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Saintly Place Names – Avila, Edessa, Kildare, Nyssa, Siena
I’ve heard from parents with little girls named Avila and Siena, in honor of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. Catherine of Siena, respectively. That got me thinking–what other saintly place names might make good baby names? Of course, what ma...
Phone Book Fishing in Mississippi, Part 6 – Clevester, Farold, Hix, Wilvie
Did you know that Kilgore Trout lives in Mississippi? It could be a joke. Or, it could be a person whose parents are die-hard Vonnegut fans. I have no idea. All I know is that I didn’t think anyone would believe me unless I posted a photo. :)...
Phone Book Fishing in Mississippi, Part 5 – Calep, Jaston, Lifus, Twyler
Almost done, I promise. Here are names from the towns of Laurel and Colombia: Adderene Alphaeus Alvernell Ananeki Annqunette Antranetta Apollonia Artherine Aulbra Authorine Avernell Aydra Bawana Beazley Beberly Bernestine Bonlitha Bonzie Braulio B...
Phone Book Fishing in Mississippi, Part 4 – Clyne, Jimarie, Muskie, Zodus
You guessed it–another batch of names from Mississippi. These come from the towns of Beaumont, Big Creek, Collins, Ellisville and Heidelberg. (My favorites are in bold.) Anfernee Arzilla Begonia Berdia Blessing Bobbie Jo Brunetta Byrl Ceibor...
Baby Boy Named after Canadian Coast Guard Boat
Uwe Schiek and Nalia Barkman of rural Lasqueti Island had been planning to travel to Vancouver before the birth of their son. But, when the baby decided to show up over a week early, that plan fell through. Ari Edan Shaw Schiek ended up being born s...
Phone Book Fishing in Mississippi, Part 3 – Chyffon, Elween, Oytt, Pud
Here’s a third batch of Mississippian names from my sister-in-law’s phone book. These particular names come from the towns of Wiggins, Lumberton and McLain. (My favorites are in bold.) Alireza Amarilys Aquilino Armenthia Avereese Belet...

