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April 18, 2013 4:43 AM
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Michael Buble and Luisana Lopilato Disagree on Baby Names | NameCandy

Michael Buble and Luisana Lopilato Disagree on Baby Names | NameCandy | Name News | Scoop.it
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Maybe Dirt isn't the greatest name in English; but I can see Jamiel catching on.

 

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April 17, 2013 6:19 PM
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Celebrity Baby Names: Malin Akerman’s New Son | In Name Only

Celebrity Baby Names: Malin Akerman’s New Son | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
Romantic comedy actress Malin Akerman (you've seen her in Rock of Ages, 27 Dresses, Couples Retreat, and The Proposal) must be celebrating a lot these days. In
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April 17, 2013 5:57 PM
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Famous Name: Thor

Famous Name: Thor | Name News | Scoop.it
The Hollywood movie Thor came out a couple of years ago; last year it was followed by The Avengers, and a sequel will be coming out at the end of this year. The movie character is based on the Marv...
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Awesome and masculine?  Too much to live up to?  Certainly a name worth looking at, given the attention it's received recently.

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April 17, 2013 5:46 AM
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Baby Boy $tubblefield, Brother to Emrie Kent

Baby Boy $tubblefield, Brother to Emrie Kent | Name News | Scoop.it
Erica writes: I'm due with my second child, a boy, in just under three months and I'm starting to feel a little frantic about finding the right name for him. I would absolutely love your help. My n...
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April 17, 2013 5:25 AM
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Malin Akerman Welcomes Son Sebastian | People.com

Malin Akerman Welcomes Son Sebastian | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The Rock of Ages actress and her husband Roberto Zincone welcomed son Sebastian on Tuesday, April 16, PEOPLE confirms....
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Welcome, Sebastian!

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April 16, 2013 7:56 AM
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Boys’ Baby Names: They’re getting cooler all the time

Boys’ Baby Names: They’re getting cooler all the time | Name News | Scoop.it
Awesome boys' baby names
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"girls’ names are pretty, but boys’ names are awesome."  Wonderful comment!

Abby Sandel's comment, April 17, 2013 5:17 AM
Thanks, Clare! And I can't take credit for the quote ... that was my 4 y.o.!
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April 13, 2013 5:12 AM
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Baby Boy McCormick: Campbell?

Baby Boy McCormick: Campbell? | Name News | Scoop.it
Cailen writes: I just discovered your blog a couple of days ago and have been reading it non-stop since (back into the 'archives'!) I should start by saying that I come from a family of unique name...
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Goodness, I hadn't realised Campbell was marginally more popular for girls in the US.  At any rate, the statistics show that the name is relatively uncommon, but not, in the traditional sense of the word, unique.

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April 12, 2013 4:59 AM
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Chase your dreams: DJ Paul Elstak wordt vader van zoon Chase Kristopher

Chase your dreams: DJ Paul Elstak wordt vader van zoon Chase Kristopher | Name News | Scoop.it
Mijn jeugdheld DJ Paul Elstak, bekend van happy hardcore-hits als Luv u more en Rainbow in the sky, maakte dinsdag op Twitter bekend dat hij vader is geworden:
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Welcome, Chase!

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April 11, 2013 8:44 AM
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The Baby Name Cubby - Nancy's Baby Names

The Baby Name Cubby - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Why were a handful of baby boys given the name Cubby in the last half of the 1950s?
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April 11, 2013 6:23 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Ebbeny Faranda and Omar Varinda

Celebrity Baby News: Ebbeny Faranda and Omar Varinda | Name News | Scoop.it
News presenter Ebbeny Faranda, and her husband Omar Varinda, welcomed their first child on April 9 and have named their son Onyx. Onyx Varinda was born on 9.04 am, weighed 3.6 kg (7lb 15oz), and me...
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Welcome, Onyx!

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April 11, 2013 6:10 AM
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Baby Girl or Boy Hayes, Sibling to Jesiah Dean

Baby Girl or Boy Hayes, Sibling to Jesiah Dean | Name News | Scoop.it
A. writes: We are looking for some help deciding the name of our baby who is due in 2 weeks (although neither of us thinks the baby will actually make it to the due date!) We elected not to find ou...
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April 9, 2013 6:31 PM
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Alexis: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Alexis: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He was a smash hit for girls in the 1990s, thanks to a Hollywood actress and a Dynasty diva. Can Team Blue reclaim the handsome Alexis?
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April 17, 2013 6:04 PM
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A Literal Use for -son Names

A Literal Use for -son Names | Name News | Scoop.it
I wonder if the literal use of the suffix -son might be an another interesting baby name option for some families. Perhaps if the parents like the idea of a Jr., but neither of them particularly wa...
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April 17, 2013 5:49 AM
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Baby Name Dilemma: Looking for a Name for Boy #2 | In Name Only

Baby Name Dilemma: Looking for a Name for Boy #2 | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it
Reader Yvonne choose a stellar baby name for her first son—and is looking for something just as fabulous for her second. Here's her dilemma: My husband and
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To be slightly picky, I'll add that, to my understanding, Hud was a short form of Richard as well as Hugh.

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April 17, 2013 5:41 AM
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Jocelyn: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Jocelyn: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a feminine favorite with masculine roots. Her story is rich, with saints, locations, and historical figures all shading how we view Jocelyn.
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April 16, 2013 7:58 AM
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Leif: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Leif: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a handsome Viking appellation with a nature name vibe. With short names like Cole, Jack, Max and Luke in style, why not Leif?
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Hurrah for Leif!

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April 13, 2013 5:24 AM
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Can You Suggest A Boy's Name For This Stylish Sibset?

Can You Suggest A Boy's Name For This Stylish Sibset? | Name News | Scoop.it
Camille and Nicholas are expecting their third child in a few months, and as they already have two boys, had a girl's name all ready to go – Matilda. However, they are due to have another son to jo...
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April 13, 2013 4:59 AM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Tobin

Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Tobin | Name News | Scoop.it
Rare and unique baby name meanings, popularity, nicknames, origins, and stories!
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April 11, 2013 9:16 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Ryan Fitzgerald and Belinda Irons-Fitzgerald

Celebrity Baby News: Ryan Fitzgerald and Belinda Irons-Fitzgerald | Name News | Scoop.it
Radio host Ryan Fitzgerald, and his wife Belinda Irons-Fitzgerald, welcomed their second child today, April 11, and have named their son Lennox Dean, nicknamed "Lenny". Lenny Fitzgerald joins big b...
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Welcome, Lennox!

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April 11, 2013 6:28 AM
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Link: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Link: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
A campy musical, a legendary video game, and even a literary name-machine all boost this name. What do you think - would you consider naming your son Link?
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April 11, 2013 6:12 AM
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Idris

Idris | Name News | Scoop.it
Idris is a name with both mythological and religious origins from two very different languages. This might be a pleasing discovery, especially for anyone who is looking for both in one name. Lets t...
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For another take on Idris, see Geek Baby Names' post: http://geeknames.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/idris.html

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April 9, 2013 6:34 PM
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HELLO, MY NAME IS: OSKAR Some people call me Oka...

HELLO, MY NAME IS: OSKAR Some people call me Oka... | Name News | Scoop.it
HELLO, MY NAME IS: OSKAR Some people call me Oka (Aw-ka) because my brother couldn’t pronounce the ‘s’ or the ‘r’ in my name when I was born. I’m cool with it. Like my name implies, sometimes I’m a...
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