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Help[Opinions] Re: American Sounding Names
in reply to a message by Melanie
80's names like Tiffany, Brittany, Justin, and Chad and 50's names like Susan, Linda, Larry, and Randy. Nick-name-y names like Bob, Sam, Peggy, and Molly.
Basically any name that is specifically attached to a decade or that passed through a short phase. Europeans tend to be more grounded in tradition in naming, choosing names with personal or historic significance. Americans, on the other hand, are more aesthetic and thus the "American" naming style follows what "looks" or "sounds" good at that time. It is influenced by fads and momentary trends.
Basically any name that is specifically attached to a decade or that passed through a short phase. Europeans tend to be more grounded in tradition in naming, choosing names with personal or historic significance. Americans, on the other hand, are more aesthetic and thus the "American" naming style follows what "looks" or "sounds" good at that time. It is influenced by fads and momentary trends.
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