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Jan 27, 2012, 6:52 pm
I was sick for a week last week, and I lost my voice. While laying on the couch doing the hard work of resting, I became slightly addicted to the UK show How to Look Good Naked.
Don't let the title alarm you too much. It's a makeover show focused on helping women have a positive body image. At the b... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2011, 9:18 am
The fifties were a time for enjoying the finer things in life. After World War II, America celebrated as men returned home to their families. They got new jobs, lived in new suburban homes, and bought new things. Men enjoyed fabulous cars while women learned to use new time-saving gadgets, and kids ... Comment - Like
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Aug 27, 2011, 12:26 pm
Millicent ~ Industrious ~ German
I have a thing for three-syllable names that begin with M, and Millicent is no exception. Its sweet sound captures some of the flavor of its more popular counterparts like Madeline, Matilda, Michaela, or Melody. But Millicent is more unique and packed with charm. The... Comment - Like
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Aug 13, 2011, 2:15 pm
Xavier ~ New House ~ Basque
The name Xavier has international appeal and is used (along with variants) in English, French, Portuguese, Catalan, Spanish, and Arabic. The ever-exotic "X" also adds to its intrigue for parents today. There are very few words that begin with x in the English language, ma... Comment - Like
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Jul 2, 2011, 12:51 pm
Statue of Evangeline,
Grand Pré National Historic Site, Nova ScotiaEvangeline ~ Messenger of Good News ~ English, Greek
Evangeline is ranked at #333 for 2010, which is the highest ever in recorded US history. While it was used with some frequency in the 1800s, we are seeing Evangeline make a comeba... Comment - Like
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Jun 21, 2011, 9:22 pm
An editorial note: I'm changing the way I publish celebrity baby name updates from a monthly basis to seasonally. This makes the list more accurate, since details on some of the babies' names can be slow to trickle in. I'm hoping it also makes it easier for you to get a quick look at naming trends i... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2011, 2:38 pm
An editorial note: I'm changing the way I publish celebrity baby name updates from a monthly basis to seasonally. This makes the list more accurate, since details on some of the babies' names can be slow to trickle in. I'm hoping it also makes it easier for you to get a quick look at naming trends i... Comment - Like
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Mar 6, 2011, 9:02 am
If you're anything like me, you are excited that Spring is finally on the horizon. I can't wait to see the trees budding, the grass greening, and the earth thawing. Signs of life are everywhere during Spring, which is why this season is so celebrated and inspiring.
Below are names that reflect the ... Comment - Like
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Mar 2, 2011, 12:02 pm
I've finally taken the plunge and updated the design of this blog. Whether it's your first time visiting, or you're very familiar with Nameisms, I hope you find the new layout easy to use and pleasing to look at. I'll be tweaking a few things here and there, but I promise there won't be more drastic... Comment - Like
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Mar 1, 2011, 11:52 am
February's list of celebrity baby names are a really interesting mix! This time we see trendy, popular, and unexpected choices as well (like Mason as a middle name for a girl.) For the most part, celebrities seem to be loving names that are contemporary and have a little extra creative flair.
Listed... Comment - Like
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Feb 11, 2011, 8:37 pm
Romeo ~ from Rome ~ Italian
In honor of Valentine's day, I decided to feature what I believe to be the most romantic boy's name of all time. Can't you just hear Juliet calling for him from a balcony? Can't you just see a young Leonardo DiCaprio looking with astonishment at his fair Claire Danes? I t... Comment - Like
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Jan 29, 2011, 2:01 pm
Is it just me, or has there been a surge of Hollywood pregnancies and newborns in January? We're only one month into 2011 and already it's been a really interesting year for celeb baby names.
In putting this list together, I decided it would be best to include babies who were born in the last week o... Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2011, 7:50 pm
Penelope ~ Weaver; loom worker ~ Greek origins
The name Penelope makes me sigh in a "it's so dreamy" sort of way. I've got a little name crush on this one because it has so many great qualities. It's fun to pronounce, it originates from Greek (I gravitate toward Greek names) and it has adorable vari... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2009, 6:00 pm
There are TONS of names in the Bible! That’s why my list hits on the most prominent names and those that have impacted American culture. I only included names of people referenced in the Bible; I don’t include place names (like Zion, Eden, etc.) or other words that could work as names (like Oliv... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2009, 8:35 am
Ok, I haven't written regularly for several reasons. For one, I have a new hobby: embroidery. Before you think that I'm a 70-year-old woman, I mean cool embroidery, a la Sublime Stitching. It's easy, relaxing, and gives me some bonus points for potential motherhood: I'm going to make the coolest bab... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2009, 4:21 pm
I have a link to His Boys Can Swim in my blog list and I've referred to their journey before—see 10 Reasons I'm Glad We Don't Have Kids Right Now and also check out the comments from Tarzan... I love their blog because it's such an honest look at what it's like to discover you're pregnant and have... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2009, 9:31 am
They say that nothing can prepare you for having kids. Well, I am so over that phrase.
When I was engaged, people told me how hard marriage is and how different life would be. I heard lots of statements like, "your life will change more than you know," and "you can't imagine what marriage is going ... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2009, 8:37 am
Sometimes I wonder why we desire to become parents in the first place. Is it all cultural—am I thinking about having kids just because I'm married and a certain age, and lots of my friends have them? Well, like my personality profile once told me, I like to "consider deeply" before making decision... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2009, 8:09 am
Disclaimer: I'm not taking sides and I don't have an agenda. I'm just sitting around thinking thoughts like usual.Becoming a parent is such an important decision. My last post was about reasons to have kids, but now I'd like to turn the topic to the opposite: reasons not to have kids. Turns out ther... Comment - Like
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Aug 4, 2009, 11:51 pm
Sometimes Ryan asks me what I want. I don't mean if I want chocolate (yes) or vanilla (also yes). I mean more in the realm of destiny and the deepest desires of my heart. Like how does having a family play out in my imagination? Would I want to work if we had kids?
My imagination is a tricky world t... Comment - Like
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Aug 1, 2009, 12:15 pm
The future is a nasty chick who always wants my attention. Focus on me, she says. I'm better than you! Well, I've devised a way to put her in her place. Yeah, that's right. She won't even know what hit her. It's called...
The Present is So Now Right Now.how to enjoy life when all you want to do is f... Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2009, 5:00 pm
Baby fever, I have heard, is what happens when age, hormones, and career disappointment combine to create an undeniable urge to have kids. Or maybe none of those things are a factor. It sounded good while I was writing it.
Whatever its origins, I don't consider myself to have baby fever by any means... Comment - Like
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Jul 21, 2009, 11:00 pm
I. Love. Dogs. Between that and my husband's experience in raising Seeing Eye dogs, we knew we were destined to get one as soon as we had a place that allowed pets. That's exactly what we did, and much to my dismay we quickly became Doggie Parents. You know, people who think of their pets as kids an... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2009, 9:00 am
Owen ~ Well-born ~ Welsh
This simple and very sweet boy's name has a lot of appeal. Between it's Gaelic roots, trendy sound and long history, it's definitely hitting a soft spot in the hearts of parents. It's got a sweet innocence about it but also ages well.
Most believe that Owen comes from the ... Comment - Like
Laura E. posted an article on
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Jul 15, 2009, 8:40 am
Who doesn't love a baby? They are hard to resist. Yes, they are noisy and needy and usually covered in something you'll have to wash off, but they are wonderful and adorable and full of potential. It's easy to imagine getting through the worst of the baby stage (sleepless nights, possible colic, tee... Comment - Like
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Jul 11, 2009, 8:30 am
It seems like we've seen more young stars rise lately than ever before. The Disney Channel in particular has really cornered the market of pre-teens by finding teenagers with good looks who can often sing and dance in addition to act. These young stars have a strong following in tweens, but they als... Comment - Like
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Jul 3, 2009, 9:40 am
I couldn't resist posting about this name for July 4th. It's a charming baby name with a long history.
I hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day!
~ LauraAmerica ~ Ruler of the Home ~ English
History and Perceptions
I honestly didn't expect to find a meaning associated with this name other th... Comment - Like
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Jul 1, 2009, 9:25 am
Leonardo, Leonard ~ Lion-hearted ~ Italian, German
It's obvious that these names are related, but to me they seem more like estranged cousins than twin brothers. Leonard has variations that are all over the map culturally and with a large range in popularity.
History
The historic reach of both names... Comment - Like
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Jun 28, 2009, 6:50 pm
Much like parents have trouble finding a name for their children, authors often hit a wall in choosing names for their characters. I've been part of the naming process for several fictional characters, and it's not easy. Sometimes the quest for finding a perfect name goes on too long, delaying the s... Comment - Like
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Jun 23, 2009, 11:28 pm
Allete ~ Winged ~ French
Butterflies, birds, feathers and wings are what led me to this baby name. I stumbled upon it while looking for a name related to flight for a character in a story, and I fell in love with its simple but feminine sound. It is obviously French but not overly exotic to English-... Comment - Like
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Jun 12, 2009, 9:15 am
Quinn ~ Wise ~ Gaelic, Irish
A Stylish Unisex Name
The burning question on all our minds is which gender this baby name should be used for. If that's you, you've come to the right place, but the answer might not be what you're looking for: both. Quinn has been used steadily in America for boys since... Comment - Like
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Jun 6, 2009, 1:00 pm
Victoria ~ Victory ~ Latin, Ancient Roman
When I think of a beautiful, classic baby name, Victoria is one of the first to come to mind. Its strong roots and royal connections make it a stable and lovely choice with a sophisticated air.
History
Victoria is the name of the Roman goddess of victory. Sh... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2009, 9:00 am
Dylan ~ Son of the Sea ~ Welsh
Trends & American Use
It's hard not to think of Bob Dylan when I first hear this name, and while some parents will love that, others won't. Those that aren't particularly Bob-Dylan-fanatics are taking this name back from the realm of enduring 60s folk, giving it not on... Comment - Like
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