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May 30, 2013 3:13 PM
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What Did WWI Do for the Baby Name Liberty? - Nancy's Baby Names

What Did WWI Do for the Baby Name Liberty? - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
During WWI, the baby name Liberty -- and the first-middle combination "Liberty Bond" -- were tempting choices for patriotic parents.
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May 20, 2013 9:13 AM
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Once Upon a Time Baby Names: Memorial Day Baby Names

"Cathay - Better known as William Cathay in order to fight as a soldier, the woman named Cathay Williams was"

 

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May 17, 2013 8:46 AM
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The Themes Behind the Fastest-Rising Boys’ Names in 2012

You may have read articles about "hot names" written before the Social Security Administration released their authoritative list of the 1,000 most popular names in 2012. Forget all about them. They...
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Categorising some of the growing trends in the US.

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May 5, 2013 3:25 PM
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Baby Name Pondering: Cestus

Baby Name Pondering: Cestus | Name News | Scoop.it

"When I first heard this word (pronounced KEHS-tiss) I immediately thought what a great boys name this would make. It has a great..."

 

 

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A striking name.

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March 13, 2013 11:00 AM
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Were Any Babies Named Gettysburg? - Nancy's Baby Names

Were Any Babies Named Gettysburg? - Nancy's Baby Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Were any U.S. babies named after the Battle of Gettysburg?
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You learn something new every day - and both of the Gettysburgs featured were female.

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May 23, 2013 11:08 AM
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Memorable Memorial Day Names: Marcellus, Maxcy and Moonlight

Memorable Memorial Day Names: Marcellus, Maxcy and Moonlight | Name News | Scoop.it
A Memorial Day commemoration of the most fascinating names of Civil War generals.
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The only thing better than those beards are the names: from Catharinus to Cadwallader to Cullen.

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May 17, 2013 9:32 AM
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15 Military Names for Babies - Babble

15 Military Names for Babies - Babble | Name News | Scoop.it
U.S. Social Security Administration reveals the top rising baby names of 2012. Great military names for babies including top rising boy name Major.
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I clicked on the link with some trepidation, but these names are pretty tasteful.

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May 16, 2013 10:50 AM
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Baby Names! Adelaide, Callie, Remington, Dexter

If you want me to discuss one of your favourite names, or answer your baby name question, leave it in the comments below! My vlog channel: http://www.youtube...
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Today, Anastasia Ruby discusses four names, plus title names and the pros and cons of a couple of guilty pleasures.

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April 24, 2013 6:45 AM
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Famous Name: Gallipoli

Famous Name: Gallipoli | Name News | Scoop.it
Gallipoli is a peninsula in Turkey, where the Gallipoli campaign took place between April 25 1915 and January 9 1916 during the First World War. The Australian and New Zealand forces, the Anzacs, l...
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A post in honour of Anzac day (25 April).

NB "I cannot recommend Gallipoli as a first name."

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