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Booker
Booker T. WashingtonOrigin: EnglishGender: MaleMeaning: "Book Maker"Pronunciation: BUWK-erOther Forms: N/AA surname-name with a plethora of namesakes and a rich history, Booker always shocks me with...
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Chris Noth Welcomes Second Child
Chris and TaraActor Chris Noth and his wife, actress Tara Wilson, have had their second child, another boy. They named him Keats. His older brother is named Orion Christopher Noth. He posted a quote...
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Frankie Ballard Welcomes Daughter
Christina and FrankieCountry music artist Frankie Ballard and wife Christina have welcomed their first child together, a girl they named Pepper Lynn.
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The Children of Princess Mathilde of Bavaria
Princess Mathilde of BavariaPrincess Mathilde of Bavaria was born Mathilde Marie Theresia Henriette Christine Luitpolda to Ludwig III of Bavariaand Maria-Theresa of Austria-Este. She married Prince...
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On My Mind: 2-23-20
Azilde - I caught the 1946 adaption of Anya Seton's "Dragonwyck" on TV the other day, which starred Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, and Glenn Langan. A maid tells Miranda, the protagonist, that Nicholas'...
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Miss Universe Winners -- 1980-2005
Natalie Glebova - Canada - 2005Part One HereShawn Weatherly - United States - 1980Irene Sáez - Venezuela - 1981Karen Dianne Baldwin - Canada - 1982Lorraine Downes - New Zealand - 1983Yvonne Ryding -...
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The Children of Franz Xavier of Saxony
Franz Xavier of SaxonyPrince Franz Xavier of Saxony was born Franz Xavier Albert August Ludwig Benno to Augustus III of Poland and Maria Josepha of Austria. He married morganatically his...
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The Children of Elena of Montenegro
Elena of Montenegro, Queen of ItalyPrincess Elena of Montenegro was born Jelena Petrović Njegoš to Nicholas I of Montenegro and Milena of Montenegro. She married Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. Their...
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On My Mind: 3-8-20
"Daughters of Pacini, Giovannina and Amazilia" by Karl BryullovGiovannina and Amazilia/Amacilia - While looking at art by Karl Bryullov I came across a gorgeous painting of two girls who were the...
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Miss Universe -- 2006-2019
Zozibini Tunzi - South Africa - 2019Zuleyka Rivera - Puerto Rico - 2006Riyo Mori - Japan - 2007Dayana Mendoza - Venezuela - 2008Stefanía Fernández - Venezuela - 2009Ximena Navarrete - Mexico -...
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Alexandrine
"Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles" by François BoucherOrigin: French, GreekGender: FemaleMeaning: Diminutive of Alexandra; "Defending Men"Pronunciation: A-LEK-SAHN-DREEN, A-LEK-ZAN-DREENOther Forms:...
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Portia
Kate Dolan as Portia by John Everett MillaisOrigin: Ancient RomanGender: FemaleMeaning: "Pig" or "Port, harbor"Pronunciation: POR-shaOther Forms: PorciaPortia is a favorite of mine, with a rich history...
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Drake Reveals Name of Son
Drake and AdonisDrake has announced the name of his son, who was born in October of 2017 to Sophie Brussaux, as Adonis Mahbed.
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On My Mind: 4-12-20
Björn Thors with his twin sons (credit)Happy Easter to everyone that celebrates it, and hope you're having a good Sunday to those who don't.Gijs, Thaddea, Lavinia and More - I'm currently making my way...
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The Children of Princess Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg
Princess Henrietta of Nassau-WeilburgPrincess Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg was born Henrietta Alexandrine Friederike Wilhelmine to Frederick William, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg and Burgravine Louise...
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The Children of Nicolette Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry
Nicolette Vane-Tempest-Stewart, later PowellAs I'm sure you all know now I'm a huge history nerd along with my name and Royalty obsession, and I found the story of Nicolette Vane-Tempest-Stewart to be...
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Tassilo
Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia, who was born TassiloOrigin: GermanGender: MaleMeaning: "Glittering as the day"Pronunciation: tah-zee-LOWOther Forms: Thassilo, Tasziló, Tassilon, Tasso, Tazzo,...
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The Children of Hussey Vivian, 3rd Baron Vivian
Hussey Vivian, 3rd Baron VivianHussey Vivian, 3rd Baron Vivian, was born Hussey Crespigny Vivian to Charles Vivian, 2nd Baron Vivian and his first wife, Arabella Scott. He married Louisa Duff.Their...
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The Children of Owen Philipps, 1st Baron Kylsant
Owen Philipps, Ist Baron KylsantOwen Philipps, 1st Baron Kylsant, was born Owen Cosby Philipps to Reverend Sir James Erasmus Philipps, 12th Baronet of Picton Castle and the Hon. Mary Best. He was a...
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Yara
Yara ShahidiOrigin: Persian, Tupi, and HebrewGender: UnisexMeaning: "Sweetheart", "Strength", "Water Lady", "Honeycomb" or "Honeysuckle"Pronunciation: YAH-rah, YARR-uhOther Forms: Yaara, Iara, UiraTo...
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