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Interesting Baby Names 7/8/2013

Linnea Marteen

Bank

Eden Shaylah

Lane Jess

Teigen Terry

Raegan

Oaklynn Blakelee

Braelyn

Dawayne

Kairi Ayden Tritch

Kaiidence Elizabeth

Aunaka Marie

Rand Thomas

Mextli

Gennis

Skylyn

Daylehn

 

 

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Share a Coke with... 50 nieuwe vrienden - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen

Share a Coke with... 50 nieuwe vrienden - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen | Name News | Scoop.it
Op de Kalverstraat in Amsterdam opent van 14 tot en met 18 augustus een Share a Coke Store, waarmee de lancering van 50 nieuwe voornamen wordt gevierd.
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New Dutch names on the Coca-Cola bottles.  Myrthe is pretty; never heard it before.

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August 9, 2013 9:50 PM
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ELIZA & HUCKLEBERRY (Arkansas)

ELIZA & HUCKLEBERRY (Arkansas) | Name News | Scoop.it
Ace Lyric Ava Meg Azillary Corabella Blayk Olly Brentlee Klaine Cohen Edison Dawson King Dixie Cheyenne Edward Slayd Eliza Annette Erickson Damian Geneva Kathleen Gretta Delynne Hayes Everett Huckl...
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And Lowenne Everly, Azillary Corabella, and more.

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August 9, 2013 9:48 PM
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Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog: Fiery Names

Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog: Fiery Names | Name News | Scoop.it

"The dog days of summer are upon us, as August is the hottest month of the year in the US. So I give you a list that goes right along with your sunglasses, flip flops, and sunblock."

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Take some "meanings" with a pinch, but a good idea for a theme.

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August 8, 2013 5:16 PM
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7 Quirky Baby Name Books

7 Quirky Baby Name Books | Name News | Scoop.it
Baby name book titles really go for the gusto, have you noticed? There has yet to be a guide entitled, One Million of the Most Comprehensive, So-Very-Perfect, Greatest Baby Names for All Eternity!! but just wait.
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Includes a couple I'm aware of (a Satran and Rosenkrantz classic, and Pabst), and a few more that look worth adding to the hoard.

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August 8, 2013 5:12 PM
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Trendy Baby Names from the Past - Babble.com

Trendy Baby Names from the Past - Babble.com | Name News | Scoop.it
Check out the trendiest baby names from the past eras and see if you're child's name is on the list anywhere.
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A different way to read Nameberry's recent post.

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August 8, 2013 4:58 PM
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Does Pottery Barn Really Predict The Next Popular Names? Part 2

Does Pottery Barn Really Predict The Next Popular Names? Part 2 | Name News | Scoop.it
After repeatedly hearing the theory that Pottery Barn predicts the next popular baby names on the personalized items in their catalog, I set out to determine if this is true. I sampled baby names f...
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August 8, 2013 4:56 PM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Filhos dos famosos: Raúl

Nomes e mais nomes: Filhos dos famosos: Raúl | Name News | Scoop.it

"Nasceu Raúl, o segundo filho de Pimpinha Jardim, que já era mãe de Francisco Maria.  Podem ler mais sobre o nome Raúl aqui."

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Welcome, Raúl!

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August 8, 2013 4:53 PM
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The Art of Naming: Place Names for Boys and Girls

The Art of Naming: Place Names for Boys and Girls | Name News | Scoop.it
If you are looking for a baby name based on geographical locations here on earth, this list is for you!
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And if you're looking for more posts about place names, simply filter this page by the tag "place names".

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August 8, 2013 10:21 AM
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NameFreak!: N Names: Then and Now

NameFreak!: N Names: Then and Now | Name News | Scoop.it

"There were NO boy names that started with N in the Top 100 in 1880. Norman showed up sporadically starting in 1886 and then stuck around after 1897. ..."

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August 8, 2013 10:14 AM
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From Patient Griselda to Auntie Grizelda - Nancy's Baby Names

From Patient Griselda to Auntie Grizelda - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
A recent Monkees concert (of all things) reminded me of an interesting fact about the name Griselda.
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August 8, 2013 10:11 AM
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1913 Baby Names: Does the hundred-year rule still rule? – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

1913 Baby Names: Does the hundred-year rule still rule? – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Lovie and Dovie, Loyal and Royal were all on the popularity list of 1913. Those might not be so revivable, but there are many from a century ago that are. - baby names
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Could Moe and Priscilla make a comeback?  What about girls called Henry and boys called Pearl?  When will Flora become more popular across the Atlantic?  And is Clement one of the best names ever?  (Yes.  Yes it is.)

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August 8, 2013 10:05 AM
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Interesting Baby Names 7/7/2013

Chelsi

Coyer Elby

Jalyn Rose

Paislee

Makenlee

Koltyn

Mieke Lynn

Jase

Journey

Stihl

Lilac

Stanton

Justiin

Braylin

Vesper

Kael

Mesyiah

Geremy

 

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Predictions For the 2012 Data

Predictions For the 2012 Data | Name News | Scoop.it
The 2012 data for England&Wales will be out on Monday, so it feels time to put together some of my predictions for how the new list will shake out when it hits the headlines next week. Rather f...
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Will Lou's predictions be correct?  Only two days till we know!

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August 9, 2013 9:51 PM
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#YourBabyNameContest Winners!!

#YourBabyNameContest Winners!! | Name News | Scoop.it
Congrats! #yourbabynamecontest
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Well done, Isla and Callum.  Interesting to see which names got the most votes.

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Poppy Montgomery: Violet’s Name Not Meant to Follow Family Tradition | People.com

Poppy Montgomery: Violet’s Name Not Meant to Follow Family Tradition | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
"My mother's like, 'Another flower!' and [I said], 'No, no wait! It's a color!'"...
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August 8, 2013 5:17 PM
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15 nature-inspired baby names for girls

15 nature-inspired baby names for girls | Name News | Scoop.it
From Maple to Meadow, Rose to Violet, parents love nature names.
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Some simple of-the-moment favourites, from Ava to Willow.  And pretty pictures.

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August 8, 2013 5:13 PM
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Baby, what were your parents thinking when they named you?

Baby, what were your parents thinking when they named you? | Name News | Scoop.it
Before my second daughter was born, I pored through baby name books and thought about the perfect name for my child. I decided that Luna would be the perfect name, since I love the moon.
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A wee article on naming regret and relief.

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August 8, 2013 5:03 PM
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Baby Name Tourism: Italy Edition

"I'm a compulsive name shopper. Wherever I go, I keep an eye out for local trends in name-based souvenirs (like [time-warped miniature license plates) -- and in foreign locales, for local baby name books."

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I was very excited to read this: I love foreign-language name books.  I have one Italian one, which does indeed devote lengthy paragraphs to the history of each name, though it doesn't have the more esoteric information mentioned here.  Fascinating stuff.

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Celebrity Baby Names: French Stewart’s Daughter | In Name Only

Celebrity Baby Names: French Stewart’s Daughter | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
Actor French Stewart and his wife, Vanessa, welcomed a baby girl about a month back. And it has a name I simply adore: Helene Claire. In an interview with
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August 8, 2013 4:54 PM
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Ein regnerischer Tag in Lommatzsch Phil-Elias...

Ein regnerischer Tag in Lommatzsch Phil-Elias... | Name News | Scoop.it
Ein regnerischer Tag in Lommatzsch
Phil-Elias
Alma-Noelle
Merle-Lynn
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Good double-barrelling!

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S My Name is Sophie: Nicknames for Christopher

"Christopher is a classic boys name. He's been in style for years now. If you like Christopher, but want a more daring nickname, here are some options for you."

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August 8, 2013 10:15 AM
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NameFreak!: A More Comprehensive Playground Analysis

NameFreak!: A More Comprehensive Playground Analysis | Name News | Scoop.it

" Name Nerds has used the entire name list to compile a playground analysis for the top 7000 names! An amazing feat and some awesome reading. Take a look!"

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A reminder to look at these incredible lists.

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Michael: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Michael: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a classic, rich with meaning, and much used in recent years. Does the former #1 name Michael still feel fresh in 2013?
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S My Name is Sophie: Full Names for Izzy

"Izzy is one of those names that has so many full forms, but only two are in use. If you want to look beyond Isabella and Isabel for your little Izzy, look no further. "

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