Observing the Zeitgeist Via Baby Names

New game!

THE RULES:

1. Name 9 children from *your own* previous choices in the SSA sibset game.

2. 4 boys, 4 girls, 1 your choice.

3. The 9 names must come from at least 7 different centennial sets.

4. No cheating!  No substitutions!

Hint: Think about the original style of the name rather than be preoccupied with its popularity, and most importantly, choose names you love!

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Ooh, I’m seeing more cohesive sets pop out at me from the 900s than I did with the 800s.  What’s your favorite centennial for 2012?

Be sure to catch up and make all your lists so that I can include you in this next bit. I’ll be posting a “winner’s circle” (judged by the humble *moi* and a new (related) game!

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Ack!  We’re almost done.  But don’t worry… next week is going to be filled with some fun analysis, plus a very public baby name consultation.  Stay tuned, and keep naming.

THE RULES:

1. Pick five names from the list below you might choose for your own children.  

2. Two boys, two girls, one of your choice. 

3. Bonus points for adding middles — from or off the list!

I’ll post my own set after the action is well underway.

GO!

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Ooh, it is getting tricky now.  Lots of grandma and grandpa, some lovely Latinas.  I’ve found names I like, but have yet to work out a “set” that works.  Can’t wait to see what you drum up!

THE RULES:

1. Pick five names from the list below you might choose for your own children.  

2. Two boys, two girls, one of your choice. 

3. Bonus points for adding middles — from or off the list!

I’ll post my own set after the action is well underway.

GO!

Image: Etsy shop Unless Someone Like You by Leslie Hammer

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Is it getting harder, or easier?  Can’t wait to see your picks!

THE RULES:

1. Pick five names from the list below you might choose for your own children.  

2. Two boys, two girls, one of your choice. 

3. Bonus points for adding middles — from or off the list!

I’ll post my own set after the action is well underway.

GO!

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Less common spellings and popular foreign monikers make the 500s an interesting mix.  Show your Gaelic pride with Kieran and Maeve, get your gender neutral on with Finley (M) and Sawyer (F), or go K-tastic with Kelvin and Kenya.  I’m looking forward to seeing your creations!

THE RULES:

1. Pick five names from the list below you might choose for your own children.  

2. Two boys, two girls, one of your choice. 

3. Bonus points for adding middles — from or off the list!

I’ll post my own set after the action is well underway.

GO!

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