The "Who Would You Have Been?" Game
Hi! We had a similar game a long while back, so I thought I'd revive it. I'll lay it out in steps here:
Step 1: Ascertain Your Names' Popularity
For this step, go to the year of your birth on BtN's popularity charts (you'll have to use the ones for the United States, because the other countries' lists don't seem to go back farther than 2000). Search for your first and (if applicable) middle names in the Top 1000 for that year: http://www.behindthename.com/top/lists/us/2013.
If you have a name that doesn't appear on the chart, then use this resource: http://www.random.org/. Set the brackets to be "between 1 and 1000," and generate a number.
Step 2: Generate New Birth Years
Now you'll need to use http://www.random.org/ to generate new years. Set the brackets between 1880 (the farthest the United States statistics go back) and 2013.
Step 3: Form New Names
Generate a year - say, 1972 - and go to that year's popularity chart. Find the numbers that correspond to your names' popularity in your birth year (or the numbers you generated for yourself), and voila! That is what you (hypothetically) would've been named that year.
You can do this using as many years as you like, and if you wish also for opposite gender names.
Enjoy!
Step 1: Ascertain Your Names' Popularity
For this step, go to the year of your birth on BtN's popularity charts (you'll have to use the ones for the United States, because the other countries' lists don't seem to go back farther than 2000). Search for your first and (if applicable) middle names in the Top 1000 for that year: http://www.behindthename.com/top/lists/us/2013.
If you have a name that doesn't appear on the chart, then use this resource: http://www.random.org/. Set the brackets to be "between 1 and 1000," and generate a number.
Step 2: Generate New Birth Years
Now you'll need to use http://www.random.org/ to generate new years. Set the brackets between 1880 (the farthest the United States statistics go back) and 2013.
Step 3: Form New Names
Generate a year - say, 1972 - and go to that year's popularity chart. Find the numbers that correspond to your names' popularity in your birth year (or the numbers you generated for yourself), and voila! That is what you (hypothetically) would've been named that year.
You can do this using as many years as you like, and if you wish also for opposite gender names.
Enjoy!
Replies
My name if I was born in 1927.
Gertrude Annie Magdalena
Gertrude Annie Magdalena
1902: Lovina Bernice
1899: Mildred Ethel
(1991: Danielle Elizabeth)
(1991: Danielle Elizabeth)
972 879
1905: Celina Deborah
1905: Celina Deborah
In 1993 Stacey was 276 and Marie was 264.
1896 - Audrey Christina
1892- Blanch Olivia
1999 - Meredith Kassandra
1927 - Annabelle Ina
1936 - Estelle Jimmie
1952 - Irma Miriam
1880 - Naomi Vina
1982 - Janice Jeanette
1966 - Grace Patti
2002 - Heaven Josephine
1916 - Zelma Millie
1896 - Audrey Christina
1892- Blanch Olivia
1999 - Meredith Kassandra
1927 - Annabelle Ina
1936 - Estelle Jimmie
1952 - Irma Miriam
1880 - Naomi Vina
1982 - Janice Jeanette
1966 - Grace Patti
2002 - Heaven Josephine
1916 - Zelma Millie
Birth Year Numbers: 3, 8
1889: Elizabeth Ethel / James Harry
1912: Dorothy Elizabeth / James Edward
1922: Helen Mildred / William Edward
1936: Barbara Nancy / John Thomas
1944: Linda Judith / John Thomas
1956: Linda Cynthia / Robert Mark
1965: Karen Linda / David Richard
1978: Jessica Sarah / Christopher Robert
1984: Ashley Melissa / Matthew John
1992: Amanda Stephanie / Matthew Tyler
2004: Madison Ashley / Joshua William
1889: Elizabeth Ethel / James Harry
1912: Dorothy Elizabeth / James Edward
1922: Helen Mildred / William Edward
1936: Barbara Nancy / John Thomas
1944: Linda Judith / John Thomas
1956: Linda Cynthia / Robert Mark
1965: Karen Linda / David Richard
1978: Jessica Sarah / Christopher Robert
1984: Ashley Melissa / Matthew John
1992: Amanda Stephanie / Matthew Tyler
2004: Madison Ashley / Joshua William
My birth year's rankings: 14, 251
I'm gonna go until I get at least one year from each decade. I'm bolding the combos I like.
1886: Grace Regina / Arthur Nick
1893: Edna Dessie / Arthur Wiley
1895: Edna Madge / Arthur Cleveland
1902: Mildred Sue / Willie Silas
1912: Lillian Elnora / Paul Tommie
1921: Doris Selma / Donald Neil
1925: Jean Cecilia / Harold Byron
1933: Jean Freda / Paul Wilfred
1943: Margaret Dianna / George Woodrow
1953: Kathleen Hazel / Donald Everett
1955: Diane Lynette / Donald Sammy
1962: Barbara Lorie / Kevin Jessie
1967: Christine Sherrie / Steven Roland
1970: Christine Sandy / Kevin Marty
1983: Tiffany Carol / Brian Marshall
1995: Alexis Cecilia / Zachary Khalil
2000: Abigail Tatiana / John Mathew
2006: Alexis Carly / Ryan Hudson
2012: Addison Alexia / James Andre
My favorite name there is definitely Lillian Elnora (1912). I'm not big on any of the male combos, but I guess Arthur Cleveland (1895).
The worst names are Alexis Carly (2006) and Willie Silas (1902).
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Since I'm bored, I'll do some other family members. I'm gonna randomly generate a year within each decade this time so that I don't have to repeat close years so much.
My brother: 99, 34
1889: Warren Elmer / Harriet Frances
1897: Ira Elmer / Lizzie Sarah
1903: Victor Herbert / Velma Esther
1918: Virgil Joe / Kathleen Marjorie
1920: Johnnie Francis / Mae Hazel
1935: Harvey Fred / Willie Anna
1944: Clifford Douglas / Rosemary Bonnie
1958: Bill Ricky / Jacqueline Cathy
1963: Ralph George / Shirley Kathy
1975: Cory Stephen / Kathryn Stacy
1984: Seth Kyle / Brooke Erica
1997: Alejandro Nathan / Crystal Danielle
2001: Colby Jose / Kelsey Haley
2013: Camden Luke / Jocelyn Allison
The male combo I like best is Camden Luke (2013), and the female combo I like best is Harriet Frances (1889).
The worst combos are Virgil Joe (1918) and Willie Anna (1935).
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My mom: 555, 130
1886: Zetta Rachel / Elton Wilbur
1897: Althea Genevieve / Wilmer Johnnie
I'm gonna go until I get at least one year from each decade. I'm bolding the combos I like.
1886: Grace Regina / Arthur Nick
1893: Edna Dessie / Arthur Wiley
1895: Edna Madge / Arthur Cleveland
1902: Mildred Sue / Willie Silas
1912: Lillian Elnora / Paul Tommie
1921: Doris Selma / Donald Neil
1925: Jean Cecilia / Harold Byron
1933: Jean Freda / Paul Wilfred
1943: Margaret Dianna / George Woodrow
1953: Kathleen Hazel / Donald Everett
1955: Diane Lynette / Donald Sammy
1962: Barbara Lorie / Kevin Jessie
1967: Christine Sherrie / Steven Roland
1970: Christine Sandy / Kevin Marty
1983: Tiffany Carol / Brian Marshall
1995: Alexis Cecilia / Zachary Khalil
2000: Abigail Tatiana / John Mathew
2006: Alexis Carly / Ryan Hudson
2012: Addison Alexia / James Andre
My favorite name there is definitely Lillian Elnora (1912). I'm not big on any of the male combos, but I guess Arthur Cleveland (1895).
The worst names are Alexis Carly (2006) and Willie Silas (1902).
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Since I'm bored, I'll do some other family members. I'm gonna randomly generate a year within each decade this time so that I don't have to repeat close years so much.
My brother: 99, 34
1889: Warren Elmer / Harriet Frances
1897: Ira Elmer / Lizzie Sarah
1903: Victor Herbert / Velma Esther
1918: Virgil Joe / Kathleen Marjorie
1920: Johnnie Francis / Mae Hazel
1935: Harvey Fred / Willie Anna
1944: Clifford Douglas / Rosemary Bonnie
1958: Bill Ricky / Jacqueline Cathy
1963: Ralph George / Shirley Kathy
1975: Cory Stephen / Kathryn Stacy
1984: Seth Kyle / Brooke Erica
1997: Alejandro Nathan / Crystal Danielle
2001: Colby Jose / Kelsey Haley
2013: Camden Luke / Jocelyn Allison
The male combo I like best is Camden Luke (2013), and the female combo I like best is Harriet Frances (1889).
The worst combos are Virgil Joe (1918) and Willie Anna (1935).
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My mom: 555, 130
1886: Zetta Rachel / Elton Wilbur
1897: Althea Genevieve / Wilmer Johnnie
#248 first name and #268 middle name
Some of the years had multiple names tied.
1936 Eula Dawn
1891 Geneva Claire but the ties were Alvina/Dovie/Geneva and Claire/Fanny/Janet/Phoebe
2003 Jazmine Selena
1971 Molly Lynette or Sonya Lynette
1967 Lee Roxanne or Vicky Roxanne
1881 Regina Hallie ties were Elma/Madge/Regina/Roberta and Hallie/Irma/Jeanette/Leola/Lucile
1895 Anita/Christina/Francis/Madge for #248 and had multiple names ranked at #267 and #269, Cecile/Pearlie/Corinne/Gracie/Lilly/Muriel, but nothing for #268.
Some of the years had multiple names tied.
1936 Eula Dawn
1891 Geneva Claire but the ties were Alvina/Dovie/Geneva and Claire/Fanny/Janet/Phoebe
2003 Jazmine Selena
1971 Molly Lynette or Sonya Lynette
1967 Lee Roxanne or Vicky Roxanne
1881 Regina Hallie ties were Elma/Madge/Regina/Roberta and Hallie/Irma/Jeanette/Leola/Lucile
1895 Anita/Christina/Francis/Madge for #248 and had multiple names ranked at #267 and #269, Cecile/Pearlie/Corinne/Gracie/Lilly/Muriel, but nothing for #268.
In 1922 I would have been...
... Mary Ila.
... Mary Ila.
145 556 in 1992
1992 - Rebekah Leigh or Brendan Salvatore
2001 - Sofia Aspen or Bradley Keenan
1983 - Marissa Precious or Jimmy Garry
1970 - Joy Cristy or Jeremiah Amos
1933 - Connie Pearline or Wesley Merlyn
1883 - Betty Magdalene or Mark Perley
1992 - Rebekah Leigh or Brendan Salvatore
2001 - Sofia Aspen or Bradley Keenan
1983 - Marissa Precious or Jimmy Garry
1970 - Joy Cristy or Jeremiah Amos
1933 - Connie Pearline or Wesley Merlyn
1883 - Betty Magdalene or Mark Perley
I'm going to use my nickname instead of my full name as neither it or my mn have ever ranked anywhere.
Elsie: #365
Random: #200
1903: Mittie Adeline or Noel Tony
2012: Karina Allie or Landyn Jayce
1973: Janine Shawn or Gerardo Clarence
1966: Lesa Jo (slightly smaller than Greater Jo) or Monte Ricardo
1931: Delia Imogene or Christopher Orville
1912: Gloria Regina (regal) or Ferdinand Charley
1987: Sydney Wendy or Damian Wayne
1926: Merle Victoria or Wiley Julian
1898: Polly Veronica or Dean Timothy
1945: Natalie Jennifer or Irving Carlos
1996: Kaitlynn Asia or Isiah Bailey
1884: Zoe Verna or Isiah Eli
Elsie: #365
Random: #200
1903: Mittie Adeline or Noel Tony
2012: Karina Allie or Landyn Jayce
1973: Janine Shawn or Gerardo Clarence
1966: Lesa Jo (slightly smaller than Greater Jo) or Monte Ricardo
1931: Delia Imogene or Christopher Orville
1912: Gloria Regina (regal) or Ferdinand Charley
1987: Sydney Wendy or Damian Wayne
1926: Merle Victoria or Wiley Julian
1898: Polly Veronica or Dean Timothy
1945: Natalie Jennifer or Irving Carlos
1996: Kaitlynn Asia or Isiah Bailey
1884: Zoe Verna or Isiah Eli
My first name doesn't feature in the top 1000 for the year I was born, but it does in the England and Wales stats, at 140. My middle name ranked 122 also in the England and Wales stats (it was 44 USA).
1882 = Louisa Josie // Emmett Otis
1927 = Dora Roberta // Patrick Maurice
1940 = Bertha Sara // Joel Mike
1980 = Meredith Kristi // Joe Ricky
1996 (year I was born) = Whitney Dominique // Omar Erik
2012 (USA) = Vivian Mary // Brian Santiago
2012 (E&W) = Laura Iris // Jay Reece
The only name standing out to me that I actually like is Vivian Mary, my late Nanny was Vivienne Mary, and I'd like to use both names for my future children.
I don't really like any of the boys names, if I had to pick I'd go with Jay Reece.
1882 = Louisa Josie // Emmett Otis
1927 = Dora Roberta // Patrick Maurice
1940 = Bertha Sara // Joel Mike
1980 = Meredith Kristi // Joe Ricky
1996 (year I was born) = Whitney Dominique // Omar Erik
2012 (USA) = Vivian Mary // Brian Santiago
2012 (E&W) = Laura Iris // Jay Reece
The only name standing out to me that I actually like is Vivian Mary, my late Nanny was Vivienne Mary, and I'd like to use both names for my future children.
I don't really like any of the boys names, if I had to pick I'd go with Jay Reece.
Rachel Kathryn b. 1994 (Rachel - 13) (Kathryn - 79)
1917 - Alice Vivian
1921 - Doris Alma
1944 - Susan Glenda
1970 - Laura Tamara
2013 - Sofia Khloe
1917 - Alice Vivian
1921 - Doris Alma
1944 - Susan Glenda
1970 - Laura Tamara
2013 - Sofia Khloe
Me: Helen Catherine (321 and 84), born 1994
1961: Joanna Leslie / Orlando Dean
1922: Judith Alma / Clair Sam
1965: Leticia Stacey / Evan Dale
2005: Kirsten Amelia / Damon Timothy
1940: Amy Anne or Jill Anne / Gale Andrew or Roberto Andrew (both sets of first names tied for 321)
1904: Dolly Ellen or Erna Ellen (another tie for 321) / Freddie Johnnie or Ward Johnnie (no 321 for the boys, so I used the two tied for 320)
1970: Dionne Carolyn / Sam Corey
1937: Clarice Lillian / Amos Leon
1993: Tiana Gabrielle / Bruce Shane
Very cool game!
1961: Joanna Leslie / Orlando Dean
1922: Judith Alma / Clair Sam
1965: Leticia Stacey / Evan Dale
2005: Kirsten Amelia / Damon Timothy
1940: Amy Anne or Jill Anne / Gale Andrew or Roberto Andrew (both sets of first names tied for 321)
1904: Dolly Ellen or Erna Ellen (another tie for 321) / Freddie Johnnie or Ward Johnnie (no 321 for the boys, so I used the two tied for 320)
1970: Dionne Carolyn / Sam Corey
1937: Clarice Lillian / Amos Leon
1993: Tiana Gabrielle / Bruce Shane
Very cool game!
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Birth Name (1967): Heidi (88) Ann (57)
2008: Autumn Kimberly
1970: Laurie Paula
2011; Bailey Julia
1913: Ellen Anne
1961: Peggy Maria
2008: Autumn Kimberly
1970: Laurie Paula
2011; Bailey Julia
1913: Ellen Anne
1961: Peggy Maria
Male version: Jason Craig
Alternate version: Amanda Christine (or Joshua Ian)
Alternate version: Helen Willie (or William Leon)
Alternate version: Margaret Vera (or George Jessie)
Margaret Vera and William Leon are okay.
Alternate version: Amanda Christine (or Joshua Ian)
Alternate version: Helen Willie (or William Leon)
Alternate version: Margaret Vera (or George Jessie)
Margaret Vera and William Leon are okay.
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1886 - Mamie Bertha
1909 - Dorothy Ethel
1911 - Anne Elizabeth
1923 - Geraldine Doris
1935 - Lillian Margaret
1944 - Carole Sharon
1957 - Kathryn Karen
1965 - Carolyn Donna
1973 - Dana Heather
1986 - Monica Nicole
1990 - Kathryn Jennifer
1991 - Kathryn Jennifer
1992 - Lindsey Stephanie
1993 - Jordan Amanda
1994 - Erica Amanda
1995 - Miranda Brittany
1996 - Christina Alexis
1997 - Kelsey Alexis
1998 - Erin Jessica
1999 - Vanessa Taylor
2000 - Sara Jessica
2001 - Brooke Abigail
2002 - Kaylee Sarah
2003 - Zoe Ashley
2004 - Andrea Ashley
2005 - Kylie Samantha
2006 - Maya Hannah
2007 - Brooklyn Abigail
2008 - Kimberly Abigail
2009 - Destiny Abigail
2010 - Kylie Madison
2011 - Julia/Kylie Madison
2012 - Alexa Mia
2013 - Alyssa Abigail
1886 - Mamie Bertha
1909 - Dorothy Ethel
1911 - Anne Elizabeth
1923 - Geraldine Doris
1935 - Lillian Margaret
1944 - Carole Sharon
1957 - Kathryn Karen
1965 - Carolyn Donna
1973 - Dana Heather
1986 - Monica Nicole
1990 - Kathryn Jennifer
1991 - Kathryn Jennifer
1992 - Lindsey Stephanie
1993 - Jordan Amanda
1994 - Erica Amanda
1995 - Miranda Brittany
1996 - Christina Alexis
1997 - Kelsey Alexis
1998 - Erin Jessica
1999 - Vanessa Taylor
2000 - Sara Jessica
2001 - Brooke Abigail
2002 - Kaylee Sarah
2003 - Zoe Ashley
2004 - Andrea Ashley
2005 - Kylie Samantha
2006 - Maya Hannah
2007 - Brooklyn Abigail
2008 - Kimberly Abigail
2009 - Destiny Abigail
2010 - Kylie Madison
2011 - Julia/Kylie Madison
2012 - Alexa Mia
2013 - Alyssa Abigail
Year: 1999
Name: Autumn Marie
Autumn = 77 Marie = 361
Male Name: Dakota Rodrigo
It's strange to think that a name like Dakota, well disliked today, was ao popular not too long ago. Dakota's a bit of a GP name for me but it hasn't grown on me very much. Rodrigo is strange!
New Year: 1968
New Name: Valerie Francine
Male Name: Jimmy Wallace
I actually very much like Valerie. I think it's quite timeless although sounding the slightest bit outdated. Francine is pretty awful in my opinion! My grandpa's name is Jim, so who knows, this could've happened!
New Year: 1964
New Name: Andrea Polly
Male Name: Bradley Malcolm
I. Think Andrea's a pretty name. Not too far off from Autumn, either. Polly's a little strange. Bradley Malcolm isn't too bad at all.
New Year: 1803
New Name: Bernice Donna
Males Name: Martin Dwight
New Year: 1971
New Name: Heidi Lillian
Male Name: Corey Cameron
Heidi really isn't my taste but it's not awful. Either is Corey. I do love Lillian and Cameron though!
New Year: 1893
New Name: Addie Lavina
Male Name: August Guss
Addie Lavina is actually very pretty! Never even knew Lavina was even a name! August Guss is a strange combo, isn't it?
I loved this! It was a nice break from all the CAF's.
Name: Autumn Marie
Autumn = 77 Marie = 361
Male Name: Dakota Rodrigo
It's strange to think that a name like Dakota, well disliked today, was ao popular not too long ago. Dakota's a bit of a GP name for me but it hasn't grown on me very much. Rodrigo is strange!
New Year: 1968
New Name: Valerie Francine
Male Name: Jimmy Wallace
I actually very much like Valerie. I think it's quite timeless although sounding the slightest bit outdated. Francine is pretty awful in my opinion! My grandpa's name is Jim, so who knows, this could've happened!
New Year: 1964
New Name: Andrea Polly
Male Name: Bradley Malcolm
I. Think Andrea's a pretty name. Not too far off from Autumn, either. Polly's a little strange. Bradley Malcolm isn't too bad at all.
New Year: 1803
New Name: Bernice Donna
Males Name: Martin Dwight
New Year: 1971
New Name: Heidi Lillian
Male Name: Corey Cameron
Heidi really isn't my taste but it's not awful. Either is Corey. I do love Lillian and Cameron though!
New Year: 1893
New Name: Addie Lavina
Male Name: August Guss
Addie Lavina is actually very pretty! Never even knew Lavina was even a name! August Guss is a strange combo, isn't it?
I loved this! It was a nice break from all the CAF's.
Fun!
Here are my results as aCatherine (#69) Ann (#160) born in 1984:
1921: Marian Daisy
1890: Sadie Christine
1894: Dora Christine
1932: Edith Yvonne
1961: Suzanne Holly
1972: Katherine Joy
1916: Jessie Shirley
1956: Jo Jeanette
1993: Alexandria Audrey
1967: Stacey Charlene
1990: Lindsay Colleen
1899: Vera Ola
I may come back and do some more later.
Here are my results as aCatherine (#69) Ann (#160) born in 1984:
1921: Marian Daisy
1890: Sadie Christine
1894: Dora Christine
1932: Edith Yvonne
1961: Suzanne Holly
1972: Katherine Joy
1916: Jessie Shirley
1956: Jo Jeanette
1993: Alexandria Audrey
1967: Stacey Charlene
1990: Lindsay Colleen
1899: Vera Ola
I may come back and do some more later.
135 & 792 (generated)
1897 - Lois Melva / Wallace Thad
1900 - Marian Florrie / Charley Estel
1928 - Blanche Cathrine / Wesley Abner
1958 - Amy Charles / Duane Kelley
1978 - Felicia Charla / Frederick Cliff
1897 - Lois Melva / Wallace Thad
1900 - Marian Florrie / Charley Estel
1928 - Blanche Cathrine / Wesley Abner
1958 - Amy Charles / Duane Kelley
1978 - Felicia Charla / Frederick Cliff
So Charles was used for girls in 1958.
Numbers from birth year: 277, 375
1905 - Neva Rosella / Ronald Maynard
1936 - Nettie Angeline / Shirley Dwayne
1899 - Wilhelmina Zula / Spencer Waldo
1973 - Adrienne Darla / Gordon Tracey
1950 - Cecelia Bette / Lowell Galen
2009 - Alayna Adalyn / Devon Jonas
1990 - Alissa Joy / Melvin Clarence
1962 - Cecilia Kristina / Chester Jerald
Looks like I might have been a Cecilia/Cecelia in a past life. I'm diggin' Wilhelmina Zula and Spencer Waldo.
1905 - Neva Rosella / Ronald Maynard
1936 - Nettie Angeline / Shirley Dwayne
1899 - Wilhelmina Zula / Spencer Waldo
1973 - Adrienne Darla / Gordon Tracey
1950 - Cecelia Bette / Lowell Galen
2009 - Alayna Adalyn / Devon Jonas
1990 - Alissa Joy / Melvin Clarence
1962 - Cecilia Kristina / Chester Jerald
Looks like I might have been a Cecilia/Cecelia in a past life. I'm diggin' Wilhelmina Zula and Spencer Waldo.
Mine (example)
Numbers from Birth Year: 40, 309
1974 - Danielle Sonja / Edward Jackie
1950 - Joan Lola / Walter Lanny
1945 - Phyllis Dale / Roy Sheldon
1978 - Tara Chasity / Brandon Gerardo
1935 - Geraldine Helene / Roy Morton
2011 - Allison Breanna / Evan Rowan
1913 - Elsie Berniece / Michael Freddie
1905 - Elsie Cecil / Sam Emory
1907 - Minnie Lulu / Andrew Rex
1896 - Catherine Nelle / Jack Mitchell
1931 - Eleanor Goldie / Earl Roberto
1959 - Catherine Kimberley / Peter Jaime
2004 - Allison Bridget / Aidan Morgan
Numbers from Birth Year: 40, 309
1974 - Danielle Sonja / Edward Jackie
1950 - Joan Lola / Walter Lanny
1945 - Phyllis Dale / Roy Sheldon
1978 - Tara Chasity / Brandon Gerardo
1935 - Geraldine Helene / Roy Morton
2011 - Allison Breanna / Evan Rowan
1913 - Elsie Berniece / Michael Freddie
1905 - Elsie Cecil / Sam Emory
1907 - Minnie Lulu / Andrew Rex
1896 - Catherine Nelle / Jack Mitchell
1931 - Eleanor Goldie / Earl Roberto
1959 - Catherine Kimberley / Peter Jaime
2004 - Allison Bridget / Aidan Morgan
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