Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

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Tara — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:46 GMT

I think you should be able to name your kid whatever you want, within reason. Now, "Department Store Jones" makes no sense, but is there anything wrong with naming your kid "January" if you could name them "April" or "May" (Let's not forget naming kids, "Summer" or "Autumn.") What may sound different to your ears might be extremely popular in other cultures.

Tara

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re: Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

Em — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:28:57 GMT

Edward is not the "star" of Twilight, it's the name of the main character.

re: Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

Pam Satran — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:52:31 GMT

Argh, this is like a bad game of telephone! The real subject is 2008 Names of the Year, and the focus isn't baby names but names that had a cultural impact or significance this year. To read the blog, go to http://nameberry.com/blog/

re: Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

Kelmendi — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:11:56 GMT

PS - Other than that, I agree with your entry completely. Those are certainly... interesting names they chose.

re: Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

Kelmendi — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:05:18 GMT

No, Magni is the Norse god of strength. The list says that Trig is the Norse *word* for strength. Google disagrees with them, though - I see a bunch of sites (like this one: http://wiki.name.com/en/Trig) saying that 'trygg' meant 'loyal' or 'firm.

/Norse mythology geekery