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Words That Would Make Nice Names for Babies, If It Weren’t For Their Unsuitable Meanings.

BY Stephany Aulenback

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FOR GIRLS

Angina
Calorie
Dyslexia
Feta
Plaice
Reciprocity
Uvula

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FOR BOYS

Bench
Caftan
Chyle
Raunch
Rennet
Roily
Torrid
Thwart
Fellatio

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