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C. writes: I am not currently pregnant but we are hoping to be by the end of this year. I have a great fondness of names and have a little list built up, and it's something we like to talk about fr... 
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Just read an interesting article by Laura Wattenberg, proving (with the aid of convincing charts) that usage of an extremely popular (#1-rated name like Jacob) peaks when it achieves #1 status and ...
Clare's insight:
"If everybody else likes it, you don’t really like it." Lansky is on a mission to prevent the world at large from using popular names, and to undertake telepathy while he's at it. (Miaow! Apologies. Moving swiftly on...)
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Want to give your son a name that won't cause any gender confusion? That clearly identifies him as a boy? Then you'll want to check this list!
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What I find interesting is that there's a fair number of quite high-ranking "fail" names, which might be considered truly unisex.
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"By Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain Heartbroken that Addison and Amelia are so popular? Did your best friend just name her daughter Aria Alexandra, stealing two of your long-time favorites? Never fear! Here are some of my favorite A names for girls – and none of them currently rank in the US Top 1000."
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Antonella's one I haven't heard before - lovely as it is, but some good nickname potential, too. And thumbs up to Aderyn, wrth gwrs.
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If you want me to discuss one of your favourite names, or answer your baby name question, leave it in the comments below! My vlog channel: http://www.youtube...
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Today, Anastasia Ruby discusses four names, plus title names and the pros and cons of a couple of guilty pleasures.
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Allithea Anne Marie Archer Drake August Zayne Blaise Elizabeth Brendt Horace Caroline Adele Clark Kenneth Dasten Yancey Dgostina Earlene Easton Melbourne Elise Ellodie Emmie Amaris Gemma Casey Gray...
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And the mellifluous Elise Ellodie and Emmie Amaris, and more.
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"remember that those rankings don't mean the same thing they did when you were a kid. 'Popular' is very, very relative."
Clare's insight:
Not dissimilarly from Elizabeth (see Nancy's post below), while Jacob has remained at the same rank, its relative use has decreased.
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The official list of Top 20 baby names was released last week, and most of them are a bit tired already. Check out 20 fresh baby names not on that list!
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Yes, "fresh" is a good word for these :-)
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The media thinks the name Elizabeth has become more popular because it's back in the top ten. The problem? They're wrong.
Clare's insight:
How interesting - while Elizabeth has risen in rank, absolute numbers decreased in 2012 (and 2011).
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The 2012 birth data from the United States has recently been released, with data analysis of almost every kind pouring in from excited name nerds everywhere. I thought it might be interesting to lo...
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Banjo is a uniquely Australian name; one which seems strange in other countries, yet cozy and familiar in our own. It’s patriotic, and honours one of our most beloved national poets. It’s cute, cool, and has a very Aussie nickname too – Joey.
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A fascinating and rather moving look at a man important to Australian history and national identity. It's changed the way I see the name Banjo from now on.
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"It was an intriguing question posed over on the forums: What would your children be named, if your partner had complete control?"
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Interesting comments so far: for some, it's a nightmare scenario, while for others it's something that actually happened.
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"The winner of this year's Baby Name Pool can claim a unique distinction. Jennifer Nicholas is the Pool's first ever repeat champion, reclaiming the crown she won two years ago. Please join me in a round of applause for the Ken Jennings of baby names!"
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Well done to Jennifer! She clearly has her finger on the naming pulse, and has some wise words to offer.
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A selection of names from the GRO Birth Records for England and Wales in 1863. All are first names and middle names — the surnames are not included unless indicated by 'sn' — and have been checked against other records for accuracy.
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What a treasure trove. Just a few of the things I'm enjoying about this list:
What looks to modern eyes like gender-crossing (a boy called Anstice, a girl called Brock) Commemorative names (Princess Alexandra, Napoleon, Wellington) Titles as names, currently receiving a lot of media attention in the US and New Zealand (Squire, Prince) Virtues (Repentance, Admonisha) Names that aren't as new-fangled as you might think (Alivia, Jessina, Anderson) The very long and elaborate (Chrysidus Adelbert Isadore Cyrus De'Lys) Lovely antiquarian revivals (Etheldred, Aldred) Unusual biblical choices (Hadderreezar, Mahershalalhashbaz) The, er, somewhat comical (Strange Livings, Cloudsley Shovel Henry)
I could go on but I'd better stop.
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The flipside to the previous article. GIRLS Already Left the Top 100 #84 Amber - #260 (last on Top 100 in 2004) #68 Amy - #144 (last on Top 100 in 1998) #95 Angelina - #132 (last on Top 100 in 2010...
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She's a Slavic import made famous by a Serbian-Canadian actress, and feels a little bit like a feminine form of Stanley, too. Could Stana catch on in 2013?
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I must admit this name reminded me of declining nouns in Old English classes (strong masculine genitive plural!). But I'm glad to know about Stana's real origins.
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Last month the Logie Awards were held to honour those deemed most excellent or most popular in the TV industry (the public votes on the "popular" categories via the TV Week website). The Gold Logie...
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I didn't realise Asher was pretty much unisex in Australia (though I fully sympathise with the non-rhotic pronunciation!). Every day's a school day.
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"Of the forty-five possibilities, here are the Nameberry Picks for the twelve most promising newbies of 2012."
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Ze heeft ongetwijfeld een van de meest uitzinnige namen uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis: de nu 15-jarige Panter Fonny Miracle-of-love. Het heeft haar ouders
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The story of parents' success in giving their daughter an unusual name.
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"A look at the old lists shows that the most popular names are always changing, but some of the naming trends have been around for longer than it might seem. Here, 11 naming trends of the past:"
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"I am a huge fan of classic names. And while there are always exceptions, I prefer original spellings (which is funny since my name is Kelli). In looking at the 2012 Top 1000, I have found several variations of names that have surpassed their originals."
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While some originals are debatable, others are fairly unquestionable, and either way it's an interesting comparison of which spellings (or the cultures they represent) are more popular.
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You probably noticed in the previous article there were a lot of names from the US Top 100 which can't be found on the Australian Top 100. Here's where the "missing" names from the United States ap...
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"In Neil Gaiman's novel, Stardust, Yvaine was the name of a star that took human form when she fell from the sky. She was knocked down by a necklace sent by the King of Stormhold, as a test for his heirs. "
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She's the fictional hometown of Anne of Green Gables, a lacy and vintage name that feels surprisingly fresh and modern. Would you choose the name Avonlea?
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