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

More are switching names after birth

(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...

Italian Govt. Renames Baby
Italian Govt. Renames Baby
Dec 18, 2007 1:45 PM CST

Italian Govt. Renames Baby

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

(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...

Garcias Catching Up With Smiths
Garcias Catching Up With Smiths
Nov 18, 2007 3:46 PM CST

Garcias Catching Up With Smiths

Hispanics rising in latest surame survey

(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...

'Fido,' 'Kitty' Fall Out of Favor
'Fido,' 'Kitty' Fall Out of Favor
Aug 23, 2007 11:46 AM CDT

'Fido,' 'Kitty' Fall Out of Favor

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

(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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