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July: Baby Name of the Day

May 8, 2013

Plenty of kids answer to Julia and Julian, and month names are stylish, too. So how would this one wear for a child? Thanks to Katie for suggesting July as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Sonora: Baby Name of the Day

April 17, 2013

It’s a pleasant place name with quite the tale to tell. Thanks to Emily for suggesting Sonora as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Maverick: Baby Name of the Day

January 7, 2013

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on January 27, 2008 with the title “Don’t Go There: Maverick.” I originally thought I’d run a series of posts about names parents should never consider for their children. The site has changed quite a bit in four years – as have I! – and I thought Maverick [...]

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Texas as a Given Name: Yea or Nay?

September 29, 2012

Let me first say this: thank you, Reese and Jim, for sharing your baby name promptly. Congratulations to you and your family! The arrival of baby Tennessee James has prompted a flurry of articles about other celebrities who have used place names for their children. There’s Alicia Keys’ son Egypt, and Mike Tyson’s kids, daughter Milan and son [...]

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Oakley: Baby Name of the Day

September 27, 2012

Part-nature name, part-surname, part-sunglasses company – and definitely one to watch. Thanks to Chantal for suggesting Oakley as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Starbaby News: Welcome Tristan, Weston, and Colt!

October 3, 2011

Nope, those aren’t surprise triplets. Instead, three well-known families announced new additions today, and it was all about the boys: John Rich of Big & Rich and wife Joan welcomed a son called Colt Daniel, a little brother for Cash. Only in Nashville. And yes, big brother’s name is Cash Rich. Which leads us to [...]

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Baby Name of the Day: Travis

June 28, 2011

He’s an Americana option with an intriguing meaning. Thanks to Heather for suggesting Travis as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Abilene

February 9, 2011

Take Biblical good girl Abigail, add a healthy dose of Western spirit, and what do you get? Thanks to Lem for suggesting Abilene as our Baby Name of the Day.

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