There were 1625 candidates in this year’s Federal Election, held on July 2. Here are one hundred names from the election ballots that I found especially pleasant, interesting, or amusing. The Green Party (social justice environmentalists) and Rise Up Australia (far-right fringe) seemed to b...
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Oneta is the name of several towns in Spain and Italy, and may be a variant of Anita, which is a Spanish nickname for Ana. Viola means "violet" in Latin. Maxine and Wanda Maxine is a feminine version of Max, which is rooted in a Latin word that means "greatest." Wanda has uncerta...
Everything has a name. All people, places and things have names.Cities and towns have names,too.Schools and office buildings also have names. Names are important. We use names every day.When we meet a new person, we usually ask What’s your name? It’s
Years ago, this Arizona community had two interstates that met in a Y-shaped formation. When it became a town, the founders wanted to name it “Y” after the intersection, but state law mandated the names of all towns and cities in Arizona have at least three letters, so “Y” became...
Eyes Wide Shut actor Sydney Pollack shares his name with the city of Sydney, Australia. Age: Dec. at 73 (1934-2008) Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, USA Also ranks #9 on Who Are The Best Jewish Film Directors Of All Time? Dig Deeper Celebrities Who Fly Planes In Real Life Also ranks ...
Nora is Norah. Famous Noras include author Nora Roberts and director Nora Ephron. The most famous Norah of the 20th century is likely singer Norah Jones. Royal Noras include Princess Nora of Lichtenstein. There are also several places named Nora, including towns in Australia, Italia, Sweden, ...
Arkansas has a potpourri of rural towns with quaint names. At Greasy Corner, population 70, Ernestine McCollum, 57, was found sunning herself seated on a folding chair at her huge soybean farm. Behind her were acres of soybeans. “Greasy Corner has rich soil. Any seed you drop in the ...
While it's hard to keep track of all of the new bands names these days, it's equally hard to forget the name of a city that you already know. Rock groups use this trick all the time and name their group after towns, cities, countries or other real places. It's ...
Ikea: Australia f11photo // Shutterstock Ikea: Australia - Name meaning: A chain of Swedish furniture superstores. - Reason for ban: It’s not appropriate for a child’s name. For starters, the multinational furniture company has a trademark on its name. The moniker also flies in the face...