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There are new book and movie names in town, set to take the place of Twilight's megapopular Isabella and Jacob. Brooke Cussans of Baby Name Pondering surveys the fresh competition. - baby names 
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Expecting an August baby and interested in commemorating his or her month of birth? There's August and Augustus, of course--but you could also consider Gus and Gussie and Leo and Poppy, along with other August-related names.
Clare's insight:
Happy August!
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Do you approach baby naming like a general looking to capture a new country, mapping out routes and deploying soldiers? Or is your plan more like throwing lots of names onto the ceiling until one sticks?
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Some strong and unusual girl baby names make up Abby Sandel's Nameberry 9 this week, from Rio to Rhythm, Antonella to Liv. - baby names
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Abigail Rory Aimen Vincent Annabelle Tilly Atia Anneliese Blake Ezekiel Briette Elyse Byrdie Lulu Chesney Rayne Daniel Augustine Dresden Jon Elam James Emersyn Roma Esther Naomi Finley Bastian (gir...
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And Byrdie Lulu, Severus Finnian, and more.
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Alma Rose Arlo Clayton Brexdon Marie Cachelyn Brooke Cameron Cosmo Colin Hollister Curtis Bliss Decker Dirk Eros Nathaniel Felicity Angel Gabriel Walker Hunter Hamilton Jasper Reign Jesse Tuff Jexy...
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And Oderic Duron, Eros Nathaniel, and more.
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Alice Liv Aria Esme Ava Arlette Banaiah Israel Billie Louise Marie Brevin Dale Canton David Cereza Skye Chante Skuya Jane Clifford Woodrow Codi Olivia Cort Lee Darius Noe Destin Peter James Eliana ...
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And Keith Cornelius, Eliana Marylou, and more.
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Adelyn June Arlow Jayden Bergen Adley Binxly Marie Cobain William Colden John Cutler Dean Daisy Ashton Denver Ryan Dorian Avery Ellington Jo Evelyn Judith Evi Elmer Finley Elizabeth Fox Anders Ga...
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And Violet Dream, September Rayne, and more.
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A compilation of names from BAs announced in this week's newspapers, including national papers (Times, Telegraph) and a broad range of local newspapers from across England, Wales and Scotland. Sibling names are in brackets.
Clare's insight:
There were lots of good'uns this week. Let's have a few from the Celtic fringes: Ailbe Alexander Thomas, Efan Parry, Elis Cynan, Gruff Rhys, Seonaidh Alasdair, Eilidh Rebecca Alexandra, and Seren Suzannah.
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A staple of British nomenclature for milennia that swings between comfy grandad-chic to swashbuckling pirate.
Clare's insight:
Wat an interesting name.
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A compilation of names from BAs announced in this week's newspapers. Sibling names are in brackets.
Clare's insight:
It's a bumper crop this week, including Gilbert Francis Howard, Rafe Douglas, Jenson Darren, a few hundred Georges, and more.
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He's a handsome 20th century staple straight from the Bible, and he ushered in major changes in boys' names for generations. We owe an awful lot to Joshua.
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Next week's names are all straight from the 1980s. Will your name be profiled?
Clare's insight:
How exciting! The 80s produced me, so they must have been good.
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Their glamorous images lit up the silver screen in the Golden Age of Hollywood, and now their surnames are providing rich inspiration for modern babies. We foresee a new generation of beautiful boys named Gable, Brando, and Flynn.
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British naming expert Eleanor Nickerson travels back in history to the Tudor Period to unearth some interesting names today, from those still in use (Avery, Griffin), to others likely to remain as dusty relics (Frideswide).
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I'd love to see any of these names in more use, but particularly Avis, which was a favourite when I was about ten and still holds a special place in my affection.
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Are you a beach lover, or simply dreaming of sun, sand, and waves as you consider your baby name options? Then have a look at this wide range of baby names that all relate to the beach. - baby names
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Michelle Shepherd-Barron, who blogs at whatiwaswearing, analyzes the difference in attitudes towards baby naming between the Brits and the Yanks. Do you Britberries agree? - baby names
Clare's insight:
This post is interesting reading, and (most of) the comments from various parts of the world are equally illuminating. I'd say the post makes some perhaps misleading generalisations, but I found it funny, not offensive, especially the list of upper-class nicknames.
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Adalson Ion Alder Wild Anavrin Reign Athena Colette Atlas Aaden Axel Norbert Belle Eve Bradley Pius Celestina Jenae Cooper Corbett Creedon Samuel Daisy Susannah Daphne Irene Dresden Thomas Dylan Re...
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And Sampson Finley, Selma Faith, and more.
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Abree Mae Alfred Zach Arianna Arvilla Aurelius Augustine Axel Judah Benson Thad Calli Virginia Conrad Matthew Dahlia Quincey Dominic Royal Elle Catherine Ernest Albert Evangeline James Felicity Don...
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And Ernest Albert, Italy Margie Anne, and more.
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Abigail Lena Adalynn Gray Alana Colette Asher Beau Ava Lenore Berit Aubree Caiten Valo Channing Xarles Dirk Ethan Emma Madrid Ezra Felix James Fredrick Simon Gentry Dakota Hayva Marie Jax Fulton Jo...
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Channing Xarles, Noah Helios, and more.
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For years there has been a theory floating around the name-world that names appearing on monogrammed items in the Pottery Barn Kid’s catalog are up-and-coming names to watch. Being a big time name ...
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Amelia's exotically-chic older sister and a golden girl of the Roman Empire that's on an upward curve. Origin: Aurelia is feminine form of Aurelius, a Roman name denoting a member of the distinguished Aurelii family.
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The recent Royal baby-name speculation was certainly nothing new.
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Fascinating - especially to see how similar the speculation was then and now. See also the comments for what was being said in Australian newspapers at the same time.
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A mysterious ancient name that can swing either girl or boy depending on what part of the world you're in. Origin: Jocelyn is a modern form of the Old French name Joscelin, of uncertain derivation.
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Another week, in which I try unsuccessfully to chase down Synfye, plus thoughts on birth announcements from Nell to Macon, Gable to George.
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If, like me, you were far away from the internets last week and are burning to know what happened in the world of names, make this your first port of call.
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