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August 29, 2013 1:13 PM
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Celebrity Baby Names: Michael Buble’s Boy, Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Son | In Name Only

Celebrity Baby Names: Michael Buble’s Boy, Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Son | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it

"Two celebrities just shared the news of new babies. Crooner Michael Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato have a new son to sing lullabies to—his name is Noah. And Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler and fiancé Cutter Dykstra had their first son as well, a boy named Beau."

 

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August 29, 2013 11:31 AM
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Cutter Dykstra and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Welcome Son Beau | People.com

Cutter Dykstra and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Welcome Son Beau | People.com | Name News | Scoop.it
The former Guys with Kids star and her fiancé Cutter Dykstra have welcomed a son named Beau, a source tells PEOPLE....
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Welcome, Beau!

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August 26, 2013 11:25 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Bottolf Bottolfson (1892-1976)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Bottolf Bottolfson (1892-1976) | Name News | Scoop.it

"Hailing from the Clay County in Minnesota, Dr. Bottolf T. Bottolfson was a prominent public figure in the city of Moorehead for over five decades, being a reputable ophthalmologist and two term mayor of that city."

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I do rather like Bottolf, though in this case it might be a little much.

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August 18, 2013 12:40 PM
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Battle of the names: Bianca vs. Clara = Nomes e mais nomes: Duelo de nomes: Bianca vs Clara

Battle of the names: Bianca vs. Clara = Nomes e mais nomes: Duelo de nomes: Bianca vs Clara | Name News | Scoop.it
Sondagem de opinião a respeito dos nomes Bianca e Clara.
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Both popular names in Portugal at the moment, both with similar meanings (white vs. bright/clear).  The comments are on which name readers prefer.  Also interesting to see that most do not consider them the same style.

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August 17, 2013 11:55 AM
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Gesehen in Karlsruhe. Patrycja

Gesehen in Karlsruhe. Patrycja | Name News | Scoop.it
Gesehen in Karlsruhe.
Patrycja
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Looks like a Slavic spelling, but I'm not sure which language; or could just be German.  Anyone?

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August 5, 2013 2:56 AM
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S My Name is Sophie: Ben Names

"Ben is a very popular among today's parents. It's easy to see why too. Ben is an everyman, he can be the lawyer or the teacher, the doctor or the chef. If Ben is just too short for you, here are some names that he could be short for."

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July 18, 2013 10:28 AM
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Blair: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Blair: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a poor little rich girl and a preppy unisex name, too. Fictional heiresses aside, the spare Blair is definitely catching on for our daughters in 2013.
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July 10, 2013 5:47 PM
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Nifty Names: The ABC's of Naming: The Top Ten Best

Nifty Names: The ABC's of Naming: The Top Ten Best | Name News | Scoop.it

"Boredom can sometimes lead to sheer inspiration. In my case, it leads to lists. Lists of names. Today's post features what I consider the most interesting and under-appreciated names that start with A, B, and C, respectively, for both genders."

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Thank you for a lovely list!  I'm especially happy to see Annis here: it's been on my masterlist for quite a while.

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July 3, 2013 10:15 AM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Dêem-lhe um nome - Jamila

Nomes e mais nomes: Dêem-lhe um nome - Jamila | Name News | Scoop.it
Um olhar sobre o nome Jamila.
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June 17, 2013 10:25 AM
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Balthasar: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Balthasar: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a mouthful of an ancient name. How would Balthasar wear on a boy in 2013?
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Like wise men?  See also the very recent discussion of Gaspar: http://appellationmountain.net/gaspar-baby-name-of-the-day/

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June 15, 2013 5:39 AM
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Baby Names! Carys, Willow, Calder, Lachlan

Thanks for watching! Have a good Father's Day weekend :) My vlog channel: http://www.youtube.com/anastasiarubyfamily Selene vs Celine poll: http://www.behind...
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A Welsh name, a Scottish name, a surname and a flexible tree, plus naming children alphabetically, and Celine vs. Seline.

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March 16, 2013 11:30 AM
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eponymia: Old Québec Names: B

eponymia: Old Québec Names: B | Name News | Scoop.it
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Another short but very sweet list of gleanings.

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August 29, 2013 12:19 PM
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gesehen in München Bento Gabriel

gesehen in München Bento Gabriel | Name News | Scoop.it
gesehen in München
Bento Gabriel
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August 28, 2013 2:00 PM
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my favourite B names

my favourite B names | Name News | Scoop.it
Barnaby- I love the sound of this name as it rolls off the tongue, I love the nickname Barney too :) Also a favourite NZ written picture book has a character Barnaby Bennett- I think its divine! Be...
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August 18, 2013 3:02 PM
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Which One's the Nickname? | Ask The Name Lady

"My husband and I have a baby girl due in December, and we are ALMOST in agreement about what we want to name her! We are just wavering between Beatrice or Bea. I am leaning towards Beatrice, feeling it would give her the option to go by Bea or Beatrice. He thinks it would be just as easy to lengthen a name as to shorten it. Is he right?"

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August 18, 2013 12:31 PM
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Waltzing with ... Benedict

Waltzing with ... Benedict | Name News | Scoop.it
On Thursday August 15, it will be Victory in the Pacific Day, which commemorates the day that Japan surrendered in 1945, effectively ending World War II. In Australia, Labor leader and Prime Minist...
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A fascinating post about Australia's Prime Minister in the post-war era, and his name.

 

We're lucky to have had posts on Benedict from three different countries this year: see also British Baby Names (http://www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2013/03/benedict.html) and The Art of Naming (http://www.theartofnaming.com/2013/07/boy-name-of-week-benedict.html)

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August 7, 2013 9:30 AM
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Brittany: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Brittany: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Before there was Brooklyn, this place name topped the charts. Our 80s Baby Name of the Day is Brittany. Brittany has oodles of history. Just not as a given name.
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Mat-tre!

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July 24, 2013 12:01 PM
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The Art of Naming: Boy Name of the Week: Benedict

The Art of Naming: Boy Name of the Week: Benedict | Name News | Scoop.it
Love the nickname Ben but not keen on Benjamin? Try this unique alternative! This handsome name is strong, bold and ancient with a great meaning!
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Yay for Benedict!  And for more from across the pond, see http://www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2013/03/benedict.html

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July 11, 2013 10:58 AM
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Name To Watch: Blythe

Name To Watch: Blythe | Name News | Scoop.it
Sometimes a name starts appearing in pop culture and I feel it is going places despite low birth numbers. Such is the case with Blythe. Not only do I feel Blythe is a solid up-and-coming name, I fe...
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A lovely name - certainly would be no bad thing if it became a modern classic.

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July 3, 2013 10:27 AM
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Nomes e mais nomes: Betânia

Nomes e mais nomes: Betânia | Name News | Scoop.it
Um olhar sobre o nome Betânia.
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I think this is a lovely variation on Bethany (which, as the post says, has ranked highly in England and Wales for a number of years).  It's only allowed to be used as a second name in Portugal.

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June 27, 2013 10:44 AM
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Bonnie: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Bonnie: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a sweetly vintage name with an appealing meaning and a Hollywood connection. Is Bonnie ready for a comeback?
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June 17, 2013 9:25 AM
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S My Name is Sophie...: Full Names for Bo

S My Name is Sophie...: Full Names for Bo | Name News | Scoop.it

"While I prefer Bo on its own (for either gender), many want a name with more substance. Here are some full names for Bo, for both boys and girls."

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Hm, surprisingly few female names starting with Bo-.  Can you think of any others?

 

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June 12, 2013 4:05 PM
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The Art of Naming: Name of the Day: Basil

The Art of Naming: Name of the Day: Basil | Name News | Scoop.it
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