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Baby Named Elora After Gorge in Ontario

Leave a comment | 9 June 2010
I was reminded of this story when I saw the name Elora on yesterday’s list of baby girl names outside the top 1,000: Several years ago, Elaine Yuen named her daughter Elora after the Elora Gorge in Ontario, Canada. She was mainly paying tribute to fond memories of hiking in the area, but also liked [...]
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Baby Named After Highway Exit in Pennsylvania

Leave a comment | 8 June 2010
I know of dozens of babies that were named after cars. (And jeeps!) But this is the only one I know of that was named for a highway exit: Susie and Dan McLaughlin of Meadville, Pennsylvania, were expecting a baby boy in the summer of 1998. When Susie went into labor, they got into Susie’s [...]
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Baby Names Inspired by Clubs, Charities, Organizations

Leave a comment | 28 November 2009
What clubs are you a member of? What charities do you support? What organizations have helped you (or someone you love) become a better person? Perhaps the story behind one of these groups could inspire a meaningful baby name. Organization Founder(s) Alcoholics Anonymous William Wilson Robert Smith American Red Cross Clara Booth ASPCA Henry Bergh [...]
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