If you have an unusual name how much does it bother you to pronounce it and correct others? Swistle asked the question earlier this week, and the answers were interesting.
For me, I think it’s a matter of degree. My maiden name – wow, that sounds old-fashioned, doesn’t it? – was really, really unusual and impossible to pronounce. There’s a D next to a N. I loathed it.
But with the passing of time, I’ve come to appreciate it – now that it’s more of an ideal and less than a practical matter. My sisters, who both kept the surname, don’t mind much at all.
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Comparing Jennifer and Tawanda
You know those studies that claim “white” names are more likely to get job offers than “black” names? Laura dives into the research and finds that the studies … don’t really show that at all.
Names from Sonoma County, California
Nancy reports that Olivia and Mateo top the popularity lists for 2023. More interesting: the rare names, used just once. I’m borderline obsessed with Ariodante now. Hewitt, Merari + Honorae, too.
Dorothy Mabel, 91 years apart
This is the sweetest reel of two Dorothys, great-grandmother and great-granddaughter. So many great vintage gems mentioned in the comments, too!
Millie & Otto
Love this list of vintage boy-girl twin name ideas. Millie & Otto leapt off the screen for me, but Thora is my favorite name on the list. (I’d use it as a nickname for Theodora.)
That’s all for now. As always, thank you for reading – and have a great week!
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