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Ezgi

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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Origin: TurkishMeaning: "song; melody; tune."Gender: femininePronunciation: EZ-ghee The name comes directly from the Turkish word for a song, tune or melody. The name appeard in the Top 100 Most Popular Female names in Turkey between 1989-2011, and peaked at #46 in 1992. Sources https://www.behindthename.com/name/ezgi50https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ezgihttps://tureng.com/en/turkish-english/ezgi
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Nomes e mais Nomes: Os nomes mais bonitos XIX

Nomes e mais Nomes: Os nomes mais bonitos XIX | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião a respeito dos nomes Carmen, Eugénia e Glória.
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Erkan

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Photo by Bess Hamiti on Pexels.com Origin: TurkishGender: masculine(AIR-kahn) The name is composed of the Turkish elements er (brave; valiant; man) & kan (blood; lineage). The name appeared in the Turkish Top 100 between 1980-2003 & peaked at #17 in 1980. Sources https://www.behindthename.com/name/erkanhttps://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Erkanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erkan
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Eayre Ramsey Haines (1874-1963)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Eayre Ramsey Haines (1874-1963) | Name News | Scoop.it
From the Dayton Journal Herald, May 5, 1959.    One of several Spanish American War veterans to be featured here on the site, Eayre Ramse
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Name Update

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Update (and photo) on Baby Boy or Girl B@rringt0n, Sibling to William and Edward
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Welcome - and so glad she's doing well - Jane Elisabeth!

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Baby Names at

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Bryce and Kayla have chosen to name their second child and first daughter Brooklyn Elizabeth Harper. What a sweet name!

The couple announced that they were expecting their second child on the same day their first child and son, Krew Aron, turned 10 months old.
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A Secret Stash of Names like Everly? –

A Secret Stash of Names like Everly? – | Name News | Scoop.it
Ever-names, particularly Everly, are very trendy right now. In 2019, over 4,750 baby girls were named Everly, making Everly the 43rd most popular girl name in the nation. And it was trailed in the …
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Actress Abby Elliot Welcomes Her First Child

The Saturday Night Live star shared a black and white photo of her and Bill, both wearing masks while gazing at their newborn. It’s a girl! They’ve shared that her name is Edith Pepper Kennedy.

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Elika

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Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com The name can be of several different origins and meanings. It is a Biblical male name that occurs in 2 Samuel 23:25 as the name of Elika the Harodite, one of David's 37 special warriors. In this case, אֵַליקָא (Eli'ka), may mean "vomit of God" or "Congregation of God."…
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Eiji (えいじ)

Eiji (えいじ) | Name News | Scoop.it
Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Male Pronunciation: e:-zhee [é̞è̞.ʑì] Etymology and/or ways to write: Most of the kanji used for this name are in the table below: ei (えい) ji (じ) 栄/榮 "glory, prosperity" 治 "cure; management" 英/睿 "wisdom, brilliance" 二 "two" 瑛 "crystal" 士/侍 "warrior; samurai" 永 "eternity" 司 "office" 映 "reflection" 次 "next"…
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Nomes e mais Nomes: Duelo de nomes - Cecília vs Elisa

Nomes e mais Nomes: Duelo de nomes - Cecília vs Elisa | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião a respeito dos nomes Elisa e Cecília
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How I Named My Baby: Everett Holston

How I Named My Baby: Everett Holston | Name News | Scoop.it
Tennessee mom Kellie Brown answers our questions about how she and her husband B.J. chose the baby name Everett Holston for their son.
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Espy Hillard Weaver (1889-1962), Espy Van Horne (1795-1829)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Espy Hillard Weaver (1889-1962), Espy Van Horne (1795-1829) | Name News | Scoop.it
From the 1957 Arkansas legislative composite photograph.   Espy Hillard "Ep" Weaver is another curiously named Arkansas legislato
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Sister of youngest Manchester bomb victim names baby daughter after her in moving tribute

Sister of youngest Manchester bomb victim names baby daughter after her in moving tribute | Name News | Scoop.it

Ms Bromwich, 29, has now given birth to a healthy baby girl who she named Ever-Rose in memory of her late sister [Saffie-Rose].

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Welcome, Ever-Rose!

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David Henrie, Wife Maria Cahill Welcome Son James

David Henrie, Wife Maria Cahill Welcome Son James | Name News | Scoop.it
David Henrie and Maria Cahill also share a daughter, Pia Philomena Francesca
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Welcome, James Thomas Augustine Emanuel!

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Ẹ̀ríolúwa

Ẹ̀ríolúwa | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by TUBARONES PHOTOGRAPHY on Pexels.com Origin: YorubaMeaning: "witness or evidence of God."Gender: unisexPronunciation: AIR-ee-oh-LOO-wah The name is composed of the Yoruba words ẹ̀rí (witness; evidence) & olúwa (God). A common short form is Eri. Sources https://www.yorubaname.com/entries/Erioluwahttps://www.legit.ng/1132521-unique-yoruba-names-meanings.html
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Name Update

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Update on Baby Girl Radcliffe
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Welcome, Ivy Elizabeth!

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Jinger Duggar and husband welcome 2nd child, daughter Evangeline Jo

Jinger Duggar and husband welcome 2nd child, daughter Evangeline Jo | Name News | Scoop.it
They said Evangeline means “good news” and Jo is in honor of Jeremy’s middle name, Joseph. She was born a healthy 7 pounds late Sunday night.

The Vuolos are also parents to Felicity, 2.
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Welcome, Evangeline!

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Boy Names Starting with E: Eli, Ezekiel, Evren

Boy Names Starting with E: Eli, Ezekiel, Evren | Name News | Scoop.it
Boy names starting with E are dominated by Elijah and related names. But Ed- remains a factor, and so many Ev- names are gaining, too.
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Abby Elliott Welcomes First Child! | The Beauty of Names

Abby Elliott Welcomes First Child! | The Beauty of Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Actress and Comedian Abby Elliott has welcomed her first child, a girl, with husband Bill Kennedy. They named her Edith Pepper Kennedy.

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Fetching Names: Getting to Evie

Fetching Names: Getting to Evie | Name News | Scoop.it
Formal names for Evie range from favorites like Evelyn to well-why-not Evadne, Evaluna, and Evolet. It's a stylish, versatile sound!
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Eliel

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Finnish Architecht, Eliel Saarinen Origin: HebrewMeaning: "my God is God."Gender: MasculinePronunciation: Eng (EL-ee-yel; ee-LYE-yel) The name is composed of the same Hebrew word אל ('el) meaning "God," hence, some translate it to mean "my God is God." The name is borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament. A notable bearer was Finnish Architect, Eliel…
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Pau Gasol Has Welcomed A Daughter And Her Name Is Really Special

Pau Gasol Has Welcomed A Daughter And Her Name Is Really Special | Name News | Scoop.it
Elisabet’s middle name is Gianna, after Kobe Bryant’s daughter
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Baby Name Enola: Sherlock's Little Sister

Baby Name Enola: Sherlock's Little Sister | Name News | Scoop.it
The baby name Enola has traveled a strange and wandering path across the 1800s and 1900s to become Sherlock's little sister.
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A double warlike name

A double warlike name | Name News | Scoop.it
Polish writer Jadwiga Łuszczewska (pseudonym Deotyma), 1834–1908, painted by Mateusz Zarzecki ca. 1848–52 Hadewig is an Ancient Germanic name derived from roots hadu (combat, battle) and wig (war). Like many other names of Germanic origin, its meaning relates to war and battle. This is such a striking contrast to how many Slavic names have meanings related to…
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