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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
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
Unusual Real Names - Grlenntys, Icie, Rensis, Schelto
2009-08-29 09:31:00 A dozen peculiar names: Anthony Philip David Terry Frank Donald Stanley Gerry Gordon Stephen James Oatway (b. 1973) - retired English footballer who goes by the name "Charlie." Each given name corresponds to a player on the 1972-1973 Queens Park Rangers team. Collingwood Schreiber (1831-1918) - Canadian surveyor and engineer. Delarivier Manley (d. ... More About: Real , Names
Tropical Cyclone Names - Abdul, Fletcher, Timba, Vongfong
2009-08-29 09:31:00 Hurricane Bill didn't make landfall last weekend, and Tropical Storm Danny probably won't have much impact this weekend. It's been a rather uneventful storm season for New England thus far. So let's spice things up with a selection of tropical cyclone names from areas other than the humdrum Atlantic Ocean: Australian ... More About: Names , Cyclone , Abdul , Fletcher
Baby Name Needed - Latin or Italian Name for Baby #1
2009-08-27 21:30:00 A reader named Claudia is expecting her first baby (gender unknown). She's looking for a Latin or Italian baby name. She mentions that her middle name is Elisabetta, the baby's father is named Simon Edmond, and the baby's surname will be a 2-syllable D-name similar to Downie. Here are some names that ... More About: Baby
Does This Baby Name Sound like a Stripper Name?
2009-08-26 09:28:00 At baby name forums, I'll occasionally spot the question: "Does this baby name sound like a stripper name?" To me, this is the baby name-equivalent of: "Do these jeans make my butt look fat?" In both cases, what one wants to hear is "no." But if one feels compelled to ask either ... More About: Baby , Sound , Stripper
Want to Name a Baby Giraffe?
2009-08-26 09:28:00 A giraffe was born two weeks ago at Chester Zoo in England, and guess what? She needs a name. Zookeepers have narrowed the choices down to Florence (Flo), Bella, Alyssa, Edie and Betty. Pick your favorite and stop by the Chester Zoo website by September 2 to cast a vote. ... More About: Baby
Baby Name Needed - Name Dilemma for Callie Rae
2009-08-25 09:27:00 A reader named Kelsey writes: I'm having my little girl Callie in October. Her last name will either be Perrin or McCann. I already have the middle name Rae picked out, but I'd love a second one because I feel a second one would sound better. Names starting with "A" sound ... More About: Baby , Dilemma
Female Lawyers with Masculine Names Fare Better
2009-08-21 15:23:00 A new pair of studies suggest that women with masculine names fare better in legal careers than women with feminine names. The findings, published in the American Law and Economics Review, indicate that a female lawyers with masculine names are more likely to: be appointed as judges and earn more money than female ... More About: Female , Lawyers , Names , Fare
Baby Name Needed - Girl Name for Baby #3
2009-08-21 15:23:00 A reader named Tiffany is expecting her third baby (gender unknown) in a couple of months. The boy name has been picked, but the girl name has been harder to come by. Here's what she says: We have two daughters, Vivian Grace and Margaret Anne. I like the first name Elise ... More About: Baby , Girl
Welcome, Ezra!
2009-08-21 15:23:00 My sister-in-law gave birth several hours ago to a baby boy named Ezra. Congrats, you guys! Actually, since they're living in Mississippi, I should probably say it like this: Congrats, y'all! I'll post a photo once they have a chance to send a few...
Narcissism and Unique Baby Names - Is There a Connection?
2009-08-21 15:23:00 Psychologist Jean M. Twenge, co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic, believes there is a connection between unique baby names and narcissism. In a USA Today article published several months ago, she's quoted as saying: We know the desire for uniqueness [in baby names] is going up, and we know narcissism is going ... More About: Baby , Connection , Unique , Names
Celebrity Baby Name - Clementine Grace
2009-08-21 15:23:00 Australian actor Rachel Griffiths and her husband welcomed a baby girl back in June. They named their daughter Clementine Grace . They also have two other children, Banjo Patrick and Adelaide Rose. Source: Celebrity Baby Blog
Baby Name Needed - Name for Evan?s Little Brother
2009-08-21 15:23:00 A reader named Kim is expecting her second son and would like help coming up with a name. Her first son is named Evan Isaac. So far, she and her husband like the names Jonah, Jonas and Miles. My husband likes Jacob however as it's been a number one name for ... More About: Baby , Brother , Little Brother
Baby Boy in Australia Named Aussie Trooper
2009-08-14 10:00:00 A baby boy named Aussie Trooper was born in Australia several weeks ago to patriotic parents Ben Kenna and Adele Plane. The baby's first name is (of course) a tribute to Australia. His middle name comes from the Iron Maiden song "The Trooper," though his mother adds: Trooper has two meanings really ... More About: Baby , Baby Boy
Celebrity Baby Name - Sebastian Thomas
2009-08-14 10:00:00 Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, on August 4. Their son's name is Sebastian Thomas . Hilfiger also has four older children (Alexandria, Richard, Elizabeth and Kathleen) from his previous marriage. His wife has two older children from her previous marriage. Sources: People, Wikipedia More About: Baby , Celebrity
Celebrity Baby Name - Luka Bodhi
2009-08-14 10:00:00 Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio and his wife welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on August 1. Their son's name is Luka Bodhi . I like the name, though I think "Luka Colicchio" (LOO-ka ko-LEE-kee-o, roughly) could be a tongue twister for some. What do you think? Source: People More About: Baby , Celebrity
Baby Names Needed - Whimsical, Weird Names for Quadruplets
2009-08-12 21:59:00 Estelle wrote to me recently with a tall order: I'm having quads (!!!) in 4 weeks and I need names! I'm having one boy and three girls. My 4 year old son's name is Cosmo. My husband and I like spacey, whimsical and weird names. In fact, they "don't have any limits ... More About: Weird , Baby , Names
How to Find a Boy Name that Won?t Become a Girl Name
2009-08-11 09:57:00 Are there any boy names out there that aren't at risk of becoming girl names? This may not be the answer you want to hear, but: nope. There's simply no way to guarantee that a boy name won't suddenly become trendy for girls. (A movie mermaid was all it took for ... More About: Find , Girl
Has the Internet Made Baby-Naming More Local?
2009-08-10 09:56:00 The Internet has created a global village, right? Well -- yes and no, according to Drs. Jacob Goldenberg and Moshe Levy of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. They think that the Internet has actually done more to increase local, as opposed to global, communication. Their evidence? In part, baby names. The researchers ... More About: Baby , Local , Made , The Internet
Baby Name Needed - Middle Name for Lilyanne
More articles from this author:2009-08-07 09:54:00 A reader named Kendra writes: My husband and I are pregnant with our first child and have decided on the name Lilyanne. The only problem is that we can't think of a really good middle name. The baby's surname will sound like Schmidt. Kendra didn't mention that she was looking for a particular ... More About: Baby , Middle 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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