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Names by Novogratz! Check Out the Unique Monikers HGTV Design Stars Cortney and Robert Novogratz Chose for Their Seven Kids

Coming up with creative names for seven (yes, seven!) kids isn't easy. Learn how the Home by Novogratz stars chose each child's distinctive name. (10 Photos)

Ellen Sturm Niz on Aug 25, 2011 at 1:50PM

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Names by Novogratz! Check Out the Unique Monikers HGTV Design Stars Cortney and Robert Novogratz Chose for Their Seven Kids

Tim Geaney

Wolfgang Frances Novogratz, age 14

Nicknamed Wolfie, the eldest Novogratz’s name was inspired by his Austrian heritage. Not only do Cortney and Robert love Mozart’s music, they love his name -- and the fact that the composer’s village is near the hometown of grandfather Novogratz.

“After Wolfie was born, Robert got all the nurses to howl like a wolf in the hospital.” Cortney said. “A nurse even howled at me when I woke up from a nap once!”

Wolfie’s middle name is the same as his dad Robert’s.