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Baby Name Etta: Retro Mini Name

Baby Name Etta: Retro Mini Name | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Etta offers a sparky, retro name in just four letters. With choices like Emma + Ella so very popular, why not Etta, too?
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April 2, 2021 5:07 PM
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100 Cute Middle Names For Elise

100 Cute Middle Names For Elise | Name News | Scoop.it
Find the perfect middle name that compliments Elise doesn't have to be hard. We've put together a list of some beautiful middle names. It's a mix of traditional and unique both of which will complement it perfectly.
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March 27, 2021 5:57 PM
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How Is The Name Eleanor Not Related To Ellen?

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March 16, 2021 5:26 PM
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Pippa Middleton Welcomes Baby #2!

Pippa Middleton Welcomes Baby #2! | Name News | Scoop.it
They have chosen a classically beautiful name for their first daughter: Grace Elizabeth Jane.
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Welcome, Grace!

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March 13, 2021 3:20 PM
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Babies Named for Sailing Ships (E) –

Babies Named for Sailing Ships (E) – | Name News | Scoop.it
The SS Earl Dalhausie The people below were born aboard — and named after! — ships with E-names… Earl Dalhousie:Lydia Dalhousie Woodhard, born in 1873Sydney Dalhousie Smith, born in 187…
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February 27, 2021 3:20 PM
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Name Sage: Debating a Name Theft Dilemma

Name Sage: Debating a Name Theft Dilemma | Name News | Scoop.it
I’d call it potentially awkward name duplication.

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February 23, 2021 5:37 PM
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Eirlys

Eirlys | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Irina Iriser on Pexels.com Origin: WelshMeaning: "snowdrop."Gender: femininePronunciation: AYRE-lis The name comes directly from the Welsh word for "snowdrop," a type of flower known as galanthus. The word itself is composed of the Welsh words, eira (snow) & llys (vegetable; herb). The galanthus flower is known to flower in February. Sources https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/eirlyshttps://www.behindthename.com/name/eirlyshttps://appellationmountain.net/eirlys-baby-name-day/https://welshgirlsnames.co.uk/eirlys/
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Jessica Szohr Welcomes Daughter Bowie Ella

Jessica Szohr Welcomes Daughter Bowie Ella | Name News | Scoop.it
Jessica Szohr welcomed her baby girl on Monday
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Welcome, Bowie!

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January 9, 2021 3:37 PM
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Nomes e mais Nomes: Duelo de nomes - Eduardo vs Mateus

Nomes e mais Nomes: Duelo de nomes - Eduardo vs Mateus | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião a respeito dos nomes Eduardo e Mateus.
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January 3, 2021 6:08 PM
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Name Update

Name Update | Name News | Scoop.it
Update on Baby Girl or Boy Banner-with-a-T, Sibling to Miles and Lucy
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Welcome, Ella Madeleine!

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January 1, 2021 10:40 AM
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Erlis, Erlisa

Erlis, Erlisa | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Pexels.com Origin: AlbanianMeaning: "scent of the oak."Pron (AIR-lees; air-LEE-sah) Erlis is an Albanian male name which is composed of the Albanian words, erë (wind, scent) and lis (oak). Erlis is also used as a male name in Kyrgyzstan, being a borrowing from the Albanian from Soviet times. Its feminine form…
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December 30, 2020 10:32 AM
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Ẹ̀bùnolúwa

Ẹ̀bùnolúwa | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Origin: YorubaMeaning: "the Lord's gift."Gender: feminineE-boo-noo-LOO-wah The name is composed of the Yoruba words ẹbùn (gift) and olúwa (the Lord). Other forms are Ẹ̀bùn & Ẹ̀bùnolú. Sources https://yorubaname.com/entries/Ebunoluwahttps://www.behindthename.com/name/ebun/submitted
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December 30, 2020 10:23 AM
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Ésosa

Ésosa | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Any Lane on Pexels.com Origin: EdoMeaning: "God's gift."Gender: masculine The name is from the Edo language meaning "God's gift." Sources https://www.legit.ng/1178489-popular-edo-names-meaning.htmlhttps://www.behindthename.com/name/esosa/submitted
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April 6, 2021 6:27 PM
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The Es of Medieval Tuscan and Italian names

The Es of Medieval Tuscan and Italian names | Name News | Scoop.it
Female names: Elemosina (I) Emerentiana (I) is the feminine form of the Latin name Emerentianus, which in turn derives from Emerentius and the Latin word emereo (to fully deserve). Engelrada (I) derives from an Ancient Germanic name with the roots Angil (the Angle tribe) and rad (counsel). Ermellina (I) may be a form of Ermelinda, derived from Ancient…
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March 28, 2021 6:31 PM
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Our Favorite Baby Names Starting with E

Our Favorite Baby Names Starting with E | Name News | Scoop.it
Here is the game we are playing: We are going to pretend that we are naming a baby and that the name MUST start with a certain letter, and so we will need one name starting with that letter for a b…
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March 18, 2021 6:08 PM
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Enedina –

Enedina – | Name News | Scoop.it
Elegant and saintly, Enedina is a little-known Mediterranean gem with a mysterious past. Some name origins are fairly clear-cut. People who have any knowledge of Latin will know that Victoria means "victory", and Regina means "queen". But the meanings of many names, including some very common ones like Mary and Catherine, are not so clear.…
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250 Boy Names That Start With E

250 Boy Names That Start With E | Name News | Scoop.it
Choosing the right name for your baby can be a really difficult decision. So to help inspire your choice we have put together some of our favorite boy names beginning with the letter E along with their meanings.
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March 1, 2021 4:21 PM
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Baby Girl Weigh-with-a-B, Sister to Elijah (Eli), Ezra, and Ethan

Baby Girl Weigh-with-a-B, Sister to Elijah (Eli), Ezra, and Ethan | Name News | Scoop.it
Hi Swistle! You helped us pick a name 2 years ago for our 3rd boy. We are excited to announce we are adding a little girl to our family in February 2021. We are completely stumped on the name thoug…
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Duana Names: Man vs. Infant – You Win!

I transitioned 4 years ago and I'm STILL going by a half-assed nickname of my birth name.

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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Eristus Sams (1913-1990)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Eristus Sams (1913-1990) | Name News | Scoop.it
Portrait from Ebony Magazine, November 1975.   February is Black History Month and with that comes a month-long theme of curiously name
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January 21, 2021 3:26 PM
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Name Profile- Elowen

Name Profile- Elowen | Name News | Scoop.it
A flowy feminine treasure, Elowen adds onto the beloved Ella names with a more tailored vibe and a generous portion of nicknames. Oh, and there’s even vintage potential! But has the buzz around Elowen made her feel much too trendy and faddish to truly hit it off with the public? Or is Elowen the beautiful baby name for
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How I Named My Baby: Eben Frank Dennis

How I Named My Baby: Eben Frank Dennis | Name News | Scoop.it

Lily Whymark, a document controller, and Ryan Coulson, a design engineer, live in Kent, UK. They welcomed their first child, a son named Eben Frank Dennis Coulson, on July 13, 2020. Here, Lily answer’s our questions about how she and Ryan named Eben. When did you know you found “The Name?” As soon as we […]


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Erez

Erez | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Skyler Ewing on Pexels.com Origin: Hebrew אֶרֶזMeaning: "cedar."Gender: masculinePronunciation: ER-ehz The name comes directly from the Hebrew word for the cedar tree אֶרֶז. This name did not come into use as a masculine given-name among Jews until after the creation of the State of Israel in 1945. It may have been popularized by…
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Eugenia | The Beauty of Names

Eugenia | The Beauty of Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Origin: Latin, Greek Gender: Female Meaning: "Well Born" Pronunciation: yoo-JEEN-ee-ah, yoo-JEEN-yah Other Forms: Eugeneia,    Eugénie
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Eseoghene

Eseoghene | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Origin: UrhoboMeaning: "God's gift."Gender: unisex The name is from the Urhobo language, meaning "God's gift." A common short form is Ese. Sources http://www.waado.org/UrhoboCulture/Names/UrhoboNames_Oyibo.htmhttps://www.behindthename.com/name/eseoghene
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