Baby Names for the Duggar Family Sep 22, 2009
Trendy Baby Names that Begin with J. Lately, the Duggars seem to be considering names that are a little trendy, as seen by Jordyn-Grace, Jackson, and Johannah. (Suite101.com)
Baby Names Honouring the Islamic Ca... Sep 14, 2009
Baby Names Honouring the Islamic Caliphs. Baby Names Honouring the Islamic Caliphs ... The copyright of the article Baby Names Honouring the Islamic Caliphs in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Weird celeb baby names Sep 14, 2009
They compete for the best roles, the most talented designers, the most photographs on the red carpet and the most unique baby names ... My personal favourite and the one I pick when I want an example of crazy celebrity baby names ... Any other really funny or completely crazy baby names you can think of. (iAfrica.com)
Chasing Chase: More Mo. parents honor ex-QB Sep 11, 2009
The Social Security Administration's annual list of top baby names shows it jumped from Number 48 in 2007 to Number 7 one year later. Chase Daniel Scott is among the newborns whose parents chose to honor the former Heisman Trophy finalist. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Whats in a name when name is Sparrow? Sep 11, 2009
Whats in a name when name is Sparrow. Whats in a name when name is Sparrow. (MSNBC -- News)
Baby names quiz Sep 10, 2009
7 questions on baby names. 7 questions on baby names ... Jack has topped the list of most popular baby names AGAIN. How long has it been hogging the top spot. (BBC News -- UK)
Study: Home birth with midwife as safe as hospital birth Sep 4, 2009
By Jerome Pollos, AP. Becky Orchard, a midwife in training and a certified doula, does a check-up on 3-week-old Cody Drake as his mother, Kelly Routt, watches at Dayspring Midwifery Services in Hayden, Idaho. (USA Today -- News)
10 legal ways to punish a cheater Aug 20, 2009
Talk about baby names and where you want your honeymoon to be. The next time you run into your ex, mention all the great things that have happened in your life since you broke up. (CNN)
Dutch embrace Islamic name Aug 15, 2009
According to the US Social Security Administration, the first name Muhammad takes 639th spot in the list of baby names. Overall, the surname Muhammad is among the most common names borne by Muslim families throughout the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
STUDY: Depression seen in kids as young as 3 Aug 4, 2009
Study: Depression can hit even preschoolers - USATODAY.com. Study: Depression can hit even preschoolers. (USA Today)
Gym class injuries up 150%, study says Aug 4, 2009
PARENTING & KIDS' HEALTH NEWS: ONLY ON USA TODAY. Momnesia,' spanking, tweens and toddlers. (USA Today -- News)
FAMILY HISTORY: Depression, anxiety pass from parents to kids Aug 4, 2009
Depression, anxiety pass from parents to kids; therapy helps - USATODAY.com. Depression, anxiety pass from parents to kids; therapy helps. (USA Today -- News)
DEPRESSION: Most kids get antidepressants but no therapy Aug 4, 2009
Study: Most depressed kids get antidepressants but no therapy - USATODAY.com. Study: Most depressed kids get antidepressants but no therapy. (USA Today -- News)
Support Your Local Sharia Aug 3, 2009
Now in many major European cities the most common baby names Mohamed, Ayoub, Hamza, etc. He suggests that these Muslims have not assimilated, but rather have formed a parallel society. (Townhall.com)
Do you look better at 30 than you did at 18? Jul 28, 2009
Which baby names are the most popular in Australia. Increase your chances of getting pregnant by determining when you are most fertile with Essential Baby's Ovulation Calculator. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shippensburg profs' baby name research draws media attention Jul 26, 2009
A pair of Shippensburg University economics professors who published research on baby names in March have encountered international media attention in response. In just the past week, the work of David Kalist and Daniel Lee has been discussed on NBCs Today and Foxs Fox ds. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Top baby names: Jack & Mia Jul 23, 2009
Baby names: the new top 10 : Essential Baby Parenting Australia ... Baby names: the new top 10 ... Jack and Mia are the most popular baby names in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Odd baby name linked to later bad behavior Jul 18, 2009
Top 10 bad boy baby names - Parenting & Family ... Top 10 bad boy baby names ... May 8: Michael Astrue, commissioner of Social Security, reveals some of the most popular baby names in the U.S. from 2008. (MSNBC -- Health)
More features » Jul 15, 2009
Baby names in Georgia have ranged from trademarks and colors to places and occupations. Check our lists of some of the more unusual names given to kids in the state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Babies' names and the internet: Local yokels Jul 9, 2009
Science and technology. Babies' names and the internet. (The Economist)
Taskforce needs to loosen grip on hidden public data Jul 6, 2009
Dr Gruen highlighted NSW information on popular baby names from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages as an area where governments are getting it right ... But Dr Gruen's baby names' example highlights another ... He was enamoured with a particular representation of the data as a graph showing 1200 baby names over time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Most popular baby names revealed Jul 3, 2009
Jack and Chloe are the most popular baby names in Queensland ... Jack has been the most popular name seven times in the past nine years - and the past five years in a row, according to McCrindle Research, which released the 2008 baby names list ... List of the most popular baby names for boys in Australia in 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Troubled, lonely flock to Web site for flings with married cheaters Jun 30, 2009
AshleyMadison - named after two of the most popular baby names for girls - was born in 2001. And if the site's growing popularity offers a clue, the economy's swoon - especially in hard-hit states like Michigan - means boom times for infidelity. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Baby names: Parker, Broderick go old-fashioned Jun 25, 2009
Impressions: "It's interesting that they used the traditionally male spelling of Marion, rather than the female spelling Marian. Either way, it's a very dated name from the early 20th century and has not come back into style for either gender. The name Loretta is from the same time period. They did, however, keep in line with the current trend of using family surnames within baby names, Elwell and Hodge both being branches of the Parker family tree."Grade: Marion Loretta Elwell: C-minus; Tabitha... (MSNBC -- News)
Five Ways to Clear Writer's Block Jun 24, 2009
Thoughts, recipes, baby names, an idea for another article or story. Every time another line is written, it brings the writer back to focus. (Suite101.com)
More People Give Human Names To Pets Jun 23, 2009
Parents Connect also provides a database of more than 11,000 dog and 27,000 baby names at and BabyNamesWorld ... "Ella is a name I have always liked, and in my job as a name expert, compiling data and giving advice about baby names to people all the time -- it is one that I had seen that I really liked," she said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Scientists study ways to protect against fetal alcohol disorders Jun 23, 2009
By Andy Rogers for USA TODAY. A martini sits on a bar. (USA Today)
There may be danger in rubber play surfaces Jun 22, 2009
By Truth Leem, USA TODAY. Good for preventing injury: But recycled rubber can be contaminated with lead, according to EPA documents. (USA Today -- News)
New daditude: Today's fathers are hands-on Jun 17, 2009
Brad Powell, right, holds a BabyBjorn item as he and Clay Nichols shoot video for DadLabs, whose motto is "we screwed up, so you don't have to.". By Joel Salcido, for USA TODAY. (USA Today)
Study: TV can impair speech development of young children Jun 2, 2009
Study: TV can impair speech development of young children - USATODAY.com. Study: TV can impair speech development of young children. (USA Today)
Keep tabs on iPhone rumors with Top-Tens app Jun 1, 2009
According to Cambridge, the app currently tracks 60 different listseverything from Digg news items to baby names to popular App Store downloads. (The Top-Tens home page has a complete list. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Vikings revise playbook for Harvin May 31, 2009
Vikings insert new pages in playbook for Harvin. By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Boyle finishes second in talent show May 31, 2009
Dream over: Boyle finishes second in reality show. By JENNIFER QUINN Associated Press Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* Search engines trying to find a way to personalize our names May 31, 2009
Parents choosing baby names can now Google their favorites to find how common they are and I think that will lead to babies with more unusual and original names. But most of us got our monikers before search engines came along and were stuck with them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Most popular name for babies? An unusual one May 20, 2009
A century of most popular baby names - top 50 by decade ... The Social Security Administration tracks the top 1,000 baby names for each year ... "People wanted to try to fit in the melting pot, and now people want to embrace their diverse heritage, diverse viewpoint and diverse look," says Pamela Redmond Satran, co-author of 10 books on baby names. (USA Today)
Stewart wins first race as owner in All-Star event May 17, 2009
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer. CONCORD, N.C. Tony Stewart crossed the finish line for his first victory as a car owner and made some rapid-fire decisions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
His Name Is Elmer?! May 17, 2009
When grandparents-to-be hate the chosen baby names, plus movie theater and travel how-tos ... I can't imagine any parents reacting well to being told that someone -- let alone a parent or in-law -- is "not a fan" of the baby names they have chosen. (Boston Globe)
Hornish wins Showdown to move into All-Star race May 17, 2009
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer. CONCORD, N.C. Sam Hornish Jr. continued his monthlong surge Saturday night, winning the Sprint Showdown to earn a transfer spot into NASCAR's All-Star race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More air cargo gets security screening May 17, 2009
By SHANNON DININNY Associated Press Writer. Thousands of boxes of Washington cherries will be loaded onto passenger planes in coming weeks, bound for Pacific Rim countries like Japan and Korea. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
NASCAR chief remains confident amid recession May 17, 2009
By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer. CONCORD, N.C. The crowds have been thinner, television ratings are down and top manufacturers and sponsors face serious financial problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trendy Baby Names Tend to Fade Fast May 15, 2009
Study Charts the Rise and Fall of Celebrity-Inspired Baby Names ... The combination of historical and survey data revealed that baby names that surge to popularity are abandoned as fast as they come along, while those that are less trendy seem to have better staying power ... The researchers wanted to examine the ebb and flow of cultural tastes and practices, and found baby names provided good evidence of this phenomenon. (CBS News)
Top baby names in Washington-Ethan, Olivia May 13, 2009
Top baby names in Washington ... Top baby names in Washington ... Following Ethan and Jacob for the most popular male baby names last were: Alexander, Daniel, Logan, William, Noah, Aiden, Samuel and Joshua. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Arizona's favorite baby names: Anthony and Isabella May 13, 2009
12, 2009 05:26 PM The Arizona Republic. Anthony and Isabella were the top names for babies born in Arizona last year, and many of the state's favorites for boys and girls are same as the top 10 names on the national list. (AZCentral -- News)
Top 7 Fads You Won't ForgetWhat stops a short-lived sensation from becoming a long-term trend? May 12, 2009
What Baby Names Can Tell Us About Popularity ... Berger said they chose baby names because the amount of available data lent itself to statistical analysis. (ABC News)
Barack trails on this US poll May 12, 2009
That conducted by the US Social Security Administration (SSA) to find out the most popular baby names in the US.. Barack, which means blessed in Swahili, did not, says CNN, make the 1,000 most popular picks for baby names in 08 ... The top 10 male baby names in the US in 08 were, says the SSA, Jacob, Michael, Ethan, Joshua, Daniel, Alexander, Anthony, William, Christopher and Matthew, in that order. (India Times)
Baby names Emma, Jacob rule May 11, 2009
The agency offers lists of baby names dating to 1880. The agency's Web site includes the top baby names by state. (Montana Standard, MT)
NASCAR driver suspended after failing drug test May 10, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield fails drug test. By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Top baby names from the last 50 years May 10, 2009
A look at top baby names for boys and girls over the last 50 years, as compiled by the Social Security Administration. Top 10 names for 2008 Girls: Emma, Isabella, Emily, Madison, Ava, Olivia, Sophia, Abigail, Elizabeth and Chloe Boys: Jacob, Michael, Ethan, Joshua, Daniel, Alexander, Anthony, William, Christopher and Matthew Top 10 names for 1998 Girls: Emily, Hannah, Samantha, Ashley, Sarah, Alexis, Taylor, Jessica, Madison and Elizabeth Boys: Michael, Jacob, Matthew, Joshua, Christopher,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Rescue shuttle at launch pad for Hubble trip May 10, 2009
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer. In what's expected to be the last time ever, both of NASA's shuttle launch pads are occupied. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
'Emma' is top name for newborn girls... May 10, 2009
The Social Security Administration released its annual list of most popular baby names Friday, ahead of the Mother's Day weekend. Topping the boys list for 2008 is the heavyweight "Jacob," which has been the number one male moniker for 10 years. (CNN -- Law)
Alexander, Isabella are Colorado's most popular baby names May 10, 2009
Alexander and Isabella were the most popular baby names in Colorado in 2008, according to data released Friday by the. But Colorado parents also showed a soft spot for the No. 1 U.S. baby names -- Jacob and Emma -- which ranked in the top five here. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Oh baby, ex-castoff Jokinen has dominated for Hurricanes May 9, 2009
You know the baby names are sure to come. Maurice said all credit goes to Rutherford. (Boston Globe)
'Barack' Up, But 'Emma' Tops Baby Names May 9, 2009
Barack' Up, But 'Emma' Tops Baby Names - TIME ... Barack' Up, But 'Emma' Tops Baby Names ... The agency offers lists of baby names dating to 1880. (Time.com)
Barack Improves, But Jacob Still Rules May 9, 2009
Most Popular Baby Names Announced: Emma For Girls, Jacob For Boys; Barack And Miley Move Up List ... The Social Security Administration released the list of most popular baby names, May 8, 2009 ... The agency offers lists of baby names dating to 1880. (CBS News -- US)
No hurricanes for No. 1 baby names May 9, 2009
WASHINGTON 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 ... Emma and Jacob are the nation's most popular baby names, but Barack and Miley are moving up the list. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Jordan: Official thanks pope for his 'regret' May 9, 2009
Jordan: Official thanks pope for his 'regret. By VICTOR L. SIMPSON Associated Press Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Barack, Miley move up; baby names Emma, Jacob rule May 9, 2009
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region. STEPHEN OHLEMACHER : ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER May 8, 2009. (Herald Sun)
Warming - it's a health hazard May 7, 2009
"In with the oldProducts, styles, and practices, like baby names, that gain popularity quickly also are more likely to fall from favour at breakneck speed, a study of 100 years of first names in France and the US has found. But names that slowly increase in popularity persist longer than faddish names. This would counter the theory that the decline of the old is driven by the ascendance of the new, Pennsylvania University researchers said. NYTPleasant dreamsUniversity of Sydney researchers have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kelis Files For Divorce From Nas May 1, 2009
We are deciding between] a few baby names. It's kinda hard. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Nas And Kelis Want Your Help Naming Their Son Apr 15, 2009
She's doing good," Nas said in L.A. He and K are expecting their first child together (Esco has a daughter from a previous relationship), and the couple are trying to figure out exactly what they should call their heir. "Yeah, [we are deciding between] a few baby names," Nas said. "It's kinda hard. "I've been thinking about kinda putting something online: 'Choose his name,' " the Queens legend added with a smile. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Discuss pregnancy Apr 3, 2009
You will find information on almost any topic, from conception, baby names and babycare to hobbies and family finance. Pregnant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
De-hipsterize that baby name Apr 1, 2009
One thing we learned when we wrote about hipster baby names is that nobody wants one. Many people were horrified if they found their favorite names - or worse, their actual children's names - on our list of hipster names. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
M.I.A.'s Baby's Name Isn't Ickitt -- It's Ikhyd Mar 24, 2009
" She went on to joke about unusual celebrity baby names of late. She wrote, "But I will be back with something newsworthy soon, till then go pick on Apple, Satchel and Moon Unit. " The boy is M.I.A.'s (real name: Mathangi Arulpragasam) first child. The singer's pregnancy was the source of much speculation before the Grammys, as the day of the show was her due date. However, she performed with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West without incident. The singer earned an Oscar nod for her work on... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lola and Lily: Baby names in La-La land Mar 23, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Charlie Sheen's double trouble Mar 20, 2009
Just as celebrity baby names are getting more over the top, Brooke Mueller has gone against the grain by calling her twin boys Max and Bob. Mueller, the third wife of Two and a Half Men and Spin City star Charlie Sheen, gave birth to the twin boys late on Saturday, People magazine reports. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
