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Old Man Names Get a New Lease of Life

Old Man Names Get a New Lease of Life | Name News | Scoop.it
Old man names for babies are finally following their female counterparts into the spotlight. Find out where your name style falls on the cool-clunky scale!
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May 23, 2020 11:13 AM
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COOL NOT CREEPY VICTORIAN Baby Names for BOYS

SUPER COOL VICTORIAN Baby Names for BOYS with NAME MEANING, NAME HISTORY, POPULARITY RANKINGS, ALTERNATIVE NAMES & MORE. These are ALPHA GENERATION COOL Baby Names NOT CREEPY AT ALL for MILLENNIAL PARENTS!!!!

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May 22, 2020 5:29 PM
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The Baby Name Dellora –

The Baby Name Dellora – | Name News | Scoop.it
Dellora (Feb. 1919) The Dolores-like baby name Dellora appeared in the U.S. data for a total of six years, seeing peak usage in 1922: 1925: unlisted1924: 8 baby girls named Dellora 1923: 13 baby gi…
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May 13, 2020 9:53 AM
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Top Abuela-Inspired Spanish Names You May Want to Name Your Baby Girl : Hispanic Heritage

Top Abuela-Inspired Spanish Names You May Want to Name Your Baby Girl : Hispanic Heritage | Name News | Scoop.it
Learn about the famous Spanish names for baby girls inspired by abuelas. (Photo : Wallpaper flare) In general, abuelas are the center of every Latino family.
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Abuela = Grandma

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April 27, 2020 5:50 PM
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Best of... Grandmillennial Style Baby Names

Best of... Grandmillennial Style Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
If you’re a grandmillennial in need of a baby name, embrace your inner granny with our list of grandmillennial style baby names!
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April 6, 2020 10:30 AM
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These Vintage Names Sound New Again

These Vintage Names Sound New Again | Name News | Scoop.it
We look back to old names from the 1920s to find inspiration for today. From Ada to Walter, these old-fashioned names stand the test of time
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April 3, 2020 12:30 PM
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Rare Girl Names from Early Cinema: B –

Rare Girl Names from Early Cinema: B – | Name News | Scoop.it
Time for more unusual female names from old films! This is the “B” installment, meaning that we are almost done with the series. (I’ve been going backwards since starting with Z i…
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March 31, 2020 9:43 AM
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Baby Girl Taylor, Sister to Judson and Willa; Goldie for a Non-Blonde?

Baby Girl Taylor, Sister to Judson and Willa; Goldie for a Non-Blonde? | Name News | Scoop.it
Hi!! We are expecting our 3rd and likely final baby (a girl) in June. We already have a son Judson and a daughter Willa. We are drawn to more vintage names that are not common but familiar. Our las…
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Victorian baby names that are making a comeback in 2020

Victorian baby names that are making a comeback in 2020 | Name News | Scoop.it
We're grateful that bras have evolved since Victorian times, but we're also happy to see that these Victorian baby names are making a comeback in 2020.
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March 5, 2020 6:37 PM
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Name Spotlight: Hattie

Name Spotlight: Hattie | Name News | Scoop.it
In today's Name Spotlight is vintage darling, Hattie. More popular now than longer-form Harriet, it's a perfect pick for lovers of "nickname" baby names!
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February 18, 2020 6:39 AM
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Dorothy

Dorothy | Name News | Scoop.it
Dorothy Dandridge Origin: Greek Gender: Female Meaning: "Gift of God" Pronunciation: DOR-eh-thee, DOR-thee Other Forms: Dorothea
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February 1, 2020 5:15 PM
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Advice for naming your last baby, plus vintage revival favorites for girls + more ...

Advice for naming your last baby, plus vintage revival favorites for girls + more ... | Name News | Scoop.it
My thoughts on naming the very last member of your family, plus vintage revival girl names, 2020 faves for boys + more ...
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February 1, 2020 3:46 PM
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Rare Vintage Girl Names | Exploring a Baby Name Book from 1915 - YouTube

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Augusta, Cordelia, Judith, Robina, Sibella, Theodosia, Winifred, Adah, Lilias.

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May 25, 2020 5:22 PM
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20 RARE & EDGY FORGOTTEN VINTAGE BABY NAMES 2020 | (For Boys & Girls) Unique Baby Name Ideas I LOVE!

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Pluma, Warner, Goldie, Quade, Etta, Crimson, Beatrix, Boaz, Hindley, Hutton, Seraphina, Otto, Ottilie, Amos, Elva, Barlow, Cecily, Larkin, Willa/Quilla, Ogden

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May 23, 2020 11:06 AM
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SWEET BUT STRONG VICTORIAN Baby Names FOR GIRLS | RAQUEL CRUZ

KINDA SHORT, SWEET IN SPEECH, YET STILL STRONG & BOLD IN SOUND! PERFECT VICTORIAN NAMES FOR GIRLS TODAY & WEARABLE FOR TOMORROW.

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May 13, 2020 10:08 AM
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Dale, Bobbie, Ruby, and 37 Other 1940s-Inspired Baby Names You'll Love

From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Thelma and Louise, the 1940s gave us some of the most famous political and social figures - and, in some cases, many of our favorite classic names.
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May 3, 2020 6:32 AM
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Time machine edition

Time machine edition | Name News | Scoop.it
Unless we're all willing to name our babies William and Elizabeth, we can - and should! - embrace names tied to an era.
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April 13, 2020 1:13 PM
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Hottest 1920 Girl Names

Hottest 1920 Girl Names | Name News | Scoop.it
What were the hottest 1920 girl names? These are my picks for the choices I would've been blogging about a hundred years ag
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April 4, 2020 10:22 AM
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The Victorian baby names which are making a big comeback in 2020

The Victorian baby names which are making a big comeback in 2020 | Name News | Scoop.it
Sweet vintage names from the Victorian era are making a comeback, from Effie to Edison.
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Hottest 1920 Boy Names: Leopold, Jennings, Brooks

Hottest 1920 Boy Names: Leopold, Jennings, Brooks | Name News | Scoop.it
These are the hottest 1920 boy names - the ones I would've been blogging about during the Wilson administration. They're stylish a century later, too.
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David Tennant and His Wife Shared The Sweet Name For Their New Arrival | Baby Blogs at

David Tennant and His Wife Shared The Sweet Name For Their New Arrival | Baby Blogs at | Name News | Scoop.it
Georgia confirmed the name by posting a picture on Instagram that featured Scrabble tiles arranged to spell out each member of the Tennant family: David, Georgia, Ty, Birdie, and the couples other three children: Olive, 8, Winifred, 6, and Doris, 5. It appears the couple enjoys bringing back classically beautiful names for their clan!

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Choosing Offbeat Boy Names

Choosing Offbeat Boy Names | Name News | Scoop.it
They named their first son Ralph. Yes, Ralph! Now Ralphie is getting a brother, and they need more offbeat boy names for their growing family.
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March 1, 2020 7:37 AM
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10 Vintage Baby Names With Perfect Nicknames

10 Vintage Baby Names With Perfect Nicknames | Name News | Scoop.it
After a few years, everything old is new again. Here are 10 gorgeous vintage baby names with great nicknames that are perfect for any new baby!
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Best of... Underused Vintage Baby Names of the 1920s

Best of... Underused Vintage Baby Names of the 1920s | Name News | Scoop.it
Looking for a vintage baby name that isn't all over the popularity charts? Look no further than our list of underused vintage baby names of the 1920s!
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February 1, 2020 4:23 PM
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Maxine: Baby Name of the Day

Maxine: Baby Name of the Day | Name News | Scoop.it
Maxine feels retro and sparky, a name long neglected but now fresh + new again. Boyish nickname Max - used by a Stranger Things hero - adds to the appeal.
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