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August 17, 2013 11:51 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Cairo Alwin Trimble (1869-1952)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Cairo Alwin Trimble (1869-1952) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Prominent for many years in Illinois legal circles, Cairo Alwin Trimble served as a Presidential elector for Illinois and was later a delegate to the 1912 and 1936 Republican National Conventions."

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August 17, 2013 11:48 AM
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Jimmy Fallon Reveals Inspiration Behind Winnie’s Name | People.com

Jimmy Fallon Reveals Inspiration Behind Winnie’s Name | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The host explains that his daughter is named after the lake in New Hampshire where he got engaged...
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Well, well: named after Lake Winnipesaukee.

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August 17, 2013 11:45 AM
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AJ Calloway Welcomes Daughter Amy Belle | People.com

AJ Calloway Welcomes Daughter Amy Belle | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
Jamie McCarthy/Getty It’s a girl for AJ Calloway. The Extra correspondent and wife Dionne welcomed daughter Amy Belle Calloway on Monday, Aug. 12. “We are so thrilled,” the proud papa tells Extra.
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Welcome, Amy!

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August 10, 2013 5:31 AM
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Name News is back from holiday!

Name News is back from holiday! | Name News | Scoop.it

Bear with, bear with, while I catch up with the last week in names.  I'm particularly looking forward to reading the bumper load of posts about the long-awaited England and Wales 2012 stats.

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August 10, 2013 5:17 AM
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Hot Baby Names: The 16 hottest choices of 2013 (so far) – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Hot Baby Names: The 16 hottest choices of 2013 (so far) – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Our hottest baby names of the year so far are inspired by a beloved literary character and a historic president, a cuddly animal and a euphoric state of mind. Most capture the fever of the moment, but some are destined for future stardom.
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August 10, 2013 5:10 AM
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Middle Name Challenge: Dixon ______ Shields

Middle Name Challenge: Dixon ______ Shields | Name News | Scoop.it
Carolyn writes: I'm due with our first child in 3 weeks (eek!). We didn't find out the baby's sex. We have a girl's name figured out...Claudia Katherine Shields. We picked Claudia because it is pre...
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August 10, 2013 5:09 AM
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Celebrity Baby Names: Vince Vaughn’s New Son | In Name Only

Celebrity Baby Names: Vince Vaughn’s New Son | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
Vince Vaughn and his wife Kyla welcome a son this week, joining big sister Locklyn Kyla. And the new boy's name? Vernon Lindsay. Vernon is an English baby
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August 10, 2013 5:07 AM
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Interesting Baby Names 7/9/2013

Peyton SkyeUkiah RayneLayla Ezni AngelMakenna RaeKreidence Faye RenaeValora Vixen Ann MarieTrenidy AlexisBlaikely MarieBrantley WilliamSerenity NicoleRiver PatrickBreckyn JayneRaedynAnnalisia PrayKillian BlazeBraylee BlairTyce JefferyBerlyn KrystineDestiny RoseKhemani KingstonDraven LeeAksel WadeBrazen Russell

 

 

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August 10, 2013 5:05 AM
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Ein Österreicher in Dresden zum Glück gibt es...

Ein Österreicher in Dresden zum Glück gibt es... | Name News | Scoop.it

Ein Österreicher in Dresden
Paikea Emma
Feanor Elias

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Anothr Feanor to make my day!

If I didn't know the car was Austrian, I would have guessed these names were maybe Finnish.

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August 10, 2013 5:02 AM
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Barney Joe and Billy Soul

Barney Joe and Billy Soul | Name News | Scoop.it
Twins Abel Henry and Winslow Jack (Jimmy) Tiffany and Rubi   Girls Ada Lucy (Meelan) Agnieszka Joanna Anastasia Katerina Manira Allira Storm Athena Dawn Betsy Emilie (Phoebe, Felix, Gertie, Fe...
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August 10, 2013 4:49 AM
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Vince Vaughn Welcomes Son Vernon Lindsay | People.com

Vince Vaughn Welcomes Son Vernon Lindsay | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The couple welcomed their second child, son Vernon Lindsay Vaughn, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively....
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Welcome, Vernon Vaughn!

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August 10, 2013 4:34 AM
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Babynamen der Woche 32/2013

Babynamen der Woche 32/2013 | Name News | Scoop.it
Veronika * Björn Marius * Martha Renesmee * Leif Oskar * Cillian John * Pauline * Emma Florentine * Bosse Gangolf * Stacy * Lotta Wilhelmine * Neele Luana * Caya Margarete * Carl Leonard * Simona * Luise Noelia * Max Otto * Leandro Elyas * Antonia...
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Hallo to you!  Here are some names spotted in German birth announcements.  There are lots of interesting ones (like Bosse Gangolf and Luise Noelia) and one of my favourites is Frida.

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August 9, 2013 9:59 PM
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Annie Wersching Welcomes Son Ozzie | People.com

Annie Wersching Welcomes Son Ozzie | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
Annie Wersching and her husband Stephen Full welcomed a second son at 12:57 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively....
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Welcome, Ozzie!

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August 17, 2013 11:50 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Baskin Eply Rhoads (1834-1895)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Baskin Eply Rhoads (1834-1895) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Endowed with an unusual first name that will immediately bring to mind the famed Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream parlor, Indiana legislator and judge Baskin Eply Rhoads was a truly learned man in his day, being well known as an amateur geologist and academic in addition to his service in state government."

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August 17, 2013 11:46 AM
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Jason Gann Welcomes Son Xano William | People.com

Jason Gann Welcomes Son Xano William | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The Wilfred star and wife Alejandra Varela welcomed their first child on Tuesday, Aug. 13, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively....
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Welcome, Xano!

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August 17, 2013 11:44 AM
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George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Welcome Daughter Everest | People.com

George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Welcome Daughter Everest | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The newlyweds welcomed daughter Everest Hobson Lucas via gestational surrogate on Friday, Aug. 9.
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Welcome, Everest!

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August 10, 2013 5:18 AM
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Name of the Week - British Baby Names

Name of the Week - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
A genial Scottish favourite with a longstanding royal heritage. Origin: Malcolm is a name of Scottish origin meaning "disciple of Columba". The original Scots Gaelic form was Máel Coluim.
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August 10, 2013 5:16 AM
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Hot Baby Names: The 16 hottest choices of 2013 (so far) | In Name Only

Hot Baby Names: The 16 hottest choices of 2013 (so far) | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
What will you name your baby? The hot baby names making the most dramatic leaps up the popularity list at Nameberry so far this year include names inspired by a
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August 10, 2013 5:09 AM
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Claire, Sloane and Lili: Names from 80s Movies - Appellation Mountain

Claire, Sloane and Lili: Names from 80s Movies - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
80s movie names for girls sound surprisingly similar to many parents' shortlists circa 2013. Read all about Claire, Emmeline, Georgia, Star and more.
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August 10, 2013 5:08 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Barr Spangler (1822-1922)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Barr Spangler (1822-1922) | Name News | Scoop.it

"A distinguished figure in the history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Barr Spangler was noted as being the oldest active bank president in the United States at the time of his death at age 100 in 1922."

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August 10, 2013 5:06 AM
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The 24 Children of Roberto I, Duke of Parma - Nancy's Baby Names

Which set of 12 do you like better?
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August 10, 2013 5:03 AM
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AQUA SKY (INDIANA)

AQUA SKY (INDIANA) | Name News | Scoop.it
Abigail Lou Aliya Cielo Aqua Sky Aubrey Ellison Bertha Linda Brantley Amos Carrie Jo Chloe Lottie Corintha Grace Cruz Paxton Dason Michael Diem Noelle Eli Ezekiel Elsie Stelle Ember Jacqueline Grah...
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August 10, 2013 5:01 AM
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The Art of Naming: Girl Name of the Week: Vienna

The Art of Naming: Girl Name of the Week: Vienna | Name News | Scoop.it
A lovely place name that is slowly inching toward the Top 1000 chart.
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August 10, 2013 4:38 AM
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Tiffany Coyne Welcomes Daughter Scarlett Rose | People.com

Tiffany Coyne Welcomes Daughter Scarlett Rose | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
Tiffany Coyne and her husband, singer/actor Chris, are first-time parents after welcoming daughter Scarlett Rose on Thursday, Aug. 1, her rep confirms to PEOPLE....
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Welcome, Scarlett!

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August 9, 2013 10:00 PM
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S My Name is Sophie: Nicknames for Mary

" Say your partner loves Mary, but she's just too plain for you. Listed here are some nicknames (many of them ready for a comeback) that you could call her, while still pleasing your partner."

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