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15 of the Weirdest Town Names in America

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:25:03 +0000

It’s common knowledge that many states have towns called Springfield, based on the number of them who thought they were the inspiration for the hometown of TV’s ‘The Simpsons,’ only to find out they weren’t. But there are other city or town names you may not have heard of, and for good reason.

What Are the Top 25 Dog Names of 2011?

Don Deane — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:00:49 +0000

According to Banfield Pet Hospital’s list of the top 25 dog names of 2011, some timeless dog monikers, like “Ginger,” “Sadie,” “Coco” and “Max,” are still very much in use. But other names on the list may be somewhat more unfamiliar. Names which are probably newer additions, like “Charlie,” “Bailey” and “Bella,” which was no [...]

What Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2011?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:53 +0000

If you’re having a baby soon and want to avoid giving the child a name everyone else in his or her kindergarten class will have, you may want to check out BabyCenter’s list of this year’s most popular baby names. Continuing a reign that’s lasted several years, Sophia tops the list for girls while Aiden [...]

Royal, Bear and Happy Top the Most Popular Baby Name Predictions for 2012

Shauna Wright — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:00:40 +0000

Baby name site Nameberry.com released its predictions for 2012, and if you thought the noun trend — like naming kids after apples and other objets — was weird, just wait until you get a load of the hot new adjective fad.