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Did you hear that Sweet Valley High books have been rebooted?  Actually, the Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica, have been fast-forwarded to the age of 27, circa 2011.  (No, the math doesn’t work.)  I read them obsessively once upon a time, and I’m curious to know how many of the original characters return.  There were some great names among the cast: Enid, Bruce, Lila, Betsy, George, Winston.

On to the naming news:

• Did you see Nancy’s post about Kexin?  Nope, it isn’t a name for Jaxon’s brother.  Instead, Kexin is the name of a gold medalist in gymnastics from the 2008 Olympics.  It was given to a handful of girls in the US last year.  Nancy notes that, in her native China, Kexin is pronounced kuh SHEEN.  Wonder how they’re saying it in the US?
• Hat tip to Photoquilty for this gem from Yahoo! Answers: “My favorite name would be Madison, it’s so cute. My least favorite would be McKenzie, I can’t stand those stupid trendy names.”
• What would you name baby #3 if your first two are Homer and Dorothy, called Dolly?
• Lorelei is rising fast.  Could the literary Virelai follow?  I’m already seeing creative constructions like Avalei;
• Speaking of creativity: ForReal spotted Brexlie, Haili, and Zeddicus.  Google tells me that last one is from a Terry Pratchett novel;
• Think we’ll be seeing babies named after characters from A Game of Thrones?  A neighbor tells me the books are addicting.  Nancy has a list of options to consider;
• For a very different set of names borrowed from the small screen, check out Elisabeth’s post on Upstairs, Downstairs.  Persephone and Hallam, anyone?

On to celebrity news:

• Fox anchor Megyn Kelly welcomed a daughter, Yardley Evans, a little sister for Adam Brooks.
• Designer Stacey Bendet has welcomed a daughter, Scarlet Haven, a little sister for Eloise Breckenridge.

Here’s something of interest: after much buzz about the arrival of Peyton and Ashley Manning’s twins, several of the stories disappeared.  Apparently, Mrs. Manning has requested the blackout.  I can understand new parents’ anxiety, but I almost feel like there’s MORE buzz when the official announcement is never made – like Isla Fisher’s second baby or Pilot’s little sister.  If the name had been released, I might’ve long since forgotten it.  But when there’s no news, I tend to return to the thought again and again.

Last week’s Nameberry post was all about Country Music.  I’m still in love with Coy.  We’re going back to Hollywood for this week’s post.

That’s all for now.  As always, thank you for reading – and have a great week!