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July 19, 2013 11:18 AM
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BELLAMY ROSE (Oklahoma)

BELLAMY ROSE (Oklahoma) | Name News | Scoop.it
Addilynn Celine Alexandros Serephim Ann-Marie Mary Aubrey Kelton Baylor Shai (girl) Bellamy Rose Bishop Otha Breeli Ryder Brynnley Ann Cash Hawk Alan Clark Bradley Creede James Donald David Elwood ...
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And Cash Hawk Alan, Serenity Fay Bliss, and more.

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July 19, 2013 11:11 AM
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Name Updates!

Name Updates! | Name News | Scoop.it
Update (and photo!) on Baby Boy or Girl Automuhnelly, Sibling to Timothy and Ellen! Update (and photo!) on Baby Boy Terry! Update (and photo!) on Baby Girl Dry-with-an-F, Sister to Elliot and Emeli...
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Welcome to the newbies!  It's certainly worth reading what their parents have to say, but if you don't have time, they are Theodore Joseph (Teddy), Henry Rex (Huck), Elin Elizabeth, and Abbott James.

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July 19, 2013 11:01 AM
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Cool Baby Names: Our 12 newest choices – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Cool Baby Names: Our 12 newest choices – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
We're always adding fresh names to the Nameberry database, and here are our dozen newest, inspired by pop culture and celebrity choices, the first Native American saint and a friendly Ethiopian cabdriver.
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Kateri, Maven, Zelig, and more: lots of interesting names here.

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July 19, 2013 10:51 AM
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Biggest Baby Name Debuts of All Time: Boys, 10 to 1 - Nancy's Baby Names

Biggest Baby Name Debuts of All Time: Boys, 10 to 1 - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Want to see the biggest baby name debuts of all time? Here's the boys' list, part 5. Inspired by TV characters, computer errors, musicians, a singer and an actor.
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What to Shyheim, Cordero and Nakia have in common?  This.

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July 19, 2013 11:18 AM
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Princess Names Fit For a Royal Baby

One of these beautiful names could be perfect for your princess-to-be.
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July 19, 2013 10:47 AM
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Oliver Hudson Welcomes Daughter Rio | People.com

Oliver Hudson Welcomes Daughter Rio | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The actor and wife Erinn have welcomed their third child, daughter Rio, proud grandma Goldie Hawn announced Thursday....
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Welcome, Rio!

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July 18, 2013 5:40 PM
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The Art of Naming: Flower and Tree Names for Girls

The Art of Naming: Flower and Tree Names for Girls | Name News | Scoop.it
A list of flower and tree names for girls. Are there any that I've missed?
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It's shaping up to be quite a week for flowers.  As always, if you'd like more, do filter this page by the tags 'flowers' or 'nature'.

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July 18, 2013 5:37 PM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : The Strangest Names In American Political History Visits Ohio....

The Strangest Names In American Political History : The Strangest Names In American Political History Visits Ohio.... | Name News | Scoop.it

"Yesterday was an extremely busy day, as I was able to visit and photograph a number of strangely named politicians buried in the Northeastern portion of Ohio, traveling to cemeteries in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Jefferson, Mentor and Cleveland."

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It's a bumper crop, with Lycurgus Luther Marshall, Quintus Flaminius Atkins, and more.

 

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July 18, 2013 4:19 PM
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Striking Baby Names 7-18-2013

• Aiken-Bobby
• Devlin
• Kensley Kai
• Drayken Duane
• Timber Kile
• Mayci Bryn
• Jett Lee
• Cyanne Asher
• Olin Jase
• Melodee Ann
• Shooter Roy
• Arvaleen Paislee Ann
• Westyn Case
• Braelynn May

Jaxon Jolin

Alixandra Marie

Kyla Rose

Priya Leatrice

Jordynn

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July 18, 2013 2:34 PM
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Anna Chlumsky Welcomes Daughter Penelope Joan | People.com

Anna Chlumsky Welcomes Daughter Penelope Joan | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The actress and husband Shaun So welcomed daughter Penelope Joan So on Thursday, July 11 in New York City, she tells PEOPLE exclusively....
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Welcome, Penelope!

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July 18, 2013 12:32 PM
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MEMORY JANE (Hello)

MEMORY JANE (Hello) | Name News | Scoop.it
Adeline Gemma Annabelle Autumn Ashton Blaze Avelle Raelynn Blake Kelly Booker James Brock Rayder Cami Jolene Casper Lee Dashel Nathan Edison Robert Ellis Grace Emma Rivers Harleigh Blythe Isabella ...
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And Isabella Jesper, Zemmry Zaterah Marie, and more.

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July 18, 2013 10:28 AM
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Blair: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Blair: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a poor little rich girl and a preppy unisex name, too. Fictional heiresses aside, the spare Blair is definitely catching on for our daughters in 2013.
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July 18, 2013 10:23 AM
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Minty Fresh Names: From Araminta to Pepper – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

Minty Fresh Names: From Araminta to Pepper – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
Here's a novel idea--Brooke Cussans of Baby Name Pondering has put together a group of fragrant names all related to the theme of mint. - baby names
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What a great theme!  I wonder if Polo would work too?  I could really go for some nice mints now...

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July 19, 2013 11:17 AM
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Complete the sentence: you know you are... - Appellation Mountain | Facebook

Complete the sentence: you know you are a name nerd when ...
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YES.  All of this.  And especially 929.4 :-)

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July 19, 2013 11:07 AM
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Single Syllable Names for Boys: A to Z - Appellation Mountain

Single Syllable Names for Boys: A to Z - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Single syllable names for boys are popular, from Max to Jack to Zeke. Here are my 26 favorites, one for every letter of the alphabet.
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I do like it when a name-lover chooses some of their favourite names.  Hooray in particular for Joss, Wat, Tom and Ned! But I'd never imagined that Charles could be two syllables...good old rhotic accents.

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July 19, 2013 10:57 AM
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Quinn Eden and Jude Winter

Quinn Eden and Jude Winter | Name News | Scoop.it
Girls Aberdeen (Summer, Nicalah) Belle Phoebe Camilla Florence (Leo, Rafael) Catherine Mary Ciarn Rose (Taleisha) Clea Loren Clementine Blossom (Ginger, Henry) Daisy Kathleen (Charli, Violet) Emma ...
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And Reuben Maxwell, Clea Loren, and more.

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July 19, 2013 10:49 AM
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This Article Is More About Picking Names Like Twitter and Facebook and Less About Picking Names Like Mibblio, Kaggle or Xtify (for Startups or for Babies)

The Wall Street Journal published an article called “What’s Behind Those Quirky Startup Names?” on July 18.The article claimed that internet entrepreneurs were making up nonsensical names like Mibb...
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A little bit comparing people's names to brand names: the "short cut" idea again.

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July 19, 2013 10:48 AM
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Striking Baby Names 7-18-2013

• Jadelynn
• Chrismry
• Sydni
• JayShine Sky Rose
• General George
• Tyrecka Evelyn
• Raylan Kase
• Zy’braiyzha D’arrii
• Shelee Aeryn
• Kaidence Brooklyn
• Kimbreesha Shaquela
• Wade Rust

Remy Jecht

Avyn Riley

Bowman Aliece

Jaxxon Ryan

Saylor Grace

Kenedi

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July 19, 2013 10:34 AM
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S My Name is Sophie...: Full Names for Min or Minnie

S My Name is Sophie...: Full Names for Min or Minnie | Name News | Scoop.it

"Min and Minnie give off different vibes. Minnie is sweet, Min is feisty. Minnie is girly, while Min is sporty. The great thing about the following names is that they work with the nicknames Min or Minnie, so you can pick the one that best suits your daughter."

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Another varied and imaginative list, including Carmen, Minerva, and more.

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July 18, 2013 5:38 PM
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Celebrity Baby Names: Anna Chlumsky’s New Daughter | In Name Only

Celebrity Baby Names: Anna Chlumsky’s New Daughter | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
Anna Chlumsky's having a pretty darned good day—she just scored her first Emmy nom as the driven Chief of Staff to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's wacky Vice President
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July 18, 2013 4:19 PM
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The New Antique Generation

The New Antique Generation | Name News | Scoop.it

"If you've ever heard a favorite song of your youth pop up on an "oldies" station, you know the facts of fashion life: the past doesn't sit still. That holds as true for antique-styled names as it does for grunge rock."

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July 18, 2013 2:39 PM
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Slim Softies - British Baby Names

Slim Softies - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Slim Softies are the masculine equivalent of the Dulcet Dainties. And, just like their feminine counterparts, these names pack a small punch, with no strong sounds or profuse syllables.
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I'm a big fan of a lot of names on this list.  Here we have Hugh, Rowan, Ted, Toby, Gethin, Rowan, and more.

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July 18, 2013 1:20 PM
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Nifty Names: Baby Names: A Battleground of Conflicting Styles

Nifty Names: Baby Names: A Battleground of Conflicting Styles | Name News | Scoop.it

"Warning: This post contains sarcasm and what some may dub “harsh” judgment.

In a recent baby name discussion, I called a name “incredibly tacky”—because, well, I find the name incredibly tacky."

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If you don't like a name for whatever reason, what do you do?  Hold your peace?  Say you don't like it?  And how do you react if someone expresses dislike for a name you like?  Here's Nifty Names' take on the issue.

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July 18, 2013 12:29 PM
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S My Name is Sophie...: Full Names for Nell

" As many of you know, Nell is my favorite name. I prefer her on her own, but others may not, so here are some longer names she can stem from."

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Lots of interesting names on this list: Helen, Cornelia, Antonella, and more.

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July 18, 2013 10:26 AM
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The Best Architecture Baby Names: Decimus, Inigo and Quincy – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry

The Best Architecture Baby Names: Decimus, Inigo and Quincy – Baby Name Blog - Nameberry | Name News | Scoop.it
The international pantheon of illustrious architects of the past and present provides a great assemblage of unusual possibilities--names like Renzo and Inigo and Eero and Sullivan. - baby names
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I'm especially liking the short and zippy names: Cass, Rem, Thom.

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