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The ultimate 'millennial' baby name list
Jessica and Michael lead the pack.
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Hello Henry: the nation's top baby names revealed
Your state-by-state guide.
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Pisces baby names: astrology baby name inspiration
The Piscean baby arrives to your arms from another world.
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36 romantic names for your Valentine baby
For babies born in the month of love.
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The regal name bookies are backing for the royal baby
It's not Alice.
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Mum asks: 'Is my friend's baby name too weird?'
Is this name going too far?
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My unusual name made me a better person
My name has always been met with mixed reactions.
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Most popular baby names of 2017 put royalty on top
Royal fever is most definitely reflected in parents' baby name choices.
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Not a fan of 'Chicago'? Try these place names instead
When Kim Kardashian tweeted the name of the newest member of the Kardashian-West Klan, "Chicago" or "Chi" for short, the moniker was met with predictably mixed reactions.
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Aquarius baby names: astrology baby name inspiration
Perfect name options for your little Aquarian.
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Incredibly unusual names given to babies in 2017
The rush for individuality is reflected more than ever, in baby name choices.
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