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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables
If the first name is two syllables _____ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ______ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ________ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan
B. Jamie
C. Alexis
D. Madison
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables
If the first name is two syllables _____ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ______ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ________ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan
B. Jamie
C. Alexis
D. Madison
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
~ I don't mind how popular a middle name is. I love Andrew and Clare at the moment. What I don't like are names that are overused as middle names, such as James, Elizabeth and Grace.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 4 syllables, or 2 middle names (depends on surname)
If the first name is two syllables 1/3/4 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1/2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 2 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Girl
B. Jamie - Boy, this is such a popular boy's name here that I can't see it on a female
C. Alexis - Girl now; used to like it on a boy
D. Madison - Neither, loathesome
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
70s - Karen
80s - Lindsay
90s - Chloe
00s - Ciara
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Responses: Yes, but it would have to fit somewhat. I wouldn't name a child Bartholomew because it sounds like something out of a Reformation theology handbook. Even if I do think it's cool.
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
~ I don't mind how popular a middle name is. I love Andrew and Clare at the moment. What I don't like are names that are overused as middle names, such as James, Elizabeth and Grace.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 4 syllables, or 2 middle names (depends on surname)
If the first name is two syllables 1/3/4 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1/2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 2 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Girl
B. Jamie - Boy, this is such a popular boy's name here that I can't see it on a female
C. Alexis - Girl now; used to like it on a boy
D. Madison - Neither, loathesome
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
70s - Karen
80s - Lindsay
90s - Chloe
00s - Ciara
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Responses: Yes, but it would have to fit somewhat. I wouldn't name a child Bartholomew because it sounds like something out of a Reformation theology handbook. Even if I do think it's cool.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
- I say this hestitantley, because it depends on how much I love the name. For example, I love the name Ella, despite it being #1, and would use it in a heartbeat if it wasn't my honourary nieces name. On the other hand, I find Hannah much too popular to consider, even though it's less popular than Ella, KWIM?
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 2+ syllables
If the first name is two syllables does not matter syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ^ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ^ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy
B. Jamie - boy, as a nn
C. Alexis - I don't like it on either- all I hear is A Lexus. I much prefer Alexa (on a girl, obviously, although I have no objection to Alexis on a boy)
D. Madison - both, only this spelling
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
- huh? do you mean dated names? Stephanie, Tiffany, Samantha, Jordan, Taylor, the -aydens are all dated to me, to various time periods.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
- I'd love to meet a baby Florence. I wouldn't hesitate at all to use an old-fashioned name on a kid if I loved it- some of my favourites (Adelaide, Opal, August, Sidney) could be considered old fashioned by some. Dated, on the other hand, is different.
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
- I say this hestitantley, because it depends on how much I love the name. For example, I love the name Ella, despite it being #1, and would use it in a heartbeat if it wasn't my honourary nieces name. On the other hand, I find Hannah much too popular to consider, even though it's less popular than Ella, KWIM?
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 2+ syllables
If the first name is two syllables does not matter syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ^ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ^ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy
B. Jamie - boy, as a nn
C. Alexis - I don't like it on either- all I hear is A Lexus. I much prefer Alexa (on a girl, obviously, although I have no objection to Alexis on a boy)
D. Madison - both, only this spelling
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
- huh? do you mean dated names? Stephanie, Tiffany, Samantha, Jordan, Taylor, the -aydens are all dated to me, to various time periods.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
- I'd love to meet a baby Florence. I wouldn't hesitate at all to use an old-fashioned name on a kid if I loved it- some of my favourites (Adelaide, Opal, August, Sidney) could be considered old fashioned by some. Dated, on the other hand, is different.
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You may add details or explanations in any. You may also comment on others too.
1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name at least 2 syllables
If the first name is two syllables either 1 or more syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1 or more syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1 or 2 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - either
B. Jamie - nn for either
C. Alexis - neither
D. Madison - neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
I'll skip that, I do tend to think that Donna & Debbie has had its hey day for now, just think how popular all those vintage names are right now. Violet, Grace, Lillian / Lily, Hannah, Ella, Isabel, Emma, and the list goes on.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby.
Yes. That's how name come back in style, someone uses a name unheard of for awhile and people remember how much they used to love it or family members associated with that name. For me, Violet is one of those names.
1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name at least 2 syllables
If the first name is two syllables either 1 or more syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1 or more syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1 or 2 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - either
B. Jamie - nn for either
C. Alexis - neither
D. Madison - neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
I'll skip that, I do tend to think that Donna & Debbie has had its hey day for now, just think how popular all those vintage names are right now. Violet, Grace, Lillian / Lily, Hannah, Ella, Isabel, Emma, and the list goes on.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby.
Yes. That's how name come back in style, someone uses a name unheard of for awhile and people remember how much they used to love it or family members associated with that name. For me, Violet is one of those names.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes, and I'd feel less guilty about giving the child a weird mn. Like James Cuthbert.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
Depends a little on surname, a lot on meaning/association, less on total syllables.
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan- neither for the next 50+ years, then sparingly either.
B. Jamie- boy
C. Alexis-boy
D. Madison-neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
2000s: Nevaeh, Zayden
1990s: Taylor, Brandon
1980s: Amanda, Kyle
1970s: Melissa, Jason
1960s: Lori, Steve
1950s: Lynne, Gary
1940s: Jean, Roger
1930s: Marjorie, Bruce
1920s: Gladys, Harold
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Well, Florence is in fact rather fashionable amongst the Telegraph set...but I understand your question, and yes, I would pick an untimely name, like Carol or Phyllis, if I had reason to.
A. Yes, and I'd feel less guilty about giving the child a weird mn. Like James Cuthbert.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
Depends a little on surname, a lot on meaning/association, less on total syllables.
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan- neither for the next 50+ years, then sparingly either.
B. Jamie- boy
C. Alexis-boy
D. Madison-neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
2000s: Nevaeh, Zayden
1990s: Taylor, Brandon
1980s: Amanda, Kyle
1970s: Melissa, Jason
1960s: Lori, Steve
1950s: Lynne, Gary
1940s: Jean, Roger
1930s: Marjorie, Bruce
1920s: Gladys, Harold
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Well, Florence is in fact rather fashionable amongst the Telegraph set...but I understand your question, and yes, I would pick an untimely name, like Carol or Phyllis, if I had reason to.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name __3___ syllables
If the first name is two syllables __2___ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables __1____ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ____2____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan- none
B. Jamie- girl or boy
C. Alexis- girl
D. Madison- girl
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name __3___ syllables
If the first name is two syllables __2___ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables __1____ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ____2____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan- none
B. Jamie- girl or boy
C. Alexis- girl
D. Madison- girl
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 3 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 1 or 2 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1 or 2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1 syllable for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy
B. Jamie - none
C. Alexis - none
D. Madison - I want to say boy, but I'd immediately think a kid called Madison was a girl thanks to its popularity
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
1950s - Linda, Barbara, Deborah, Pamela
1960s - Kathleen, Susan, Lisa, Patricia, Jeffrey
1970s - Jennifer, Melissa, Amanda, Brian, Eric
1980s - Tiffany
1990s - Ashley, Brittany, Samantha, Taylor, Tyler
2000s - Madeleine, Madison, Aidan, Jayden, Isabella, Olivia, Ruby, Jacob
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Oh sure, most of my favourites look out of place anyway (not necessarily with time, but just generally a bit out there)
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 3 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 1 or 2 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1 or 2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1 syllable for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy
B. Jamie - none
C. Alexis - none
D. Madison - I want to say boy, but I'd immediately think a kid called Madison was a girl thanks to its popularity
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
1950s - Linda, Barbara, Deborah, Pamela
1960s - Kathleen, Susan, Lisa, Patricia, Jeffrey
1970s - Jennifer, Melissa, Amanda, Brian, Eric
1980s - Tiffany
1990s - Ashley, Brittany, Samantha, Taylor, Tyler
2000s - Madeleine, Madison, Aidan, Jayden, Isabella, Olivia, Ruby, Jacob
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Oh sure, most of my favourites look out of place anyway (not necessarily with time, but just generally a bit out there)
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes - but only if I really really love it. Generally I am not a fan of top 30 names, so this isn't often a problem
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 3 or 4 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 1, 2 or 3 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1 or 2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy
B. Jamie - neither
C. Alexis - neither
D. Madison - neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Margaret - my grandparents' generation
Simon - my parents' generation - I would like to see this come back, but I do associate it with this generation because my dad's name is Simon and he has sooo many friends with the same name!
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes, if I loved the name
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A. Yes - but only if I really really love it. Generally I am not a fan of top 30 names, so this isn't often a problem
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 3 or 4 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 1, 2 or 3 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1 or 2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy
B. Jamie - neither
C. Alexis - neither
D. Madison - neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Margaret - my grandparents' generation
Simon - my parents' generation - I would like to see this come back, but I do associate it with this generation because my dad's name is Simon and he has sooo many friends with the same name!
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes, if I loved the name
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
C. Maybe as a middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name __4___ syllables
If the first name is two syllables __3___ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___2___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1_____ syllables for mn
I'm all about 5 syllables!
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
None, although Alexis is the best one on this list.
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Amy and Jennifer - 70s
Elizabeth - forever
Madison - recently
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time? An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes, I would.
C. Maybe as a middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name __4___ syllables
If the first name is two syllables __3___ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___2___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1_____ syllables for mn
I'm all about 5 syllables!
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
None, although Alexis is the best one on this list.
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Amy and Jennifer - 70s
Elizabeth - forever
Madison - recently
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time? An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes, I would.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
C. Maybe as a middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose ...recommend a middle name __3__ syllables
If the first name is two syllables __2__ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___2___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables __1-2__ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy or girl, but NMSAA.
B. Jamie - never for either.
C. Alexis - never for either.
D. Madison - possibly (remote, that is) a girl's middle name.
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distinctivly for that only when you see it.
1950s - Carol and Jim
1960s - Peggy
1970s - Crystal
1980s - Jessica and Derek
1990s - Taylor and Tyler and Hunter
2000s - Ava and Kaden
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes! I love anachronisms, especially if they're classics.
C. Maybe as a middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose ...recommend a middle name __3__ syllables
If the first name is two syllables __2__ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___2___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables __1-2__ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - boy or girl, but NMSAA.
B. Jamie - never for either.
C. Alexis - never for either.
D. Madison - possibly (remote, that is) a girl's middle name.
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distinctivly for that only when you see it.
1950s - Carol and Jim
1960s - Peggy
1970s - Crystal
1980s - Jessica and Derek
1990s - Taylor and Tyler and Hunter
2000s - Ava and Kaden
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes! I love anachronisms, especially if they're classics.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
B. Yes but I might put a more unusual middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 2 or more syllables
As for the rest of them, it doesn't not really matter in my opinion.
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - None, but it's a boy's name to me
B. Jamie - I love this as a nn on a boy, it's fine on a girl though too
C. Alexis - None, but it's a girls name to me
D. Madison - None, but this is also a girls name to me. I grew up with a female cousin named Madison, I've always only known it as a girls name.
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Old Folks - Agatha and Clyde
Middle Aged - Linda and Richard
Teens/20's - Ashley and Brian
Toddler/Baby - Gracie and Aidan
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? If I really liked it and I was able to see it on a child. Florence would not fit my criteria, but maybe Virginia.
B. Yes but I might put a more unusual middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 2 or more syllables
As for the rest of them, it doesn't not really matter in my opinion.
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - None, but it's a boy's name to me
B. Jamie - I love this as a nn on a boy, it's fine on a girl though too
C. Alexis - None, but it's a girls name to me
D. Madison - None, but this is also a girls name to me. I grew up with a female cousin named Madison, I've always only known it as a girls name.
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Old Folks - Agatha and Clyde
Middle Aged - Linda and Richard
Teens/20's - Ashley and Brian
Toddler/Baby - Gracie and Aidan
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? If I really liked it and I was able to see it on a child. Florence would not fit my criteria, but maybe Virginia.
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1. A
2. Doesn't matter so much as syllables, just what sounds best
3.
A. Jordan GIRL
B. Jamie GIRL
C. Alexis GIRL
D. Madison GIRL
4. Edith and Harold IMO are old people names and would be hideous on young children now
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
No, I think it should stay back in the right time period.
2. Doesn't matter so much as syllables, just what sounds best
3.
A. Jordan GIRL
B. Jamie GIRL
C. Alexis GIRL
D. Madison GIRL
4. Edith and Harold IMO are old people names and would be hideous on young children now
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
No, I think it should stay back in the right time period.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
- On boys' names more of A.
- On girls' names more of B
- Always if possible D
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name +2 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 1, +3 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1,2,4 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1,2,3 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan
- None
B. Jamie
- On a boy, if necessary
C. Alexis
- None
D. Madison
- None
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Age cathegories and names in Finland (:P):
- 0-5 y. Olivia and Eetu
- 5-10 y. Julia and Oskari
- 10-15 y. Karoliina and Mikael
- 15-20 y. Johanna and Antti
- 20-30 y. Elina and Mikko
- 30-40 y. Jari and Minna
- 40-50 y. Kristiina and Pekka
- 50-70 y. Liisa and Matti
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
- On boys' names more of A.
- On girls' names more of B
- Always if possible D
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name +2 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 1, +3 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 1,2,4 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 1,2,3 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan
- None
B. Jamie
- On a boy, if necessary
C. Alexis
- None
D. Madison
- None
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Age cathegories and names in Finland (:P):
- 0-5 y. Olivia and Eetu
- 5-10 y. Julia and Oskari
- 10-15 y. Karoliina and Mikael
- 15-20 y. Johanna and Antti
- 20-30 y. Elina and Mikko
- 30-40 y. Jari and Minna
- 40-50 y. Kristiina and Pekka
- 50-70 y. Liisa and Matti
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
It depends on the name and the association I have with it. I would use Joshua because it has great associations to me, but Josh doesn't. Olivia brings to mind spoiled yuppie brats, so it's totally out for me. I think it's more about associations with me than popularity.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name ___3__ syllables -
If the first name is two syllables ___4__ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables __1____ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1_____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Either.
B. Jamie - Boy
C. Alexis - None
D. Madison - None
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distinctively for that only when you see it. - I have no idea what this question means
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distinctively out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
In modern times it doesn't matter. At my niece's school there are Adelaides, Maudes, Alyoshas, Madisons, Samanthas, Jessicas, Honestys - I can't see any name being totally out of place. I will chose a name that fits my child, period. That said there are no 100% old-fashioned names out there that I can really see myself using. :-D
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused. That isn't exactly my POV though. If I only loved that name, and it clearly trumped all my other favorites, I would use it. However, that is never the case with me at all. I really, really love about 50 or so names as first names. I tend to pick the less popular names of these because I feel like (as I explained earlier today) the popular names are going to get used a lot anyway, so I should use some of the less popular names to have more names that I love out there in the world. But I don't have a problem with using a very popular name, a lot of them are really nice and deserve their popularity. It's irritating to have a REALLY popular name though.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
These answers are according to the concept of "flow" and are not hard rules. Also I think departures from these concepts are refreshing and often try to follow these departures. But these are the traditional concepts, and where most "filler" MN's come from
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables 3 or 4 syllables, 3rd syllable emphasized. That is, an anapest or a tertius paeon. Anne Marguerite, Janee Berenice (beh-reh-NIE-see), Rose Alexandra.
If the first name is two syllables _____ syllables for middle name
If it is an iamb (Marie, Jeanette, Colette) see 1 syllable - Marie Angelique, Jeanette Katarina
If it is a trochee (Sarah, Emma, Anna): an iamb (2 syllables, Marie, Jeanette, Colette, Nicole, Adele, Odette) or four syllables, 2nd emphasized [secundus paeon] (Elizabeth, Penelope, Olivia*, Cecilia* or one syllable
Examples: Sarah Elizabeth, Emma Louise, Anna Jean
If the first name is three syllables ______ syllables for mn
A. Yes
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused. That isn't exactly my POV though. If I only loved that name, and it clearly trumped all my other favorites, I would use it. However, that is never the case with me at all. I really, really love about 50 or so names as first names. I tend to pick the less popular names of these because I feel like (as I explained earlier today) the popular names are going to get used a lot anyway, so I should use some of the less popular names to have more names that I love out there in the world. But I don't have a problem with using a very popular name, a lot of them are really nice and deserve their popularity. It's irritating to have a REALLY popular name though.
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
These answers are according to the concept of "flow" and are not hard rules. Also I think departures from these concepts are refreshing and often try to follow these departures. But these are the traditional concepts, and where most "filler" MN's come from
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables 3 or 4 syllables, 3rd syllable emphasized. That is, an anapest or a tertius paeon. Anne Marguerite, Janee Berenice (beh-reh-NIE-see), Rose Alexandra.
If the first name is two syllables _____ syllables for middle name
If it is an iamb (Marie, Jeanette, Colette) see 1 syllable - Marie Angelique, Jeanette Katarina
If it is a trochee (Sarah, Emma, Anna): an iamb (2 syllables, Marie, Jeanette, Colette, Nicole, Adele, Odette) or four syllables, 2nd emphasized [secundus paeon] (Elizabeth, Penelope, Olivia*, Cecilia* or one syllable
Examples: Sarah Elizabeth, Emma Louise, Anna Jean
If the first name is three syllables ______ syllables for mn
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables 6
If the first name is two syllables _____ syllables for middle name 4
If the first name is three syllables ______ syllables for mn 5
If the fn is four syllables ________ syllables for mn 4
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan None
B. Jamie None
C. Alexis None
D. Madison None
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Magnolia & Damien
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables 6
If the first name is two syllables _____ syllables for middle name 4
If the first name is three syllables ______ syllables for mn 5
If the fn is four syllables ________ syllables for mn 4
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan None
B. Jamie None
C. Alexis None
D. Madison None
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Magnolia & Damien
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Yes
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
C. Maybe as a middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
I'm not sure what the acutal "rules" are for number of syllables, but I usually go with if the FN is long, it needs a shorter MN, and if the FN is short, it needs a longer MN
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Boy only
B. Jamie - Either, but I prefer it for a boy
C. Alexis - I could go either way really, I liked to see it for a boy though
D. Madison - Ditto about Alexis
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Old person - Betty, Abner
Middle aged - Angela, Daniel (maybe, not quite sure)
Young person - Jessica, Nathaniel
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
If I loved the name, the yes I would
C. Maybe as a middle name
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
I'm not sure what the acutal "rules" are for number of syllables, but I usually go with if the FN is long, it needs a shorter MN, and if the FN is short, it needs a longer MN
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Boy only
B. Jamie - Either, but I prefer it for a boy
C. Alexis - I could go either way really, I liked to see it for a boy though
D. Madison - Ditto about Alexis
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Old person - Betty, Abner
Middle aged - Angela, Daniel (maybe, not quite sure)
Young person - Jessica, Nathaniel
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
If I loved the name, the yes I would
This message was edited 3/23/2008, 12:55 PM
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
C. Maybe as a middle name (but replace "maybe" with "definitely")
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name THREE OR FOUR syllables
If the first name is two syllables THREE syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ONE OR TWO syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ONE, MAYBE TWO syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Neither really
B. Jamie - Prefer it on a boy, as a nickname for James
C. Alexis - Neither
D. Madison - Neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
I'm not sure if I'm doing this properly...
2000s - Madison / Aidan
1990s - Taylor, Mackenzie / Tyler
1980s - Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda, Ashley / not sure (Michael, Matthew, Daniel, but I don't think these are distinctively '80s)
1970s - Kimberly / same as 1980s
I'm having a tough time beyond this, maybe because it's beyond my time or maybe because names didn't seem as "distinctively 19--s" until recently.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? Hmm, I'm not sure everyone's perception of distinctively out of place with the time is the same, but personally I would say Agatha, for example, is probably "old fashioned" (and not in a Lily-Ava-Emily way) and I would for sure use it.
C. Maybe as a middle name (but replace "maybe" with "definitely")
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name THREE OR FOUR syllables
If the first name is two syllables THREE syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ONE OR TWO syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ONE, MAYBE TWO syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - Neither really
B. Jamie - Prefer it on a boy, as a nickname for James
C. Alexis - Neither
D. Madison - Neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
I'm not sure if I'm doing this properly...
2000s - Madison / Aidan
1990s - Taylor, Mackenzie / Tyler
1980s - Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda, Ashley / not sure (Michael, Matthew, Daniel, but I don't think these are distinctively '80s)
1970s - Kimberly / same as 1980s
I'm having a tough time beyond this, maybe because it's beyond my time or maybe because names didn't seem as "distinctively 19--s" until recently.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? Hmm, I'm not sure everyone's perception of distinctively out of place with the time is the same, but personally I would say Agatha, for example, is probably "old fashioned" (and not in a Lily-Ava-Emily way) and I would for sure use it.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 2 or more syllables
If the first name is two syllables any number of syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables one, 2 or three. syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables one or two syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan -Boy
B. Jamie -Boy, as a nickname
C. Alexis -None
D. Madison -None!
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Madison is definitely this generation. Jessica is the 1990s.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Sure.
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 2 or more syllables
If the first name is two syllables any number of syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables one, 2 or three. syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables one or two syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan -Boy
B. Jamie -Boy, as a nickname
C. Alexis -None
D. Madison -None!
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
Madison is definitely this generation. Jessica is the 1990s.
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Sure.
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes, but I would have to REALLY love it and I would be bothered about the popularity (the top 5 I might not use it)
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 3 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 4 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 2 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan -boy (but none really)
B. Jamie -boy
C. Alexis -both
D. Madison -none
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
I dont; quite understand, but I think for example Lisa is very 80s, if that's what you're asking
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Probably, if I liked the name enough
A. Yes, but I would have to REALLY love it and I would be bothered about the popularity (the top 5 I might not use it)
B. Yes but I would put a more unusual middle name
C. Maybe as a middle name
D. I would try to fine a more unusual form of it and use that
E. Not at all, too overused
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name 3 syllables
If the first name is two syllables 4 syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables 2 syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables 2 syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan -boy (but none really)
B. Jamie -boy
C. Alexis -both
D. Madison -none
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
I dont; quite understand, but I think for example Lisa is very 80s, if that's what you're asking
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby?
Probably, if I liked the name enough
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables
If the first name is two syllables _doest matter____ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___1___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1 - 2_____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - either
B. Jamie - boy and as nn
C. Alexis - neither but if I had to: boy
D. Madison - boy
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it. - bo idea
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? YES!
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables
If the first name is two syllables _doest matter____ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___1___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1 - 2_____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - either
B. Jamie - boy and as nn
C. Alexis - neither but if I had to: boy
D. Madison - boy
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it. - bo idea
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? YES!
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1. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables
If the first name is two syllables _doest matter____ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___1___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1 - 2_____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - either
B. Jamie - boy and as nn
C. Alexis - neither but if I had to: boy
D. Madison - boy
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it. - bo idea
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? YES!
A. Yes
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
If a name is one syllable like Anne, Jane, Rose...recommend a middle name _____ syllables
If the first name is two syllables _doest matter____ syllables for middle name
If the first name is three syllables ___1___ syllables for mn
If the fn is four syllables ___1 - 2_____ syllables for mn
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan - either
B. Jamie - boy and as nn
C. Alexis - neither but if I had to: boy
D. Madison - boy
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it. - bo idea
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? YES!
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. If you love a name that is popular (like top 30 or so) would you still use it?
E. Not at all, too overused
I've been through this situation myself, and wouldn't want to inflict it on my own kids
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
to wrap it up, I like short fns with long mns and vice versa
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan boy
B. Jamie girl, or as a nn for James
C. Alexis both
D. Madison neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
old person: Floyd, Dorothy
middle aged person: Linda, John
young person: Mike, Jennifer
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? if I liked the name yes.
E. Not at all, too overused
I've been through this situation myself, and wouldn't want to inflict it on my own kids
2. Just answer these with a number(s) or does not matter
to wrap it up, I like short fns with long mns and vice versa
3. Do you like these names on a girl, boy, or none?
A. Jordan boy
B. Jamie girl, or as a nn for James
C. Alexis both
D. Madison neither
4. Name a name for each generation or decade that is distictivly for that only when you see it.
old person: Floyd, Dorothy
middle aged person: Linda, John
young person: Mike, Jennifer
5. Would you ever name a child a name that is distictivily out of place with the time. An "old fashioned" name like Florence on a 2008 baby? if I liked the name yes.
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