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  We’re all pretty familiar with the names of  the presidents whose surnames have beeen commonly used for children–Jackson, Jefferson, Taylor, Tyler, Lincoln, Truman, Madison, Wilson, Kennedy et al– and we’re equally  familiar with the names of most of their wives as well.   But less well known are the ones they chose for...
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New Top Names List: Share Your Predictions!
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Spy Girl Names: Real life femmes fatales
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