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Name Your Baby Like a Celebrity : DAVID & VICTORIA BECKHAM

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on June 27, 2011

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THE BECKHAMS

Everyone (me especially!) is eagerly awaiting the birth of David and Victoria Beckham’s fourth child. They were very creative with the names of their first three — Brooklyn, Romeo & Cruz — so you know that whatever they choose will be unique! Reportedly, Author: Vtornet this fourth child is going to be their first girl and their top name choice is Atlanta. What I’ve heard is that Atlanta is a reference to the Atlantic Ocean, which connects the Beckham’s native England and their current home, the United States. Awww… J

NAME YOUR BABY LIKE A CELEBRITY

The name Atlanta may be a little more daring than you want to go, but you can choose a name with a special meaning for you and your family and be as daring or traditional as you want. Ideas are everywhere: · The name of the college where you met · A name that reflects your cultural heritage · The city you lived in when you conceived your baby · The name of the singer who sings “your song” · The name of the person who introduced you · The name on the month you met · The possibilities are endless!

CELEBRITY TRENDSETTERS

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♥ Amanda

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Baby Names with Vintage Charm from 1911

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on June 14, 2011

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VINTAGE CHARM

Do you like your baby names with a little vintage charm? I always think that looking back to what was popular 100 years ago is a fun source of cute picks. How about these from the Top 200 in 1911:

GIRLS’ BABY NAMES

BEATRICE

CLARA

CLEO

CORA

DAISY

FRANCES

GENEVA

GENEVIEVE

GEORGIA

MAE

MINNIE

NAOMI

NORA

OLIVE

OPAL

PEARL

VERA

VIOLA

BOYS’ BABY NAMES

AMOS

ARCHIE

CALVIN

EVERETT

FELIX

GILBERT

GRADY

HENRY

LEO

LOUIS

MACK

OSCAR

OTIS

THEODORE

VINTAGE OR MODERN?

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Amy Adams & Birthplace Baby Names

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on December 24, 2010

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Aviano, Italy becomes Aviana

Apparently, Amy Adams was born in Italy. Aviano, Italy, to be exact. Which is how Amy came up with the sweet name Aviana for her daughter. Amy and partner Darren Le Gallo had originally been set on more traditional names, but kept coming back to the very unique name Aviana Olea. by Chrisa Hickey

Geography-inspired names have been trendy for awhile. There are several different geographical inspirations – fave vacation spot, honeymoon local, place of conception. Now we can add parent’s birthplace to the list.

What do you think about naming a baby after your birthplace? I would say it probably depends on where you were born. I was born in a little place called Walnut Creek. It’s a very cute name for a town, but I’m not sure that it has the makings of a good baby name. A little girl named Walnut? A baby boy named Creek? I don’t think so. If I’d been born in Aviano, Italy, it might be a different story though.

You can read more about Amy’s name choice here.

Birthplace Baby Names?

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5 Reason Why the Name Orion Should be More Popular

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Amanda Barden

on December 10, 2010

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I Love the Name Orion

I’ve always loved the name Orion and am constantly surprised that it isn’t more popular. I’ll admit that the cool kid in my elementary school named Orion may have colored my view of the name initially, but that was years ago…I have 5 timely reasons why more parents should consider the name:

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1. Orion has never been a trendy baby name

Parents I talk to are often looking for a name with that perfect balance of familiar, but not too common. Orion fits the bill. Everyone’s heard the name, but not everyone knows an Orion. In fact, the highest Orion has ever ranked on the Social Security charts is in the 500s.

2. Orion is similar to a longtime favorite, but with a twist

The name Ryan has been popular for ages. Orion has a very similar sound, but is a dash more interesting because it’s more unique. That’s saying a lot coming from me because Ryan has always been one of my favorite names—but it’s been the favorite of a lot of other people, too, which is why it might be time to give Orion a chance.

3. Orion has that cool “O” initial

Parents love names with cool initials. “J” and “A” are among the most popular initials these days, but a lot of cool names start with “O,” too. Granted, nowhere near as many names as either “J” or “A,” but there are a few popular ones – Olivia, Owen, Oliver, Oscar, Orlando and Olive. I really think Orion should be on that list.

4. Orion has a cool history

I love that Orion is the name of a popular constellation. Even if you’re not an astronomy buff, this is pretty cool. Plus, it’s one of the few constellations that most people can identify on sight. Names with cool histories are interesting.

5. Mr. Big named his son Orion

In 2009, Chris Noth used Orion for his son. Like it or not, there’s nothing like a celebrity endorsement to add some swagger to a name.

So why isn’t the name Orion more popular? You tell me.

What do you think about Orion?

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♥ Amanda

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Quirky Baby Names

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on December 8, 2010

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Stepping Outside the Baby Name Box

I was at the dentist the other day and one of the people scheduled after me was named Pepper. Pepper! I’m a name collector (obviously) so I absolutely love to come across real life quirky names like Pepper.

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Curious names like Pepper certainly aren’t for everyone and I could come up with a long list of why off-beat names can pose a problem for kids. But that’s not what this blog post is about. This post is a celebration of unusual names! Plus, some people really love them. What’s more, some people really pull them off well. It might be a chicken and the egg thing. Regardless, I think they’re worth some serious consideration (at least every now and then).

I didn’t get a chance to learn the story behind Pepper’s name, but I do have a good name story for you. At a book signing not long ago, a couple told me they had the name Pippi picked out. As in Pippi Longstocking. It turns out that Pippi Longstocking was a childhood hero of one of the parents and when they needed a name for a daughter, Pippi was it. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’d venture to guess that some people will think it’s cute and fun. Plus, she’ll be the only Pippi in her class.

Quirky Baby Names

Here’s a list of some truly quirky baby names:

GIRLS’ BABY NAMES

BABY

BEAUTY

BIRD / BIRDIE

CRICKET

CUPCAKE

DOLLY

FLICKA

KITTY

MERRY

PEPPER

PIPPI

BOYS’ BABY NAMES

BEAR

BUDDY

BUSTER

FOX

HAPPY

JUNIOR

LUCKY

SCORPIO

I have no idea why so many of these names start with the letter B…

What’s Your Favorite Unusual Baby Name?

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♥ Amanda

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Interview with Project Runway designer Peach Carr

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on July 29, 2010

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Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Television

This is the week of Project Runway here on the Baby Names Made Easy website. The show’s new season debuts this week and I’ve scored three Project Runway interviews in celebration! Whoo-hoo! I posted one earlier this week with the lovely model Matar Cohen. Today, I bring you designer Peach Carr. She’s a designer on this season – be sure to tune in and see how Peach does!

Peach was hilarious. She truly had me laughing out loud. The funniest story was about a trick she and her siblings used to play on their new babysitters. Peach also had some really sweet advice for parents-to-be and what they should tell their children about their names. Definitely check out her words of wisdom.

But that’s not all. I also have an interview scheduled this week with another designer competing on this season’s show – McKell Maddox. It’s quite an exciting week around here. J

Read Peach’s interview on my Celeb Interviews page!

Happy naming,

♥ Amanda

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Island Baby Naming

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on July 22, 2010

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Tonight, I’m wrapped up in my thermals, a sweatshirt, a blanket and I have my cuddly cat next to me – I’m still freezing though. That’s summer in San Francisco for you. If you’re traveling here on vacation, come in the fall – that’s when we have warmer weather.

All this cold weather got me thinking about warmer locals, which led to island living, which eventually led to island naming. After a little research, I found that there are some interesting island names that could double as cool, unique baby names.

Here’s my list. I organized them into Girls’ and Boys’ lists, but that’s just one person’s opinion – mix and match as you see fit.

GIRLS’ BABY NAMES

CORSICA

IRELAND

JAMAICA

JAVA

SICILY

SUMATRA

TRINIDAD

BOYS’ BABY NAMES

CYPRUS

DEVON

FALKLAND

KODIAK

MELVILLE

SAMAR

SOMERSET

Lost actor Josh Holloway and wife Yessica Kumala went the island route and named their daughter Java in 2009.

What’s your favorite island name? Anything I should add to the list?

Happy naming,

♥ Amanda

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Romantic Baby Naming Ideas

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on July 9, 2010

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Looking for unique baby names? Turn your baby’s name into a romantic affair. Think about all the people, places and events that are important to you as a couple and you just may find the perfect name along the way.

Here are 11 romantic baby name ideas:

1. The name of the street where you first lived as a couple

2. The name of the restaurant where you went on your first date

3. The city/state/country where you met

4. The name of the friend who introduced you

5. The place where you conceived the baby

6. The name of the singer who sings your song

7. The name of the place where you or your partner proposed

8. The name of the site you got married

9. The place where you went on your honeymoon

10. The name of the actor/actress who starred in the movie you saw on your first date

11. The name of the flower you used in your wedding bouquet

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Any other romantic ideas? Share them with me!

Happy naming,

♥ Amanda

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Reality TV Names: Big Brother 2010

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on July 8, 2010

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Any Big Brother fans? Tonight is this summer’s premier and it’s always interesting to have a look at the names of the cast members. Previous seasons have brought us memorable names like Memphis, Hardy, Marcellas, Chima and Evil Dick. What does this season have in store?

FEMALE CONTESTANTS

ANNIE

BRITNEY

KATHY

KRISTEN

MONET

RACHEL

MALE CONTESTANTS

ANDREW

BRENDON

ENZO

HAYDEN

LANE

MATT

RAGAN

There are some interesting names here, to be sure – Monet and Ragan top the list. Lane and Enzo are interesting, too. Of course, there are plenty of common popular picks – Brendon, Andrew, Kristen and Matt.

I’ll be watching tonight and will be interested to learn how Ragan pronounces his name. Let me know what you think!

Happy naming,

♥ Amanda

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Celeb Birth: COSIMA Times Two

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on June 29, 2010

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There’s a new name in the celebrity baby naming world. Believe it or not, there have been two baby Cosimas born in the last few weeks. What are the odds of that?

First, a bit about the name Cosima. It’s a Greek name that means “universe, order.” It’s the feminine form of Cosmo. It has the same root as words like cosmos, cosmic and cosmonaut. No surprise, you’ll find the name in the Astronomy chapter of BABY NAMES MADE EASY.

So what celebs chose Cosima?

COSIMA #1

First we have Cosima Violet – the daughter of Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughn. She was born on May 14, 2010. Older siblings include Caspar who’s 7 and Clementine who’s 5 ½. Apparently they’re going with the “C” initial theme from mom Claudia’s name. I’ve always wondered how the parent who doesn’t share the initial feels. Any thoughts?

Sibset: If I were grading this sibset match, I’d give it an A. Caspar, Clementine and Cosima make a great sibset because the names are a good style match. They all have an antique, classic, yet quirky feel.

COSIMA #2

The second Cosima is the daughter of Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars. The report I read didn’t give a birth date, but baby Cosima was apparently born in June. The couple have another daughter named Romy who’s 3 ½.

Here’s my question. What’s the baby’s last name? Is she Cosima Mars? If so, that’s a very astro-friendly name! Maybe she’s Cosima Coppola – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I really like alliteration. I know not everyone does though. Either way, this is a unique name.

Sibset: This is an interesting sibset because the names aren’t really a style match. They’re both a little quirky, so that fits, but Cosima is quite feminine while Romy is a unisex name. What do you think of that?

SOURCE: US (Cosima #1) and People (Cosima #2)

IT’S YOUR TURN…

What do you think of the name Cosima?

Happy naming,

♥ Amanda

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