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in reply to a message by ClaudiaS
By well-read, I meant more in touch with its history, euphony, etc. Not all parents are fashion-conscious when naming their offspring like they (more likely) might be in their clothing choices.
If a random fictional character can inspire breaks with tradition, so can a creative parent. Such a parent would have to be aware of names beyond the current "top 40;" a byproduct of being well-read. Your suggestion of being named for a relative is just as plausible (and could fit within this scenario).
We purposely set out to use more rare and invented names,* but with strong consideration of American English euphony (and likely nicknames). If they live to be 90, they will probably live through a number of naming trends before they are done.
*As our kids have aged, many of our given names have become slightly more common. SHILOH (1994-) [preceding Brangelina's baby by 12 years] is a good example. Her middle name, JOSHANA, is also the given name of an Indienne(?) athlete [Joshana Chinappa (1986-)] who didn't come into the public eye until 2003. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshna_Chinappa
"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth." Ps. 127:4
JoHannah Jubilee, BenJudah Gabriel, Aaron Josiah, Jordan Uriah,
Maranatha Nissiah, (Anastasia Nike, 1992-1992), Jeshua David,
Shiloh Joshana, Elijah Daniel, Hezekiah Nathaniel, Zephaniah Joseph
If a random fictional character can inspire breaks with tradition, so can a creative parent. Such a parent would have to be aware of names beyond the current "top 40;" a byproduct of being well-read. Your suggestion of being named for a relative is just as plausible (and could fit within this scenario).
We purposely set out to use more rare and invented names,* but with strong consideration of American English euphony (and likely nicknames). If they live to be 90, they will probably live through a number of naming trends before they are done.
*As our kids have aged, many of our given names have become slightly more common. SHILOH (1994-) [preceding Brangelina's baby by 12 years] is a good example. Her middle name, JOSHANA, is also the given name of an Indienne(?) athlete [Joshana Chinappa (1986-)] who didn't come into the public eye until 2003. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshna_Chinappa
JoHannah Jubilee, BenJudah Gabriel, Aaron Josiah, Jordan Uriah,
Maranatha Nissiah, (Anastasia Nike, 1992-1992), Jeshua David,
Shiloh Joshana, Elijah Daniel, Hezekiah Nathaniel, Zephaniah Joseph
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