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The Top 100 Girls Names in Australia for 2012 (combined spellings)

The Top 100 Girls Names in Australia for 2012 (combined spellings) | Name News | Scoop.it
1. Charlotte 1854 2. Ruby 1807 3. Lily/Lilly 1768 4. Olivia 1676 5. Chloe 1642 6. Sophie 1611 7. Emily 1600 8. Mia 1564 9. Amelia 1555 10. Ava 1497 11. Isabella 1441 12. Sophia/Sofia1428 13. Ella 1...
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April 27, 2013 7:55 AM
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Across the ditch. comparing name data 2012

Across the ditch. comparing name data 2012 | Name News | Scoop.it
Baby name data released in Australia for 2012 shows  that... ***** Jack is the number one fave for both NZ and Australian parents naming sons. The girls top 15 share all the same names except Isla ...
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In the battle of the stats, it's an Australasian derby.

 

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April 27, 2013 7:48 AM
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Ren's Baby Name Blog: Mom Interview: Stephanie and Juliette

Ren's Baby Name Blog: Mom Interview: Stephanie and Juliette | Name News | Scoop.it
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This week: a name-lover on narrowing it down to just one name (two including the middle!).

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April 27, 2013 6:34 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Poppy Montgomery and Shawn Sanford

Celebrity Baby News: Poppy Montgomery and Shawn Sanford | Name News | Scoop.it
Hollywood actress Poppy Montgomery, and her partner, Microsoft executive Shawn Sanford, welcomed their daughter Violet Grace Devereux on April 22. Violet Sanford was born at 7.57 am, weighed 3 kg (...
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April 26, 2013 12:33 PM
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NameFreak!: A Case for the Letter: M - Girls

NameFreak!: A Case for the Letter: M - Girls | Name News | Scoop.it
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April 26, 2013 12:25 PM
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Baby Naming Issue: Is it Odd to Use the Name Ari if Not Jewish?

Baby Naming Issue: Is it Odd to Use the Name Ari if Not Jewish? | Name News | Scoop.it
L. writes: I have a specific question I was hoping you and your readers could help me out with. Perhaps a poll? My husband and I both really like the name Ari and want to use it for our baby boy du...
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April 26, 2013 11:29 AM
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FINLEY JACK RIVERS (South Carolina)

FINLEY JACK RIVERS (South Carolina) | Name News | Scoop.it
Addison Clara Amelia Trinity Ariatny Celeste Autumn Leah Bjorn Van Bryton Axel Cassius Lee Coleman Steele Declan Cash Eden Genevieve Elijah Tevis Ellory Claire Emily Raven Evan Mack Finley Jack Riv...
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And Ariatny, Gideon, and more.

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April 26, 2013 11:19 AM
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Best Boys’ Storybook Names: Beyond Christopher Robin and Max

Best Boys’ Storybook Names: Beyond Christopher Robin and Max | Name News | Scoop.it
Best baby names for boys from children's storybooks
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April 26, 2013 11:13 AM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Isabeau

Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Isabeau | Name News | Scoop.it
Rare and unique baby name meanings, popularity, nicknames, origins, and stories!
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April 26, 2013 5:58 AM
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Hello, My Name is: PABST Today is a momentous day...

Hello, My Name is: PABST Today is a momentous day... | Name News | Scoop.it
Hello, My Name is: PABST Today is a momentous day in the history of the HELLO, MY NAME IS PABST blog. And that is because we have a submission for a real kiddo living right here in the U S of A...
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Well hello, real-life Pabst!

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April 25, 2013 5:12 PM
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Spotlight On: Ophelie

Spotlight On: Ophelie | Name News | Scoop.it
Here’s a name that’s compelling for breaking my rule. Let’s face it, sometimes rules can be restricting. Sometimes rules must be broken. Ophelie breaks my intuitive pronunciation rule. The pronunci...
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April 25, 2013 4:49 PM
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Unique Baby Names in Quebec, 2012 - Nancy's Baby Names

A whole lot of unique baby names that were given to baby boys and girls in Quebec in 2012.
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Hurrah for Quebec's disclosure!  With names like Windflower, Godly Christian, Shyness and Xxxxxxxalaniq O’oka, this is definitely one to read in the bath.

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April 27, 2013 1:56 PM
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The Top 100 Boys Names in Australia for 2012 (combined spellings)

The Top 100 Boys Names in Australia for 2012 (combined spellings) | Name News | Scoop.it
1. Jack 1975 2. William 1927 3. Noah 1727 4. Ethan 1723 5. Oliver 1696 6. Thomas 1570 7. Lucas 1555 8. James 1516 9. Cooper 1490 10. Jackson/Jaxon 1473 11. Lachlan 1458 12. Liam 1351 13. Joshua 132...
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April 27, 2013 7:53 AM
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BREANNA (BREE)

Name: Breanna Gethsemany What name you go by: I go by several: Bree, Bee, Breebee, Breezie. I prefer Bree for every day, Bee by my best friends, Breebee by my sister, and Breezie by my other friend...
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What a day for interviews!  Breanna has lots of fun nicknames, but doesn't like her full name.

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April 27, 2013 6:35 AM
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Why Does Everyone Hate Gwyneth (And Other High-Profile Baby Names)? | In Name Only

Why Does Everyone Hate Gwyneth (And Other High-Profile Baby Names)? | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
Gwyneth Paltrow was just named People's Most Beautiful Person—but you'll be hard-pressed to find another Gwyneth in real life. It's a pretty name, reminiscent
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Oh dear, do they really?  Discussion of how some celebrity names catch on, and others not so much.

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April 27, 2013 6:33 AM
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Ian Ziering Welcomes Daughter Penna Mae | People.com

Ian Ziering Welcomes Daughter Penna Mae | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
After becoming a father in 2011, Ian Ziering has welcomed his second daughter two years to the day later....
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Welcome, Penna!

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April 26, 2013 12:31 PM
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'Tom and I are completely overjoyed': Peaches Geldof gives birth to second son Phaedra...

'Tom and I are completely overjoyed': Peaches Geldof gives birth to second son Phaedra... | Name News | Scoop.it
The 24-year-old socialite and her rocker husband Thomas Cohen welcomed their second son into the world on Wednesday.
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Welcome, master Phaedra!

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April 26, 2013 12:22 PM
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Jay-Mi en Oli Via: de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van maart 2013 = The most striking Flemish names of March 2013 - Vernoeming.nl

Jay-Mi en Oli Via: de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van maart 2013 = The most striking Flemish names of March 2013 - Vernoeming.nl | Name News | Scoop.it
Vlaamse ouders gaven hun kinderen in maart van dit jaar voornamen als Dormir, Jay--Mi, Oli Via en Vinda-La-Rose. Dit is deel drie van de serie opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van de maand.
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Wow, look at those re-interpreted syllables - also Ay’Denn.  And more underscores!

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April 26, 2013 11:28 AM
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Ambrose Bierce and his A-Named Siblings - Nancy's Baby Names

Writer Ambrose Bierce would have turned 171 years old today. He was born on June 24, 1842, the tenth of thirteen children.
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Their father's name is the icing on the cake.

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April 26, 2013 11:21 AM
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Macon and Marigot: More Place Names for Globetrotters - Appellation Mountain

Macon and Marigot: More Place Names for Globetrotters - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Place names are stylish, and the Americas are rich with interesting options. Marigot and Macon, anyone?
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And Joliette, Providence, Quito, and a whole lot more.

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April 26, 2013 11:16 AM
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The Warnes of Roche - British Baby Names

The Warnes of Roche - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Samuel Warne and Charlotte Pollard Hawke married in July 1847 in Roche, Cornwall. Samuel was an Iron maker until his death, and afterwards Charlotte became a tailoress.
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What an interestingly-named family: brothers named Edmond and Edmond James; cousins named Ormasinda; Amelia Aurelia; several Emelyns; and more!

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April 26, 2013 5:59 AM
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Juniper Lux and Ruby Tuesday

Juniper Lux and Ruby Tuesday | Name News | Scoop.it
Twins Marco Erwin and Anton Drago (Bella, Georgia) Stella Mary and Jock Albert   Girls April Juliet (Mia, Evie, Bella) Goldie Violet Kathleen (Oliver, Tobias, Elliot) Harriet Maeve (Ivy) Holly...
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And Goldie, Gus, and more.

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April 25, 2013 5:15 PM
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Baby Name Pondering: Romina

Baby Name Pondering: Romina | Name News | Scoop.it
Baby Name Romina
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April 25, 2013 4:54 PM
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Baby Girl or Boy Turrawn: Narrowing Down and Finding More

Baby Girl or Boy Turrawn: Narrowing Down and Finding More | Name News | Scoop.it
Jessica writes: Our first baby is due in mid-May and despite diligent effort, I feel like we're no closer to naming it. We both went through the entire Baby Name Wizard book, then compiled initial ...
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