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Names And Types Of Full Moons

Tonight’s full moon will be a “blue moon”. Despite its name, blue moons are not that rare of an event. The next blue moon is less than three years away in July of 2015. On average, blue moons come around once every 2.7 years. Some years even have two blue moons. This happened in 1999. In 2018 there will be two blue moons and a black moon.

There are two definitions for a blue moon. The original definition, given by the Maine Farmers’ Almanac (published in 1937), says that a blue moon is the third full moon in a season — spring, summer, autumn or winter — that has four full moons instead of the usual three. However the definition changed when J. Hugh Pruett, writing in the March 1946 issue of Sky and Telescope, misinterpreted the original definition to mean the second full moon in any given month. That version was popularized after being repeated in a broadcast on National Public Radio’s Star Date in 1980. The second-full-moon-in-a-month definition was also used in the board game Trivial Pursuit as well as education materials in the 80’s and the definition has stuck! You can read the long version of this story at Sky & Telescope. Below are lists of the many other types of full moons.


Monthly Full Moons

Wolf Moon (or Old Moon, The Moon After Yule)
This is the first full moon in January and it has its own awesome t-shirt. The Algonquin name for this full moon is Squochee Kesos or “sun has not strength to thaw”. Native Americans each have their own names for the year’s full moons
Snow Moon (or Quickening, Hunger Moon)
The First full moon in February is called the snow moon for obvious reasons. Quickening is the stage of pregnancy when the fetus is first felt to move. The February full moon lets us know that the birth of new life (spring) is months away yet.
Worm Moon (or Sap Moon, Death Moon)
As the ground thaws, night crawlers emerge during the evening hours and point themselves toward moonlight. The first Full moon in March can also refer to the tapping of maple trees.
Pink Moon (or Egg Moon)
The first Full moon in April. This moon has its own song.
Flower Moon (or Milk Moon)
The bountiful blooms of May give its full moon the name flower moon in many cultures.
Strawberry Moon (or Rose Moon or Honey Moon)
The harvesting of strawberries in June gives that month’s full moon its name. Sometimes referred to as a honey moon because it stays close to the horizon in June, and that makes it appear more amber
Buck Moon (or Thunder Moon)
Male deer, which shed their antlers every year, begin to regrow them in July, hence the Native American name for July’s full moon.
Sturgeon moon (or Red Moon, Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon)
North American fishing tribes called August’s full moon the sturgeon moon since the species was abundant during this month. It is also often called the Red Moon for the reddish hue it often takes on in the summer haze.
Beaver moon (or Mourning Moon)
The origin of the name for first Full moon in November is disputed. It’s named either for the Abundance of Beaver trappings or for the large amount of dam building activity among the flat-tailed aquatic animal.
Cold moon
The coming of winter earned December’s full moon the name cold moon.

Other Types Of Full Moons

Black Moon
There is a range of, often contradictory, definitions of a black moon. Some suggest it is when there are two dark cycles of the moon in any given calendar month. Others say it’s when no full moon is present in a calendar month (This can only ever happen in February).
Blue Moon
Probably the most popular of the special moons, a blue moon is the second full moon in any given month.
Wet Moon (Cheshire Moon)
A wet moon is a lunar phase when the “horns” of the crescent moon point up at an angle, away from the horizon. This is caused by the relative angles of the moon’s orbit about the Earth and the Earth’s axial tilt compared to the Sun. During the extreme points of the Earth’s orbit the moon appears to rise almost vertically, so the moon’s crescent takes on the appearance of a bowl or a smile.
New Moon
A New moon is actually a moon phase. A new moon occurs when the moon lies closest to the Sun in the sky as it is seen from the Earth. The Moon is not visible at this time unless it is seen in silhouette during a solar eclipse. It can be considered a “dark full moon”. The new moon holds a lot of meaning in both religious and astrological calendars.
Super Moon
Let us not forget our colorful super moon.
Hunters Moon/Harvest Moon
The hunter’s moon is the first full moon after the harvest moon, which is the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. These Moons are special because the time of moonrise between successive evenings is shorter than usual. The moon rises approximately 30 minutes later, from one night to the next, for several evenings around the full Hunter’s and Harvest Moons. Thus there is a much shorter period of darkness between sunset and moonrise around the time of these full moons, allowing hunters and farmers to work well into the evening. Each of these moons can be in September or October depending on the year.
Blood Moon
The term Blood Moon in Biblical prophecy appears to have been popularized by two Christian pastors, Mark Blitz and John Hagee. They use the term Blood Moon to apply to the full moons of the ongoing tetrad – four successive total lunar eclipses, with no partial lunar eclipses in between, each of which is separated from the other by six lunar months (six full moons)

Find The Name Of Your Inner Sloth

Ever since Kristen Bell’s emotional sloth breakdown people around the world have been discovering their inner sloth. The real sloth in you comes out when you are being super chill, or maybe sleeping. And of course that sloth in you is gonna need a name. An identity all its one. Find out what yours is.




Oh, and if you’re way behind the curve and are unsure about what a sloth actually is, this website should help you out. Loosely based on the awesome analog version created by BuzzFeeder Joel B.

Slothy McSlothersonGif via Nature Blogger

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One Percenter Nickname Generator

Are you fed up? Are you tired of being part of the lowly 99%? Would you like nothing more than to simply join the ranks of the nations elite 1%? Well, the first thing you’re going to need is a good One Percenter Nickname. One that makes you recognizable as being part the noble and gentile upper-crust. You need a name that will fully distinguish you from the obsequious proletariat camping out on our streets.

Fortunately I have just the thing to get you started: The One Percenter Nickname Generator. Simply click your gender, type in your name, and get a nom de plume that will suit your stature as a rich, power-hungry one percenter. Join the ranks of the One Percent now!

Give Me My One Percenter Nickname






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Get A Cute Nickname For Your Boyfriend Or Girlfriend

Ever since I put together this giant list of affectionate, cute nicknames, everybody seems to come here looking for help finding a nickname to give their loved ones. Well, I have finally put together this generator that will help you find a unique, silly, cute, funny or sexy nickname for your special someone. All you have to do is click whether you want the name for your girlfriend or boyfriend, enter their name, then click the button. If you’re not happy with the first nickname just click the button again and you’ll get another one.

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The Most Popular Baby Names For 2011

2011 is well over halfway behind us and Nameberry has decided to come out with their list of the most popular/fastest growing baby names of 2011 (so far). Here they are:

Girls names:

Ada, Adele, Adeline, Adelaide – Pretty vintage girls’ names that start with ‘Ad’ are all the rage this year (much like Addison was last year), and rightfully so if you ask me.
Elula – An ugly name, drawn from the Hebrew calendar, is gaining attention because the Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen gave to their second daughter.
Hadley – The name of Ernest Hemingway’s first wife – Hadley Richardson. I knew a Hadley in College and will probably always think of this as a boys names.
Luna – This is a beautiful name. However, my affinity for the moon might make me a little biased. Supposedly this name was made popular by the Beckhams who ultimately chose Harper for their daughter.
Mila – We have Mila Kunis to thank for this one. It’s also a variation of the overused Mia, Maya and Lila.
Pippa – Pippa Middleton’s has attracted a lot of worldwide attention in 2011, and so has her name. Pippa is really just a nickname for the full version of her name Philippa. Taking the number one spot for baby names this year, Philippa is the new Isabella. Kate has bubbled up this year too, but isn’t nearly as hot.

Boys names:

Archer – Semi-literary names a supposedly hot right now (i.e. Atticus, Holden, Harper).
Arlo – Another great boys name with a vintage feel. It’s trending along with Nico, Hugo, and Otto, all three great names in themselves. It must have something to do with ending in the ‘O’ sound.
Asher – I love this name. While I’m usually don’t get too excited about biblical names, Asher has a softness I like while still retaining its masculinity. It’s unfortunate that it’s trending. This year it overtook Henry as the #1 name for boys.
Everett – This name is a little too feminine for me. It’s no surprise since it’s popularity is riding on the coattails of fashionable female choices like Eva and Evelyn. I think Everest would be an improvement here.
Flynn – Hmmmmm. This one wouldn’t be my choice.

Affectionate Cute Pet Nicknames

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It all started with this post. Now about 75% of the searches that lead to my site have the word ‘nickname’ in them. Nicknames are very popular around here. And where ever nicknames go, pet names are there holding its hand. Affectionate names, boyfriend nicknames, girlfriend nicknames, and cute nicknames are all gathered around too – like one, big, happy, family. In the spirit of “give ’em what they want”, I have started a list of pet names to give the thousands of you who visit here every month and have no clue what to call your affectionate other some ideas. If you know of one that is missing, let me know in the comments and I’ll add it. OK, here we go…..

Still can’t find a cute nickname for your boyfriend or girlfriend? Try clicking here and then entering your boyfriend/girlfriend’s name on the form to get a cute nickname for them!

Affectionate Cute Pet Names

a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | w | x | y | z

a
Adorable
Alliebear (Good for all your Allison’s)
Amazing
Angel
Angel Eyes
Angel Face
Angel Heart
Angel of Mine
Apple of My Eye

b
Babe
Babes
Baboo
Babushka
Baby
Baby Angel
Baby Bear
Baby Boo
Baby Boy
Baby-Bugga-Boo
Baby Cakes
Baby Doll
Baby Face
Baby Girl
Baby Kins
Baby Love
Bambi
Beany
Bear
Beautiful
Bee’s Knees
Better Half
Big…
Big Boy
Big Daddy
Bitsy
Blossom
Blossom Butt
Bon-bon
Boo
Boo
Bear
Boo Boo
Boogabear
Boy
Browneyes
Bubbies
Bubby
Buddy
Bumpa
Bumper Butt
Bumpkin
Bunny
Bun Butt
Bunbuns
Buster
Butter Babe
Buttercup
Butterfly
Button

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c
Cakes
Candy
Captain
Casanova
Champ
Charming
Cheeky Chimp
Cheeky Monkey
Cheese Ball
Cherry
Cherub
Chick
Chicken
Chunky Bunny
Chunky Monkey
Cinnamon
Cookie
Cookie Monster
Cowboy
Cowgirl
Cuddlebug
Cuddle Bunny
Cuddle Cakes
Cuddle Muffin
Cuddles
Cuddly
Cuddly-Wuddly
Cupcake
Cuteness
Cutesy Pie
Cutie
Cutie Head
Cutie Patootie
Cutie Pie
Cutie Pootie

d
Daddy Mack
Daisy
Darlin´
Darling
Darling o’ Mine
Dashing
Dear
Dearest
Dearestone
Dear Heart
Dearie
Dewdrop
Diamond
Doll
Doll Baby
Doll Face
Doobie
Doodle Bug
Dork
Dove
Dream Boat
Dream Girl
Duckling
Ducky
Dummy
Dumpling

e
Egghead
Ever Girl
Ever Guy
Everything
Eyecandy

f
Flame
Flower
Flower Child
Fluffer-Nutter
Frou-Frou
Fruit Cake
Fruit Loop
Funny Hunny

g
Gangsta Baby
Georgia Peach
Gorgeous
Giggles
Gigi
Girlfriend
Golden
Goldie
Goobers
Goofy
Gorgeous
Gum Drop
Grrl
Guy

h
Handsome
Handsome Baby Boo
Heart Throb
Hero
Hon’
Honey Bun
Honey Bunch
Honey Bunches of Oats
Honey Bunny
Honey Cakes
Honey Pants
Hot Lips
Hot Mama
Hotness
Hot Pants
Hot Stuff
Hottie
Huggalump
Huggy Bear
Hun
Hun Bun
Hunk
Hunky
Hunny
Hunny Pot

i
Indian Princess
Indian Warrior

j
Jelly Bean
Joy
Jujube
Juliet

k
Kiddo
Killer
King
Kissy Face
Kit Kat
Kitten
Kitty
Knight In Shining Armor
Knockout

l
Ladies Man
Lady Killer
Lady Love
Lala
Lamb
Lambchop
Lambkin
Little…
Little Dove
Looker
Love
Love Boodle
Love Bug
Love Face
Lovely
Love Muffin
Lover
Lover Boy
Lover Girl
Lover Pie
Lovey Dovey
Loveylove
Lovie
Lubber
Lumlums
Luv
Luuuuve
Luv Puppies

m
Magic Princess
Main Squeeze
Mama
Mamacita
Mami
Marshmallow Man
McDreamy
McSteamy
Mister Cutie
Monkey
Monkey Buns
Monkey Butt
Mookie-Pookie Bear
Mooky
Muffin
Muffinhead
Muffy
Muggles
Muncie
Munchkin
Muppet
My All
My Beloved
My Beautiful Beloved
My Boo
My Dear
My Everything
My King
My Love
My One and Only
My Queen
My Special Star
My Sweet BoY
My World

n
Num Nums

o
Old Lady
Old Man
Other Half

p
Pancake
Pandabear
Papi
Papito
Paradise
PB&J
Peach
Peaches ‘n’ Creme
Peachy Pie
Peanut
Perfect
Pet
Petal
Pickle Head
Pickle Pie
Pineapple Chunk
Pinky
Pinup
Pinup Girl
Pooh
Pooh Bear
Pooka
Pookie
Pooky Pooky
Poopie
Poopsie
Pop Tart
Pork Chop
Precious
Pretty Girl
Pretty Princess
Prince
Prince Charming
Princess
Puddin’ Head
Pudding
Pudding Pop
Punk
Punkin’
Punkin’ butt
Puppy
Pussy Cat

q
Queen
Queenie

r
Romeo
Roo Roo
Rose
Rosie
Rubber Ducky
Rum-rum

s
Saeedi
Sailor
Schmooooky Pookie Pooo
Schmoopy
Sexy
Sexy Dork
Sexy Mama
Sexyness
Shmoopie
Shmoops
Shmoopsie Poo
Shoogie Woogie
Short Cake
Shorty
Shy Guy
Silly Goose
Simba
Sleeping Beauty
Slick
Slick Chick
Smiles
Smiley
Smoochie
Snicker Doodle
Snoogypuss
Snookums
Snuggems
Snuggle Bunny
Snuggles
Snuggley Bear
Snuka Bear
Soda Pop (as sweet as…)
Soldier
Soul Mate
Spark
Sparkles
Sparky
Sport
Spunky
Star
Stinky
Stud
Studley
Stud Monkey
Stud Muffin
Sugah Boogah
Sugams
Suga’pie Honey Bun
Sugar
Sugar Britches
Sugar Daddy
Sugar Lips
Sugar Mama
Sugar Muffin
Sugar Pie
Sugar Plum
Sugar Puff
Sugar Puss
Sugar Smacks
Sun Beam
Sunny
Sunshine
Superman
Superstar
Super Stud
Super Woman
Sweet Cheeks
Sweetheart
Sweetie
Sweetiepie Facecake
Sweetkins
Sweetness
Sweet Pear Half In Your Own Heavy Syrup
Sweet Potato
Sweets
Sweetsie
Sweetstuff
Sweetthang
Sweetum
Sweety

t
Tarzan
Tator-Tot
Teady Bear
Teardrop
Tiger
Tiger Toes
Tinkerbell
Toots
Tootsie
Tootsie Wootsy
Treasure
Tum-Tums
Twinkle
Twinkle Toes

u
Uncle Upright

v

w
Winky Dink
Wonderful

x

y
Yummers

z
Zany

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