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The Name Game-post 1
Our 16-year-old babysitter, who lives across the street, hates her name, which rhymes with her mother’s. “It’s so common,” she complained. She and I were in the bathroom helping the kids brush their...
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The Name Game-post 2
One of my favorite girls’ names is Ramona. According to our name books (we own several), it means “wise protector” and is derived from archaic French. I love how it sounds. And we love the spunky,...
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Baby Names—Where did you find yours?
With the pregnancy issue of Mothering just around the corner, and some “secret” baby naming web stuff in the works, I have been thinking alot about baby names. I found it EXTREMLY difficult to choose...
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Winner — Where did you find your baby name?
Thanks for taking part and answering the question, “Where did you find your baby name?” EVERY response was so beautiful and unique, thank you mamas for sharing all of these amazing baby naming...
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Podcast Episode 8: Baby Names: What goes into the making of a moniker?
What’s in a name? There are few things as personal as naming your child. This article takes a look at some naming traditions past and present and provides some tips and ideas. This is an audio...
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Baby Naming 101
By Melissa Scholes Young Web Exclusive – September 8, 2008 “Oh! When are you due?” The stranger reaches over and grips my belly between both hands. There is rubbing. There is patting. A stranger’s...
View ArticleUnique Baby Names: 30 Unusual Suggestions to Spark the Imagination
Boys Aquila eagle Latin Duarte wealthy guardian Portuguese Elsu flying falcon Native American Faolan wolf Irish Gaagii raven Native American Lywanu growling bear Moquelumnan Myllyn...
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What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
With the birth of the royal baby all over the news and news of new babies in my own life every time I answer the phone, I have become nostalgic thinking back to those first days as a...
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The 50 Most (and Least) Common Baby Names
Every year the Social Security Administration provides information on the top 1000 baby names in the US. With monikers in the top spots being shared by more than 15,000 babies during the given year,...
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25 Most Popular Baby Names of the 1960s
It’s always interesting to see how baby name trends have shifted over the decades. Last week we shared a fascinating look at popular monikers from the 1950s that was created by the family history site...
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The 20 Most (and Least) Popular Baby Names Right Now
The Social Security Administration has provided its annual list of popular baby names. The list is compiled from data on all US births in 2014 and gives stats on the top 1000 baby names of that year....
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The Top 100 First Names of the Last 100 Years: Are You or Your Kids on the List?
Can you guess which first names top the list of most popular over the last 100 years? Recently we published a fun breakdown of the most common baby names of 2014, and it got us wondering “How do these...
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The Most (and Least) Popular Baby Names of 2015 Are Here!
The results are in… The Social Security Administration has released their list of the top baby names of 2015 and–drumroll please–they were Emma and Noah. Again. In fact, the top three most popular...
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12 “Unusual” Boys Names That are More Popular Than You Think
Don’t like the idea of bestowing your boy with an overly common name, but not quite ready to go off the map either? Check out this list of unique sounding names that fall below the top 50 but above the...
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12 Sweet and Strong Summer-Inspired Names for Girls
There’s nothing like a some fresh air and sunshine to rejuvenate and inspire–so why not let nature do the same for your name search? From trees to water to flowers: these 12 picks range from common to...
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20 Cute and Creative Gender-Neutral Baby Names
Eager to begin the name hunt–but not sure if you’re having a boy or a girl yet? Or maybe you’d like to find a special name for your new little one that isn’t linked to a particular gender? Here are 20...
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Gender Neutral Baby Names On The Rise: 25 Top Choices
Boy or girl? Maybe it doesn’t matter. As our culture shifts to one that’s more open, diverse, and equality-minded, it seems as if baby naming trends are following suit. According to the data crunched...
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20 Tree-Inspired Baby Names in Honor of Fall
Looking for some unique baby names? Think Fall. Though the first official day of Autumn has yet to arrive, signs of this plentiful season are beginning to crop up all around. Maybe it’s the nights...
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20 Winter Baby Names Inspired by Nature
If you have a new baby arriving in the winter time, or just love the idea of a wintery-themed named, there is plenty of inspiration to be found in the frosty outside. The winter solstice has passed...
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The Most Popular Baby Names of 2016: Did Your Baby’s Name Make the List?
The Social Security Administration has released 2016’s most popular baby names, and once again, Noah and Emma top the lists! Every year, the U.S. Social Security Administration releases its list of...
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