Baby names: Parker, Broderick go old-fashioned

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick dug into their family roots for the names of their twin daughters.

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No hurricanes for No. 1 baby names

Emma's rise to the top of baby names for girls means one group of youngsters who won't be embarrassed by having a hurricane named for them.

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A look at top baby names from the last 50 years

A look at top baby names for boys and girls over the last 50 years, as compiled by the Social Security Administration.

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Barack, Miley move up; baby names Emma, Jacob rule

Barack and Miley move up, but the classics still rule. Emma is the top baby name for girls, Jacob for boys.

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Baby-name experts grade `Bronx Mowgli'

The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx.

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Hard Knox for Jolie-Pitt boy, but Vivienne shines

Knox Leon's first report card wasn't great. Or maybe it's just that his twin sister, Vivienne Marcheline, ruined the curve.

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Emily, Jacob again top list of most popular baby names

Emily again topped the list of most popular baby girl names last year, registering as No. 1 for the 12th straight time. Jacob led among names for boys for the ninth year in a row.

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Katrina Dips in Popularity As Baby Name

As baby names go, Katrina isn't in vogue these days. But she hasn't disappeared either.

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There was a time when Aboriginal women in the north had names such as Topsy, Betty, Peggy, Molly or Rose. Nowadays they are more likely to be christened Shaniqua, Tyeena, Zevida or Tazyne.

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Top baby names of 2008

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Research has shown that folks should give their kids common or popular names because not doing so might cause them later trouble.

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Not just in sports but in life, being taller has its advantages—better pay, a greater likelihood of becoming president than if you were a leading light in the airborne half of the national dwarf tossing circuit, a magnet to attractive women, but all of these benefits are litera …

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An Italian political party is offering $1,940 to parents in five cities who name children after World War II-era dictator Benito Mussolini or his wife Rachele.

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If I were a brand new parent of a baby today, here are a few names I would definitely consider: Vodka (girl) Bourbon (boy) Hemp (either sex) Meth (boy) Blow (girl, of course) Platter (either sex) Buffet (girl, probably) Mower (boy) Shock (boy) Awe (boy) Quiche (girl)

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He told reporters that his stunt will give "two weeks in the dog house..." really?! He can't contribute money to the campaign, so he decided to scar his daughter with that name? Don't get me wrong, I would still feel the same way if a baby boy was named after Obama-Biden ticket.

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Sarah Palin has picked out an All-American set of names for her children. There's Track, Trig, Bristol, Willow, and Piper. Ever wonder, What would your name be if Sarah Palin was your mother? Well now you can find out!

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I'm not usually a huge reader of celebrity/entertainment news of this nature, but given the recent decision of that judge in -- where, Australia, New Zealand? -- to take a stand on giving your children strange, screwed up names, I just have to wonder ...

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More than 4,000 children in China have been given the name Aoyun, meaning Olympic Games, in the past 15 years.

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A Swedish couple have been banned by authorities from calling their baby girl 'Elvis', on the grounds that Elvis isn't a good name for a girl. The decision was made by Swedish tax authorities, with whom babies' names must be registered.

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What would compel a parent to bestow a newborn with a name like "Tiny Hooker" or "Fanny Large"? Or an amusing choice like "Wanna Towell"? It's not just Hollywood's elite opting for unique, embarrassing names—throughout history, normal people separated their offspr …

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It's simple. Some parents are just plain crazy. But few are as crazy as many soon-to- be parents, who, wrapped up in the fear and anticipation, the social status and expectations, go just plain mad. Mad as march hares with swollen ankles and morning sickness.

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A collection of free recipes on the net. Baby names web site script and content

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...A Chinese couple tried to name their baby "@", claiming the character used in e-mail addresses echoed their love for the child, an official trying to whip the national language into line said on Thursday.

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My All-Time Favorite Sports Names

Over the years, I've compiled a list of people from sports with interesting (at least in my opinion) names. Some are famous, some are not. Some are still active, some are retired, a might no longer be with us. Some were professional, some amateurs.

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Limited names allowed in Denmark, etc.

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Names like Chloe and Jack have been at the top of the baby name charts for years, but celebrities take no notice. Their offspring are often saddled with names the rest of us struggle to pronounce, let alone remember.

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Names include Apple, Camera, Lark Song, Marquise, Suri, Moon Unit, Tallulah, Tiaamii...

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New Zealand authorities block couple's bid to name their new son "4real."

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Muhammad is now second only to Jack as the most popular name for baby boys in Britain and is likely to rise to No 1 by next year, a study by The Times has found.

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Why are some baby names so popular?

It seems that these days every Tom, Dick and Harry are named Michael. A few years ago, however, these three names were the ones who were the most popular and common, much like Michael is right now.

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How to name your baby girl according to the Bible

Choosing the right baby name for your new born baby girl is no easy task. Many prefer names rooted deep in history and culture, which bares a significant meaning and heritage. Some of the most traditional and common names are taken from the main historical characters in the Bible.

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Mohammed, and its most common alternative spelling Muhammad, are now more popular babies' names in England and Wales than George, reflecting the diverse ethnic mix of the population.

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Find the perfect name for your baby. Free Ebook to download. Names include origin, meaning, gender.

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