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May 23, 2013 10:21 AM
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image by Jeff Cottenden Oh, the Tudors. The ruling dynasty (generally counted from 1485 and 1603) that brought us the Reformation, Shakespeare, swashbuckling pirates-turned-explorers and the first of our queens to rule in their own right (Huzzah!
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May 23, 2013 11:26 AM
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Avery writes: Hi Swistle! I've been a blog follower for over a year now, and I thought after reading all of your great suggestions to others, that when it came time for my husband and I to start ta...
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May 23, 2013 11:22 AM
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There were no Facebooks or Hashtags. But Alberta parents did pick baby names such as Dancing-Sunflower and Symphony in 2012. And there were plenty of names to go around.
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May 23, 2013 11:15 AM
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The Rooneys have called their second son Klay. It's a creative take on the more commonly spelt Clay, which is part of a wider trend.
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May 23, 2013 11:05 AM
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This name is inspired by a random thought I had which is "I'm hip, I'm cool, I shop at Rivers" If your Australian you would know about rivers. It is the ugliest clothing store and it is impossible ...
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May 23, 2013 10:59 AM
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What were the top 1-syllable baby names of 2012? Top ten lists for each gender, plus the runners-up.
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May 23, 2013 10:14 AM
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"The Social Security Administration recently released the 2012 top 1000 baby names. So it’s time for everyone’s favorite yearly game, Pick a Sibset!"
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May 23, 2013 10:02 AM
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It's been exactly a decade since Buffy staked her last vampire on network TV. But you can see the influence of Joss Whedon's most popular creation, Buffy the
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May 22, 2013 5:04 PM
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"Last year, 146 American girls were named Khaleesi. That's a 450% jump in the name's usage from 2011, and before that year it was completely unknown."
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May 22, 2013 4:41 PM
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Er werden deze lente bijna 230 NRC baby's geboren, waaronder 'slechts' zeven tweelingen. Vandaag analyseren we hun namen.
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May 22, 2013 2:13 PM
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"By Sarah Douglas of Names4real. What would our significant others name our children if we left it totally up to them? Well, according to this blog on Nameberry, Joss (born Joseph Hill) Whedon is a big inspiration."
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May 22, 2013 2:06 PM
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We're off to Tonga today, to discuss the lovely nature name Vailea. Is she ready for import to the US?
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May 22, 2013 1:36 PM
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Australian horticultural team, Flemings, have made history by taking out the top prize at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show this year. It is the first time anyone from Australia has ever won Best...
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May 23, 2013 11:32 AM
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Liam and Emma were the most popular baby names in Alberta in 2012.
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May 23, 2013 11:25 AM
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As I have mentioned before, I give tours at the Bard Graduate Center gallery. I enjoy speaking with New York high schoolers, kindergarteners, senior groups, and everyone in between. Every tour group has its own personality.
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May 23, 2013 11:21 AM
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"A look at the top baby names of 2012 in Alberta."
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May 23, 2013 11:08 AM
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A Memorial Day commemoration of the most fascinating names of Civil War generals.
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May 23, 2013 11:03 AM
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He's a military title and a common surname, with a long history of use as a given name. Looking for a familiar, but not overused name? Consider Marshall.
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May 23, 2013 10:30 AM
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"By Isadora Vega of Bewitching Names One bit of naming advice that I see thrown around a lot is that once the baby is born no one will be able to imagine him or her with any other name than the one that was given to him. That children will always “grow” into their names even if there are times when they dislike it."
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May 23, 2013 10:04 AM
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"Today’s most popular chefs are a diverse group, featuring many names that have international roots. Here are a few interesting chef names that inspire us to get cooking! "
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May 22, 2013 5:06 PM
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Rachel writes: I'm just realizing now that I asked for name help back in July 2010 and forgot to send you an update. It may have been because our little boy was born 3 1/2 weeks early, only four da...
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May 22, 2013 5:00 PM
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"As I go through the Top 100 girl names from the late 1800s and early 1900s, I notice quite a few are the feminine form of male names. A big difference from the current trend of unisex names. Most of those feminine form names have disappeared from the top in favor of names that either are unisex or were originally male names. Take a look:"
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May 22, 2013 4:25 PM
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May 22, 2013 2:09 PM
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What do the baby name Atreyu and the baby name Atari have in common, besides being names inspired by popular culture?
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May 22, 2013 2:00 PM
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Nature names of all kinds are popular for babies. What's your favorite?
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O Tudor period, thou union of medieval and modern, thou golden age of names, from whose bosom did spring Clemence, Avis, Kynborow, Humphrey, Bennet, and, i'faith, more.