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HelpWhat are BtN's top names? (Top 5's please!)
Sometimes it seems like a name is popping up in every second post. I thought it'd be interesting to see what the most popular names are among us BtN'ers. I'm guessing our Top 10 will look a little different from the SSA Top 10.
So here's how it works. Post your Top 5 singles names (no combo's, please) for each gender, and I'll tally them up and post a list. It'd be helpful when you reply to change to subject of your msg to you user name and Top 5, eg Delphi_Blue's Top 5- to help me keep track when I'm tallying. Also, when commnting on others, as I know you love to do, if you could change the subject to reflect this, this would also be helpful.
*NB: when I'm tallying, multiple spellings of the same name (eg Kaitlin, Caitlyn, Katelynn etc) will be grouped as the same name- so clarify your intended prn. on any names that might be an issue.
Ofcourse, the more people that reply, the truer reflection of our group the list will be, so get posting. Yay!
So here's how it works. Post your Top 5 singles names (no combo's, please) for each gender, and I'll tally them up and post a list. It'd be helpful when you reply to change to subject of your msg to you user name and Top 5, eg Delphi_Blue's Top 5- to help me keep track when I'm tallying. Also, when commnting on others, as I know you love to do, if you could change the subject to reflect this, this would also be helpful.
*NB: when I'm tallying, multiple spellings of the same name (eg Kaitlin, Caitlyn, Katelynn etc) will be grouped as the same name- so clarify your intended prn. on any names that might be an issue.
Ofcourse, the more people that reply, the truer reflection of our group the list will be, so get posting. Yay!
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THATS IT
Tallied, finalised, all of that :) Results'll be up in he next 15 mins or so.
Tallied, finalised, all of that :) Results'll be up in he next 15 mins or so.
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--------Stats Thus Far------
Counted up to BUNNYGIRL at 2:54 pm, 04.10.07
Number of Responses: 134 (not including LMS, who will be included later)
Number of Names: 1340 (again, not counting LMS)
Number of different girls names: 395
Number of different boys names: 330
Number of votes for current top Girls name: 12 (1 name with 12 votes)
Number of votes for current top Boys name: 15 (1 name with 15 votes)
I'm aiming to have the results tomorrow :)
Counted up to BUNNYGIRL at 2:54 pm, 04.10.07
Number of Responses: 134 (not including LMS, who will be included later)
Number of Names: 1340 (again, not counting LMS)
Number of different girls names: 395
Number of different boys names: 330
Number of votes for current top Girls name: 12 (1 name with 12 votes)
Number of votes for current top Boys name: 15 (1 name with 15 votes)
I'm aiming to have the results tomorrow :)
This message was edited 10/4/2007, 3:02 PM
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I love Xanthe.
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Yep...
Just so you know, I've only counted your first names, not your middle names.
Just so you know, I've only counted your first names, not your middle names.
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Combos aren't allowed, if you read Delphi's instructions - this is a strictly first-names-only list she's making.
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Boys
Reuben
Caleb
Alasdair
Lucas
Arthur
Girls
Martha
Keziah
Mabel
Madeleine
Annie
Reuben
Caleb
Alasdair
Lucas
Arthur
Girls
Martha
Keziah
Mabel
Madeleine
Annie
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I've always liked the name Keziah.
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Yay for Arthur! I also like Annie on your list. It has a quaint prettiness to it, if that makes sense.
This message was edited 10/4/2007, 6:10 AM
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I like them all.
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Ai....Question?
I know it's hard but I need a choice between Susannah and Verity. As with all the others whove given me 6 names, I'm putting down Susannah and Finn as your votes because they are what you typed first. If you'd like to change this, please let me know ASAP.
I know it's hard but I need a choice between Susannah and Verity. As with all the others whove given me 6 names, I'm putting down Susannah and Finn as your votes because they are what you typed first. If you'd like to change this, please let me know ASAP.
This message was edited 10/4/2007, 1:17 PM
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I need one more please!
You've only got 4 girls names. It's not a big deal, but it msses up the stats, and would make my life easier if you had another :)
Thanks.
You've only got 4 girls names. It's not a big deal, but it msses up the stats, and would make my life easier if you had another :)
Thanks.
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Go ahead and put Mira. It's automatic for me to type both, I can never decide between them ; )
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Oh, I adore Barnaby. How fantastic to see it on someone's list!
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Diamante04's Top 5
..GIRLS..
1. Ariella
2. Olivia
3. Elisabeth
4. Sara
5. Kathryn (pronounced like Katherine)
..BOYS..
1. Jude
2. John
3. Grant
4. Cade
5. Conner
..GIRLS..
1. Ariella
2. Olivia
3. Elisabeth
4. Sara
5. Kathryn (pronounced like Katherine)
..BOYS..
1. Jude
2. John
3. Grant
4. Cade
5. Conner
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 7:12 PM
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I like:
Ariella (prefer Arielle)
Olivia
Elisabeth (prefer Elspeth)
Sara (prefer Sarah)
Kathryn (prefer Katherine)
Grant
I like:
Ariella (prefer Arielle)
Olivia
Elisabeth (prefer Elspeth)
Sara (prefer Sarah)
Kathryn (prefer Katherine)
Grant
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Marija Luminitsa's Top 5
Girls:
Larissa
Maria
Katherine
Anastasia
Amalia
Boys:
Alexander
Joseph
Lukas
William
Sebastian
Girls:
Larissa
Maria
Katherine
Anastasia
Amalia
Boys:
Alexander
Joseph
Lukas
William
Sebastian
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OMG, your sig line is cracking me up.
I'm sure the original version was a man speaking about a woman, and both versions taken together are hilarious... especially today when my husband and I are feeling petulant towards each other yet again. Thanks for the giggle =D
OMG, your sig line is cracking me up.
I'm sure the original version was a man speaking about a woman, and both versions taken together are hilarious... especially today when my husband and I are feeling petulant towards each other yet again. Thanks for the giggle =D
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Maybe not
But as she's doing this on a volunteer basis, I think it's fine. If you want to, why don't you do separate counts for separate spellings?
But as she's doing this on a volunteer basis, I think it's fine. If you want to, why don't you do separate counts for separate spellings?
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*Shrug* I was going to collect the names anyway - I make lists. But the way I would collate it makes it easier *not* to combine multiple spellings.
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Okay
You do seperate spellings then, if that's what you'd like.
I'm fully aware the SSA list does not combine spellings. I was trying to make things easier- It's not the most accurate comparision, however you manage it, and this is the way I've decided to manage it.
If you want to do it better though, go right ahead. The names are all here for you.
You do seperate spellings then, if that's what you'd like.
I'm fully aware the SSA list does not combine spellings. I was trying to make things easier- It's not the most accurate comparision, however you manage it, and this is the way I've decided to manage it.
If you want to do it better though, go right ahead. The names are all here for you.
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 8:21 PM
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Oh, and I realise this sounds snippy
It's not meant to be. I've read it over but am not sure how else to say what I want to say. It's late and I'm tired and I've been at the computer half the day, so I apologize- it's not meant to sound snippy. I understand what you mean, but am sticking to the way I'd already decided. And seriously, feel free to post your own results- it'll be another list to compare too.
It's not meant to be. I've read it over but am not sure how else to say what I want to say. It's late and I'm tired and I've been at the computer half the day, so I apologize- it's not meant to sound snippy. I understand what you mean, but am sticking to the way I'd already decided. And seriously, feel free to post your own results- it'll be another list to compare too.
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I was going to post a very unpleasant reply, and I'm still in half a mind to - I don't actually appreciate having my head bitten off for making a suggestion, given that we're both obviously quite interested in the topic and therefore have an opinion on how it should be done.
However, I accept your apology.
I may or may not post my results - depends how much time I have once this thread slips off the board where it can't get any more replies.
In case you're interested, I'm collating very simply: I copy the names into a word document, then when I have all of them I'll sort alphabetically. That's my base data. Then, in a new file, I'll delete the repeated names and leave a number tabbed next to each name. After that, I'll sort by the number, giving me the rankings.
However, I accept your apology.
I may or may not post my results - depends how much time I have once this thread slips off the board where it can't get any more replies.
In case you're interested, I'm collating very simply: I copy the names into a word document, then when I have all of them I'll sort alphabetically. That's my base data. Then, in a new file, I'll delete the repeated names and leave a number tabbed next to each name. After that, I'll sort by the number, giving me the rankings.
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Something else I thought of...
It wasn't intended to be me biting your head off- you are right, you were just offereing an opinion. It's just hard to convey tone over the internet, and I didn't do a very good job of it last night. Sorry once again.
Something else I thought of- the SSA list is based only on American data, whereas ours comes from various places across the globe. So that affects it too, I guess- I hadn't thoguht of that. I'll make note of both these issues when I post the results so people can take them into account.
Interesting also to hear how your doing it. My method is pen and paper- I write down the names in a big long list, but each name is written down only once. If it appears again, I go back an dput a mark next to it. If it's a different spelling, I also record that. I'd already planned to put the different spellings in my results eg if Caitlin makes the top name:
1) Caitlin (7 votes) Caitlin (3), Kaitlyn (2) Katelynn (1), Katilin (1)
Or something along those lines. Anyway, thanks for your opinions and suggestions. I better get back to these names.
It wasn't intended to be me biting your head off- you are right, you were just offereing an opinion. It's just hard to convey tone over the internet, and I didn't do a very good job of it last night. Sorry once again.
Something else I thought of- the SSA list is based only on American data, whereas ours comes from various places across the globe. So that affects it too, I guess- I hadn't thoguht of that. I'll make note of both these issues when I post the results so people can take them into account.
Interesting also to hear how your doing it. My method is pen and paper- I write down the names in a big long list, but each name is written down only once. If it appears again, I go back an dput a mark next to it. If it's a different spelling, I also record that. I'd already planned to put the different spellings in my results eg if Caitlin makes the top name:
1) Caitlin (7 votes) Caitlin (3), Kaitlyn (2) Katelynn (1), Katilin (1)
Or something along those lines. Anyway, thanks for your opinions and suggestions. I better get back to these names.
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I'll be excited to see both of your results if you both have time to do them. Good luck. :)
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Comments
Nephthys. Oh, my god. I never thought I'd see this on anyone's list! I love Nephthys. I probably wouldn't be brave enough to use it myself, but if I saw a little girl with this name . . . I'd cry with joy. Ivy and Hazel are also nice. :D
I love Vladimir and Severin. Nicholas is always handsome.
Nephthys. Oh, my god. I never thought I'd see this on anyone's list! I love Nephthys. I probably wouldn't be brave enough to use it myself, but if I saw a little girl with this name . . . I'd cry with joy. Ivy and Hazel are also nice. :D
I love Vladimir and Severin. Nicholas is always handsome.
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 9:14 PM
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I love you
The only new name you put was Wilbur- the rest have already been mentioned, which means just putting marks next to them, instead of adding 10 new names. Brilliant- it's not much, but it helps ;)
Lol. Just thought I'd let you know. I'm drowning in names here!
The only new name you put was Wilbur- the rest have already been mentioned, which means just putting marks next to them, instead of adding 10 new names. Brilliant- it's not much, but it helps ;)
Lol. Just thought I'd let you know. I'm drowning in names here!
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Lol!
nice to know I'm common.
tehe.
nice to know I'm common.
tehe.
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mags Top 5
Girls:
Lydia
Theodosia
Emmeline
Eleanor
Mary
Boys:
Rowan
Edward
James
Elliot
Peter
Girls:
Lydia
Theodosia
Emmeline
Eleanor
Mary
Boys:
Rowan
Edward
James
Elliot
Peter
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-Stats-Thus-Far--------------------------------------------------------
Keep posting those top 5's, this is really for my benefit only ;)
Tallied up to JULIA ar 5:28 pm, 03.10.07
Total Top 5's posted: 64
Total names posted: 640 (320 each gender)
Total different Girls names thus far: 231
Total different Boys names thus far: 203
Number of votes for current top Girls name: 6 (3 names tied at 6 votes)
Number of votes for current top Boys name: 7 (2 names tied at 7 votes)
-But I'm not telling you what those names are! You'll have to wait and find out ;)
I never tought I'd say this, but I'm feeling distinctley anti-name atm, so I'm going to take a break. Can't wait to share the results with you guys, but give me a little while to recover ;)
Keep posting those top 5's, this is really for my benefit only ;)
Tallied up to JULIA ar 5:28 pm, 03.10.07
Total Top 5's posted: 64
Total names posted: 640 (320 each gender)
Total different Girls names thus far: 231
Total different Boys names thus far: 203
Number of votes for current top Girls name: 6 (3 names tied at 6 votes)
Number of votes for current top Boys name: 7 (2 names tied at 7 votes)
-But I'm not telling you what those names are! You'll have to wait and find out ;)
I never tought I'd say this, but I'm feeling distinctley anti-name atm, so I'm going to take a break. Can't wait to share the results with you guys, but give me a little while to recover ;)
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 8:22 PM
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Thats ok :)
You weren't the only one! I know it can be hard to get it down to just 5, I struggled with that myself. It's just for my stats, I need only 5 names a person so I can calculate- if I take 6 from some it makes it too hard!
Thanks, I'll mark down Vienna.
You weren't the only one! I know it can be hard to get it down to just 5, I struggled with that myself. It's just for my stats, I need only 5 names a person so I can calculate- if I take 6 from some it makes it too hard!
Thanks, I'll mark down Vienna.
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Just so you know...
I counted Miles, but not Langston. I'm only taking 5 votes per person, sorry- I had trouble narrowing it down too. If you'd prefer Langston to make the list instead, let me know and I'll fix it.
I counted Miles, but not Langston. I'm only taking 5 votes per person, sorry- I had trouble narrowing it down too. If you'd prefer Langston to make the list instead, let me know and I'll fix it.
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Not a problem. :-D
I totally understand. :-D
I totally understand. :-D
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Thankyou!
It messes with my stats ;) And I'm kinda drowning in names here...an extra one or two doesn't really make a difference..but if everyone starts going over then...argh!
Thanks for being so understanding.
It messes with my stats ;) And I'm kinda drowning in names here...an extra one or two doesn't really make a difference..but if everyone starts going over then...argh!
Thanks for being so understanding.
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For my own benefit...
Tallied up to here, boys and girls, as of 4:06 pm, 03.10.07.
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Tallied up to here, boys and girls, as of 4:06 pm, 03.10.07.
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wow, I'm suprised for sure I thoight it would be up there
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I was thinking it had a decent shot at BtN's favourite girls name. Well, you never know, I guess!
This is shapeing up to be very interesting- I can't wait to share the results.
This is shapeing up to be very interesting- I can't wait to share the results.
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Natla'd Top 5
This is the first time in a while I've thought about my top names;
GIRLS'
Lara
Georgina
Violet
Mercedes
Ada (A-dah)
BOYS'
Victor
Jaret
Lachlan (LOCK-lan)
James
Joseph
I'll probably think of tons more when I've posted it, but I think that's a pretty accurate reflection right now.
This is the first time in a while I've thought about my top names;
GIRLS'
Lara
Georgina
Violet
Mercedes
Ada (A-dah)
BOYS'
Victor
Jaret
Lachlan (LOCK-lan)
James
Joseph
I'll probably think of tons more when I've posted it, but I think that's a pretty accurate reflection right now.
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 3:41 PM
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Eleanor's Top Five
Boys
1 Arthur
2 Erasmus
3 Edmund
4 Henry
5 Julian
1 Evelyn
2 Eulalia
3 Daphne
4 Hero
5 Esther
I like a lot of E names :)
Boys
1 Arthur
2 Erasmus
3 Edmund
4 Henry
5 Julian
1 Evelyn
2 Eulalia
3 Daphne
4 Hero
5 Esther
I like a lot of E names :)
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Isla's Top 5
1. Isla (EYE-lah)
2. Nora
3. Clara (CLAIR-ah)
4. Violet
5. Ruby
The first two have been fairly constant for years but the last 3 change quite a bit.
1. Henry
2. August nn Gus
3. Emmett
4. Elliott
5. Julian
These have been somewhat constant for the last year or so, but I'm fairly iffy on all of them at the moment.
1. Isla (EYE-lah)
2. Nora
3. Clara (CLAIR-ah)
4. Violet
5. Ruby
The first two have been fairly constant for years but the last 3 change quite a bit.
1. Henry
2. August nn Gus
3. Emmett
4. Elliott
5. Julian
These have been somewhat constant for the last year or so, but I'm fairly iffy on all of them at the moment.
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Daddysdancer's Top 5
Ivy
Bryony
Matilda
Elora
Hallie
Owen
Rhys
Carsten
Alec
Noah
Ivy
Bryony
Matilda
Elora
Hallie
Owen
Rhys
Carsten
Alec
Noah
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 3:26 PM
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commenting....
I like:
Ivy
Bryony
Matilda
Owen
Noah
I like:
Ivy
Bryony
Matilda
Owen
Noah
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Question...
When will you be posting the results?
When will you be posting the results?
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As soon as I can...
It'll probably be a little while, partly because there's so many names to go through, partly because I want to give everyone a fair chance to respond. So it won't be today (gotta allow for time differences) and it most likely won't be tomorrow either :)
*and they are gone :) I'm enjoying keeping it to myself thus far ;) See above for stats*
It'll probably be a little while, partly because there's so many names to go through, partly because I want to give everyone a fair chance to respond. So it won't be today (gotta allow for time differences) and it most likely won't be tomorrow either :)
*and they are gone :) I'm enjoying keeping it to myself thus far ;) See above for stats*
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 5:52 PM
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I know a man named Alexis. I've known him since we were both small children. He's always gone by Alex. I doubt there are many people in his life apart from family who realize his name is not Alexander. But I've never heard him say he's embarrassed by his name. He might be, though. I understand why you think it's unusable. Same raw deal for the boys as with Ashley, etcetera. Once it's on a girl, it can't come back. That kills me.
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honestly?
I have no idea of the origin. There's a girl on my friend's residence floor with the name, and she prn. it MAR-see-nuh. I keep meaning to ask about it on the facts board.
I have no idea of the origin. There's a girl on my friend's residence floor with the name, and she prn. it MAR-see-nuh. I keep meaning to ask about it on the facts board.
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Rachel Shay's Top 5
My favorites... aka, "I think I'd die if my future husband didn't let me use..."
Girls:
Helena [he-lay-nah]
Avril [AV-ril]
Lenore [le-NOR] (possible nn "Norah")
Samara [sa-mar-uh]
Sofia [so-FEE-uh]
Boys:
Ashley [ASH-lee]
Jacob [JAY-kub]
Damien [DAY-mee-an]
William (nn "Liam") [WIL-yum]
Elijah [ee-lie-juh]
>.> I had a hard time with this. The only one I'm REALLY sure about is Helena.
My favorites... aka, "I think I'd die if my future husband didn't let me use..."
Girls:
Helena [he-lay-nah]
Avril [AV-ril]
Lenore [le-NOR] (possible nn "Norah")
Samara [sa-mar-uh]
Sofia [so-FEE-uh]
Boys:
Ashley [ASH-lee]
Jacob [JAY-kub]
Damien [DAY-mee-an]
William (nn "Liam") [WIL-yum]
Elijah [ee-lie-juh]
>.> I had a hard time with this. The only one I'm REALLY sure about is Helena.
This message was edited 10/3/2007, 2:18 PM
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I'm already regretting it...
And I've only tallied the Girls up to your post! Yikes.
I was just really interested to see the results so *shrugs* things you do for names, ey?
And I've only tallied the Girls up to your post! Yikes.
I was just really interested to see the results so *shrugs* things you do for names, ey?
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Lol
I remember once I was going to tally them up to share with everyone and I got about half way through when my computer shut down. D:
Remember to save frequently like I didn't, and good luck!
I remember once I was going to tally them up to share with everyone and I got about half way through when my computer shut down. D:
Remember to save frequently like I didn't, and good luck!
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I'm going Old School here...
That is, Pen and Paper ;)
Which you'd think would lead to some questionable results (if you'd ever seen my handwritting...;) but I am taking as much care as possible. Doesn't help that the 17-month-old is trying to steal my pens as we speak...
Thanks, I'll need it!
That is, Pen and Paper ;)
Which you'd think would lead to some questionable results (if you'd ever seen my handwritting...;) but I am taking as much care as possible. Doesn't help that the 17-month-old is trying to steal my pens as we speak...
Thanks, I'll need it!
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Haha, much better idea then. ;)
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Crista's Top 5!
Girls:
Juliet
Miley
Lily
Sofia / Sophie (similar enough?)
Elisabeth (nn Ella)
Boys:
Jonathan
Ryan
Tyler
Braden
Zachery (nn Zac)
Girls:
Juliet
Miley
Lily
Sofia / Sophie (similar enough?)
Elisabeth (nn Ella)
Boys:
Jonathan
Ryan
Tyler
Braden
Zachery (nn Zac)
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comments
I like:
Lily (prefer Lilly)
Sofia (prefer Sophia)
Elisbeth (prefer Elspeth)
Ella
Jonathan
Ryan
Braden
I like:
Lily (prefer Lilly)
Sofia (prefer Sophia)
Elisbeth (prefer Elspeth)
Ella
Jonathan
Ryan
Braden
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Dot's Top Five
1. Mary
2. Constanza
3. Margaret
4. Martha
5. Alice
1. Theodore
2. Thomas
3. John
4. George
5. Oscar
Today, anyway!
1. Mary
2. Constanza
3. Margaret
4. Martha
5. Alice
1. Theodore
2. Thomas
3. John
4. George
5. Oscar
Today, anyway!
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I love Ephraim--it's just fabulous. Noble is something of a GP for me. Nice to see them both on someone's list.
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Leopold is THE cutest name : )
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Interesting...
I didn't know of this. Thanks, guys :)
I didn't know of this. Thanks, guys :)
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I think this thread is still useful.
1) There are people who use polls only, and not the boards, with PNLs.
2) People usually have more than 5 names on their PNL.
3) Why not? xD
1) There are people who use polls only, and not the boards, with PNLs.
2) People usually have more than 5 names on their PNL.
3) Why not? xD
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Oh, I agree
These are more like names we'd actually use at the moment, whereas PNL are just every name we like, usually, so I feel that the stats are interesting but will reflect different things. I just thought you'd like to see it.
These are more like names we'd actually use at the moment, whereas PNL are just every name we like, usually, so I feel that the stats are interesting but will reflect different things. I just thought you'd like to see it.
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Oh, I would..
I'd deffinatley like to see it. It's interesting., and it'll be interesting to compare. I know my name list has 86 names, so it's alot ;) Pretty much names I like, whereas this'll be an indication of names we really like enough to use (or in some cases have use)
I'd deffinatley like to see it. It's interesting., and it'll be interesting to compare. I know my name list has 86 names, so it's alot ;) Pretty much names I like, whereas this'll be an indication of names we really like enough to use (or in some cases have use)
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My PNL has 312 names. They aren't names I absolutely love, just names I would somewhat consider.
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