American Famous Baby Names

Was a seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada. He helped defend the province during the Americ

Was a seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada. He helped defend the province during the American Revolution and was taken prisoner. His properties were looted during his imprisonment, but he quickly recouped his losses after his release and he expanded his property holdings. In 1792, he was elected to the House of Assembly representing Buckingham and supported the Parti canadien. In 1794, he was appointed to the Executive Council of Lower Canada.

Is a retired 16-year National Basketball Association journeyman player well known for the sunglass s

Is a retired 16-year National Basketball Association journeyman player well known for the sunglass shades he wore onto the court. He was nicknamed the Big Dog.Antoine Carr was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A tall, garrulous youngster, Carr was a star basketball player at Wichita Heights High School (class of 1979), landing a scholarship to play locally at Wichita State University. A four-year player, Carr was a major contributor on a team that also included future NBA players Xavier McDaniel and Cliff Levingston, averaging 17 points per game while shooting over 55% during his college career.

Was a building contractor and political figure in Lower Canada.Ménard was elected to the Legislativ

Was a building contractor and political figure in Lower Canada.Ménard was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Kent in 1796 and was re-elected in 1800.

Was a French Canadian politician.He was appointed to Premier Maurice Duplessis's Cabinet in 1948, se

Was a French Canadian politician.He was appointed to Premier Maurice Duplessis's Cabinet in 1948, serving as Minister without Portfolio, Solicitor General from 1950 to 1959 and Minister of Transportation and Communications from 1954 to 1960. Duplessis, who has often been accused of having authoritarian ways, is believed to have once told Rivard in public, "Toé, tais-toé!" (You hush!).

Was a farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Chambly in the Legislative Assembly of Q

Was a farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Chambly in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1886 to 1892 and from 1897 to 1900 as a Liberal.He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1892. Rocheleau was married twice: to Onésime Sainte-Marie in 1856 and to Alphonsine Morin in 1895.

Nicknamed Le Roi (The King), is a retired French professional basketball player.

Nicknamed Le Roi (The King), is a retired French professional basketball player.

Known by her stage name Butterscotch, is an American beatboxer/singer/pianist. She won the first Wor

Known by her stage name Butterscotch, is an American beatboxer/singer/pianist. She won the first World Hip Hop Beatbox Women's Championship in 2005 and claimed the West Coast Champion title in 2007 beating 18 men. Butterscotch has toured extensively with

Is a former field hockey midfielder from the United States, who was a member of the US women's team

Is a former field hockey midfielder from the United States, who was a member of the US women's team that finished fifth at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Is a pioneer artist in the personal growth and development movement, credited with the Inner Portrai

Is a pioneer artist in the personal growth and development movement, credited with the Inner Portrait process that uses art as a self-help means to see hidden personal potential.She was a creative rirector and partner at Koelling/Martignoni & Co., Westpor

(November 8, 1884 - June 28, 1950), played Major League Baseball in 1912 with the Chicago White Sox.

(November 8, 1884 - June 28, 1950), played Major League Baseball in 1912 with the Chicago White Sox.

Is an American politician and former mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.Rimsza was sworn in as mayor on Novem

Is an American politician and former mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.Rimsza was sworn in as mayor on November 4, 1994 following a special election held on October 25 to replace outgoing interim mayor Thelda Williams. Rimsza won reelection to a full term the fol

Anton Newcombe was born to Patsy Latschea and Robert Newcombe. According to his mother, he was often

Anton Newcombe was born to Patsy Latschea and Robert Newcombe. According to his mother, he was often in trouble with the law as an adolescent for offenses such as curfew violation and growing and smoking marijuana. His father (an alcoholic later diagnosed

Is an American politician who is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving Di

Is an American politician who is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 79 which includes parts of Richland and Kershaw Counties. The first African American to be elected to the House of Representatives from District 79,

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He served as president of the Illinois Milk Dealers' Associa

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He served as president of the Illinois Milk Dealers' Association 1931-1936. He served as president of the Illinois Dairy Products Association in 1937.Johnson was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-sixth and to t

Was a Minnesota Republican politician, and the longest-serving legislator and state senator in the h

Was a Minnesota Republican politician, and the longest-serving legislator and state senator in the history of Minnesota.He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1902. In 1909 he was selected to serve as Speaker of the Minnesota House of

Was the American founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan as well as a writer, occultist, musi

Was the American founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan as well as a writer, occultist, musician, and actor. He was the author of The Satanic Bible and the founder of Satanism, a synthesized system of his understanding of human nature and the insights of philosophers who advocated materialism and individualism, for which he claimed no "supernatural inspiration”.

An American film and television actor. He began performing in the late 1990s, appearing in several t

An American film and television actor. He began performing in the late 1990s, appearing in several television roles, as well as the Hollywood films Along Came a Spider and Hearts in Atlantis. More recently, Yelchin appeared on the television series Huff and starred in the films House of D, Alpha Dog and Charlie Bartlett.

An American singer who placed sixteenth on the sixth season of American Idol. She was eliminated bef

An American singer who placed sixteenth on the sixth season of American Idol. She was eliminated before the top 12 were chosen.Antonella Barba was first seen on television at the New York auditions of Idol in a January 2007 episode. She auditioned with her friend Amanda Collucio, after Collucio sang her rendition of Patsy Cline's "Crazy" Barba took center stage and belted out a smooth performance of Deniece Williams' "Free." Paula dubbed Antonella "fantastic" and Simon advised her "when someone is down on the floor kick them". Nevertheless, the judges praised her performance and liked it better than her friend's who had claimed she had vocal lessons,

Is an American former sailor who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. In the 8 metre even

Is an American former sailor who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. In the 8 metre event, she finished tenth and last as a member of the American team led by her father, 1932 gold medalist Owen Churchill. Born in Los Angeles, California, she

A retired American football player who played seven seasons in the National Football League.Cochran

A retired American football player who played seven seasons in the National Football League.Cochran attended Macon County High School in Montezuma, Georgia. He also attended Middle Georgia College before transferring to Georgia.

Is an American jurist and the second most senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Unite

Is an American jurist and the second most senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan, he is considered to be a core member of the conservative wing of the court.

Is a Canadian Acadian novelist, playwright, and scholar. She was born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick a

Is a Canadian Acadian novelist, playwright, and scholar. She was born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick and lives in Montreal, Quebec.Following high school, she received her BA from the Université de Moncton, followed by an MA from the same institution. She then received her PhD in literature in 1970 from the Université Laval. She taught literature and folklore at Laval, then in Montreal between 1971 to 1976. She later worked for Radio-Canada in Moncton as a script writer and host.

Is an American heavyweight boxer. He was the US amateur heavyweight (201 lbs limit) champion in 2005

Is an American heavyweight boxer. He was the US amateur heavyweight (201 lbs limit) champion in 2005.

Is a professional road bicycle racer from the United States, who rides for BMC Racing Team. In 1999

Is a professional road bicycle racer from the United States, who rides for BMC Racing Team. In 1999 Cruz was the USPRO National Criterium Champion, and became professional. In 2000 he finished 3rd at the USPRO National Championships Criterium in Downer’s

(born April 16, 1972 in La Romana, Dominican Republic) is a right-handed pitcher, who last pitched f

(born April 16, 1972 in La Romana, Dominican Republic) is a right-handed pitcher, who last pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, who is also known for his extra digit on each hand and foot.