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April 11, 2013 9:19 AM
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Why the Bible spells Jacobus (James) and Mattheus (Matthew) as Jakobus and Matteüs = Waarom de Bijbel Jacobus en Mattheus als Jakobus en Matteüs spelt

Why the Bible spells Jacobus (James) and Mattheus (Matthew) as Jakobus and Matteüs = Waarom de Bijbel Jacobus en Mattheus als Jakobus en Matteüs spelt | Name News | Scoop.it
Mensen die maar zelden een Bijbel openslaan, zijn vaak verbaasd als ze dat een keertje wel doen. Veel vertrouwde Bijbelse namen worden daarin anders gespeld dan ze gewend zijn. Waarom heten Jacobus en Mattheus in de Bijbel Jakobus en Matteüs?
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April 11, 2013 8:44 AM
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The Baby Name Cubby - Nancy's Baby Names

The Baby Name Cubby - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Why were a handful of baby boys given the name Cubby in the last half of the 1950s?
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April 11, 2013 6:31 AM
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Historic Baby Names: Mothers and Fathers of Invention

Historic Baby Names: Mothers and Fathers of Invention | Name News | Scoop.it
Historic baby names honoring great inventors.
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What a wealth of trivia!  These inventors of gadgets from the zip to the dishwasher might well be worth a tribute.

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April 11, 2013 6:25 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Fifi Box and Grant Kenny

Celebrity Baby News: Fifi Box and Grant Kenny | Name News | Scoop.it
Radio and TV presenter Fifi Box, and her estranged lover Grant Kenny, welcomed a daughter on April 5 who has been named Beatrix Belle, nicknamed "Trixie". Trixie Box was born at 2.30 pm, and her bi...
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Welcome, Beatrix!  Some interesting comments about the name.

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April 11, 2013 6:21 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Michelle Saade

Celebrity Baby News: Michelle Saade | Name News | Scoop.it
Businesswoman and restaurateur Michelle Saade welcomed a daughter named Allegra Katie in January. Michelle owns the restaurants Niche and Phamish, and is also the owner of the Saade Group, which in...
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Welcome to Allegra!

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April 11, 2013 6:43 AM
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Baby Name Blues? 10 Apps to Help You Choose

Baby Name Blues? 10 Apps to Help You Choose | Name News | Scoop.it
If you're a soon-to-be parent, a wide array of baby name apps can help narrow down the list of favorites.
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April 11, 2013 6:12 AM
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Idris

Idris | Name News | Scoop.it
Idris is a name with both mythological and religious origins from two very different languages. This might be a pleasing discovery, especially for anyone who is looking for both in one name. Lets t...
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For another take on Idris, see Geek Baby Names' post: http://geeknames.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/idris.html

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April 11, 2013 6:07 AM
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eponymia: let's talk about: Charles

eponymia: let's talk about: Charles | Name News | Scoop.it
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April 10, 2013 2:15 PM
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ARIELLE ETTA & EZRA CULLEN (TEXAS)

ARIELLE ETTA & EZRA CULLEN (TEXAS) | Name News | Scoop.it
Able Jacob Adelaide Skye Arielle Etta Austin Durant Beatrice Evelyn Bray Lane Cathern Eleen Dexton Mical Ellemae Rosalie Ezra Cullen Flynn Conner Gavin Steele Harper Hadley Jameson Utah Joseph Min ...
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And Lorelia, Pandora, Wilhelmina, and more.

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April 10, 2013 1:07 PM
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Nameberry Has Picked 13 "Hot" Names for 2013; Believe It or Not, My Name Is on That List

It isn’t easy to find out which names are “hot” in 2013. Our most authoritative source of popularity data is the Social Security Administration. SSA will publish 2012 popularity data around Mother’...
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An interesting answer to that perennial question, "What will the name Bruce do for your child?"

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April 10, 2013 1:02 PM
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13 Celebrity-Driven Names Gaining New Heights

I’m not a pop culture maven, so it helps to find articles that explain why girls' names like Gemma, Mila, Giuliana and Bentley are soaring to new heights of popularity. Otherwise, I wouldn't know. ...
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Agreed, it is helpful to be told why certain names become (otherwise inexplicably) popular.

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April 10, 2013 12:58 PM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Giordana

Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Giordana | Name News | Scoop.it
Rare and unique baby name meanings, popularity, nicknames, origins, and stories!
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April 10, 2013 6:58 AM
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Madeleine: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Madeleine: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a delightful French appellation, with roots reaching back to the Bible. No wonder we're mad about Madeleine. And Madeline. And Madelyn ...
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April 11, 2013 9:16 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Ryan Fitzgerald and Belinda Irons-Fitzgerald

Celebrity Baby News: Ryan Fitzgerald and Belinda Irons-Fitzgerald | Name News | Scoop.it
Radio host Ryan Fitzgerald, and his wife Belinda Irons-Fitzgerald, welcomed their second child today, April 11, and have named their son Lennox Dean, nicknamed "Lenny". Lenny Fitzgerald joins big b...
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Welcome, Lennox!

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April 11, 2013 6:38 AM
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What Is a Popular Baby Name? (Hint: There Are Fewer Than You Think.)

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An interesting look at what a name's ranking might mean in real-world terms, and some good comments so far.

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April 11, 2013 6:28 AM
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Link: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Link: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
A campy musical, a legendary video game, and even a literary name-machine all boost this name. What do you think - would you consider naming your son Link?
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April 11, 2013 6:23 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Ebbeny Faranda and Omar Varinda

Celebrity Baby News: Ebbeny Faranda and Omar Varinda | Name News | Scoop.it
News presenter Ebbeny Faranda, and her husband Omar Varinda, welcomed their first child on April 9 and have named their son Onyx. Onyx Varinda was born on 9.04 am, weighed 3.6 kg (7lb 15oz), and me...
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Welcome, Onyx!

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April 11, 2013 6:19 AM
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e-Onomastics: Naming in a big family

e-Onomastics: Naming in a big family | Name News | Scoop.it
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Cartoon.  Haha, it certainly is a big family if you have to give your children call numbers rather than names!

 

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April 11, 2013 6:17 AM
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The Stress of Baby-Naming

Just found this fascinating story about an Australian woman who had good feelings about the names she selected for two baby girls (Lily and Harper) but didn’t want to have another baby because she ...
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April 11, 2013 6:10 AM
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Baby Girl or Boy Hayes, Sibling to Jesiah Dean

Baby Girl or Boy Hayes, Sibling to Jesiah Dean | Name News | Scoop.it
A. writes: We are looking for some help deciding the name of our baby who is due in 2 weeks (although neither of us thinks the baby will actually make it to the due date!) We elected not to find ou...
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April 11, 2013 6:04 AM
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Mohamed joins Olivia, Mason in Minnesota's top 100 baby names

The baby nursery is starting to reflect Minnesota’s growing diversity
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See http://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/namesbystate.cgi for the list by state.

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April 10, 2013 2:12 PM
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Is Your Baby’s Name the One You Wish You Had? | In Name Only

I've been thinking about the latest spate of celebrity baby names, and I've noticed a trend—the celebs who have more unique names themselves gave their kids
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Fair point, I expect it is one of the many forces involved for many namers.

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April 10, 2013 1:06 PM
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13 Celebrity-Inspired Baby Names That Are Becoming Popular

Do you see one you like?
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The article Lansky referred to in the last Scoop.

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April 10, 2013 12:59 PM
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Quebec’s hottest baby names for 2012

Parents-to-be take note. The hottest baby names of the year have been tabulated.
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Thanks to Appellation Mountain for pointing this out.  What jumped out at me was the lenth of the top names - average 6 letters, at guess?

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April 10, 2013 7:44 AM
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Mouseketeer Names – Annette, Dennis, Margene, Ronnie

Annette Funicello, the most popular member of the original Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959), passed away a couple of days ago.
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