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HelpHow have your tastes and perceptions of names changed over time?
Here's my case:
-I'm not interested in Sylvia anymore. And I used to dislike all the ending with a girl names except Sylvia because there seemed to be too many of them, but now I have a few girl names that end in a that I like, although I still prefer the versions that don't end in a. The reason it ended up like that is because I usually like simple things and don't like names with frills, but as I explained earlier, there are so many girl names that end in a, so if I keep excluding them simply because they are "too common," I did it I missed many good names.
(For reference, the girl names that end in a that I have come to like are Chelsea, Monica, Jessica, Erica, Angelica)
-Previously, I thought my English name recognition was accurate, but since I've been active on this site, I've heard people's thoughts on certain names, and many of them are older than I imagined (Beverly, Cheryl, Cynthia, June (This is making a comeback so it’s ambiguous), Pamela, Patricia, Sandra, Sharon, Shelley, Sherry). Since I am not an English speaking local, Now I knew my perception was not accurate. (I refer to this case as the 'Patricia problem', which refers to recognizing names of cultures different from one's own as being younger or older than the actual recognition of local people)
-I previously thought the 1930s to 1940s was my least favorite name era, but now I have an appreciation for their names. (But that's not the case with Korean girl names with "ja" at the end. Personally, I hope they don’t make a comeback)
-The love for names from the 70s, 80s and 90s (and sometimes the 1960s or 2000s) remains. The reason I find such a late 20th century name so attractive is that it conveys a friendly, warm, and retro vibe, But maybe it's because it's a 'Goldilocks category' that "doesn't feel too old or too young or too boring". (For reference, I am Generation Z (14 years old, Born on February 3, 2009)) And this is especially noticeable in girl names, and I think it may have something to do with the fact that I don't like popular girl names these days. Or it could be a matter of preferred sounds (Prefer names starting with the sounds 'J', 'K', or 'S').
-I'm not interested in Sylvia anymore. And I used to dislike all the ending with a girl names except Sylvia because there seemed to be too many of them, but now I have a few girl names that end in a that I like, although I still prefer the versions that don't end in a. The reason it ended up like that is because I usually like simple things and don't like names with frills, but as I explained earlier, there are so many girl names that end in a, so if I keep excluding them simply because they are "too common," I did it I missed many good names.
(For reference, the girl names that end in a that I have come to like are Chelsea, Monica, Jessica, Erica, Angelica)
-Previously, I thought my English name recognition was accurate, but since I've been active on this site, I've heard people's thoughts on certain names, and many of them are older than I imagined (Beverly, Cheryl, Cynthia, June (This is making a comeback so it’s ambiguous), Pamela, Patricia, Sandra, Sharon, Shelley, Sherry). Since I am not an English speaking local, Now I knew my perception was not accurate. (I refer to this case as the 'Patricia problem', which refers to recognizing names of cultures different from one's own as being younger or older than the actual recognition of local people)
-I previously thought the 1930s to 1940s was my least favorite name era, but now I have an appreciation for their names. (But that's not the case with Korean girl names with "ja" at the end. Personally, I hope they don’t make a comeback)
-The love for names from the 70s, 80s and 90s (and sometimes the 1960s or 2000s) remains. The reason I find such a late 20th century name so attractive is that it conveys a friendly, warm, and retro vibe, But maybe it's because it's a 'Goldilocks category' that "doesn't feel too old or too young or too boring". (For reference, I am Generation Z (14 years old, Born on February 3, 2009)) And this is especially noticeable in girl names, and I think it may have something to do with the fact that I don't like popular girl names these days. Or it could be a matter of preferred sounds (Prefer names starting with the sounds 'J', 'K', or 'S').
This message was edited 1/30/2024, 5:58 AM
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I used to think the name Anna was banal, but now I'm starting to like it. Other than that, my taste in names hasn't changed. I like most names from the 1880s-1930s and 1990s-2020s.
This message was edited 1/30/2024, 8:36 PM
Thank you.
I used to think that most word names were tacky and that many old-fashioned names were ugly. It's very much what Cleveland Kent Evans said, I might dislike older names because they remind me of old people, not because they are ugly. So, the problem is the age and the imagery that accompanies it, not the actual sound.
My taste has broadened. None of the names that I liked before have gone lower on any tier. I just like more names than I use to. I used to think these were unattractive but now I like them: Darby, Gayla, Geoffrey, Betty, Rodge.
My taste has broadened. None of the names that I liked before have gone lower on any tier. I just like more names than I use to. I used to think these were unattractive but now I like them: Darby, Gayla, Geoffrey, Betty, Rodge.
Thank you.
My taste hasn't really changed over time. When I was a kid and bought a book of names in the supermarket, I remember discovering some of the same names I like, now. I have a thing for old-fashioned names no one else seems to like and my modern taste is eclectic. I like a little of everything and there is very little I dislike.
Thank you.
very interesting re: names older than you thought. Ai sometimes see people of Asian decent having given their kids names of older generations.
Thank you.
When I was younger, I found myself loving many girl names, but having a harder time with boy names. I still have (more) difficulties when it comes to masculine names, but I've grown to love many now. Also, happy early birthday!! We're February birthday twins, lolol.
Same!
Same here, too!
Thank you. And Happy early birthday to you too.
This message was edited 1/30/2024, 3:52 AM
Thank you so much for the early birthday wish back!!!
I have a February birthday too!
How awesome!! I wish you a happy early birthday, too!!!