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Interesting Baby Names 8-2-2013

• Araevia
• Sherin
• Jazmen
• Kathryn
• Laykin
• Kierston
• Shellbie
• Azucena
• Channon
• Darlisha
• Keyer
• Aryonite
• Shivory
• Hayli
• Keeta
• Sydni
• Teslen
Clare's insight:

Just to reiterate, don't be misled by the URL - you may or may not like these names, but there's nothing especially awful about them.  Some I think are rather lovely.

 

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Interesting Baby Names 7/31/2013

Keegan Thomas

Chevy James

Preslee Jade

Jade Michael

Kameron Eann

Aaydn Davey

Elcee Nichole

Micha LayLena

Laiden Keith

Justine Janese

Tynlee Anne

Kyrin Thomas

Foster Tomshany

Hunter Dub

Raiden Layne

Jaxon Thomas

Meddle Priscilla

Matilynne Kylee

Bentleigh Sky

Zaden Leigh Ann

Sha’Brielle Presley-Gracelynn

Jaxton Bronx

Destiny Serenity Rose

Stetson James

Dooley Huff

 

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Interesting Baby Names 7/30/2013

Cydney June

Bear Eugene

Trenten Joseph

Jeslyn Joy

Tristianauh Raine

Brynner William

Cy Richard

Huck WayLynn

Leigha Grace

Bradyn Edward

Braydyn Lynne

Kasper Joshua Rydar

Kierra Lily

Kat Tia Renee

Silver Kay

Bricen Elizabeth

 

Clare's insight:

I think Bear Eugene is rather sweet.

 

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August 5, 2013 9:49 AM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Ticiana

Nomes e mais nomes: Ticiana | Name News | Scoop.it
Um olhar sobre o nome Ticiana.
Clare's insight:

It's the female form of Titian, it's rare in Portugal (and may or may not be rare in Brazil), and has the rather sweet nickname Tici.

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August 5, 2013 9:43 AM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Dóris

Nomes e mais nomes: Dóris | Name News | Scoop.it
Um olhar sobre o nome Dóris.
Clare's insight:

As in my country, this name of Greek origin is fairly rare in Portugal and feels a bit old-fashioned...I wonder if this and other lovely girls' names ending in -is will make a comeback one day.

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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Wehrli Douglas Pack (1889-1975)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Wehrli Douglas Pack (1889-1975) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Blessed with a truly unusual first name, businessman, Mormon leader and political figure Wehrli Douglas Pack was for many years one of Holladay, Utah's most distinguished citizens."

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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Mindret Wemple (1830-1900)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Mindret Wemple (1830-1900) | Name News | Scoop.it

"A prominent 19th century resident of Iowa, the curiously named Mindret Wemple preformed with valor on the Civil War battlefield and later became a highly sought after medical practitioner in both Illinois and Iowa."

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The most striking Flemish names of July 2013 = Nemesis en Courage: de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van juli 2013

The most striking Flemish names of July 2013 = Nemesis en Courage: de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van juli 2013 | Name News | Scoop.it
Vlaamse ouders noemden hun kinderen in juli 2013 Islam, Muslim, Oussama en Ramadan, maar ook Nemesis, Courage, Queen en Wodan. Wat vind jij de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van afgelopen maand?
Clare's insight:

It's been another interesing month in Flanders, with "striking" names including Stig, Clovis, Odin and Wodan, girls called Stan and Viktor, and, er, Georgia-Rose.

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What was Kutje Jacobs' real name? = Wat was de echte naam van Kutje Jacobs?

What was Kutje Jacobs' real name? = Wat was de echte naam van Kutje Jacobs? | Name News | Scoop.it
Sommige namen lijken te mooi om waar te zijn. Zoals die van de moeder van de in 1835 te Elburg overleden Manus de Bruin, Kutje Jacobs.
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Jack is weer in de mode - een opmerkelijke revival - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen

Jack is weer in de mode - een opmerkelijke revival - Voornamelijk ♥ alles over voornamen | Name News | Scoop.it
Jack is weer in de mode, viel de lezers hier al op. Of toch in elk geval onder Bekende Nederlanders.
Clare's insight:

Jack is growing in popularity in the Netherlands.  Here are some famous namesakes, and some speculation on why it's on the increase (limited to the influence of characters and celebrities).

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Hello, My Name Is Pabst | HELLO, MY NAME IS: ZEPHYR I’m four years old. This...

Hello, My Name Is Pabst | HELLO, MY NAME IS: ZEPHYR I’m four years old. This... | Name News | Scoop.it
HELLO, MY NAME IS:
ZEPHYR
I’m four years old. This is a photo of me all snazzed up and mom would say I’m a total ham. My parents named me for the Greek God of the Western Wind after their move west...
Clare's insight:

Hi there, Zephyr!

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S My Name is Sophie: Ben Names

"Ben is a very popular among today's parents. It's easy to see why too. Ben is an everyman, he can be the lawyer or the teacher, the doctor or the chef. If Ben is just too short for you, here are some names that he could be short for."

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S My Name is Sophie: Full Names for Mimi

"Mimi is a cute vintage nickname that is very underused. If you love Mimi, here are some options for her full name."

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Interesting Baby Names 8/1/2013

• Kennett
• Braxtin
• Taree
• Gentri
• Daxton
• Lynly
• Thevmith
• Creed
• Nile
• Boden
• Calleigh
• Kolynn
• Kyleena
• Machenzie
• Faye
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Interesting Baby Names 7/30/2013

Katelynn Leeann

Ebenezer Shiloh

Ayvah Colette

Summer Hope

Avaiana Rylyn

Bryleigh Elizabeth

Avery Lyric

Bronson Wayne

Abbyanna Marie

Nevaeh Lynn

Bryauna Adela-Jo

Zephyriah Jacob David

Ava Marie

Landyn Wayne

Kaelyn Jae

Lorelia Lilith Leigh

 

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Interesting Baby Names 7/29/2013

Aylene

Sheylin

Kimora Vicki

Nathalie

Aurora Marley

Emely

Maliki Ayden

Evany Danae

Arya Phoenix

Ayleen

Benson Kraig

BreAnna Alize

Daelany Jazlin

Diamond Marie

Daniella Monserrat

Italia

Naveah Maarie

 

Clare's insight:

As usual, there's nothing wrong with these names - it all adds to the interest of name-spotting.

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Nomes e mais nomes: Pares Perfeitos - Violeta &...

Nomes e mais nomes: Pares Perfeitos - Violeta &... | Name News | Scoop.it
Sugestões de nomes para os irmãos de uma menina chamada Violeta.
Clare's insight:

I enjoyed reading the post and comments for the melliflous sibling combinations with Violeta, such as 'Violeta e Valente' and 'Fabiola e Violeta'.

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August 5, 2013 9:41 AM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Filhos dos famosos - Maria da Luz

Nomes e mais nomes: Filhos dos famosos - Maria da Luz | Name News | Scoop.it
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Welcome, Maria!

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August 5, 2013 9:39 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Wales Lines deBussy (1891-1942)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Wales Lines deBussy (1891-1942) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Multifaceted Connecticut resident Wales Line Debussy made quite a name for himself in his short life of fifty years, being both a WWI Navy aviator and later a director of a successful construction firm. "

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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Cratus Cedra Magers (1903-1960)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Cratus Cedra Magers (1903-1960) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Cratus Cedra Magers was a member of the Mississippi State House of Representatives for two terms in the 1930s and while he was obviously a man of distinction in Mississippi (serving at various times as a state representative, college administrator and educator), very little information has come to light on his life..."

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Boys with "girl names" misbehave more at school = Jongens met een meisjesnaam misdragen zich vaker op school

Boys with "girl names" misbehave more at school = Jongens met een meisjesnaam misdragen zich vaker op school | Name News | Scoop.it
Life ain't easy for a boy named Sue, zong Johnny Cash in zijn lied over een vader die zijn zoon een meisjesnaam geeft in de hoop dat hij een echte vechter wordt.
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No Flemish babies named Albert; only three named Filip = Geen enkele Vlaamse baby vernoemd naar Albert, slechts drie naar Filip

No Flemish babies named Albert; only three named Filip = Geen enkele Vlaamse baby vernoemd naar Albert, slechts drie naar Filip | Name News | Scoop.it
Sinds op 3 juli bekend werd dat koning Albert II zou aftreden is er in Vlaanderen geen enkel kind naar hem vernoemd. Slechts drie baby’s kregen de naam van de nieuwe koning Filip.
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e-Onomastics: Website of the onomastic research at the University of Mainz

e-Onomastics: Website of the onomastic research at the University of Mainz | Name News | Scoop.it

"Welcome to the new website dedicated to Digital Dictionary of German Surnames and German Surname Atlas:
http://www.namenforschung.net "

 

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S My Name is Sophie: Nicknames for Virginia

"Virginia is a great vintage name that is ready for a comeback. If you are in need of a cute nickname to combat her "old ladyness" here are some choices. (Warning: some of these might be too dated for a little girl- I'm looking at you Virgie!)"

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S My Name is Sophie: Full Names for Mia

"Does your partner love Mia, but you not so much? Maybe you want something a little more interesting. This list offers spunky ways to get to Mia."

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