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Name of the Day: Simone

Posted on May 3, 2009
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Nicole.  Danielle.  Michelle.  

Chances are you know a woman wearing one of those names.  But what about another French feminization?

Thanks to Toni for suggesting Simone as Name of the Day.

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Posted in As Seen on TV, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Silver Screen | Tagged Jimena, Simona, Simone, Ximena | 5 Replies

Name of the Day: Miriam

Posted on May 2, 2009
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In the Old Testament, she was Moses’ quick-witted big sis.  While plenty of Biblical names are white hot, this one remains undiscovered.

Thanks to Toni for suggesting Miriam as Name of the Day.

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Posted in Biblical Babes, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Silver Screen | Tagged Mary, Miriam, Myriam | 9 Replies

Name of the Day: Somerled

Posted on May 1, 2009
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Happy May!  With warm weather right around the corner, my thoughts turn to summer.

And with that, here’s a surprising seasonal pick for a son.  Thanks to Sharmila for suggesting Somerled as Name of the Day.

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Posted in Great Scot, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Summer | Tagged Somerled, Summer | 6 Replies

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