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Nameisms ~ Baby Name Blog
http://nameisms.blogspot.com
Let my obsession become your ultimate resource for baby names! Featuring a new name each week, I blog about history, meaning, personal stories, celebrity status & more.
Recent Posts
Biblical Baby Names
There are TONS of names in the Bible! That’s why my list hits on the most prominent names and those that have impacted American culture. I only included names of people referenced in the Bible; I don’t include place names (like Zion, Eden, etc.) ...
Owen
Owen ~ Well-born ~ WelshThis simple and very sweet boy's name has a lot of appeal. Between it's Gaelic roots, trendy sound and long history, it's definitely hitting a soft spot in the hearts of parents. It's got a sweet innocence about it but also a...
Names of Teen Stars
It seems like we've seen more young stars rise lately than ever before. The Disney Channel in particular has really cornered the market of pre-teens by finding teenagers with good looks who can often sing and dance in addition to act. These young sta...
America
I couldn't resist posting about this name for July 4th. It's a charming baby name with a long history.I hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day!~ LauraAmerica ~ Ruler of the Home ~ EnglishHistory and PerceptionsI honestly didn't expect to fin...
Leonardo & Leonard
Leonardo, Leonard ~ Lion-hearted ~ Italian, GermanIt's obvious that these names are related, but to me they seem more like estranged cousins than twin brothers. Leonard has variations that are all over the map culturally and with a large range in pop...
Naming Your Fictional Characters
Much like parents have trouble finding a name for their children, authors often hit a wall in choosing names for their characters. I've been part of the naming process for several fictional characters, and it's not easy. Sometimes the quest for findi...

