*sigh*

Nothing wrong with a name like Coca-Cola
August 13, 2008

Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns "Budweiser" or "Metallica" if they so wish.

For decades, Swedish tax authorities had banned parents from naming their children after fast food chains, rock bands or their favourite brand of beer.

But tax authority spokesman Lars Tegenfeldt says the guidelines have been relaxed.

He says "there is nothing negative about a name like Coca-Cola or McDonald's today. In the 1970s, maybe it was".

Still, authorities are drawing the line at giving children swear words for names. And forget about naming your child God, Allah or Devil.

AP


http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/world/nothing-wrong-with-a-name-like-cocacola/2008/08/13/1218306943923.html

Some kind of random

Dellanie
Macoy
Kryn
Clarine
Kailee
Tre
Demond
Deja
Shanice JaQuelle
Maili
Cortlyn
Anatrisha
Scarlett Madonna
Kayton Mckenzie
Jaquartis Tre'von Azente Will
Lofty Archer
Sedjwick
Maleene
Ayana Latrice
Jaylia Marshay

Friday families

Amira-Bai and Kyden
Caterson and Creed
Gilby and Skeet
Loida, Laurelle and Lizelle
Matisse Sharon and Maverick
Maylee, Neeson and Ryder
Miya Aroha and Hemi
Rex, Rio, Rye and Rainbow
Talon and Jerel
Ty, Taylah, Taihlan, Morgan and Elliera

Fam o' the week

(drum roll please)

Jonty Carter, Wyatt Hudson, Zahli Sage, Jazyah Pryncess, Julian Racer, Tobias Carson, Rayne Sierra, Blayze Indiana, Tahlee Breeah, Delaney Holly, Sheridan Molly, Elijah Parker, Aubryn Sarina and Aurora Regina

TGIF

Jyden and Jada
Savannah and Heath
Tamisha and Tyesha Destiny
Tameah and Khiana
Saachi and Samsara
Bri-annon, Kahliah and Steele
Brylie and Malainey
Charliee Chanel and J'aimee Cameron
Seroni and Jordah
Darci, Dayle, Dylan and Destiny (all girls)

Spelling bee entries

Maiya
Mymy
Harlee
Kiehran
Jachob
Danai Candy
Juahn
Jaimes
Jaimz
Rhyley
Aemelia
Olyvia
Djordje
Ceyerra
Scherryl
Gyllian
Kiehran
Jakeob
Izobelle
Alyk
Loughlan
Rhyannon
Zayvia
Tifni
Scharlee

Friday fun

Adric and Zaier
Kaysha and Kai
Amberly and Fynley
Mayde and Honey
Indigo Lotus, Mihkayla and Keanu
Neeson, Shakira, Brenton and Eccles
Myah Shalyse and Shiyannon

Random VII

Treasure-Terez Maurice'a
Pailey
Britton Orie
Pressie
Destin Chantz
Gerrison
Chauncey Tavarrez
Tesian
Ronchetta
Elouse
Letha
Kynnan
Nila
Lynice
Shelliae
Mykia Lashae
JerMaus
Dwaynia
Charmque
Mykira

Atlas hopping

Kenya
Israella
Ireland Jane
Amristar
Tennessee
Dakotah John
Rio
Texas
Boston Kent
Trafford
Albany
Tulsa
Dakoda
Berma
Berlynn

Dictionary hopping

Liberty Etoile
Maybi
Summer Jazz
Urban
Spanner
Breyne
Raven
River Bleys
Hayle
Garnet
Soul Christian
Doric
Chiffon
Tiger Mick
Lake Joy
Jetty

Family Friday

Ayden Taj, Jiah and Nova
Daneve and Tahlin Blaze
Oslo and Thor
Kyenan and Taneisha Butterfly
Kyle, Kylie, Ty, Skye and Jyhi
Breea and Talyssa
Trae and Zarie
Jhett and Landyn

Words of wisdom

Some pearls of wisdom from Chris Martin (father of Apple):

Name your baby Chewbacca

WTF?

Jodette
Joah
Jalloyd
Cleavon Jamayl
Ro'Quan
Kallel
Kalenthia
Claie
Kimmertil
Kyprian
Loveda
Keavy
Deletha
Roeland
Tyce
Lakendal
Shauntell Latrice

Who's (what's) your namesake?

Quest
Trivett
Correa Fern Elizabeth
Summer-Rayne
Jewell
Astra
Cabin
Thorne
Jazz Amelia
Fox
Bryar
Ruby Champagne
Autumn Lammond
Skie
Audio Storm

Friday already

Tealle and Tully
Jarom, Tikky, Harmony and Nudge
Rock and Dajkar
Ryan and Ryder
Sheldon and Shelby
Jannahli Jayde and Kaiyha

Random VI

Terra Enise
Laviah
LeAnn Rachyle
Timon
Markaya Nishay
Jewelene
Kayler
Nerinda
Tyrressa
Solanda
Liathano
Taylin
Jaqoun Deterrius
Kaline
Currie

Tongue twister

Tip o' the day: Do try to say your child's name aloud at least once

Lorelai Lee

Namesakes

Abbey Rhoda and Penny Layne
Cromwell
Hosea
Evian
Ulani Belor (character from Star Trek)
Edison
Baron Wressell
Flinders Charles
Tennyson
Usher
Hera
Cadel

Yay! Friday

Torren, Daisha and Dayn
Destiny, Kaidence, Zaine, Karissa, Rheece and Shaylah
Khalilah and Ailani
Kaiah and Tianne
Zaiden and Tahj
Shakaya, Shakylah and Shakira
Hadley Therese, Kincaid and Cormack
Ebonee, Chloee and Teegan
Caprice, Dakota, Tayla and Kayla
Mahli and Marnie

Random V

DaMarkus Cardarious
Isabelle Beau
Gethyn
Shareka
Domonique Nashae
Laree
Demetrica Ma'Lasia
Maysa
Berenger
Belle Amour
Jamaine
Ludorue
Jenerek
Javalentino Lamond
Jadden Wesly

Random IV

Merserva
Daly
Cosian Marquies
Chinise
Annem
Skywyn
Grecia
Kurnetta
Felicetta
Jairus
La Tila Kaye
Maytita
Maellenie
Dvara
Aumoni

TGIF

Kiarna and Kinan
Bayley and Masyn
Tanika, Kiara and Kaarina
Cooper, Archer and Carter
Balian and Bria
Kenai and Kiana
Tevita and Tahanni

Random III

Tarena
Kenrick
Shalica
Tomarcus
Salie
Niteeka Ocean
NaNa
Brookelle
Cullern
Tyya
Roe
Shontheria
Grantlee
Nalysha
Digby Peregrine
Lennox Narrah
Meliza
Devaughn
Bethzaida
Lukhya James

Friday already

Devanya and Bodean
Calypso and Liberty
Jaya Jungle and Apachi
Axton, Slade and Jaeda
Nero and Gary
Bayley Shyanne, Jhye, Jordyn, Zak and Zane
Nieve and Maeve
Shelisa and Latara
Kede and Tanaya

Random II

Aylor
Demario De'Aunte
Maggaie
Pithia
Andeana
Lashay
Jirra
Shaindel
Re'Nauta
Delanee Lee

Random assortment

Dallam
Brae
Nastausha Lanise
Jette
Aideen
Shasheana Latavia
Bexley
Tristine
Akaesha
Sterling Wyatt
Creshella
Devida
Aneeka
Cherece
Kayvon
Saibra
Jessop
Shani Vynette
Kehan
Tyrique

Friday again

Joel and Joeleen
Bena and Jazzy
Gage and Jett
Duana and Breda
Riorden and Teigan
Lotus and London
Ayva and Davara
Karsha and Avan
Blainee, Keelee, Kavon and Rylee
Shartaye Payge, Keygan, Mayson and Darcy

Aspirational?

Tiger Guy
Crusader
Commodore Perry
Shade Star Pirate
Angel
Archie Saint
Cyprian
Chip Fryer
Ace Archer
Chancelor
Hunter Champion
Cannon Cullen
Diesel Jett
Duke
Falconer
Shady Alicia
Sailor Jane
Princess
Pleasant
Trapper and Hunter

Mother nature

Correa
Daisy, Peony and Jasmine
Pertunia
Tabby
Sage Ava
Papillon
Kauri
Dougal Bear
Cowrie
Snow

Familees

Kaitylee, Emmylee and Shaylee
Lacinda and Whilma
Azmyth, Piper, Trinity and Chayse
Khadinya and Tekye
Marlin and Talon

Care for a namesake?

Camaro Jae
Che Grey
Saxon Elvis
Ringo
Moe
Shiralee
Buffy Willow
Amarni
Gengis
Katie Boo
Porsche Vanilla
Rhett and Scarlett
Matisse Michael
Morgan Kal-El
Bernina

Pick a word, any word

Clemency
Boris Dutch
Able
Monday
Highlander Journey
Jamieson Charm
Epiphany
Meander
Ace Archer
Diesel Jett
Mana Calm
Hurtle
Lyric
Cinnamon
Serene

Friday already?

Kataraina and Teyah-Mere
Rome and Lennox
Ty, Beau, Trey and Kai
Cassian and Garfield
Jase and Kael
Ace, Tiarn, Sam, Sunny, Jet and Elwood
Brodie and Kody
Chetwynd and Willoughby

Would a dictionary help? II

Andrue
Allegera
Paigan
Ghessamyne
Mercedez
Xris
Senead
Myrhanda
Dañelle
Kupah
Catheron
Tym
Malakyie
Traice
Emillya

Would a dictionary help?

Jenavieve
Calvyn
Pheona
Gwendalayne
Carmall
Leighroy
Sheron
Daysi
Amiilea
Imajene
Tarnya
Rhiley
Franqui
Kymberli
Sharlize

Friday = families

Aqua and Wills
Ryan and Ryley
Dexy and Shayd
Tansy and Ivy
Bay and Juna
Sharley and Jaylen
Jai, Jack and Jace
Taiten and Dakoda
Cartier and Tarali
Indie and Oakley
Harley Terita, Saige and Keelan

Friday already?

Acacia and Holly
Schylah and Skye
Adian, Dusk and Jet
Ultan and Manus
Jeree and Zeb
Falon and Kenzie
Keddie, Ebonie and Jamarl
Meeka and Shanell
Jaemes Solan and Kaela
Laicey, Bailee and Cailen
Zate and Carrera Mona-Frances

Friday traditions

Kyler and Kayla
Berlin Allegra and Oceane
Alora and Julee
Kaynen, Issiah and Shakayla
Tiernan Archer, Moxon, Conrad and Joven
Loveday and Liberty
Jaiah Hatji and Tarj
Jazara and Nevaeh
Stefany and Lylee
Shamarnie and Tanay

Traditional names lose the spelling battle against txt spk

Lora, An and Conna: the txt-spk names that are taking over

Traditional baby names are under threat from a generation of parents making it up as they go along

Spelling redux

Huntah
Naite
Shaane
Dimmitty
Manwel and Jessika
Robeka
Chelzie
Tanna
Kupah
Ronnae
Geniene
Christle
Dahrel
Deidrae
Ronhan Keanan
Jaems
Allason
Nicholis
Ilyse
Tannar
Linken
Aliecia
Klaire
Pamala
Hetha

Friday

Schyler-Star, Taylor-Jaide, Jarred, Jayden and Savanah-Grace
Rhy Cash, Kayd and Cohyn
Deniro and Priesha
Mihiata and Destiny
Argyris and Phineas
Tarkyn and Emmersyn
Pate and Gypsy
Aynsleigh and Raegan

Give me a Y... why?

Lyncon
Muryelle
Rychelle
Abigayle
Blayke
Kaitlyyn
Korbyn Daymon
Syerra
Nykole
Ryelee
Aynsley
Pyper
Jeynifer
Jayque
Kayt
Rayf
Jesyca
Leygh
Spyke
Geordyn
Gessyca

Nature's child?

Pertunia
Belle Sage
Dusty Andrew
Hill
Summer-Rayne
Jonquil
Dougal Bear
Foxx
Sage Ava
Thorne
Autumn Lammond
Sequoia May
Snow
Tabby
Kauri

Friday tradition

Merlin and Theodora Clara
Tys and Broc
Biella and Moneeta
Peyton, Boadie, Trey, Layne and Carter
Kristyleigh and Eaton
Tillee and Jarray
Jett and Cruz
Ocean and Brooke

More spelling

Natilea
Jyl
Jazzmin
Lyvya
Ebbeny
Codee
Dwuan
Laurissa and Chelsei
Jaimmi
Valintine
Cathleine
Dayal
Christufher
Chontelle
Skarlette Eufemia

Friday again

Jett and Cruz
Peta and Peter
Kasha and Ennan
Lohia and Dayton
Aaliyah and Aleycia
Zeep and Sunday
Roscoe and Murphy
Tiana and Rhianna

Friday families

Asen and Miri
Harryson and Ashtyn
Kensyn, Kahlea and Payton
Odin, Yarralea and Amberly
Shaelin and Cheroki
Bayan and Miekah

Family Friday

Biella and Moneeta
Davyn Shia, Kallis and Bade
Erian and Orlo
Ireland and Bryde
Izaya and Hudson Cruz

Family Friday

Kika, Coco and Becca
Tillee and Jarray
Maddyson Kaylee and Jordynn
Oriel, Ptolemy Byrne, Torin and Honor
Kristyleigh and Eaton

Friday = Family

Jett, James, Jesie, Jack, Jordan and Jai
Peyton, Boadie, Trey, Layne and Carter
Tys and Broc
Honoria and Kambria
Merlin and Theodora Clara
Ocean and Brooke

Link of the week

The Utah baby namer
http://wesclark.com/ubn/

In particular, check out 'The Cream of the Crop' section. You'll laugh, you'll cry.

Colour me surprised

Burgundy
Amber Jade
Rosé
Sapphire
Indigo Valentine
Scarlett Poppy
Azul
Ebony, Amber and Rose
Pinque
Indigo and Cyan

Families for Friday

Auriah and Tahnie
Edynn, Chayce and Sawyer
Moraya and Stirling
Kyale and Kalem
Eligh and Madisyn
Zailei and Soriah
Lexine and Ptolemy
Deklan and Dekota
Brayden and Jaydn

Would that be M or F?

Eliot Gabrielle Blanger Aiden Lily Keaton (girl) 

Shandy (boy) 

Addison Kaede (girl) 

Fallon Gray (girl) 

Cambelle Michelle Julian (girl) 

Dawson and McLeod Reece (girls) 

Loris Alwyn (girl) 

Kaidyn Diane Raine (boy)

Family Friday

Is there such a thing as taking a theme *too* far?

Bluebell, Blossom, Poppy and Daisy
Willow, Daisy and Poppy
Teal and Jade

Bad

Jackson, La-Toya, and Jermaine

Friday families

Harmoni and Keahn
Makhai and Elleshia
Zeeyn and Ryklan
Keanu Jorgen Hunter, Rainer and Talulah
Hunter Braton, Blayne, Kaedin and Chayse
Chasely and Slade (girls)
Vadim Bevin and Electra
Jhye and Chace
Bellamie and Emmerton
Kordell, Tarri-Elle and Piper

Spelling bee

Alexcia
Imijen
Nikolett
Lynndon
Terraise
Joulia
Candess
Blaike
Deisel
Emylee
Maeri-Jo
Kyal
AdeLynn
Braunwyn
Kaytlyn

Namesake du jour

Polly Jean and Harvey
Jagger
Dolce Vuitton
Zinzan Tamaiti
Zebedee
Ty Rexx
Taurus
Bowie
Gidget Constance
Vyvyan
Lacroix
Innoxa
Pericles
Arwen Evenstar and Loth Lorien

Post holiday treats

Deqwan Dewayne
Asia Trashae
Lacresha
Deondra La'Tangela
Bricen Trace
Ladarius
Ench
Braxton (girl)
Taya Tani
Briden
Tyrelle Nyjohn
Derwin
Tyese Zykia Montreal
Cee-Em
Ean
Shawnya
Jaynelle
LaToya
Murphy-May
Lucrecia