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So, the long wait has ended. Not only did Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finally have those babies yesterday, they bucked a trend and released their names immediately. Surely you have heard by now that the newest additions to the ever-expanding Jolie-Pitt family are Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline.It is no surprise that the couple got creative with their baby names. You didn't expect a John or a Mary, did you? And while Knox may be the most unusual name of the two, it is the choice of Vivienne that surprises most. It is downright traditional in an early 1900's kind of way. The French feminine of Vivian, their new daughter's name is obviously a nod to Jolie's late mother, French-born Marcheline. Compared to her sisters Shiloh and Zahara, Vivienne's name may sound a little boring, but I think it's beautiful.
As far as Knox Leon, it would appear that the Jolie-Pitt's are fond of the letter X. As in Maddox, Pax and now Knox. I don't know what that name means to the French, but apparently there is a Knox somewhere in Brad's family tree. It's nice enough, but my first thought was gelatin. Followed by Barney Fife (but that's Don Knotts). If they plan to have more babies (does anyone doubt they will?), where else can they go with this X business?
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7-14-2008 @ 3:25PM
Jenni said...I was pleasantly surprised at the girl's name. The boys name perplexed me; however when you see it listed with the other boys names in the family it does fit. So, although I won't be choosing it for my child, I think it is appropriate here.
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7-14-2008 @ 3:26PM
meredith said...As a mother to a Vivienne, I was alerted by many emails before even hearing the news.
If I had a dollar for every time I was compared to Angelina Jolie....HA!
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7-14-2008 @ 11:28PM
mandy said...I think it's funny because my grandparents' names (my mom's parents) are Knox and Vivian. I call them Grandpa Knox and Grandma Vivian.
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7-15-2008 @ 6:23AM
rose76 said...Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt two twins is born today. It is rocking! You search in the baby names, and put their names. You choose the biblically names. Otherwise choose the your family members names.
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Knox Leon
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7-25-2008 @ 11:01AM
Arnold said...A lot of celebrities choose a name for their baby that is totally different and unique. The Times Online published a list of the most unusual one's. You van find the list on www.babyboyandgirlnames.com. Hope you like it.
Arnold
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