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When you're on the prowl for the perfect name, anything can be an inspiration. Colleges around the country provide an endless possibilities for noteworthy baby names. Check out this list of baby names, each derived from the name of a college or university:

  • Albion

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  • Alfred

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    Alfred is up off his recliner! If you're looking for a path to Fred, you can go directly to Frederick or take the long way round with the so-out-it's-in-again Alfred. Alfred the Great, King of W... Read More 

  • Anselm

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    More solemn than Ansel, but also possible. A modern bearer is German painter Anselm Kiefer. Read More 

  • Arbor

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    Arbor is an original unisex tree-related choice we expect to hear more of. Highly unusual now, Arbor takes its place alongside other new botanical names ranging from the mighty Oak (or Oakley) to ... Read More 

  • Auburn

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    Could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.  Read More 

  • Baylor

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    Possible alternative to the tired Taylor.  Read More 

  • Berkley

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  • Briar

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    Romantic, fairy-tale-loving parents have discovered the alternate name of Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, often using it in combination with Rose, as in the age-old story. It can be seen as an... Read More 

  • Bryn

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    Bryn is an up-and-coming gentle, yet substantial, Welsh name that would also be effective in the middle spot. In Wales it's more often heard as a boys' name. Bryn entered the US girls' popularity ... Read More 

  • Calvin

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    Calvin is a slightly quirky but cozy name that has a fashion edge thanks to Calvin Klein. It has been steadily on the popularity list since records were kept, never lower than Number 250, peaking ... Read More 

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