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January 26, 2017 4:47 PM
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We all want our little boy or girl to be strong, so why not find a name that reflects their inner warrior? Below, we have put together a list of baby names that mean ‘warrior,’ so if you’re looking for a tough name for your baby so they’ll grow up into a fearless independent man/woman, you’ve… Read More
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December 12, 2016 5:29 PM
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Arrow makes a surprisingly meaningful choice for a child's name, combining a hint of danger with a modern virtue vibe for a rising unisex name.
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November 14, 2016 5:19 PM
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For Veteran's Day, here is a list of military inspired names for your pet.
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September 22, 2016 4:53 PM
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Kosovo isn’t the only place in the world where babies have been named after Tony Blair. There’s also the West African country of Sierra Leone: [Blair’s] decision [in 2000] to send…
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July 1, 2016 4:01 PM
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A July 4th salute to Independence Day hero names--Lachlan and Lydia, Mordecai and Mercy--and happy holiday to you!
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June 14, 2016 5:01 PM
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The following article appeared in the Dundee Evening Telegraph on Thursday 11 June, 1885, concerning the use of hero-names for Victorian children. During the Russian war Raglan and Arnand (sic) became numbered among English Christian names ; so did Garibaldi at the times of that hero's prominence. When th
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May 19, 2016 4:41 PM
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by Pamela Redmond Satran We re always spotlighting baby names that have appealing meanings: nature and intelligence, peace and love. But the fact is that many ancient names have meanings that relate to fighting and war and victory, undoubtedly desirable qualities to parents who feared that thei
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April 27, 2016 5:23 PM
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It was Anzac Day on Monday, a national day of remembrance. It is also closely connected with a form of gambling called two-up, a coin toss game where two coins are flipped on a flat wooden paddle by the "spinner". Players bet on whether the coins land as two heads, two tails, or a head…
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March 25, 2016 3:57 AM
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To commemorate WWI, the Guild of One-Name Studies, in cooperation with the Imperial War Museum, will be holding a series of digital events designed to document the lives of the millions of soldiers and civilians who lost their lives.
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March 10, 2016 3:51 PM
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Verdun, Vimy Ridge and Heligoland... just some of the unusual names given to children born during or after the First World War …
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November 12, 2015 4:44 AM
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Remembrance Day takes place on same day as the feast of Saint Martin, a patron of soldiers, so it seemed like a good opportunity to look at the name connected with this day.
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October 2, 2015 3:40 PM
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Would you name a baby after the god of war? The red planet is a surprising inspiration for a son, but Mars makes for a wearable name in 2015.
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September 13, 2015 5:18 AM
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Parents appear to be arming their newborn babies with intimidating names in a tough-guy take on giving them the best start in life.
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January 8, 2017 6:41 AM
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Portrait from the Texas State Bar Journal, Vol. 6, 1950. Shields Ivans Cornett was for many years a leading citizen an
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December 2, 2016 6:12 PM
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Remington has gone from surname name to rapidly rising favorite, a unisex choice with style to spare. Now it's Kelly Clarkson's son's name, too!
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November 10, 2016 4:44 PM
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Our wonderful reader skimac (Mary) emailed me last week with an awesome little story: "Just thought you might like to see a picture of our morning visit to the Catholic cemetery in Denver. [Another reader] Grace and I did it as a name searching 'field trip'. I have been making it a point to visit…
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September 21, 2016 4:23 PM
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One of these displaced Kurdish families included a boy named Awara, which means “refugee.” His older brother said Awara’s name would be changed to Azad, or “freedom,” once it was safe for the family to return to their home village.
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June 16, 2016 4:39 PM
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This article was first posted on November 4 2012, and revised and re-published on June 16 2016. Famous Namesake On Tuesday it is Melbourne Cup Day, which, more than any other day on the calendar, holds Australia in thrall. On the second Tuesday in November, at 3 pm, the nation collectively holds its breath while its…
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May 27, 2016 5:48 PM
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To commemorate Memorial Day, here is Nancy Man s comprehensive rundown of names associated with the First World War, from Alvin to Lorraine to Woodrow.
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May 9, 2016 4:09 PM
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I hope you all got to see the three (three!) birth announcements I posted yesterday -- three beautiful little ladies with three gorgeous names! Be sure to check them out if you haven't yet seen them: one, two, three. (I have a couple more coming this week, wheeee!! :D ) Today's consultation is a bit…
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March 25, 2016 4:36 AM
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While reading A Series of Unfortunate Events, I became increasingly intrigued by Violet, Klaus, and Sunny's surname. Most of the character names in this series are literary references and Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) kept to his theme with this one. The Baudelaire children are named after a poet whose work most children would not be allowed to read.
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March 10, 2016 3:52 PM
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Parents-to-be looking for a retro baby name will find plenty of inspiration in this list inspired by the First World War.
The National Archives researched baby name trends during the First World W
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November 21, 2015 3:52 AM
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Today, November 11th, is Veteran's Day, where we in the US honor those who have served in the military. I want to extend special gratitude to my own family members who fought overseas.
Today's post will be a simple list of those most popular when WWI ended on November 11, 1918.
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October 13, 2015 5:44 PM
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Mars is the fourth planet in our solar system. It is the second largest planet (excluding dwarf planets) in the solar system, after Mercury. It has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos. An abundance of iron oxide gives Mars its red color. Mars is home to the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons.
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September 16, 2015 4:51 PM
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Bridger is big in the West - but seldom heard elsewhere in the US. If you're after an on-trend name with a rugged vibe, Bridger is one to consider.
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