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Solace: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Solace: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Word names have gone mainstream, and Solace is rich with meaning, and has a long history of use. But is it too much for a child to wear?
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May 2, 2013 1:08 PM
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The Baby Named Frodo

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Just for fun: a rather sweet in utero nickname and an extremely cool knitted outfit.

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May 2, 2013 7:32 AM
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Introducing the New Nameberry!

Introducing the New Nameberry! | Name News | Scoop.it
Many new features on baby names in Nameberry's new look!
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All change!  When I tried this morning, http://nameberry.com/guest-blog wasn't quite up and running, but stay tuned.

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May 2, 2013 7:26 AM
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Baby Girl Dockum, Sister to William and Joshua

Baby Girl Dockum, Sister to William and Joshua | Name News | Scoop.it
Christin writes: We have a baby girl due June 29th. She is our third child and will probably be our last. We have two boys, William (Will), age 6 and Joshua (Josh), age 3. We are having a hard time...
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May 2, 2013 7:22 AM
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TRUVY RUTH (Oregon)

TRUVY RUTH (Oregon) | Name News | Scoop.it
Abel Liam Aiva Eos Aria Onyx Autumn Angelica Axel Raven Bronwen Ruby Cadence Cole Castin James Connor Amos Darwin Efrain Elias Harlan Eloise Inglee Emmylou Lake Ewan Tayler Gannon Bradley Hagen Mat...
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And Aiva Eos and more.

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May 2, 2013 7:19 AM
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Geek Baby Names: April 2013 Rounup

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May 2, 2013 7:18 AM
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Hello, My Name Is Still: PABST And yes, I get...

Hello, My Name Is Still: PABST And yes, I get... | Name News | Scoop.it
Hello, My Name Is Still: PABST And yes, I get two weeks in a row on the blog because, um, hello, my name is Pabst!! So yeah, this is me in a pile of leaves rocking my usual kickass fashions. I know...
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May 2, 2013 7:13 AM
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Baby Name Pondering: A Ton of Fun Nickname

Baby Name Pondering: A Ton of Fun Nickname | Name News | Scoop.it
Nickname Ton
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May 1, 2013 2:36 PM
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NameFreak!: Diverted by a Name: Jacquetta

NameFreak!: Diverted by a Name: Jacquetta | Name News | Scoop.it
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May 1, 2013 2:32 PM
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marginamia: Pia

marginamia: Pia | Name News | Scoop.it

"Pia and Miriam, artist and film maker. sisters."

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May 1, 2013 2:28 PM
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Eva Herzigova Welcomes Son Edward James | People.com

Eva Herzigova Welcomes Son Edward James | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The model mama, 39,and her husband Gregorio Marsiaj welcomed their third son together Saturday, April 20, her rep confirms to PEOPLE....
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Welcome, Edward!

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May 1, 2013 2:23 PM
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May baby names

May baby names | Name News | Scoop.it
Baby names that incorporate the sound of May.
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On its own, it's more than just a month; as a syllable, it's in names of all sorts of styles and feels.  Happy May Day, everyone!  Fala laaa, lala la laaaa.

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May 1, 2013 2:17 PM
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Gisela

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici GISELA forme allemande, basque, espagnole, hollandaise et danoise de Gisèle signifie "Épée" en germanique. Se fête le 7 mai. À tr...
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May 2, 2013 1:12 PM
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Baby Names of the Science Fiction Future

Baby Names of the Science Fiction Future | Name News | Scoop.it

"I think the most successful ones are the ones that take a familiar piece of name and add something else"

 

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I'd agree that this style of character names has produced some rather pleasing results.

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May 2, 2013 1:07 PM
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Van Viljamas-Alechanderis tot Gulielm Lissànder: Willem-Alexander in 18 vreemde talen = From Viljamas-Alechanderis to Gulielm Lissànder: Willem-Alexander in 18 foreign languages - Vernoeming.nl

Van Viljamas-Alechanderis tot Gulielm Lissànder: Willem-Alexander in 18 vreemde talen = From Viljamas-Alechanderis to Gulielm Lissànder: Willem-Alexander in 18 foreign languages - Vernoeming.nl | Name News | Scoop.it
Koning Willem-Alexander heet in het vaderland van zijn gemalin Máxima Guillermo Alejandro. Er zijn behalve Spaans nog meer talen die de oude gewoonte om de
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I do like a good translatable name.  I think my favourite is the Hungarian Vilmos Sándor.

 

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May 2, 2013 7:28 AM
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Names You Never Thought You Would Like

Names You Never Thought You Would Like | Name News | Scoop.it
Maybe there are names that have been on your top list forever. Maybe there are names that you never thought you would like. I have names like that. Perhaps the tendency to change one’s mind is a te...
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Good observations that tastes change - and I agree that Arthur is absolutely ready for a comeback (but not too much or too soon, please!).

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May 2, 2013 7:25 AM
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How Do You Like Your Name, Patricia? - Nancy's Baby Names

An interview with an American woman named Patricia.
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Patricia makes nice observations about the reasons for her name, nicknames, and the likelihood of Patricia being used today.

 

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May 2, 2013 7:21 AM
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Name News Round-Up

Name News Round-Up | Name News | Scoop.it
There seems to be a bit of a theme in the name stories I've been reading lately, which taps into a struggle to identify whether a name is "normal" or "unusual". Hooray for Normal Names Every time t...
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Well worth reading for stories one might have missed.

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May 2, 2013 7:18 AM
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Valo: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Valo: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
A modern possibility boosted by a skateboarding daredevil, with ties to Finnish and Malagasy. Would you consider naming your son or daughter Valo?
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May 2, 2013 7:16 AM
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Girls’ Names 2013: Our 10 newest choices

Girls’ Names 2013: Our 10 newest choices | Name News | Scoop.it
girls' names 2013 include several ancient choices that sound new again
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Introducing Kirrily (ooh, nickname Kirri?), Petronilla, and more.

 

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May 2, 2013 7:11 AM
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The 11 worst things about having an Irish name abroad

The 11 worst things about having an Irish name abroad | Name News | Scoop.it
Calling all Raisins, Osheens and Owfes.
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Here's one doing the rounds among my Irish-named friends :)

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May 1, 2013 2:36 PM
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Do I Let My Kid Name the Baby? | Ask The Name Lady

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Wise words about the age factor in this decision, and good comments too.

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May 1, 2013 2:31 PM
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Ian Ziering Maintains Family Traditions with an Unusual Choice | NameCandy

Ian Ziering Maintains Family Traditions with an Unusual Choice | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it
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A little more speculation on the influence behind Penna.

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May 1, 2013 2:27 PM
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Geek Baby Names: Merry

Geek Baby Names: Merry | Name News | Scoop.it
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What an apt start to the merry merry month of May.  (Can you tell I like May?)

 

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May 1, 2013 2:20 PM
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e-Onomastics: Innovationer i namn och namnmönster

e-Onomastics: Innovationer i namn och namnmönster | Name News | Scoop.it
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Fancy a trip to a name conference in Sweden?

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