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20 Names Like Leo With Similar Cool Vibes
Do you love the name Leo but there is already a Leo in your family? Or, are you worried Leo is too popular and there will be four other Leo’s in your kid’s class? Fear not, below you’ll find 20 great alternatives to the name Leo with similar style and feel. I’m a trained researcher…
75+ Middle Names for Remi & Remy [Boys, Girls & Neutral]
Do you need to find the perfect middle name for your future Remi or Remy? Then check out this list of 75+ handpicked middle names that go well with Remi — each name idea also include meanings and name origins. I’m a researcher with a passion for baby names. I’ve handpicked these middle name ideas…
75 Middle Names for Jordan & Jordyn [Boys, Girls & Neutral]
Looking for full name ideas that go well with the name Jordan or Jordyn? Check out this handpicked list of 75+ middle names for a future boys and girls named Jordan, including meanings and name origins. Jordan is perhaps one of the few true gender neutral names. It’s popularity for boys and girls has risen…
21 Names Similar to Jade That Really Shine
Love the name Jade but for some reason it’s not the one? Perhaps your best friend just named her baby Jade or it doesn’t flow well with your last name. Fear not, below you’ll find 21 names like Jade that are similar in style and sound. I’m a Ph.D. researcher who loves to apply my…
13 Construction Books for Kids That Really Nail It
Looking for new book ideas perfect for tiny truck lovers? Check out these children’s books about construction sites and vehicles that kids will totally dig. Our toddler has been obsessed with trucks over half his life. We spend our days walking around looking for trucks, and spend our nights reading truck books before bedtime. Never…
75+ Middle Names for Elliott [Boys, Girls & Neutral]
Looking for full name ideas that go well with the name Elliott? Check out this list of 75+ middle names for Elliott, with name meanings. I’m a researcher who loves baby name data. I put together these middle name lists using my database of over 2000 names. These names were curated with similar styles, overall…
75+ Middle Names for Rowan [Boys, Girls & Neutral]
Trying to find the perfect middle name to go with the name Rowan? Check out this list of 65+ middle names (with meanings!) for a future baby Rowan, including girls, boys and unisex options. Rowan is a lovely gender neutral name with a nature vibe. It came on the scene at the new millennium and…
75+ Middle Names for Oakley [Girls, Boys & Neutral]
Looking for great middle names that go well with the name Oakley? Then this list of 75+ middle names for Oakley is for you (plus, it includes all the names’ meanings!). Oakley is a 21st century name that has gained popularity rapidly for both boys and girls. Its ‘-ley’ ending fits in well with other…