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December 28, 2020 3:44 PM
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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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December 28, 2020 3:33 PM
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Candice King Welcomes Her Second Child

Candice King Welcomes Her Second Child | Name News | Scoop.it
The Originals star also shared the name that she and Joe chose for their little one: Josephine June King.
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Welcome, Josephine!

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December 16, 2020 6:17 PM
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Fun reading for your Thanksgiving!

Fun reading for your Thanksgiving! | Name News | Scoop.it
Be sure to check back in on Friday for the Sancta Nomina Black Friday deals! I read two things recently that I know you'll all enjoy! This is the more recent one: Reasons to celebrate your Name Day by Tom Hoopes on Aleteia. I love the Name Day tradition in many (all?) European countries! And…
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Welcome, Maggie Jayne!

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December 6, 2020 5:36 PM
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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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November 23, 2020 6:28 PM
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Baby Name Joel: Quiet Classic

The baby name Joel is a quiet classic, at home in nearly every decade. If you're after a name more timeless than trending, Joel might be it.
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November 17, 2020 1:31 PM
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Javid, Javed

Javid, Javed | Name News | Scoop.it

Pexels.comPhoto by Rijan Hamidovic on Pexels.com Origin: Persian جاویدUrdu: جاویدPunjabi: : ਜਾਵੇਦ)Meaning: "eternal; immortal."Gender: masculine The name is derived from the Persian جاود (Javid), meaning "eternal, immortal." The name was borne by Azerbaijani poet and playwrite, Huseyn Javid (Hüseyn Cavid) 1882-1941. Other forms include: Cavid (Azeri/Turkish)Dzhavid Джавид…

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November 15, 2020 5:38 PM
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Jeffrey is not the couple’s first adopted child. They also adopted another son name Kayden.
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Welcome forever, Jeffrey

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November 8, 2020 6:06 PM
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The Name Joe Finally Gets Presidential

The Name Joe Finally Gets Presidential | Name News | Scoop.it
The name Joe, long the ultimate good guy down-to-earth popular male name, has finally been elevated to the ranks of presidenital names.
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October 30, 2020 6:32 PM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Jaynes Bailey Wheeler (1853-1910)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Jaynes Bailey Wheeler (1853-1910) | Name News | Scoop.it
From the Men of Progress, Wisconsin, 1897.   The Strangest Names In American Political History makes its first stop in Wisconsin for 202
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October 30, 2020 6:24 PM
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How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham | Name News | Scoop.it
Alanna Shore, stay-at-home parent, and her husband Keith, artist and art director of Mikkeller Beer, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their four children. In May they welcomed their latest arrivals, twins named Nico Gianna and Jasper Graham. Here, Alanna shares the story of how she and Keith named their babies. How long did it …
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October 24, 2020 4:01 PM
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Vornamen-Interview mit Juma Kliebenstein

Vornamen-Interview mit Juma Kliebenstein | Name News | Scoop.it
Sie heißen Martin, Karli, Luna, Stella … die Helden und Heldinnen der von meiner Tochter sehr geliebten Bücher von Juma Kliebenstein. Als ich mich mit der
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October 24, 2020 10:13 AM
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Jasleen

Jasleen | Name News | Scoop.it
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Origin: PunjabiGurmukhi Script: ਜਸHindi Script: जसलीनMeaning: "absorbed in fame."Gender: unisex, but more often used on females within Sikh diaspora in English-speaking countriesPronunciation: JAZ-leen The name is composed of the Punjabi elements, ਜੱਸ (jasa) meaning fame and the verb ਲੀਨ (lina) "to be absorsed." It is a Sikh Name based on…
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October 13, 2020 9:23 AM
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Exploring the Meaning of Julian

Exploring the Meaning of Julian | Name News | Scoop.it
Our search for the meaning of Julian takes us through 3000 years of history, telling the story of Roman civilization from its foundation to its fall.
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December 28, 2020 3:38 PM
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Taylor Hanson Has Welcomed His 7th Child!

Taylor Hanson Has Welcomed His 7th Child! | Name News | Scoop.it
They’ve chosen to name their newest addition Maybellene Alma Joy.
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Welcome, Maybellene!

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December 16, 2020 6:18 PM
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Birth announcement: Judah Abraham!

Birth announcement: Judah Abraham! | Name News | Scoop.it
Happy Thanksgiving week! I hope to post again tomorrow, but just in case I'm not able to, I want to be sure you know to check back in on Friday to see my Black Friday deals! I posted a consultation for Monica and her husband last year when they were between babies, and I'm so…
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December 16, 2020 4:03 PM
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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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December 6, 2020 5:13 PM
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Names for St. Joseph

Names for St. Joseph | Name News | Scoop.it
A few people have asked for help in coming up with ways to honor St. Joseph (beyond the obvious), which is a fun topic to pursue! I've spent quite a bit of time brainstorming and researching, and yet I feel like there must be more ideas out there, so please add yours in the comments!…
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November 22, 2020 5:36 PM
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Jitsutarō (じつたろう)

Jitsutarō (じつたろう) | Name News | Scoop.it
Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Male Pronunciation: jee-tsuu-tah-ro: [dʑì.tsɨ́ᵝ.tà.ɾò̞ː] Variant transcriptions: Jitsutaro, Jitsutarou Etymology and/or ways to write: This name is essentially a combination of 実/實 (jitsu) meaning "truth, reality; sincerity, honesty" and 太郎 (tarō), a birth order suffix referring to an eldest son with substitutes for the final kanji including 朗 meaning "cheerful" and 良…
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November 15, 2020 5:41 PM
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Surprise: After 14 boys, mum finally has her little girl

Surprise: After 14 boys, mum finally has her little girl | Name News | Scoop.it
Kateri and Jay, both 45, are high school sweethearts who had their first three boys before they finished university. They had 14 sons over the years: Tyler, 28, Zach, 25, Drew, 23, Brandon, 21, Tommy, 18, Vinny, 17, Calvin, 15, Gabe, 14, Wesley, 12, Charlie, 10, Luke, 8, as well as six-year-old Tucker, five-year-old Francisco and two-year-old Finley.

“We are overjoyed and beyond excited to add Maggie Jayne to our family,” said Jay Schwandt.
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November 15, 2020 5:37 PM
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Baby Names at

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Lindsay shared a shot of her daughter’s face and revealed her name: Sage Jill Cusick.
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Welcome, Sage! (Born on the first anniversary of her grandmother Jill's death.)

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November 6, 2020 5:13 PM
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Name Profile- Jeanette

Name Profile- Jeanette | Name News | Scoop.it
Jeanette is caught right in the middle of names that are on-trend and heating up and those that are passed by as dated and old. This daintily French girl name isn’t on many parents’ shortlists quite yet, but many people are definitely starting to warm to Jeanette for her compliance with many of the latest trends for gi
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October 30, 2020 6:31 PM
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Anne Hathaway Finally Reveals Her Second Child's Name!

Anne Hathaway Finally Reveals Her Second Child's Name! | Name News | Scoop.it
Jack and Jonathan get along quite well!
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Welcome, Jack!

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October 26, 2020 5:16 PM
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Name Update

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Update on Baby Rhymes-with-Fenwick, Sibling to Alice: Willa Katherine?
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Welcome, Benjamin "Bennie" James!

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October 24, 2020 10:59 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Joris Odin Wigen (1883-1958), Joris Odin Wigen Jr. (1917-1987)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Joris Odin Wigen (1883-1958), Joris Odin Wigen Jr. (1917-1987) | Name News | Scoop.it
From "Prairie Pioneers: A History of Adams County", 1975.    A transplant to North Dakota from Minnesota, Joris Odin Wigen was for ove
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October 13, 2020 4:46 PM
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Name story: Porter Joseph

Name story: Porter Joseph | Name News | Scoop.it
This latest installment in our Name Story series is from a mama with a story that I'm sure will simultaneously break your heart and cause you to marvel at the mystery of God's unceasing and unfailing love and goodness, and the fact that we can always trust Him, even when we don't understand His plan.…
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Rest in peace, Porter.

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