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in reply to a message by basilisk
That wasn't always the case. Liam's upsurge in popularity is a recent development (within the last four years or so), and many parents don't bother checking popularity charts, so they probably still think William / "Will" is way more popular because they grew up around so many.
A lot of people still think John & Mary are the most popular names in the country.
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A lot of people still think John & Mary are the most popular names in the country.
Please rate my personal name list:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
http://greens-end.myminicity.com
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I just mean they're not using Liam as a nickname for William. I kinda doubt half of these people even realize it's a short form of William.
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Honestly, I think using Liam as a nickname for William is kind of stupid. I really hate it when people give their kids nicknames that are also names in their own right (i.e. using Nathan as a nickname for Nathaniel or Jonathan).
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Nathan is a legitimate name in its own right though. It isn't a nickname for Nathaniel or Jonathan necessarily. There was a Nathan in the Bible. It just has some of the same elements.
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That's exactly what Laslow means.
However, Liam is not really a name in its own right, it's purely derived from William.
However, Liam is not really a name in its own right, it's purely derived from William.
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Most people think that the names that were popular in their generation are still the most popular names. Until their kid enters school, and they meet other kids their kid's age, and realize that's not true. ;) It's hard to get a sense of what's popular if you don't already have kids or are a teacher or L&D nurse.Or you're one of those crazy name nerds like us that actually look up the popularity ratings. :P
This message was edited 5/2/2016, 2:05 PM
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