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November 14, 2013 1:20 PM
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Dierks Bentley's Middle Name Debate | NameCandy

Dierks Bentley's Middle Name Debate | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"Country signer Dierks Bentley and his wife, Cassidy, welcomed son Knox Bentley in October.  Knox is the younger brother of Evalyn Day Bentley and Jordan Catherine Bentley.  "

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November 8, 2013 1:15 PM
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Dierks Bentley: We’re Still Working on Our Son’s Name | People.com

Dierks Bentley: We’re Still Working on Our Son’s Name | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
"Hopefully this is one of my better examples they'll pick up on -- there's plenty of bad examples of things I do for them to grab onto, but hopefully they'll remember this."...
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Welcome, Knox!

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October 25, 2013 3:12 PM
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Kuzey Kayra

Kuzey Kayra | Name News | Scoop.it
Kuzey Kayra
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I'm considering suggesting Germany as next year's holiday destination, if only for the potential name-spotting.

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October 17, 2013 2:22 PM
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Name Spotlight: Kiara

Name Spotlight: Kiara | Name News | Scoop.it

"Last week's column on "Venn diagram baby names" touched briefly on the name Kiara. As I looked into the history of this name, I found myself getting sucked in further and further. Kiara turns out to be a spot what I think of as name quicksand -- the points on the name landscape with tales much deeper than you'd imagine at first glance."

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Can you guess why Kiara had a double peak?

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October 10, 2013 5:47 PM
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Dierks Bentley Welcomes Son Knox | People.com

Dierks Bentley Welcomes Son Knox | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The country singer and his wife Cassidy welcomed their third child, son Knox, on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Nashville, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.
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Welcome to Knox, brother to Jordan and Evalyn!

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October 4, 2013 6:31 PM
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Favourite names beginning with K = Nomes e mais nomes: Nomes preferidos começados por K

Favourite names beginning with K = Nomes e mais nomes: Nomes preferidos começados por K | Name News | Scoop.it
Lista de nomes preferidos começados pela letra K.
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Only six female names and one male name are approved in Portugal.  What do you suppose they are?

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October 1, 2013 8:58 AM
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Kalista

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici KALISTA vient de kalist signifiant "La plus belle" en grec. Les symboles de prédilection de ce prénom Les symboles n’ont ri...
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August 21, 2013 1:41 PM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Ksenia

" Ksenia, which can also be spelled Kseniya and Ksenija, is a Russian and Ukrainian variant of the Greek name Xenia (ZEEN-ya) meaning "hospitality." Other variants of Xenia include Oksana/Oxsana, Aksana, Xena, Xeniya, and Senja."

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Good name (especially with the K pronounced).  I hadn't realised Oksana is a variant: even better.

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August 19, 2013 12:43 PM
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Another Baby Name Disagreement Taken to Court - Nancy's Baby Names

A real-life baby name battle with a surprise ending.
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August 18, 2013 1:23 PM
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Koa: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Koa: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a handsome Hawaiian nature name that shares sounds with 21st century favorites. Will we hear more of Koa in the coming years?
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August 18, 2013 12:50 PM
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Keats: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Keats: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a literary surname seldom heard in the first spot. The preppy, poetic Keats could wear well in 2013, a brother for Ames and Brooks.
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A great name to feature at this time of year, when I'm starting to catch snatches of mist and mellow fruitfulness.

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July 27, 2013 2:50 AM
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Striking Baby Names 7/25/2013: Attack of the "K's"

• Keegan
• Kayson
• Kamdyn
• Kenzie
• Karlee
• Kya Krislen
• Kneeco
• Khylie Jo
• Kyren
• Kassh Calvin
• Kash
• Kaleesi
• Kasen
• Kamrynn
• Kendal
• Kaleb
• Kenlee
• Kalin
• Keanna
•Kaelyn
Kylie
Kristina
Koehn
Kali
Kiley
Kainen

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November 9, 2013 6:13 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Kerfoot Weightman Daly (1874-1938)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Kerfoot Weightman Daly (1874-1938) | Name News | Scoop.it

" Come and listen to a story 'bout a man named Kerfoot....What was that? A man who's first name is Kerfoot? Yes, indeed it is!"

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October 30, 2013 11:44 AM
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Naming a Scream Queen: Carrie, Then and Now

Naming a Scream Queen: Carrie, Then and Now | Name News | Scoop.it

"What was sweet Victorian Carrie doing on the 1970s top-40 charts? ... Would the horror classic Carrie come across the same to us if it had been called Kerri?"

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Interesting discussion of the subtle differences that spelling and accent can make.

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October 22, 2013 5:10 PM
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S My Name is Sophie: Full Names for Kate

" Kate is a sweet, evergreen name. Her full forms come and go as far as style, but Kate always will sound fresh. If you are looking for a longer version, here are some options."

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October 15, 2013 9:37 AM
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The Art of Naming: Boy Name of the Week: Kato

The Art of Naming: Boy Name of the Week: Kato | Name News | Scoop.it
I'm featuring the African name Kato, but there happens to be a few other Catos/Katos that are different than this one.
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I do rather like names like this that have sprung up in multiple languages and cultures.

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October 8, 2013 10:19 AM
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Did Jaime King Pick A Secret Sci-Fi Baby Name? | NameCandy

Did Jaime King Pick A Secret Sci-Fi Baby Name? | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it

"It’s not Luke, it’s not Leia, and it’s definitely not Jar Jar. But did Jaime King name her son in honor of Star Wars? PEOPLE reports that the Hart of Dixie star and her director husband Kyle Newman named their newborn son James Knight Newman."

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Intentional or not, Jedi knights are quite a cool association.

 

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October 2, 2013 12:01 PM
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Kai: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Kai: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a modern favorite, but Kai is also history-rich, with ties to Ancient Rome and Arthurian legend.
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September 20, 2013 9:36 AM
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Baby Names to Discuss: Keegan and Teagan

Baby Names to Discuss: Keegan and Teagan | Name News | Scoop.it
B. writes: I recently met a baby boy named Teagan (which I had always put firmly in the "girl name" column in my head), and a twentysomething woman named Keegan (which I had always put firmly in th...
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August 30, 2013 7:12 PM
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Gefunden in Braunschweig. Kendra Aleyna

Gefunden in Braunschweig. Kendra Aleyna | Name News | Scoop.it
Gefunden in Braunschweig.
Kendra Aleyna
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August 20, 2013 12:20 PM
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The Art of Naming: Fan-Chosen Boy Name of the Week: Kinnon

The Art of Naming: Fan-Chosen Boy Name of the Week: Kinnon | Name News | Scoop.it
I knew I could count on Kiira! Here's a fabulous, rare name for boys!
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An example of name created by a disappearing (lenited) "f" and a bit of re-interpretation.

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August 18, 2013 1:24 PM
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Khaleesi Is Old News, Is It Not? - Nancy's Baby Names

Bah, humbug.
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Well, now we know.

 

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August 18, 2013 1:05 PM
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Kirsten: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Kirsten: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a Scandinavian spin on Christina with Hollywood ties. How would Kirsten wear in 2013?
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August 5, 2013 11:17 AM
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Cool Name of the Week: Kenneth | In Name Only

My dad's birthday is today, and I'm glad I'll get to spend it with him—we live far enough apart that we don't always get to be together on his big day. And so
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Happy belated birthday to Lisa's dad!

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