http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog The baby names blog... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:14:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, when it comes to names, at least.  Nancy uncovered an Economist article from 4 years ago, which looks into the frequency of novel baby names in the US. Dr. Alexander Bentley, along with his team at University College, London, were investigating the mathematics of cultural transmission. For every 10,000 baby girls ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/girls-provoke-parents-imagination-more-than-boys/ Jamie Lynn, sister of pop superstar Britney Spears, has named her newborn baby girl Maddie Briann. The 17-year-old has made a good choice, don't you think? http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/jamie-lynn-spears-names-baby-maddie-briann/ Jessica Alba gave birth to her baby girl over the weekend, and has named her Honor Marie. http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/honor-marie-jessica-albas-baby-girl/ Following the release of the top baby name data by the SSA this weekend, a strange trend has emerged - the popularity of names that rhyme with the word 'maiden', especially for boys. Here is a list of boys names from the top 1,000 that follow this trend: Jayden Aiden Aidan Jaden Caden Kaden Ayden Braden Cayden Jaiden Kaiden Aden Caiden Braeden Braydon Jaydon Jadon Braiden Zayden Jaeden Aydan Bradyn Kadin Jadyn Kaeden Jaydin Braedon Aidyn Haiden Jaidyn Kadyn Jaydan Raiden Adin The girls didn't jump ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/america-loves-names-that-rhyme-with-maiden/ The SSA, along with the most popular baby names of 2007 (in the US, that is), has released a list of the top twin name pairings.  This list is useful for those expecting twins, and trying to find a pair of names that suit one another. Jacob, Joshua Matthew, Michael Daniel, David Isaac, Isaiah Ella, ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/popular-twins-baby-names-2007/ The Social Security Administration (SSA) this weekend released the information about America's baby name choices in 2007. Top US Boys Names 2007 Jacob Michael Ethan Joshua Daniel Christopher Anthony William Matthew Andrew Top US Girls Names 2007 Emily Isabella Emma Ava Madison Sophia Olivia Abigail Hannah Elizabeth Emily and Jacob have topped the list since 1996 and 1999 respectively. http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/most-popular-baby-names-in-2007-us-ssa/ Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale are planning an unusual name for their unborn baby, in an attempt to stay inkeeping with their first child, Kingston. "There are some names floating around the house. We don’t want anything too crazy, but compared to a name like Kingston, there’s so much pressure on ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/gwen-stefani-plans-unusual-baby-name/ Actress Cate Blanchett and playwright husband Andrew Upton yesterday welcomed the arrival of Ignatius Martin, their third son, according to the Daily Telegraph. Blanchett and Upton already have two sons, Dashiell, 6, and Roman, 3. The acclaimed actress is set to star in the upcoming fourth film in the Indiana Jones franchise ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/cate-blanchett-announces-baby-ignatius-martin/ England cricketer Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff and wife Rachael today announced the birth of their third child - a boy named Rocky. Weighing in at 8lb 9oz, Rocky Flintoff can't thank boxing legend Balboa for his name - the couple settled on the Rocky simply "because they liked it." Still, I'm ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/andrew-flintoff-welcomes-baby-rocky/ The United States government today unveiled plans to restrict budding parents to a selection of just 1,000 names for their new arrival - 500 boys names and 500 girls. The scheme mirrors that put forward in Venezuela (nytimes.com) in 2007, where a spate of wacky baby names provoked a government intervention. A ... http://www.babynames.co.uk/blog/us-to-ban-all-but-top-1000-baby-names/