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January 27, 2014 9:59 AM
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Elliot: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Elliot: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a surname name with history aplenty boosted by the heartwarming 80s hit E.T. But will handsome Elliot go to the girls?
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January 7, 2014 1:29 PM
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Celebrity Baby News: Manly Babies

Celebrity Baby News: Manly Babies | Name News | Scoop.it
Two players from the NRL's Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles have recently welcomed daughters. Kieran Foran, and his partner Rebecca Pope, welcomed their first child today, and have named their daughter E...
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Welcome, Emerson and Isla!

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January 4, 2014 1:35 PM
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Ask BabyNames.com: About Evuska and Feedback on Cherry

My question is:  Do you know the meaning of Evuska?  I was told it is basically my own name (Evelyn) in Slovak. Could you in some way verify this for me?  Thank you so very much.

 

 

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January 3, 2014 11:23 AM
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The Strangest Names In American Political History : Elvington Palmer Spinney (1868-1952)

The Strangest Names In American Political History : Elvington Palmer Spinney (1868-1952) | Name News | Scoop.it

"A distinguished figure in Maine law circles for over forty years, Elvington Palmer Spinney (recorded by most sources as "E.P. Spinney") was well known attorney in the village of North Berwick whose law practice extended into parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts."

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December 31, 2013 7:49 AM
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Character Names Galore: Eos

Character Names Galore: Eos | Name News | Scoop.it

"I was watching 2011’s sci-fi movie Red Faction: Origins, the other day and saw this name. It was the name of one of the towns. It is a simple yet beautiful name. I am also thinking of using this name as a race name for one of my future novels. The meanings are lovely and the mythology is interesting. It is also a nice alternative for those that don’t like the name Aurora. "

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December 30, 2013 5:00 AM
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Edward: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Edward: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
He's a saintly, regal classic - and a sparkly vampire, too. And yet Edward is a neglected classic, seldom heard in the US.
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Yesterday in 1918, my grandfather Edward (Ted) was born, so I'm delighted to see his (excellent) name profiled today.

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December 22, 2013 5:45 AM
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Has Ebenezer Been Scrooged?

Has Ebenezer Been Scrooged? | Name News | Scoop.it
Elaina asks: "So I want to give my son a really old fashioned, strong, Bible name and for a long time I have been in LOVE with the name Ebenezer, with Eb or Eben as a nickname. But is this 'too old...
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Is the time ripe for Ebenezer to be reclaimed?  Or would it be better to go with one of these other great but less charged biblical names?

 

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December 22, 2013 5:29 AM
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Character Names Galore: Enola

Character Names Galore: Enola | Name News | Scoop.it

"I usually don’t like names that are just words spelled backwards….ex. Nevaeh which is Heaven spelled backwards. But Enola really doesn’t peeve me off at all like some backward spelled word / names. It seems fresh but with an interesting history of use."

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December 16, 2013 3:50 PM
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How Can I Prove I'm Right? | Ask The Name Lady

"My husband and I are expecting our first child in May. Unfortunately, we can't really agree on a girl's name. I love the name Eleanor, but he thinks it's much too old fashioned. I did mention that there are nicknames that go along with this name that are modern and lovely (like Elle, Ella, etc.). He likes the nicknames, but would rather they be our child's actual name. I like these nicknames, but I would really like her full name to be Eleanor. Can you give me some information about the name so that I can convince my husband it won't have an "old lady" stigma??"

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December 11, 2013 9:59 AM
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Everly: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Everly: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
She's a surname rich with musical associations. Everly offers a modern spin on vintage picks like Eva and Evelyn, boosted by Channing Tatum's new daughter.
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December 3, 2013 5:41 PM
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Eric: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Eric: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
With ties to Scandinavian history and the Knights of the Round Table, no wonder Eric has become a modern staple for boys.
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December 1, 2013 1:35 PM
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marginamia: Emmanuelle

marginamia: Emmanuelle | Name News | Scoop.it

"Ahh, Vogue Paris editor, Emmanuelle Alt  -  so stylish with her bare face and tomboy-meets-heels sexy elegance. She definitely embraces the bold and daring, but in a totally simple and paired down manner (but of course).  Balance, balance, balance.  The names in her family of four: Emmanuelle + Franck Antonin Francoise"

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O come, o come!

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December 1, 2013 7:28 AM
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My Baby Name Obsession: Name of the Day: Emerson

" I've recently been loving the name Emerson for a boy. I used to be all for Emerson on a girl (spelled Emersyn). But now something changed."

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January 24, 2014 1:24 PM
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Baby Name to Discuss: Ellison

Allyson writes: In my constant search to find more than one girl's name that my husband doesn't hate, I came across Ellison. I like the sound of it and the nickname Ellie is cute, as is Elle. Googl...
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January 7, 2014 12:41 PM
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CHC welcomes its first baby of 2014

CHC welcomes its first baby of 2014 | Name News | Scoop.it
COLDWATER - It was almost as if he knew.Little Emmett Dale Boulis, the first child of Keely Golden and Zachary Boulis of Allen, wasn’t due until Jan.
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Welcome, Emmett!

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January 4, 2014 1:30 PM
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Using Parents Names or Initials to Name a Baby Girl

Using Parents Names or Initials to Name a Baby Girl | Name News | Scoop.it
Fan Question: Can you suggest beautiful, unique baby girl names that start with E & J? Or do combination names of/for Excell (wife) and Jonathan (husband) for a baby girl? Due in March. Names c...
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Lovely language-play happening in this answer.  I'm also intrigued by the mother's name, Excell.

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January 2, 2014 10:19 AM
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Celebrity Baby News: Luke Carroll and Danica Sarno

Celebrity Baby News: Luke Carroll and Danica Sarno | Name News | Scoop.it
Actor Luke Carroll, and his partner Danica Sarno, welcomed their first child on January 1, and have named their son Enzo Jett. Enzo Carroll was born at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick abou...
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Welcome, Enzo!

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December 30, 2013 12:11 PM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Ellery

Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Ellery | Name News | Scoop.it

"Ellery is unisex due to being a non-occupational surname, from the Latin name Hilary (and Hilary was masculine in medieval times), meaning "cheerful," though there is a slight chance it could mean "alder tree" from Old English (the only credible info to back this up is the Old English word for alder, aler)."

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December 26, 2013 7:52 AM
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Elizabeth: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain

Elizabeth: Baby Name of the Day - Appellation Mountain | Name News | Scoop.it
Elizabeth is among the most evergreen of girls' names, a regal, saintly classic. She's got gravitas galore, but her nickname options keep her approachable.
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December 22, 2013 5:31 AM
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Character Names Galore: Eola

Character Names Galore: Eola | Name News | Scoop.it

"This name looks a bit like Enola*see on list of posts*just minus the letter N. I saw Eolas on a TV series but had no clue if it was a real name or word so I went to the internet."

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December 18, 2013 4:37 PM
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Baby Name Dilemma: Honoring Your Mom | In Name Only

Baby Name Dilemma: Honoring Your Mom | In Name Only | Name News | Scoop.it

"My friend would like to name her baby girl after her deceased mother, but her mom hated her name. She is looking for a variation but we have had no luck helping her brainstorm. Her mother’s name was Ernestine, no middle name. Any suggestions?"

 

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December 14, 2013 6:23 PM
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Eliad

Pour rajouter un prénom qui n'est pas encore sur le blog, c'est ici ELIAD vient de El Yah signifie "Dieu éternel" en hébreu. À travers le monde Autre langue: Elead Les symboles de prédilection de c...
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December 3, 2013 6:13 PM
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Will This Name Come to a Bad End? | Ask The Name Lady

"Is it a bad idea to have a first name end in the same letter that the last name begins? For example, our last name starts with S and I like the first name Ellis for a boy, but I'm worried it would be a tongue twister."

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December 1, 2013 2:01 PM
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Nameaholics Anonymous: How to Get Your Nickname: Evie

" This post is actually my first request! (Or, at least, user-produced idea?). How do you get the nickname Evie? Its most commonly just a pet name actually the same length or longer than the original Eve or Eva, but it can be derived from several longer names. Just be warned, like may "E" names, all of these and the nickname are likely to be on the rise! "

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December 1, 2013 1:23 PM
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marginamia: Edith

marginamia: Edith | Name News | Scoop.it

"The featured artist on Etsy today is an Edith.  I swoon.  Man, she wears this name well."

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