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'Jose' Falls From Top 50 Names in US

It might be a sign of Hispanics' assimilation, says one professor

(Newser) - A milestone of sorts from last year's federal survey of US baby names: "Jose" has dropped out of the top 50, something that has happened only once since 1972, notes the New York Times . Jose has long been the most popular name for Hispanic boys born in the...

Couple Names Kid After Facebook's 'Like'

If ever there was a time for that elusive 'dislike' button

(Newser) - Let's see if this kid gets kicked off Mark Zuckerberg's website: The Huffington Post tells the tale of an Israeli couple who have named their defenseless infant girl "Like"—like, as in Facebook. But rather than trying for a cheap 15 minutes of fame, Lior and...

Alicia Silverstone Has Baby Boy, Names Him...

...Bear Blu Jarecki

(Newser) - Alicia Silverstone gave birth to her first child, a son, on Thursday. And what moniker did she give her bundle of joy? Here's a hint: Goldilocks might try to eat his porridge. And then he might feel sad. The actress's babe with hubby Christopher Jarecki is named Bear...

Today's Hot Baby Names Inspired by ... Teen Mom?

Twilight, Brangelina also weigh in; Jacob, Isabella tops

(Newser) - Last year’s top baby names included plenty of classics—but monikers from Teen Mom saw the biggest jumps in popularity. While Jacob and Isabella were the most popular names overall, Maci and Bentley, the name of a mother and son on MTV’s show, got the largest boost in...

Most Common CEO Names ...
 Most Common CEO Names ...
Apr 27, 2011 3:21 PM CDT

Most Common CEO Names ...

Peter and Deborah, according to LinkedIn

(Newser) - LinkedIn pored over the names of members to come up with the most common in various categories, notes Mashable . The results:
  • Male CEOs (in order): Peter, Bob, Jack, Bruce, Fred
  • Female CEOs: Deborah, Sally, Debra, Cynthia, Carolyn
  • Athletes: Ryan, Matt, Jessica, Matthew, Jason
  • Sales: Chip, Todd, Trey
  • Engineering: Rajesh, Jeremy,
...

'Palin' Latest Hot Baby Name?
 'Palin' Latest Hot Baby Name? 
Apr 7, 2011 8:49 AM CDT

'Palin' Latest Hot Baby Name?

It surged in popularity, but probably lacks staying power

(Newser) - The number of families who chose the name "Palin" for their babies in 2008: three per million. The number in 2009? Twenty per million, according to the BabyCenter website. A good bump, but not exactly the hot new baby name, a naming expert tells Today . Despite the jump in...

In Western States, Weirder Baby Names

You'll find more traditional names in the original 13 states

(Newser) - Sarah Palin's brood—Bristol, Willow, Track, Piper, and Trig—are more typical than you think, at least when it comes to their names. Babies born in the youngest of the 50 states have more unusual names than newborns in the original 13 states and their neighbors, finds a new study....

Celebrity Baby Names of 2010: The Good and the Horrid

Louis Bardo Bullock wins top honors

(Newser) - Sandra Bullock had a tough year , but at least she won an Oscar … and now she’s also been given the “Oscar for Best Celebrity Baby Name of 2010” for her son Louis Bardo, write naming experts Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz on the Daily Beast . They...

Dads' Names Demoted in Spain

Father's surname won't get automatic priority

(Newser) - A planned change to Spain’s baby-naming laws means dads’ monikers will no longer automatically take precedence, the Guardian reports. In Spain, people typically have two last names, with the father’s traditionally appearing first—and automatically taking the first slot if the parents can’t agree on an order....

Bill Maher Defends Islam Comments

Host won't 'apologize for being a proud Westerner'

(Newser) - Bill Maher isn't backing down from his controversial remarks on Islam and Muslims . The HBO host told CNN's Wolf Blitzer that he doesn't feel the need to "apologize for being a proud Westerner," Mediaite reports. By Westerner, Maher explained, "I mean someone who believes in the values...

Bill Maher Doesn't Want West 'Taken Over by Islam'

'It's not because of the race, it's because of the religion'

(Newser) - Bill Maher, no fan of organized religion, isn't thrilled with news out of Britain that Mohammed is the most popular baby name there. “Am I a racist to feel alarmed by that?” he asked on his Real Time show last night, reports Mediaite . “Because I am. And it’...

Mohammed: Top Brit Baby Name?

'Oliver' tops official list

(Newser) - Mohammed is now the most popular name for baby boys in England, according to some calculations. Official figures released this week reveal that Oliver is now the country's most popular boy's name—ending Jack's 14-year-reign—but some publications have noted that if the various spellings of the prophet's name were...

100 Baby Names That Are Truly Unique
 100 Baby Names 
 That Are Truly 
 Unique 
no 'sloane' here
Aug 1, 2010 5:26 PM CDT

100 Baby Names That Are Truly Unique

Publishing them will probably make them less unique...

(Newser) - You want to give your baby a truly unique name...and think "Juniper" might do the trick. Think again. Plenty of "hipster choices" lurk below the list of the Top 1000 baby names—for now—but "Juniper" will be the next "Sloane" soon enough, and your...

9 Celebs Who Picked Lame Baby Names

 9 Celebs Who 
 Picked Lame 
 Baby Names 

not-so-creative dept
Jul 12, 2010 9:24 AM CDT

9 Celebs Who Picked Lame Baby Names

Cristiano Ronaldo will never forget son's name

(Newser) - For every celebrity like Gwyneth Paltrow who names her baby Apple, there’s a Cristiano Ronaldo who names his baby…Cristiano Ronaldo. The Daily Beast takes a look at 9 celebrities who didn't get too creative with baby names:
  • George Foreman: Not only are his five sons all named George—
...

Isabella And Jacob Were Top Baby Names In 2009 - The Two-Way - Breaking News, Analysis Blog : NPR
 Isabella, Jacob 
 Top Baby Name Lists 
thanks to twilight?
May 7, 2010 12:42 PM CDT

Isabella, Jacob Top Baby Name Lists

But it's not necessarily because of Stephenie Meyer's books

(Newser) - Has Twilight officially taken over the world? Maybe so, considering “Isabella” and “Jacob” are now the most popular names in America for newborn girls and boys, respectively. For those of you who don’t live and breathe the popular vampire franchise, Bella and Jacob are the names of...

Top Names for Rich Babies
 Top Names for Rich Babies 
a gem from tuesday
Mar 20, 2010 2:18 PM CDT

Top Names for Rich Babies

Seraphina or Atticus, anyone?

(Newser) - So you’ve poured over the Social Security’s list of the top 1,000 baby names, trying to find an uncommon pick. But the first time you take little baby to the country club you find loads of Imogens, Dashielles, and Milos running around. These names are Elite Popular,...

Mohammed Now London's Most Popular Boys Name

Prophet's name knocks Daniel into second place in British capital

(Newser) - Mohammed has beaten out old favorites like Jack and Oliver to become the most popular name for baby boys in London, the Telegraph reports. British government figures show that the name—when variant spellings like "Muhammed" are included—is more than twice as popular in the British capital as...

Yes, It's Sparrow Like the Bird
 Yes, It's Sparrow Like the Bird 
Sep 10, 2009 9:12 AM CDT

Yes, It's Sparrow Like the Bird

As with Sparrow James Midnight Madden, animal names 'getting hotter,' expert says

(Newser) - It may seem like Nicole Richie and Joel Madden went out on a limb when they named their son Sparrow, but one baby name expert isn't surprised. "Of all the animal names, bird names are the hottest," she tells Us Weekly. Birds also have "spiritual symbolism."...

Emma Dethrones Emily as Most Popular Girls Name

Emma upsets Emily after 12 years at the top

(Newser) - Emma was the most popular baby name for girls in the US last year, knocking Emily out of the top spot after 12 years, the AP reports. Jacob remains the most popular boys name for the 10th straight year. President Obama’s uncommon given name didn’t make it into...

MIA Baby's Name Ikhyd— Not Ickitt

Rapper's son named Ikhyd

(Newser) - TMZ got its hands on rapper MIA’s baby’s birth certificate, and yes, the boy does have a crazy name, if not quite the one you thought it was. Her son, born last month, is named Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman—and not Ickitt, as initial reports moved MIA to...

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