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Freakonomics listed this as one of their predicted top US name in the year 2015 (I think they did their predictions in 2005). I used to know the link but have since forgotten it. I guess only time will tell if their predictions come true. I could see some of their predictions coming true, like Phoebe and Fiona, but not others like Waverly. And they failed to mention some other names that I see rising in popularity like Lucy and Stella
I can see the appeal because of the nickname Pippa. I like Pippa, but I don't like Philippa enough to use it just so I can use the nickname Pippa, and I'm not sure if Pippa can stand on its own.
I think I prefer the Philippa spelling, and I pronunce it like Philip with "ah" on the end. I'm not sure if that's the correct pronunciation through.
I can see the appeal because of the nickname Pippa. I like Pippa, but I don't like Philippa enough to use it just so I can use the nickname Pippa, and I'm not sure if Pippa can stand on its own.
I think I prefer the Philippa spelling, and I pronunce it like Philip with "ah" on the end. I'm not sure if that's the correct pronunciation through.
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interesting
I wish you still had the link. I actually disagree with them. I don't think it will ever make the top 200. I think it would already show up on popularity lists if it was going to be in the top 100 in 2015. I disagree with them about Phoebe and Fiona as well. I think they will make it close to the top 100 (number 102 and 105 or so) but never really be in the top 100. I agree with you, though. I think Stella will make the lower top 100 (number 85 or so) and Lucy will make the top 10 or top 5 even.
I think I am the only one who dislikes Pippa and Pip. I only like the full form :)
I wish you still had the link. I actually disagree with them. I don't think it will ever make the top 200. I think it would already show up on popularity lists if it was going to be in the top 100 in 2015. I disagree with them about Phoebe and Fiona as well. I think they will make it close to the top 100 (number 102 and 105 or so) but never really be in the top 100. I agree with you, though. I think Stella will make the lower top 100 (number 85 or so) and Lucy will make the top 10 or top 5 even.
I think I am the only one who dislikes Pippa and Pip. I only like the full form :)
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I found a link (m) - EDITED: Removed link to not ruin your other post.
This isn't directly from Freakonomics, but quotes Freakonomics and has the list of popular baby name predictions for 2015:
REMOVED - I guess I should read the newer posts first...
I think some of them are way off, but noticed some names are already popular.
I think the girls' list seems more likely than the boys' list, which is mostly made up of surnames.
This isn't directly from Freakonomics, but quotes Freakonomics and has the list of popular baby name predictions for 2015:
REMOVED - I guess I should read the newer posts first...
I think some of them are way off, but noticed some names are already popular.
I think the girls' list seems more likely than the boys' list, which is mostly made up of surnames.
This message was edited 10/8/2008, 11:29 AM
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I also dislike Pippa....
it sounds silly to me.
it sounds silly to me.
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it sounds like pippi longstocking to me. and pip makes me think of a hobbit.
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