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in reply to a message by penguiny7
I was born in the 70's and like you, I really associate it as a name for my generation. The year I was born, it ranked second only to Jennifer (in the US). I sort of consider it the 70's Emma or Emily.
But I think it was one of those retro names at that time, that was actually popular a century before the 70's. I don't think it was ever as popular as it was in the 70's however.
I can see why parents today would like it for its simplicity. A lot of parents today look for short simiple names, and because it is seen by some as dated, some parents may actually be picking it because they feel other parents will see Amy as dated, and thus it is actually, at this time, percieved as sort of different.
But I think it was one of those retro names at that time, that was actually popular a century before the 70's. I don't think it was ever as popular as it was in the 70's however.
I can see why parents today would like it for its simplicity. A lot of parents today look for short simiple names, and because it is seen by some as dated, some parents may actually be picking it because they feel other parents will see Amy as dated, and thus it is actually, at this time, percieved as sort of different.
This message was edited 7/16/2008, 4:00 PM
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