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HelpRe: A pitch for my own - and what a Pitch! (Ha Ha Ha)
in reply to a message by Barbra
" I am a guy with a name commonly associated with that of ladies"
Wait, your male and your name is Barbara? That's really quite interesting. I know Barbara was used (sparingly) on males in the early 20th century, but I've never met anyone male with the name. What made your parents choose it?
In response to your other comments, people are allowed to dislike certain names for any reason they choose. Being a legitimate name with a lot of history doesn't mean people have to like it. I'm sure very few people are pushing for the revival of Nimrod. It's best not to take peoples comments about the names personally, just because they don't like a name doesn't mean they don't like you.
Towards your dated comments, names that go through a massive surge of popularity for a few years tend to be thought of as dated. Especially those that have a major jump in popularity and then a steep drop off as Barbara did (Barbara was the #119th most popular girls name in 1911 and had jumped up to #40 in 1921, it was in the top ten by 1927 then started declining fairly quickly in the 70's.)
Barbara /Barbra are in the generation of names that were popular among the upcoming generations grandparents, which seem to get a lot of disparaging comments. Barbara, Douglas, Linda, Donald, Donna etc. are names that are extremely common among our parents so they seem old-fashioned and dated. Names that are currently popular like Ava and Olivia went through the same thing a few decades ago. Barbara may gain traction again, it may not. Time will tell.
Personally, I don't like Barbara because it was my grandmother who was not a very nice person. I do however like Varvara, I met one a few years ago and developed a soft spot, so perhaps without the personal association I would like it.
Wait, your male and your name is Barbara? That's really quite interesting. I know Barbara was used (sparingly) on males in the early 20th century, but I've never met anyone male with the name. What made your parents choose it?
In response to your other comments, people are allowed to dislike certain names for any reason they choose. Being a legitimate name with a lot of history doesn't mean people have to like it. I'm sure very few people are pushing for the revival of Nimrod. It's best not to take peoples comments about the names personally, just because they don't like a name doesn't mean they don't like you.
Towards your dated comments, names that go through a massive surge of popularity for a few years tend to be thought of as dated. Especially those that have a major jump in popularity and then a steep drop off as Barbara did (Barbara was the #119th most popular girls name in 1911 and had jumped up to #40 in 1921, it was in the top ten by 1927 then started declining fairly quickly in the 70's.)
Barbara /Barbra are in the generation of names that were popular among the upcoming generations grandparents, which seem to get a lot of disparaging comments. Barbara, Douglas, Linda, Donald, Donna etc. are names that are extremely common among our parents so they seem old-fashioned and dated. Names that are currently popular like Ava and Olivia went through the same thing a few decades ago. Barbara may gain traction again, it may not. Time will tell.
Personally, I don't like Barbara because it was my grandmother who was not a very nice person. I do however like Varvara, I met one a few years ago and developed a soft spot, so perhaps without the personal association I would like it.
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My curiosity on "dated" merely involves wonder about how far back - how old my name might be. I read a great deal of classic literature, mythology, ancient as well as medieval history; I love folk lore. I love the idea that the root of my name (Barbaros) might reach as far back as the Trojan War--I do not have any evidence that it does--yet I always wonder if there is evidence of when such a date might be.
I could really care less whether people like my name. Most folks are initially confused; or initially all me Miss, but then see me - and grow more confused - it is all good stuff. Ladies tell me that I have a young face - and that I look as though I am in my twenties - and love the nickname, as it works so well with my last ... I do not use a handle-name, yet I do find it interesting that some folks use handle names on the "Behind the Name" site. This may be worth a query for responses.
I do not think it is fair to speak of my parents and "the why"; I have however just come to recent acceptance and love of my name - part of this may involve (the end of) a mid-life crisis?
I could really care less whether people like my name. Most folks are initially confused; or initially all me Miss, but then see me - and grow more confused - it is all good stuff. Ladies tell me that I have a young face - and that I look as though I am in my twenties - and love the nickname, as it works so well with my last ... I do not use a handle-name, yet I do find it interesting that some folks use handle names on the "Behind the Name" site. This may be worth a query for responses.
I do not think it is fair to speak of my parents and "the why"; I have however just come to recent acceptance and love of my name - part of this may involve (the end of) a mid-life crisis?
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