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April 17, 2013 5:33 AM
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Vote for Your Favourite Names Here

Vote for Your Favourite Names Here | Name News | Scoop.it
As you've probably noticed, each name featured on the blog has a poll attached so that you can vote for those names you like best. Your votes are being carefully tabulated, and there will be a fina...
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How exciting - all the more reason to get commenting and voting on WMTM.

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April 17, 2013 5:30 AM
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Jenna Bush Hager Welcomes a Daughter | NameCandy

Jenna Bush Hager Welcomes a Daughter | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it
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Fuller commentary on the name of the newest member of the former first family

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April 17, 2013 5:27 AM
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Are My Friends Right About This Name? | Ask The Name Lady

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Romance as a name - would you?  It does allow Romy for short.

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April 17, 2013 5:19 AM
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Cool Name of the Week: Anne | In Name Only

 

 

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Oh, it'll come back around sooner or later - can't keep a good name down!

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April 17, 2013 5:14 AM
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Abraham Lincoln en Peacefull: de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van februari 2013 = The most strinking Flemish names - February 2013

Abraham Lincoln en Peacefull: de opvallendste Vlaamse voornamen van februari 2013 = The most strinking Flemish names - February 2013 | Name News | Scoop.it
Vlaamse ouders gaven hun kinderen in februari voornamen als Abraham Lincoln, Polleken, Jihaade en Peacefull. Dit is deel twee van de serie opvallendste Vlaamse
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As with January, an interesting mix of names that are also striking to English ears (Willem_Frederik with an underscore!), ones that are not (India Rose, meh), and ones that are perfectly normal in particular cultural groups (Blessing).

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April 17, 2013 5:05 AM
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UTAH

UTAH | Name News | Scoop.it
Aree Louise Ben Timothy Brooklyn Star Calvin Hays Colette Theresa Coven McCall Dace Michael Emsley Bryn Everly Irene Fiona Josephine Harper Jack Jake Remington Jaxon Thacker Jetstan Keed Kel Curtis...
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Jetstan, Krag, and many more.

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April 16, 2013 7:58 AM
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Leif: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Leif: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a handsome Viking appellation with a nature name vibe. With short names like Cole, Jack, Max and Luke in style, why not Leif?
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Hurrah for Leif!

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April 16, 2013 7:56 AM
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Boys’ Baby Names: They’re getting cooler all the time

Boys’ Baby Names: They’re getting cooler all the time | Name News | Scoop.it
Awesome boys' baby names
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"girls’ names are pretty, but boys’ names are awesome."  Wonderful comment!

Abby Sandel's comment, April 17, 2013 5:17 AM
Thanks, Clare! And I can't take credit for the quote ... that was my 4 y.o.!
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April 16, 2013 7:52 AM
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Baby Name Pondering: Happy Names

Baby Name Pondering: Happy Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Smiling, Laughing and Happy Baby Names
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April 16, 2013 7:50 AM
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Baby Name News: 4/14/13 - Appellation Mountain

Baby Name News: 4/14/13 - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
In this week's baby name news round-up from the blogosphere: the meanings of Chase and Able, plus London is not crazy baby name - and neither is Sistine!
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I'm in it! :D  (Credit to the forum posters at babynamewizard.com for pointing out that article)

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April 15, 2013 5:27 AM
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Jenna Bush Hager Welcomes Daughter Margaret Laura | People.com

Jenna Bush Hager Welcomes Daughter Margaret Laura | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The couple welcomed their daughter at 8:43 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 in New York City....
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Welcome to Margaret Laura 'Mila'!

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April 14, 2013 4:58 AM
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Name of the Week - British Baby Names

Name of the Week - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
This royal powerhouse of the medieval world is now riding the wave of its second revival.
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Excellently researched and informative as usual.  My top new snippet is that Mafalda is an Italian and Portuguese form of Matilda.

 

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April 13, 2013 2:27 PM
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Ren's Baby Name Blog: Link Up Number 2: Guilty Pleasure Names

Ren's Baby Name Blog: Link Up Number 2: Guilty Pleasure Names | Name News | Scoop.it
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Interesting choices from Ren.

Haetley - well, Imogen started out as a typo, so it could catch on :)

Sprayer - without wishing to be vulgar, I quite like this as a name for a pet!

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April 17, 2013 5:32 AM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Tabrett

Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Tabrett | Name News | Scoop.it
Rare and unique baby name meanings, popularity, nicknames, origins, and stories!
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An interesting story - inspired by a street sign!

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April 17, 2013 5:29 AM
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NameFreak!: 42

NameFreak!: 42 | Name News | Scoop.it
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It's not just the meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything.

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April 17, 2013 5:25 AM
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Malin Akerman Welcomes Son Sebastian | People.com

Malin Akerman Welcomes Son Sebastian | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The Rock of Ages actress and her husband Roberto Zincone welcomed son Sebastian on Tuesday, April 16, PEOPLE confirms....
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Welcome, Sebastian!

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April 17, 2013 5:16 AM
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Meriwether

Meriwether | Name News | Scoop.it
Here comes a name with the pretty cool, and happy meaning "merry weather." Meriwether is a surname of Old English origins that has some usage as a first name. And although it might be considered qu...
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An interesting history lesson for me about Meriweather Lewis.  Every day's a school day!

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April 17, 2013 5:07 AM
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Klondike, the Gold Rush Baby Name - Nancy's Baby Names

Klondike, the Gold Rush Baby Name - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
The Klondike Gold Rush inspired many expectant parents to name their babies Klondike in the late 1890s.
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April 17, 2013 5:03 AM
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Bet You Can't Pronounce Any of These Irish Names Correctly--Without Peeking

Before you read any part of this post, put both hands in front of your face, so the only thing you can read is this sentence. Good. Now lower your hands a little and you will see a list of three Ir...
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I cheated by knowing at least one Caoimhe, Niamh, Saoirse and Eoin in real life :-)

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April 16, 2013 7:57 AM
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A Presidential Grandchild: Behind the New Baby’s Name | In Name Only

A Presidential Grandchild: Behind the New Baby’s Name | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
The former First Family has a new addition! Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry Hager welcomed George W. Bush's first granddaughter, who was given the names of
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April 16, 2013 7:54 AM
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Bewitching Names: Name Round Up: Inspired by Aries

Bewitching Names: Name Round Up: Inspired by Aries | Name News | Scoop.it
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April 16, 2013 7:47 AM
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Girls' Names Which Rose in Popularity in 2012

Girls' Names Which Rose in Popularity in 2012 | Name News | Scoop.it
These names became noticeably more popular in Australia last year. If you are considering using any of them, don't panic. Most are making solid progress rather than madly storming upward. It would ...
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April 15, 2013 5:21 AM
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GLORY MICHELLE (U.S.)

GLORY MICHELLE (U.S.) | Name News | Scoop.it
Adalee Lyanne Aiden Heath Beckham Lowe Brielle Mimi Cambria Cooper Chase Bradford Dalton Grady Dixie Leigh Edith Quinn Eliot Dewy Felix Avery Fiona Whisper George Timothy Glory Michelle Grey Christ...
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And Fiona Whisper, Milla Lilly, and more.

Abby Sandel's comment, April 17, 2013 5:17 AM
Ooh ... I missed Fiona Whisper ... great find!
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April 14, 2013 4:50 AM
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Name Updates!

Name Updates! | Name News | Scoop.it
Update on Baby Ashleigh-Wertman: Charles, Arthur, or William? and Baby Naming Issue: Using a Student's Highly Distinctive Name! (same baby discussed in both posts) Update on Baby Naming Issue: Are ...
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Welcome to two boys and two girls - I'll leave it to you to find out the names!

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