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Would you LOL at the baby name LOL?
2010-10-27 00:27:00 Is LOL a baby name? At least two baby name sites think so. One site was featured today at FAIL Blog, and the other is right here: My screenshot comes from Baby Names.com. I can’t tell which site is being mocked (epically!) at FAIL Blog. I love how both sites take a genderless acronym that stands ...
Chinese Baby Named After Saddam and SARS
2010-10-27 00:27:00 A baby boy born in Wuhan, China, on 20 March 2003 was named Saddam Deng Sars. He was born on the day the Iraq war broke out, hence Saddam, and around the time SARS was spreading across China. Deng is the family name. At the time of the news reports, the parents were considering using ... More About: Baby , Chinese
Will More Babies Be Named Kindle?
2010-10-27 00:27:00 I’ve been wondering about Kindle lately. Nope, I’m not talking about the e-book reader. I’m talking about the baby name. There are hundreds of Kindles already out there. (Humans, I mean. Amazon Kindles number in the millions.) What I wonder is whether the number of babies named Kindle every year will rise significantly in the ... More About: Babies
Baby Name Story ? Roger
2010-10-27 00:27:00 On 9 April 1958, police officer Roger Duchemin of Richland, Washington, delivered a baby in the front seat of a car. (No details on the type of car or where it was parked at the time.) The baby boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Acton, was named Roger Alan Acton in honor of Duchemin. ... More About: Baby , Story
Baby Name Battle ? Isabella vs. Isadora
2010-10-27 00:27:00 If you were having a daughter, and you had to name her either Isabella or Isadora, which would it be? More About: Baby
Bad Baby Name Definitions at BabyNames.com
2010-10-27 00:27:00 “I do not think it means what you think it means.” This is a line from The Princess Bride, spoken by a character named Inigo Montoya. I think of it whenever I come across a bad baby name definition. And I’ve been thinking of it a lot lately. Why? Because I’ve visited Baby Names.com a few ... More About: Definitions
Would You Pay to Know a Celebrity Baby Name?
2010-10-27 00:27:00 We’ve all seen celebs announce baby names via blogs and microblogs. Drew Brees (@drewbrees) and Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) have both recently tweeted the names of their new arrivals, for instance. But Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt apparently wants to profit from the announcement of his third child’s name, so he’s asking fans to pay $2 ... More About: Baby , Celebrity
Baby Naming in Polyamorous Relationships
2009-12-21 10:47:00 I just read a Newsweek article called The Case Against Monogamy written by Jenny Block. In one of the videos that goes along with the article, a woman involved in a 5-way relationship states that, in such a relationship, "Everything is exponentially harder. Every argument has a mediator, or another ... More About: Baby , Relationships
Austin and Lauren ? Name Story vs. Name Story
2009-12-20 22:47:00 I found two interesting name stories in a Toronto Star article this morning. The article was about a couple from Ajax, Ontario with two children, Lauren and Austin . Austin's name was inspired by a commercial for Austin Powers. Here's how his mom tells the story: "We were out for dinner at ... More About: Story
Are Female Names a Hindrance in the Workplace?
2009-12-18 17:54:00 Several days ago, a fascinating post by writer James Chartrand was published over at Copyblogger. In the post, James talks about starting out as a writer--the hard work, the low pay, the maltreatment--and about finally finding success. And can you guess what the secret to that success was? A man's name. That's right--James ... More About: Female , Workplace
Pay Tribute to a Place Without Using a Place Name
2009-12-18 17:54:00 Most of us have met people with names like Dallas, Savannah and Montana. I've even spotted personal names like Barcelona, Helsinki, Bronx, Mattawa and Cape Cod before. Place names pop up on birth certificates regularly nowadays. But locational baby names don't appeal to all parents-to-be. What if you're not a fan ...
Do You Like Matchy-Matchy Names for Twins?
2009-12-18 17:54:00 Have you ever read the newspaper column "Hints From Heloise"? I recently learned a few facts about the original Heloise that reminded me of the Lydia/Sylvia debate from a few days ago. Heloise was born with the name Eloise. (The H was added for the sake of the column.) Eloise had ... More About: Twins
Baby Name Popularity Lists ? Which Ones Should You Trust?
2009-12-18 17:54:00 The most popular baby names in New York City for 2008 were announced not long ago. The winners were Sophia and Jayden. But, at the moment, the names themselves don't interest me as much as the source of the rankings--the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The NYC ... More About: Baby , Lists , Trust
What Tiger Woods Can Teach Us About Baby Names
2009-12-18 17:54:00 Less than a month ago, Tiger Woods had a squeaky-clean image. Then he had that curious car accident and things began to fall apart. Close to a dozen women have since come forward and claimed to be Tiger's mistresses. I don't know if any of the claims are true, but ... More About: Baby
Baby Name Needed ? Girl Name for Lydia?s Little Sister
2009-12-18 17:54:00 A reader named Beth is expecting her second daughter in a few weeks. She writes: My first is named Lydia and we have a very Polish last name. After what has been an excruciating process, my husband and I have come up with three names we can agree on. He loves ... More About: Baby , Girl
6 Creative Ways to Turn a Family Name into a Baby Name
2009-12-18 17:54:00 Let's say you want to name your baby after a grandparent, but you don't want to pass the name down exactly as it is. What are your options? Here are some ideas: Flip the order of the first and middle names. Henry John Peters -> John Henry Peters Helen Jane Peters -> Jane ... More About: Family , Baby , Creative
The Difference Between Margaux and Miller Lyte
2009-12-18 17:54:00 Yesterday I learned that Matthew McConaughey's brother Michael has a son named Miller Lyte. "He named his second son Miller Lyte after his favorite beer," according to People. The name Miller Lyte reminded me of Margaux, the name of Lorraine Bracco's daughter. Both names were inspired by alcohol. The difference between ...
Recruit Relatives to Help You Research Family Names
2009-12-18 17:54:00 You'd love to use a family name for your baby, but you're not having much luck. Most of the family names you know are already in use. The rest are names you simply don't care for. You'd like to broaden your search by building a family tree, but just don't ... More About: Family , Research , Relatives
Baby Names Inspired by Clubs, Charities, Organizations
2009-12-18 17:54:00 What clubs are you a member of? What charities do you support? What organizations have helped you (or someone you love) become a better person? Perhaps the story behind one of these groups could inspire a meaningful baby name. Organization Founder(s) Alcoholics Anonymous William Wilson Robert Smith American Red Cross Clara Booth ASPCA Henry Bergh Heifer International Dan West Jane Addams ... More About: Baby , Clubs , Organizations
The Grandparent Test
2009-09-18 22:05:00 Will all of the baby's grandparents be able to pronounce the baby's name correctly? You don't need to choose a name that all of the grandparents love necessarily. That probably isn't even possible. But it would be respectful to choose a name that all of them are comfortable saying out loud. ... More About: Test
Want to Name a New Species of Wasp? (UK only)
2009-09-17 22:04:00 Ever wanted to name a Ecuadorian parasitic wasp? Me too! But I can't, because I'm not a UK resident. If you are, though, here's the scoop: Its entire name will consist of three words. The first word will be the genus, Umanella, named for environmentalist Dr. Alvaro Umaņa. The third word ...
Welcome to the World, Isabel and Victoria!
2009-09-14 22:02:00 My sister gave birth to twins over the weekend! Isabel was the first to arrive, very early Saturday morning. Exactly half an hour later, Victoria made her debut. Isabel weighed a bit more than five pounds, and Victoria weighed a bit less. The photo was taken Saturday afternoon. Isabel is on ... More About: World , The World
Baby Name Needed - Brother of Kathryn and Nicholas
2009-09-11 15:43:00 A reader named Shannon is expecting a baby boy at the end of the month. She currently has two children -- twins named Kathryn (Kate) Rose and Nicholas (Nick) James. She writes: We like Jonathan and Joshua, but are having trouble with a middle name. My husband's name is James ... More About: Baby , Brother
Popular Dog Names - Bailey, Charlie, Daisy, Molly
2009-09-11 15:43:00 Fido, Rover and Spot aren't just playing dead. They are dead. As dog names, anyway. Human names are all the rage in the dog world, both here in the U.S. and over in the UK. In the Boston area, for instance, popular dog names include: Bailey Bella Buddy Charlie Daisy Jake Lily Lucy Maggie Max Molly Sam Do you like human ... More About: Popular , Names
Celebrity Baby Name - Sparrow James Midnight
2009-09-11 15:43:00 Early this morning, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden welcomed their second child, a son named Sparrow James Midnight Madden. Sparrow's sister is 20-month-old Harlow Winter Kate Madden. My take on the name? I think James is terrific. Sparrow and Midnight, though, I'm not too keen about. I've known too many black ... More About: Baby , Celebrity
Baby Name Needed - Middle Name for Baby Girl Jetsy
2009-09-05 03:39:00 A reader named Rebecca, who has two children named Billy and Maisy, is expecting a baby girl in several weeks. Here's what she writes: During a conversation regarding names my little girl suggested Jetsy...which we think is very cute...BUT alot of people says "its not even a name"! The subject of Rebecca's ... More About: Baby , Girl , Middle
Celebrity Baby Name - Bardot Vita
2009-09-03 09:36:00 Actor David Boreanaz and his wife welcomed their second child, a baby girl, earlier this week. They named their daughter Bardot Vita . I have to assume that Bardot was named in honor of Bridgitte Bardot. Even if this isn't this case, it's probably the assumption people will make. Which makes me ... More About: Baby , Celebrity
Could Your Name Prevent You from Getting a Job?
2009-09-02 21:35:00 In the U.S., it's illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and other factors. Discrimination based on one's name (which could easily signify one of those factors) is illegal as well...but that doesn't mean it never happens. A recent CNNMoney.com article ...
Spam Names from July & August ?09
2009-09-01 21:34:00 Spam names from the summer months: Arrick Shimada Basil Q. Golden Bideaux Frankowski Brickey Coberley Cropper Rout Darryl Lloyd Doyle Dorsey Estella Ziegler Eustolia Benita Fortunato Keefe Garibaldo Rebik Gilvin Nenni Giovanni Kankeri Helene Overton Ignacio Cyprian Kalevi Hanton Librada Halley Lukesia Thomas-Coakley Minh Mayfield Pawel McZorn Petronila Devon Rickie Rich Roscoe Thayer Russel Fish Shadazz Taplin Talitha Eliza Willene Summer Zane Yu More About: Spam , July , August , Names
Baby Name Needed - Name for Hayden?s Little Brother or Sister
More articles from this author:2009-09-01 21:34:00 A reader named Angela is expecting her second baby (gender unknown). She sent me a lot of helpful information, so I've broken it down into main points: The baby's middle name will be Patrick (if a boy) or Josephine (if a girl). The baby's surname will start with P. She and her husband ... More About: Baby , Hayden , Brother , Sister , Little Brother 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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