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I am an advocate for rare names. You may not find Amy or Aidan on this page, but you'll find Amarantha and Albion. I believe in doing thorough research on each name posted, and am currently working on updating the facts in my earlier entries, some of which go back to 2011. This is a name-by-name style site, but if you're looking for something more comprehensive I suggest the late great K. M. Sheard's Complete Book of Names (Llewellyn Publishing) and a stroll through www.behindthename.com and nancy.cc. I recommend parents avoid any books with titles including large numbers, such as "20,000 Baby Names," or grand claims such as "All the Best Baby Names," as they usually lack research, correct etymologies, or historical details.

Email: rarebabynames@yahoo. 

Facebook: Once Upon a Time Baby Names

Request names, lists, character or baby naming advice in the comment section below. No unusual name will be rejected as long as it has sufficient data. Request name consultations by email and a list will be made for you, which you may chose to keep private.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Love the new look site and your choice of name :)

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  2. Once Upon a Time Baby NamesFebruary 7, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Thanks so much!

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  3. Waltzing More Than MatildaFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Thanks so much for offering an e-mail subscription service - very much appreciated.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Your site is fantastic. Thank you for dedicating a blog to fairytale names. My first baby is due on Valentine's day. I'm a fairytale illustrator so your site is a gift. I love how ,ugh detail you go into when introducing a name. Sometimes I'm not fond of the name but the history of it is too intriguing not to read.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Do you take requests? If so, would you consider Ermintrude?

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  6. TanviMarch 16, 2017 at 6:53 AM

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    My name is Anuj Agarwal. I'm Founder of Feedspot.

    I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Once Upon a Time Baby Names has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 40 Baby Name Blogs on the web.

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    I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 40 Baby Name Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!

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  7. KOApril 27, 2018 at 12:40 AM

    Hello, I am requesting information on the names Jachin and Lech, specifically, is Jachin related to Joachim and are there any feminine versions of Lech?
    Thank you kindly!

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    1. Once Upon a Time Baby NamesApril 29, 2018 at 9:22 PM

      Jachin is Tiberian Hebrew meaning "He will establish." It seems to be unrelated to Joachim. Lech, which is said to be pronounced LEX, is a Polish name with lots of historical namesakes. It comes from the Slavic tribe name of the Lendians, likely meaning "from the fields." Leche might be a female variant, likely pronounced LEX-eh.

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    2. KOMay 6, 2018 at 5:16 AM

      Thank you so much!

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