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March 13, 2013 10:58 AM
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The Top 100 Boys Names in New South Wales for 2012

William Lucas Oliver Noah Jack Ethan Thomas Lachlan Joshua James Cooper Jacob Liam Alexander Benjamin Isaac Ryan Max Daniel Samuel Charlie Jayden Xavier Mason Harrison Tyler Henry Harry Oscar Riley...
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March 13, 2013 7:33 AM
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twin names

your favorite twin names from a to z.
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Looking for alphabetical twin/sibling inspiration?  Looking for a chance to air your long-held favourites?  Look no further.

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March 13, 2013 7:29 AM
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Eustace: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Eustace: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He was a saintly favorite in the Middle Ages, and could have been King of England. But does Eustace have a hope of revival in 2013?
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I wonder if all it would take would be a few sympathetic television characters and a celebrity baby or two called Eustace...or the rise of a few other Eu- names?  Maybe not this year...but in ten, twenty or thirty years, who knows?

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March 13, 2013 7:17 AM
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Choose Baby Girl's Middle Name via Raffle

Would you pay $25 for a chance to name a stranger's baby?
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Well, here's a story.  Several issues to comment on here: choosing a recently-coined (I think?) acronym for the daughter's first name, the ethics of raffling her middle name choice for charity (leaving out the controversy of the chairt itself)...if it's real, we can perhaps expect to hear more of this in the next few months.

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March 13, 2013 7:11 AM
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NameFreak!: World Baseball Classic 2013

NameFreak!: World Baseball Classic 2013 | Name News | Scoop.it
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March 13, 2013 7:07 AM
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New Baby Alert: Lisa Ling Welcomes Baby Girl Jett | NameCandy

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Just one more post about baby Jett, with a few curious speculations.

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March 13, 2013 7:00 AM
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How Do You Like Your Name? - Nancy's Baby Names

Wanna tell me about your name? Your answers could end up in a future NBN blog post!
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Now here's an interesting one - calling anyone who has comments about their name.  I'm looking forward to reading the results.

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March 13, 2013 6:55 AM
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Cool Name of the Week: Matilda | In Name Only

For my daughters' birthdays, we tend to give experiences instead of tangible gifts—special events that suit their passions at the moment. In the past,
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Yep, certainly a nice name!

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March 13, 2013 6:49 AM
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colorful baby names

colorful baby names | Name News | Scoop.it
Colorful baby names--to say the least--are featured in this week's Nameberry 9 newsiest names.
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Comments on some of the other names from this week.

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March 13, 2013 6:46 AM
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The Top 100 Boys Names in Queensland for 2012

Jack Cooper William Ethan Oliver Noah Lachlan Thomas Liam James Samuel Riley Jacob Lucas Mason Harrison Benjamin Charlie Hunter Alexander Joshua Max Tyler Levi Braxton Xavier Eli Ryan Jackson Isaac...
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March 13, 2013 6:44 AM
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2012 Name Trends in Queensland - Boys

Unfortunately I did not have access to the Queensland Top 100 last year, so I can only look at trends relating to the Top 30. If I had better data for 2011, I'm sure this would be more interesting ...
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March 10, 2013 6:36 AM
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Name of the Week - British Baby Names

Name of the Week - British Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
A truly ancient British name, borne by a legendary king, a military hero, and several royal princes. Yet, for such a grandly borne name, it feels remarkably homely. Origin: Where does Arthur come from?
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Highly recommended post with nicely-explained details of possible origins and history of use.  Oh, and it's one of my favourite names, huzzah!

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March 10, 2013 6:21 AM
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Bewitching Names: Name Round Up: Inspired by Pisces

Bewitching Names: Name Round Up: Inspired by Pisces | Name News | Scoop.it
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There's something 'fishy' going on here...

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March 13, 2013 10:57 AM
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New South Wales Name Trends - Girls

Biggest Movers Up Josephine +99 Olive +37 Heidi +26 Mackenzie and Madeleine +25 Eden and Isabel +21 Harper +20 Aria +16 at least Audrey and Eve +16 Amy and Claire +15 Eloise +14 The big success sto...
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March 13, 2013 7:31 AM
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Celebrity Baby Name - Rainbow Aurora - Nancy's Baby Names

What do you think of the Holly Madison's baby's name, Rainbow Aurora?
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OK, one very last post about baby R.  Now no more unless there's any new information!

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March 13, 2013 7:19 AM
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surname baby names

surname baby names | Name News | Scoop.it
Surfing for new surname baby names
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Thinking of using a surname, but don't fancy thinking of real people you want to honour (or trawling through the phone directory)?  Look no further!

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March 13, 2013 7:13 AM
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Celebrity Sibset: Dave Clayton

Amongst all the media buzz around Australians who were nominated for Oscars, somehow everyone seemed to forget about Dave Clayton, who was part of the visual effects team on The Hobbit: An Unexpect...
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Kudos is given to Mr Clayton for his daughters Esme and Sylvie.

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March 13, 2013 7:09 AM
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Why Bother With a Middle Name? | Ask The Name Lady

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If you're wondering why, here are a few answers to consider.

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March 13, 2013 7:05 AM
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eponymia: Old Québec Names

eponymia: Old Québec Names | Name News | Scoop.it
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A nice little selection of bona fide unusual names.

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March 13, 2013 6:57 AM
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Swistle: Baby Names: Baby Boy Truck, Brother to Logan, Abram, and Henry

Swistle: Baby Names: Baby Boy Truck, Brother to Logan, Abram, and Henry | Name News | Scoop.it
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March 13, 2013 6:52 AM
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Clementine: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Clementine: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a darling citrus fruit, and a well-traveled name on the rise. Would you name your daughter Clementine?
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"Overall, Clementine is ripe for a revival" - already seems to be happening in the UK, at least :-)

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March 13, 2013 6:47 AM
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The Top 103 Girls Names in Queensland for 2012

Charlotte Sophie Ruby Chloe Ava Mia Emily Isabella Olivia Amelia Ella Grace Sienna Lily Sophia Isla Hannah Lucy Matilda Emma Zoe Summer Abigail Lilly Evie Ivy Maddison Savannah Eva Chelsea Madison ...
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March 13, 2013 6:45 AM
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2012 Name Trends in Queensland - Girls

Unfortunately I did not have access to the Queensland Top 100 last year, so I can only look at trends relating to the Top 30. If I had better data for 2011, I'm sure this would be more interesting ...
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March 10, 2013 5:47 PM
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CORA VERITY & MAGNOLIA GRACE (Sunday)

Abrielle Skylar Amaya Jane Anwen Elizabeth Arlis Ray Austyn Bella Bladen Slade Brooklyn Nela Chad Mitchell Cora Verity Delilah Nancy Rose Eleanora Eileen Elvira Pearl Esther Lou Everly June Grady H...
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Another nice mixture of names.

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March 10, 2013 6:24 AM
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Italian Names for Girls

Italian Names for Girls | Name News | Scoop.it
Italian-Australians are the largest ethnic group in Australia after those of British and Irish heritage, and about a million people identify as having Italian ancestry – around 5% of the population...
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I never knew that Italian-Australians were such a large group - every day's a school day!

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