Some things, like your ability to weather both heat and traffic with grace, are easy giveaways that you’re from Atlanta. But there are some baby names that are even more Atlantan than that and will let everyone know how much you love our fair city. Keep reading for a peck of perfectly peachy Georgia-inspired baby names for boys and girls that you’ll love.

Asa
Asa Griggs Candler founded the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1892, and was our city’s 41st mayor from 1916 to 1919. Since he had 5 children, though, and countless grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren (most of whom have Asa in their name somewhere), you’re bound to run into one of his descendants at the playground sometime. Just be prepared to be grilled on your lineage.

Ansley
Atlanta’s first suburban neighborhood can be found in Midtown, between Peachtree St. and Piedmont Park. Designed in 1905 for automobile travel, it features wide, winding roads that are still as fun today to travel as they were over a century ago.

André
André Lauren Benjamin, better known as André 3000, is an Altanta rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. You might know him for being part of hip-hop duo OutKast, alongside fellow rapper Big Boi.

August or Augusta
In addition to being the city where every spring The Master’s Tournament takes place, this Georgia town shares a name with Helen Augusta Howard, who established the Georgia Woman Suffrage Association (GWSA) in the 1890s.

Bless
Another sweet middle name, not a one of us can say anything mean about anyone else without saying “bless his heart” to soften the blow.

Candler
See Asa, above. For additional inspiration, Candler Park is one of our favorite spots for a picnic, and is the site of one of our city’s best festivals.

Carter
Jimmy Carter may not be from Atlanta, but we claim him like he is.

Dex
This one’s for you, Decatur. For your funky independence and our favorite book festival of the year, we feel like you need to be honored in the next generation of Atlanta baby’s names.

Eve
Because EAV (East Atlanta Village) would cause some serious distress on standardized test forms later in life, we’ve taken the liberty of transforming one of our city’s most transformative neighborhoods into an easier-to-spell-and-pronounce baby name.

Georgia
Because, you know, we live in Georgia? Also, it’s one of our favorite girl names of all time.

Grady
Henry W. Grady was a Reconstruction-era journalist who coined the phrase “the New South,” and who helped reintegrate Georgia into the Union after the Civil War. Atlanta’s downtown hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, is named after him, as is Grady High School in Midtown.

Gladys
The “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight—a four-time Grammy Award-winner best known for hits Midnight Train to Georgia and I Heard It Through the Grapevine— was born and raised in Atlanta.

Hot
Because it is. Right now. Atlanta is so. stinking. hot. And will be, until October.

Hartsfield
If the world’s busiest airport is worthy of being named after former Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, your special delivery is, too. Really, what’s cuter than a nickname of “Hart?”

Inman
One of Atlanta’s oldest and most scenic neighborhoods, first developed in the late 1800s, Inman Park is home to many historic homes and parks. It was Atlanta’s first planned suburb, connected to the city by the first of Atlanta’s electric streetcar lines along Edgewood Avenue. Today, it’s home to one of Atlanta’s longest-running and best annual festivals.

Ivy
Atlanta has its share of Blah Blah Blah, IV, so to make it easier on everyone, just name your namesake Ivy. We’ll know it means “IV.”

Jimmy
Thirty-ninth U.S. president, Jimmy Carter was born in Plains. And even though he lost the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan, we Georgians still see him as a two-termer.

King
Dr. King was born, lived, worked, worshipped, and is buried in Altanta. A Baptist minister, Dr. King advocated civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, and was the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.

Keisha
Our current Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, is someone whose name you’re going to be hearing a lot of, on both our local and national political stages. Yeay for strong women!

Killer
If you want a name with an edge, naming your little one after local Atlanta musician and businessman Killer Mike (Michael Santiago Render). But don’t let the name fool you. He’s not scary.

Lanier
One of Georgia’s own literary giants, Sidney Lanier also has a pretty big pond (Georgia’s largest recreational lake) named after him—Lake Lanier.

Maynard or May
Atlanta’s first African-American mayor, Maynard Jackson, was elected in 1973, during a time that many cities were still struggling to embrace the forward momentum of the Civil Rights Movement. Also, everyone in Atlanta knows that Marietta is properly pronounced “MAYetta.”

Peachy
Peachtree just doesn’t work when it comes to a first, or even middle, name. But shorten it, and you’ll find yourself with a Peach of a name—perfect for a precious baby from the Peach State.

Simon
In the 1850s, Spanish explorers used Catholic missions along the Georgia coast to assimilate Native Americans into the colonial system spreading north from Florida. The village of San Simón on current-day Saint Simons Island was a refugee village for non-converts, and is the island’s namesake.

Savannah
Founded in the early 1700s by English colonists led by James Oglethorpe, Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and was once named Yamacraw Bluff. We think Savannah is a prettier baby name than Yamacraw, but you choose.

Ty
Georgia’s baseball player Ty Cobb was born in Narrows. Nicknamed “The Georgia Peach,” he was the first player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1936.

Wylie
Just outside the Krog Street Tunnel, where you’ll find a constantly evolving slice of Atlanta street art, is the BeltLine and Wylie Street. It’s a cool part of town, and an even cooler boy baby name or girl baby name.

Walker
This is for all our Georgia fans, because in the world of sports, there no name more revered in this state than Herschel Walker. And it’s a great name, too.

Yonah
Just a few hours from Atlanta’s city lights is Yonah Mountain, located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest between the towns of Cleveland and Helen. Yonah is the Cherokee word for Bear, which we also love, but is a little to Alabama-y for our taste.

Make sure to capture all the pics of your little Atlantan—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

If your kiddo has run out of things to watch, try out these 17 kids’ TV shows on YouTube that they can watch for free

Have you exhausted the kid-friendly content on your family’s face streaming service? Before you start a round of repeats, check out the free fun with our ultimate list of free kids shows on YouTube. From nostalgic shows from your own childhood to contemporary cartoons, these YouTube shows for kids are imaginative, entertaining, and maybe even educational too! As if that wasn’t enough, there are free movies on YouTube and our ultimate list of YouTube channels for kids is filled with fun and educational entertainment.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a kids tv show you can find on YouTube
Disney Junior

"Oh, Toodles!" Did you know you can watch Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and the gang on YouTube? Yup, this show has been entertaining tots for years, and you can get full episodes of this kids' show by checking out the Disney Junior channel

Bluey

Bluey is a kids show you can find on YouTube
Bluey TV

Everyone's favorite Blue Heeler pup is on YouTube! Subscribe to the official Bluey channel for full episodes, bonus bits, and fun family segments. 

Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit is a free kids show on youtube

Based on Beatrix Potter's beloved character, this animated series on YouTube follows that curious rabbit and his friends (think Benjamin, Mr. Fisher, and other iconic Potter animals) through the woods, into Mr. MacGregor's garden, and much more. 

Blippi

Blippi is a free kids show on YouTube
Blippi via YouTube

Blippi is an original free kids' show on YouTube that's super popular with the little ones. If you haven't heard of him, just wait.

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PAW Patrol

kids shows on youtube

Everyone's favorite pup heroes can be found on YouTube! Head to their official channel and find hundreds of your kids' favorite episodes and seasons. There are also live streams and compilations. 

Pinkalicious and Peterrific

PBS Kids via YouTube

Catch full-length episodes of this PBS Kids pick on YouTube. If your child is a fan, they can watch the show whenever they want—and for free. 

The New Adventures of He-Man

He Man is a free kids show on YouTube
He Man via YouTube

This classic cartoon brings a definite sense of nostalgia. The free kids show on YouTube  The New Adventures of He-Man, brings the animated awesomeness to a whole new generation. 

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

Young Dylan is a free kids show on YouTube
Nickelodeon via YouTube

Tyler Perry brings rapper Young Dylan to this perfect-for-your-tween Nickelodeon show. Check out the full free episodes on the Nickelodeon YouTube channel.

Related: 100+ Movies Every Kid Needs to See Before They Grow Up

Read-Along with PBS Kids

kids shows on youtube
PBS Kids via YouTube

You can't get to the local library for an IRL story time. Don't worry, PBS Kids has you covered. Hear stories read by beloved authors, such as Marc Brown and Victoria Kann. 

Arthur

PBS Kids via YouTube

The adventurous aardvark brings full-length episodes to your laptop, tablet, or smartphone screen via the PBS Kids YouTube channel. 

It's Okay to Be Smart

It's Okay to Be Smart is a free kids tv show on YouTube
It's Okay to Be Smart via YouTube

Joe Hanson, Ph.D. explains why we're ticklish, how trees can fight climate change, and other science topics in this PBS Digital Studios show. While the content is probably over your tot's head, it's perfect for older kids and tweens.

Related: 40 YouTube Channels Just for Kids

Sabrina the Animated Series

Sabrina the Animated Series is a free kids tv show on YouTube
Sabrina the Animated Series via YouTube

WildBrain brings your family animated full-length episodes featuring 12-year-old Sabrina Spellman and the rest of the gang. While it's not the same as the Melissa Joan Hart version, your older kiddo will get a kick out of it.

Star Wars Kids

Star Wars Kids via YouTube

Would your young Jedi sit in front of a Star Wars-themed screen for hours? If you're looking for a way to get in some galactic entertainment, minus a day-long binge-fest, the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel features under five-minute looks at fan fave films!

Blaze and the Monster Machines

Blaze and the Monster Machines is a free kids show on YouTube
Blaze and the Monster Machines via YouTube

If your child is a fan of this Nick Jr. show, they can watch full-length Blaze and the Monster Machines episodes on YouTube. Along with the show, kids can also catch monster truck madness sing-alongs and learn through Blaze's latest adventure activities.

Related: 12 YouTube Workouts for New Moms (They’re Free & Fun!)

Sesame Street

Sesame Street via YouTube

For more than 50 years, Sesame Street has entertained and educated children across the globe. Catch full episodes featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, and all your little one's favorite friends when you subscribe to the childhood classic on YouTube.

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

You can find full episodes of this popular preschool show inspired by the original Mr. Roger's Neighborhood on PBS's YouTube channel

Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid via Youtube

Enjoy videos about Sid the Science Kid from the Jim Henson Company. Kids can enjoy episodes that teach about washing their hands and growing up. 

 

 

The BET Awards packed more than a musical punch for rapper Cardi B––the mama to Kulture announced that baby number two is on the way! The star wowed the audience during her performance, wearing a glittery jumpsuit with a cutout to showcase her growing bump.

This will be the second child for Cardi B and her husband, Offset. Baby will also make Kulture a big sister, who turns three in July.

Cardi B teased fans this last week, making a reference to Offset being a great father to his “kids,” which got fans talking. Now they don’t have to wonder anymore!

No word yet on when the newest member will join the fam, but mama is already sharing bump pics on her Instagram.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: ev radin / Shutterstock.com

 

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The Proud Family is back with some big names! Disney has announced that huge range of celebs will appear on the The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, scheduled to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a launch in 2022.

Listen for the guest starring voice cast, including Lizzo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Nas X, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Tiffany Haddish (Like a Boss), Lena Waithe (Master of None), Anthony Anderson (Black-ish), Gabrielle Union (L.A.’s Finest) and many more! That’s in addition to recently announced regular cast members Billy Porter as Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins and Zachary Quinto as Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins.

You might remember the original show from the early ‘2000s, which featured Penny Proud humorously navigating the world of junior high, with support from her wacky family. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will pick up this storyline and many of the original cast members will reprise their voice roles from the first series.

The new show is currently in the works for a launch next year on Disney+. It has some star power in the production department too! Bruce W. Smith (The Princess and the Frog) and Ralph Farquhar (Moesha) are executive producers and both led the original series. You’ll recognize the artwork courtesy of Eastwood Wong, who also worked on Carmen Sandiego.

If you need to brush up on your Proud Family knowledge before the new season comes out, you can watch both seasons of the original show on Disney+. And keep watching for the announcement of the official premiere date for this new series!

—Sarah Shebek

All images courtesy of Disney

 

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The Story Pirates are known for taking kids’ wildest story ideas and turning them into award-winning musical sketch comedy. Today they released a digital album of 12 original songs, Cats Sit On You. These fan-favorite songs from seasons 2 and 3 of Story Pirates Podcast, were remixed and mastered for the new album. 

Cats Sit on You
Cats Sit On You is already a hit on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live, based on a  one-line story written by Alex, a 6 year old from California. In full, it reads: “Cats sit on you, and sometimes they take over the school.” Another hit from the podcast, “Banana Clown,” is a fan-favorite song featuring Grammy Award-winning rapper Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. The original story is about a guy who has a hard time finding the right job, written by an 8 year old from Massachusetts named Benjamin. Another hit from the podcast is “Humming,” a song about a simple habit that snowballs into a worldwide trend, from a story written by Emily, an 11 year old from Texas.

The timeliest song on the album is “The First Kids to Work at the Census,” which debuted on the podcast in April. It’s a song about two kids who just want to put their natural talents to work. The original story is by William, a 7-year-old from California, whose dad actually works for the U.S. Census.

Tonight, Aug. 28 at 7p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT), The Story Pirates will celebrate the album release with a live-streamed improv show called the Story Creation Zone, and a Cats Sit On You themed dance class, exclusively available to Story Pirates Creator Club subscribers. For information, and to start a free trial, visit StoryPiratesCreatorClub.com. An album release celebration featuring the songwriters and performers, plus special guests, will be announced in September.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: The Story Pirates

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Ciara welcomed her new little boy into the world with the sweet sound of her voice. The singer serenaded her  eight-pound, one-ounce Win Harrison Russell while wearing a mask while he lay swaddled on her chest. Understandably a little out of breath she said, “Oof, I didn’t have it in me, but I could get it out.”

 

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Happy Birthday WIN!!! Mommy & Daddy Love You! Win Harrison Wilson 7.23.2020 8lbs 1 oz. ❤️ 👶🏽

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Ciara’s husband Russell Wilson also posted a photo announcement on his Instagram.

 

 

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Happy Birthday WIN!!! Mommy & Daddy Love You! Win Harrison Wilson 7.23.2020 8lbs 1 oz. ❤️ 👶🏽

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Win is Ciara’s second child with Wilson. The couplenare also parents to 3-year-old daughter Sienna Princess. Ciara also has a 6-year-old son, Future Zahir, from a previous relationship with rapper Future.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Ashwini Duce on Unsplash

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Congratulations are in order. Nicki Minaj is pregnant. The rapper shared on Instagram that she is expecting her first child with husband Kenneth Perry.

Minaj shared a series of glam snapshots showing off her baby bump.

“#Preggers 💛,” she captioned the first image of her wearing an intricately designed bikini and  rocking a curly, bright yellow hairstyle while cradling her baby bump.

 

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#Preggers 💛

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In the second picture, while done up in white knee high stockings and a bright blue bun adorned with a lime green bow, Minaj teases us with a gender prediction, “I keep seeing both blue and pink…🧐❤️”

 

 

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The third photo shows Minaj in the same outfit as the first while lounging on a pink couch, “Love. Marriage. Baby carriage. Overflowing with excitement & gratitude. Thank you all for the well wishes. 💛”

 

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Love. Marriage. Baby carriage. Overflowing with excitement & gratitude. Thank you all for the well wishes. 💛

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There is no news on a due date, but we’ll be keeping our eyes open for more updates from the mom-to-be.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: João Paulo de Souza Oliveira from Pexels

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School looks different right now, but we want to show our appreciation to all of the teachers and support staff that are working extra hard to make sure our children are getting the most from this time at home. During Teacher Appreciation Week, Chance the Rapper will shine a light on teachers through “The Twilight Awards,” a special award show to recognize and thank teachers for all they do each and every day. Through three live broadcasts on Instagram, Chance the Rapper will surprise teachers with supplies, donations and more on behalf of Box Tops for Education to help them continue doing what they do best.

Chance the Rapper

For more than 20 years, Box Tops for Education has been focused on helping families easily earn cash for schools. Since its inception, more than 70,000 schools have earned more than $934 million to fund supplies, field trips, playground equipment and more. Through “The Twilight Awards,” Chance will donate $300,000 directly to 10 deserving teachers and schools in need on behalf of Box Tops for Education. Teachers were selected by showing dedication, originality and creativity in helping their students thrive.

After donating $1 million dollars to Chicago Public Schools in 2017 and working with SocialWorks to create the “New Chance: Arts & Literature Fund,” Chance personally connected with teachers and principals while working inside Chicago schools. He quickly realized the need to both recognize and celebrate the work these educators do for students, their families and the community both inside and outside the classroom. To acknowledge and honor them, he developed the idea for “The Twilight Awards,” a national award show highlighting their dedication to students across the country.

“The Twilight Awards” will be broadcast live on Instagram at 7 p.m. CT on May 6, 7 and 8, 2020. Follow Chance the Rapper on Instagram to watch these special broadcasts and see which teachers Chance the Rapper surprises next.

To help teachers at your favorite schools earn even more, Box Tops for Education will offer Double Box Tops on all receipt scans from May 3-10, 2020. Limit 10 claims per receipt. Offer valid while supplies last up to $250,000 or until end of promotional period, whichever comes first.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Box Tops for Education

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It’s a boy! Ciara and Russell Wilson posted a gender reveal video to Instagram today. The couple held cannons that would explode into a cloud of blue smoke.

Their kids helped with the big reveal. Ciara’s son, Future Zahir, said he was hoping for a baby brother. However, Ciara said she only hoped for “whatever God” had in mind for their family.

This will be the third child for Ciara. She is also mom to daughter Sienna Princess with Wilson. She shares son Future with her ex, rapper Future.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Ciara via Instagram 

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