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I've heard that name Amron named for her grandmother Norma. This was a few years ago. Now it reminds me of the arabic name Imran. Any of these is far and away better than Abcde.
Funny that the very first post was for Harper. That is exactly what I was going to suggest. So, here it is: another vote for Harper.
When a friend got married years ago her husband changed his name. He had been raised by a stepfather whom he really loved but was always known by a biological father who was not so much a part of his life. So when he married, he hyphenated his last name to Ch@arters-McLe@n, the second being his stepfather's LN. However, rather than choosing to be known by the hyphenated name, he went by FN McLe@n. My friend took his hyphenated last name and went by FemaleFN McLe@n. This was a fine arrangement except when she delivered her baby and I went to visit her. The hospital didn't have a "McLe@an" registered. But they did have a "Ch@artersMc" in their computer. :D
I am not a dog lover or expert. Never owned and dog and don't care to. BUT I did think that this was super interesting and I thought it was pretty easy, actually. A. Husky B. Dalmatian C. Chihuahua D. Basset E. Rottweiler These names and breeds just seem to 'fit'.
I feel sad that this turned out to be the name of the year. I think I knew it was inevitable when I read all the posts on here nominating the name - so much so that I couldn't come back and read the comments or nominate more than 1 name. I was hoping that The Situation wouldn't win since it's not really a "name" but I guess our understanding of what a name is or isn't has really changed - as this post says. Laura, you predicted on Twitter that there were going to be a lot of unhappy people when you announced the NOTY... You were right.
I am so glad to see this post today! I was thinking just yesterday that it was about time and I better start thinking about my nominations. :) Isabella: up to now all the Isabellas I've known are little girls (think: under 5) but now I've come to see see several (tween/teen) actresses with this name. We all know that this name is crazy popular - I mean, it IS number 1 after all. It just seems that this year this name has really bloomed in full - it seems to be everywhere. Even Bella from Twilight is an Isabella, so I'm told.
This is really interesting! I wonder if Bakerella is at that convention? I have a group of online friends, several of whom I only call by 'nicknames'. I am now friends with them on FB and it's kinda strange to try see them with their "real" names. Ceyanne, Taffy and Beans are just more... interesting! Were we to meet in real life, how could I ever call Elsabelle anything other than that? Even if her "real" name is completely different.
Hmm, I personally prefer the term 'ambisexual' for names used for both boys and girls. But I guess androgyny works too, as having the characteristic of both male and female names. Ezra - I'd hate to see the girls take over this name as I love it on boys, but beyond my personal opinion, Ezra has sounds that are pleasant to the ear. It reminds me a whole bunch of Esme and I can see this being appealing to some parents of girls, which cautions in place. As for Luka, I also think of that Suzanne Vega song and video. I assumed for YEARS that Luka/Luca was a GIRL's name. Then a family I know had a son and named him Luca and I couldn't figure out for the life of me why they gave him a girls name. It was after that that I was informed that Luca was a boy's name. I absolutely think the song led to my personal misunderstanding of this Italian name. Levi for girls? No way.
I am surprised by Miley's appearance on this list. I was sure that that name had more staying power!
wait, I just went back and reread the post and I see how I was confused. But my question still is this: does Maximilian really get the label of fastest falling name when the 'fall' is clearly related to the fact that in the past Maximilianos were part of the rank?
So, is Maximiliano really the hottest name? And is it really the fastest faller? If it never show up until this year, but then was 'grandfathered in', does it change everything? As in last years fastest risers and fallers?
Hmm, I don't think I am going to win the baby name pool. Not sure how to tune into the telenovela trends since I don't get Spanish tv nor do I speak Spanish... Analia is a beautiful name though. I should have guessed that last year's telenovela name Marely was going to take a dive - it dropped down 517 places!
Philippa, are you close with your husband's cousin? Do you see them often? Because if not I would just shrug if not I would just shrug it off. I mean, it's not like it was your brother/sister-in-law who used the same name - making the Roses cousins. It was your HUSBAND'S cousin's child. If it was me, I'd feel affronted (they took my name!) but then again what can you do? Unless you are willing to name your child Xyfertabel chances are she will meet another Rose or two in her life. William is a classy name. Unless the William in your family gets called by both names, Then I would go for it.
Why is such and elusive question. Why did these northerners embrace Ryan at that time? It's so subjective. But once again Laura you have illuminated the "what" behind the name - as in 'What is the thing they have in common'.
KNP, how old were you when you named your angel figurine Jayden? I can see Taylor as that name's been in use for like 25 years (!), but to Jayden didn't really come alive until the mid 90's. Did you know someone with that name?
Wow, I love those names!! Shoot, I may need to have a few more boys just so I can use Hawk and Thorn.
My mashed up name would have been Katry or Lathy. LOL. I could see Karry though.
Well, I for one am glad that the NOTY was not Jackson. I am relieved that there is someone else out there that thinks that while it was sad that he died that his life doesn't encapsulate the entire year. I do have to agree that the mashup name (I can't spell portman-whatever)is a live and kicking. Ultimaltely, style still reins over 'namesake', imho. Parents who are trying to honor Gladys and Bert are not going to get something that sounds appealing in today's style. Gladert? Berdys? Dysgla? It really only works when the mashed names fit the other style trends of the era.
Landry, I am totally on board with you about Jackson.
I too thought of Daisy-Maisie. But Laura does specifically say that her list of names have no rhyme in the top 1000. The first one I noticed was Amber, as it rhymes with Ember. But then I remembered that Ember is not in the top 1000.