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Articles by Eleanor Nickerson
Eleanor Nickerson, better known to Nameberry message board visitors as Elea, is a primary school teacher living in Coventry, England and author of the blog British Baby Names.
Thu Jul 24 2014
Ancient Place Names: Alalia, Salona and Thessaly
There’s a certain romance to ancient place names…Alalia, Illyria, Thessaly…and Eleanor Nickerson has found some great ones.
Mon Aug 12 2013
New British Popularity List: Harry and Amelia still reign
The much anticipated 2012 England-Wales popularity list is here, topped by Amelia and Harry–and here’s our trusty UK correspondent, British Baby Names’ Eleanor Nickerson’s instant analysis.
Mon May 13 2013
International Baby Names: Manx Names
Names from the Isle of Man, according to Eleanor Nickerson of British Baby Names, are completely unique and intriguing as Lilee, Vondy, Finlo and Callister.
Mon Jun 25 2012
British Baby Names Trends: 5 categories on the rise
Edwardian names like Elsie, Celtics such as Callum: here are the five hottest baby name trends in Britain today.