January was a huge month for baby name mania, what with Beyoncé and Jay-Z making history with their little lady, Blue Ivy Carter (professionally known as "B.I.C."). I love the meaning behind the name, particularly the "Ivy," which I don't really care for in itself, but the pun on "IV" is really clever. (Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement was so uplifting. Give it another view here.)
I just love talking about names, which is of course why I visit Nameberry.com almost daily. They always have stats on which names are most popular every day and great blogging on name trends and history. Its cultural commentary and a good sense of humor make it entertaining even to people who aren't parents or expecting.
In that spirit, here's some name info I've picked up recently and enjoyed.
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Did you ever read The Indian in the Cupboard? Remember the name Omri? This commentary on his name made me giggle!
Did you know that Shirley was originally a male name?
Aaand... top names in pop culture in 2011.
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