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International Names for Girls
These are names chosen from my e-book, International Baby Names for Australian Parents – names which are familiar in other countries, but rarely used here. I chose ten that I particularly like, or...
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Celebrity Baby News: Regional Celebrity Babies
Former reality television contestants Jessica Zinna and Matthew Gallagher welcomed their first child in September last year, and named their son Jax [pictured]. Jessica was a contestant on Beauty and...
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What Do You Think of Xanthe as a Sister to Olive?
Kelly and Adam are expecting their second child in about a month, who will be a sister for their daughter Olive. Choosing Olive’s name was a breeze – the name clicked for both of them early in the...
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Celebrity Baby News: Canberra Sporting Babies
Retired rugby league footballer Alan Tongue, and his wife Katie, welcomed their fourth child about a month ago, and have named their daughter Lola. Lola joins big sisters Becky, aged 8, and Heidi,...
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Celebrity Baby News: Mark Philippoussis and Silvana Lovin
Former tennis player Mark Philippoussis, and his wife Silvana Lovin, welcomed their first child on February 3, and have named their son Nicholas Emanuel. Nicholas may be named after Mark’s father,...
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Celebrity Baby News: Braith Anasta and Jodi Gordon
Rugby league star Braith Anasta, and his wife, actress and model Jodi Jordon, welcomed their first child on March 2, and have named their daughter Aleeia. Aleeia Anasta was born at 10.33 am at the...
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Celebrity Baby News: Nikki Webster and Matthew McMah
Former pop singer Nikki Webster, and her husband Matthew McMah, welcomed their first child early this year and have named their daughter Skylah. Nicole, or “Nikki” started out in show business at the...
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Celebrity Baby News: Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky
Actor Chris Hemsworth, and his actress wife Elsa Pataky, welcomed twin boys on March 18, and have named their sons Tristan and Sasha. Tristan and Sasha Hemsworth join big sister India, nearly 2;...
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Celebrity Baby News: Kelly Landry and Anthony Bell
Model and TV presenter Kelly Landry, and her husband, accountant and skipper Anthony Bell, welcomed their second child on March 26, and have named their daughter Thea Elizabeth. Thea Bell joins big...
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Celebrity Baby News: Football Babies
NRL footballer Tariq Sims, and his partner, model Ashleigh Sudholz, welcomed their first child on March 1 and have named their daughter Lakia Kai. Tariq has played for rugby league team, The North...
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Celebrity Baby News: Cameron Bird and Kellie Sutherland
Music artists Cameron Bird and Kellie Sutherland welcomed their first child last month, and have named their son Ralph. Cameron and Kellie are from indie pop band Architecture in Helsinki. The band...
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Celebrity Baby News: Giaan Rooney and Sam Levett
Retired swimmer and television presenter Giaan Rooney, and her husband Sam Levett, welcomed their first child on March 17, and have named their son Zander. Giaan began her international swimming...
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Waltzing With … Sunday
In a week it will be Easter, which is always on the first Sunday after the full moon following March 21. This computation was agreed upon in the 4th century, although it was apparently already an old...
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Name News Round-Up
Banned Baby Names It was reported in The Age last month that the state of Victoria is banning baby names under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Act. This isn’t actually news in the sense of new...
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Celebrity Baby News: Channel Nine News Babies
Three Channel Nine news presenters welcomed babies in the first months of the year. Most were announced on Channel Nine’s Instagram page. There seems to be something in the water cooler, because last...
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Celebrity Baby News: Guy and Jules Sebastian
Pop star Guy Sebastian, and his wife Jules, welcomed their second son on April 17, and have named him Archer Jones. Archer Sebastian joins big brother Hudson, aged 2. Hudson’s birth was announced on...
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The Fastest Rising Top 100 Names of 2013
GIRLS Aria In 2012 Aria was a newcomer to the national Top 100, and one of its highest-risers. In 2013 its success continued as the #1 rising name in Australia and Queensland, and a top rising name in...
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Celebrity Baby News: Sporting Babies
Former rugby union player Tom Carter, and his wife Petria, welcomed their daughter Winnie in March. Tom played for the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby for five years, and retired last year....
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Celebrity Baby News: Martin Roller and Dan Li “Renee”
Luxury car businessman Martin Roller and his partner Dan Li, who goes by the name Renee, welcomed their daughter Isabella on April 11. Isabella Roller was born at 3.56 am, and weighed 3.1 kg (6lb...
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Celebrity Baby News: Robert Doyle and Emma Page Campbell
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, and his wife, Emma Page Campbell, welcomed their first child together yesterday, on Anzac Day, and have named their son Henry Ian Bennett. Henry Doyle was born at 4.20 pm at...
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