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July 1, 2013 9:44 AM
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Jessica Simpson Welcomes Son Ace Knute | People.com

Jessica Simpson Welcomes Son Ace Knute | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The Fashion Star mentor, 32, and her fiancé, Eric Johnson, welcomed son Ace Knute on Sunday, June 30, PEOPLE confirms.
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Welcome, Ace!

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July 1, 2013 9:42 AM
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The Art of Naming: Celebrity-Baby-Inspired Question!

The Art of Naming: Celebrity-Baby-Inspired Question! | Name News | Scoop.it
Jessica Simpson named her son "Ace Knute Johnson" and I found Knute to be an interesting choice! Read more about it here!
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July 1, 2013 9:34 AM
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Sunday Summary: 6/30/13 - Appellation Mountain

Sunday Summary: 6/30/13 - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
I have a new name crush, though I think it might be unwearable.  Laura Andersen’s The Boleyn King is an alternate history – a what if?
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Missed out on the name news this week?  Never fear: here are the best bits!

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June 30, 2013 11:51 AM
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UK Birth Announcements 24/6/13 - 30/6/13 - British Baby Names

UK Birth Announcements 24/6/13 - 30/6/13 - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
A compilation of names from BAs announced in this week's newspapers. Sibling names are in brackets.
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Featuring Zephyrin Annie, Alana Savana, and more.

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June 30, 2013 9:05 AM
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Nifty Names: Fourth of July Baby Names: Inspired by Summer, July, and Independence Day

Nifty Names: Fourth of July Baby Names: Inspired by Summer, July, and Independence Day | Name News | Scoop.it

"For this blog, I’ve put together a list of names illuminated in summer sunlight, and steeped in a brave historical background. From color names like Azure to Revolutionary War hero names like Thaddeus, here are my picks for Fourth of July-inspired appellations:"

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June 30, 2013 8:53 AM
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Name of the Week - British Baby Names

Name of the Week - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Ingram feels like a surname adopted as a first name, but its history as a first name is actually both long and illustrious. Origin: Ingram derives from the old Germanic name Ingelram/Engelram, which is of uncertain meaning.
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June 30, 2013 8:56 AM
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Shortened Names for Boys

Shortened Names for Boys | Name News | Scoop.it
Alfie Alfie is a nickname for Alfred. It is most famous from the award-winning (and still emotionally shocking) 1966 movie Alfie, starring Michael Caine as the predatory Alfred "Alfie" Elkins. The ...
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June 30, 2013 8:50 AM
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12 Celebrities Who Gave Their Baby Girls Boy Names

12 Celebrities Who Gave Their Baby Girls Boy Names | Name News | Scoop.it

"Written by Linda Rosenkrantz for Nameberry We're not saying that this trend is something completely new..."

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June 30, 2013 8:45 AM
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Artists' Kids Have The Greatest Names - Daddy Types

"There is no better way to end the week than to celebrate the Australian-born New York artist Natalie Jeremijenko for her epic talent and foresight in babynaming"

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June 28, 2013 8:02 PM
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NameFreak!: Double Letter Names - 2012 Girls

NameFreak!: Double Letter Names - 2012 Girls | Name News | Scoop.it

"Have you ever considered naming your children with the theme of "double letter names"? Well, there would be a very wide pool for you to choose from if you did so desire."

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June 28, 2013 7:59 PM
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OCEAN CONNOR (ABC boys)

OCEAN CONNOR (ABC boys) | Name News | Scoop.it
Alexander Wolfgang Brier Hayes Channing Esau Dez Enoch Therion Ellis Eric Finn Vernon Gatlin Christian Henry Stillman Ilias River Jack Hadley Kale Oliver Lake William Masyn Oak Nicholas Franco Ocea...
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And Ilias, Thor, and more.

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June 28, 2013 7:56 PM
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The Name Agmondesham: "Altogether Appalling" - Nancy's Baby Names

Where did the name Agmondesham come from?
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How interesting - I've been to Amersham, but never knew the old form of its name.

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June 28, 2013 7:54 PM
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Cleodora, Cleophee, Cleopatra: Getting to Cleo - Appellation Mountain

Cleodora, Cleophee, Cleopatra: Getting to Cleo - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Cleo is an ancient appellation that feels fresh and modern in 2013. Looking for an elaborate name that shortens to the spunky Cleo? Look no further!
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July 1, 2013 9:43 AM
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Geek Baby Names: June 2013 Roundup

"I took the month of June off from the blog, but plenty of other sites picked up the slack! Here's a roundup of Geeky Names profiled in the month of June."

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The last month seen through geeky eyes.

(Glad GBN is still around.)

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July 1, 2013 9:41 AM
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CALI MERIDIAN (Sunday)

CALI MERIDIAN (Sunday) | Name News | Scoop.it
Adalynn Arvada Akaya Lily Alida Pearl Anderson Francis Apphia Jean Ary JulioCesar Atticus Thoreau Aurora Marlene Avery Leonor Barrett McLintock Benjamin Merrick Bodhi Gabriel Brent McCoy Brooks Edw...
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And Evawynn Lyra, Karina Enid, and more.

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July 1, 2013 9:22 AM
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The Art of Naming: Real Names from Real Babies

The Art of Naming: Real Names from Real Babies | Name News | Scoop.it
This is a collection of REAL names used for REAL babies that I found while browsing hospital birth announcements. These are names that I either liked or found interesting. Which is your favorite?
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Including Lively, Montgomery, Tapanga, and more.

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June 30, 2013 9:09 AM
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Baby North West goes without -- what good is a middle name, anyway?  - TODAY.com

Baby North West goes without -- what good is a middle name, anyway?  - TODAY.com | Name News | Scoop.it

"When Kim Kardashian and Kanye West revealed their daughter’s name last week – North West – the moniker got as much attention for its direction-inspired twist as it did for what it was missing: a middle name."

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Including Nameberry comments.

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June 30, 2013 9:00 AM
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Baby Name Pondering: Fiora

Baby Name Pondering: Fiora | Name News | Scoop.it

"Like Fiona or Flora, but want something a little different and a lot rarer? Then how about Fiora."

 

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June 30, 2013 8:59 AM
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Baby Names! Brooks, Ryan, Alice, Piper

I love Brooks & Alice. Piper and Ryan are okay. What do you think?! Keep the requests coming! I love scrolling through all your favourite names. Vlogging dur...
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Plus four "this or that" pairs, and some help for a character name.

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June 30, 2013 8:55 AM
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Classic Movies, Classic Baby Names? | In Name Only

Classic Movies, Classic Baby Names? | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
I've been starting to show my daughters some of my favorite classic movies, from screwball comedies like His Girl Friday to sweeping epics like Gone With the
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Oo, Hildy!

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June 30, 2013 8:48 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Celebrity Baby Round-Up

Celebrity Baby News: Celebrity Baby Round-Up | Name News | Scoop.it
Media photographer Luke Fuda, and his wife Soraiya, welcomed their first child on June 21 and have named their son Spencer Luke. Spencer Fuda was born at 8.52 am at a private hospital in Camden, we...
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Welcome to Spencer, Isla, Henna, Payton, and Finn.  And - excellent - a picture of a butch man, a tiny baby, and scrubs.

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June 28, 2013 8:10 PM
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The Art of Naming: Girl Name of the Week: Adelaide

The Art of Naming: Girl Name of the Week: Adelaide | Name News | Scoop.it
Adelaide is one of the fastest climbing names in modern years!
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June 28, 2013 8:01 PM
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Baby Name Book Recommendations

Baby Name Book Recommendations | Name News | Scoop.it
Brooke writes: I've been following you for over a year now. Basically since we first started trying to conceive. I'm finally pregnant and am excited to start naming our baby! However, I'm strugglin...
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June 28, 2013 7:59 PM
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The Art of Naming: Old-Fashioned, Vintage Girl Names

The Art of Naming: Old-Fashioned, Vintage Girl Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Lovely vintage names with history and class! Previously called Old-Fashioned or "Old-Lady Names" many of these are roaring back into popularity! They're seen as fresh again! Which is your favorite?
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June 28, 2013 7:55 PM
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Storm and Steel

Storm and Steel | Name News | Scoop.it
Multiples Jye and Kayos – both boys Namaeya and Hati Yasmin, Suntaj and Zarine   Girls Anja Linda Coco Elizabeth Della Rose (Lacey) Dimity Anne Eleni Mei Eve Honora (Harry, Elliot) Josephine C...
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And Dimity, Banon, and more.

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