainin Craig Kaylynn Kenzington Kolby Myles Brylee Dawne Kapri Serena Nanette Bella Rain
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Here's a bumper batch of spelling variants. I do rather like Serena Nanette: the words roll off the teeth very pleasingly.
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gesehen in Rheine (Westfalen)
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Interesting Irish-Italian mashup in Germany.
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Chrisdula - entdeckt in Stuttgart.
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From a purely nosey point of view, I wish named bumper stickers would catch on in the UK. Every car journey would be an adventure!
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Looks like a Slavic spelling, but I'm not sure which language; or could just be German. Anyone?
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Intriguing. I'm not sure I've ever heard Melusine spoken, so I've always pronounced it with the stress on the first syllable.
For more on Melusine, see http://www.thenamefreak.com/2013/05/diverted-by-name-melusine.html