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100 Surnames for 1.3B People Causes Chinese Confusion

Surname shortage causes identity mixups, bureaucratic chaos

Jul 5, 08 8:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Chinese call them liaobaixing, or "old 100 names," and they are so partial to those 100 traditional surnames, Radio Free Netherlands tells us, that over 90% of the country's population of 1.3 billion share them. The profusion of Wangs, Chen, Lis and Wus creates powerful feelings... More »

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China • Chinese • name • surnames

GLOSSIES

 Angelina:
 Woman,
 Uninterrupted 

Vanity Fair gets in touch with Jolie's feminine sides: actress, daughter, mom

Jun 2, 08 11:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - The every mood and move of "Brangelina" results in frantic flashbulbs and screaming headlines, but when Rich Cohen sat down with Angelina Jolie for Vanity Fair, he found a complete woman whose life perhaps imitates her art. The "ultimate avatar of fantasies," her onscreen roles have reflected... More »

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Angelina Jolie • Brad Pitt • parenting • Vanity Fair • raising children • name

 Emily, Jacob Top 
 Baby Names—Again 

Rankings barely change

May 11, 08 4:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - New parents’ tastes haven’t changed much. Emily was the most popular girl’s name last year for the 12th year in a row, while Jacob topped the boys’ list for the ninth consecutive year, AP reports. Among the top 10 girls’ names, only one was new: Elizabeth, which knocked... More »

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Run, Spot, Run: Max and Bella Now Top Dog Names

Pooches get kids' names now

Mar 31, 08 6:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Traditional dog names like Spot and Buster have been abandoned for human names such as Max and Lucy, according to a survey of most popular pet names. The list was compiled by a pet health insurance company from the names of dogs in its database, reports USA Today. Max, Buddy,... More »

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name • dog • Veterinary Pet Insurance • ancient Egyptians • PetSmart

 New Real Name
 for Hannah Montana

Teen superstar changes her Destiny

Mar 19, 08 6:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Two names is enough for Miley Ray Cyrus, also known as Hannah Montana, E! Online reports. The teen superstar has filed to have her name legally changed from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus—the name her legions of fans know her by and the name her family has... More »

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Disney Channel • Hannah Montana • Miley Cyrus • Billy Ray Cyrus • name • Destiny Hope Cyrus • The Hannah Montana Movie • name change

A Boy Named Sue Is a Boy Named Sue Is ...

That which we call an Apple by any other name might be a wimp

Mar 11, 08 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Having an unusual name might not ruin your life, science blogger John Marion Tierney writes in the New York Times. Some new studies show that having an embarrassing name has less of an impact on future success than previously thought—and might even be helpful, because dealing with the needling... More »

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parenting • Johnny Cash • Gwyneth Paltrow • name • Candy Stohr • Cash Guy • Mary Christmas • River Jordan • Rasp Berry • Apple Martin • baby name

J.Lo Names Her Twins:
Max and Emme

She and hubby Marc Anthony finally reveal them

Mar 1, 08 1:43 PM CST
(Newser) - Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have lifted the lid on their newborn twins' names: Max and Emme. The celebrity couple declined to make the names public after the boy and girl were born Feb. 22 at a Long Island hospital. The new arrivals are now home safe and sound, E!... More »

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twins • children • baby • celebrity • J.Lo • Marc Anthony • name • celebrity pregnancy

A Rose by Any Other Name: Parents 'Rebrand' Kids

More are switching names after birth

Jan 2, 08 4:23 PM CST
(Newser) - Naming a baby is a big deal, and some parents can't seem to settle on one. They may have picked "Emma" at birth, but months later decide she looks more like a "Caroline" and navigate the sticky legal system to make the change official. It's a growing phenomenon... More »

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Italian Govt. Renames Baby

Under law on 'shameful' names, Italy dubs baby Friday 'Gregory'

Dec 18, 07 1:45 PM CST
(Newser) - He was born, registered, and baptized Friday Germano, but the Italian government is calling him Gregory. The Germanos happen to like the name Friday, but 5 months after they gave it to their baby, a court in Genoa ruled that it had to be changed. In Italy, it seems, the... More »

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parenting • Italy • baby • name • baby name

Garcias Catching Up With Smiths

Hispanics rising in latest surame survey

Nov 18, 07 3:46 PM CST
(Newser) - Smith is still the most common US surname, but Garcia and Rodriguez are hot on its tail, the New York Times says. Those two Hispanic names cracked the Census Bureau’s latest top 10, likely marking the first time a non-Anglo name has been so prevalent. After seeing their ranks... More »

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Census Bureau • list • Latinos • Hispanic • name • surnames

'Fido,' 'Kitty' Fall Out of Favor

'Molly'? 'Oliver'? The top dog and cat names would fit right in at preschool

Aug 23, 07 11:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stumped about what to name the newest member of the family? The Tribune shares Veterinary Pet Insurance's list of its 450,000 clients' top dog and cat names.  Top dog names:
  1. Max
  2. Molly
  3. Buddy
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pets • list • name • dog • preschool • cat

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