The Art of Naming

Do you know the history of your name? Do you have trouble with names, spellings, remembering names? Or maybe you have to name someone or something and are looking for ideas. This portal would be the place for you to learn and share.

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From: leilaland.blogspot.com

JULIET: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, Retain that dear perfection which he owes Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, And for that... Read Full Story

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This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap... Read Full Story

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Is Fido a Good Baby Name?

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Momlogic's Andrea: All the good names have gone to the dogs. I wish I were Tori Spelling. Which is weird because I'm not a fan of hers. She's not my cup o' tea. But I envy her because she got to name her new baby daughter Stella and I didn't. Stella is one of my favorite names--partially because one of my favorite movie scenes of all time is when Marlon Brandon, in a torn shirt, lustily screams: "Steeeeellla!" at the foot of her stairs. (BTW Marlon Brando IN a t-shirt leaves Matthew... Read Full Story

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The Name Game.

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From: generika.blogspot.com

In elementary school, your primary objective is to blend in. Any variations - even in spelling - are considered mutations. You discover life beyond the ways of your family, and what you once thought normal subsequently takes on the form of a quirk. Some embrace these differences at an early age, confident and/or indifferent to the thoughts of those around them while others reconcile these differences by quickly sweeping any vestige of irregularity under the rug. I wish I could say I was the... Read Full Story

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How Important Is Picking A Name For Your New Baby? Parents Get To Choose - So You Better Get It Right!

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As official parents.... meaning two people have come together and made a baby, and in this world - that makes you a mom and a dad... and a parent! The name you pick for your baby boy or baby girl is extremely important, and YOU better darn well know WHY? Read Full Story

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Actor Ben Affleck | Actress Jennifer Garner | Trendy Baby Names ...

However, Affleck is adamant not to follow in the footsteps of celebrity parents with an unorthodox name for their new baby. "Ben put his foot down and said ...

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Name That Baby with an iPhone, Not a Baby-Names Book

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Jack and Olivia Beat Apple and Sunday as Parents' Favourite Baby Names

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"A is for Atticus:'' Baby names from great books

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Search Baby Names By Gender, Letter or Origin

Create a short list of your favorite baby names or create a poll. As you browse names, click the pink "save" button underneath the name details to save them ...

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Sound Off! Did You Reveal Your Baby Name Before Birth?

Tell us your feelings on revealing baby names before your child's birth. My ex and I told everyone the names we had chosen before we found out the sex. ...

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Celeb-Inspired Baby Names, Latest Trend

Parenting club, Bounty, from its large database of baby names, compiled the list, which claims that there are 700 baby Lolas, named after nickname of ...

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Charlize's Battle is Full of Margaritas and Pet Names

Stuart Townsend and Charlize Theron posed together yesterday at a special screening of their film Battle in Seattle in Beverly Hills. ...

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