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http://nameberry.com/blog/19-signs-youre-obsessive-about-names
So do any of you fit into this list or not? I'll say i fit into some of them!
So do any of you fit into this list or not? I'll say i fit into some of them!
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I fit into 5,6,7 9-ish. I don't worry too much about hypothetical kids' names, and think it would be really stupid to worry about sharing name tastes on the 3rd date.
On the other hand I fit in some stuff she didn't mention, namely (no pun intended) naming objects, stray dogs and cats, being interested in name etymology (that's how I got into names at first).
On the other hand I fit in some stuff she didn't mention, namely (no pun intended) naming objects, stray dogs and cats, being interested in name etymology (that's how I got into names at first).
This message was edited 4/23/2014, 3:31 AM
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I got bored and stopped reading about 1/3 of the way down. I've read lists like these before...meh.
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If I want a combined spelling list I just go over to namenerds.com. That's the fastest way to find out that information.
The celebrity one is so me. I always want to know what they're naming their children.
The celebrity one is so me. I always want to know what they're naming their children.
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LOL, I definitely fit into some of these! In fact, I was laughing as I read the list.
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I don't yet have all 1000 names memorized...I'm more concerned with the extended lists. >:D
I think at least six of them apply to me.
Though I don't like the one about Aiden being number one with combined spellings. Considering that names have multiple pronunciations, it is my opinion that the SSA's way of counting by each spelling is probably the most accurate we can ever be about popularity. Each spelling variation is truly its own name, as spelling variations can indicate differences in parental preferences and styles.
I think at least six of them apply to me.
Though I don't like the one about Aiden being number one with combined spellings. Considering that names have multiple pronunciations, it is my opinion that the SSA's way of counting by each spelling is probably the most accurate we can ever be about popularity. Each spelling variation is truly its own name, as spelling variations can indicate differences in parental preferences and styles.
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1. No. But not doing this does not disqualify anyone from not being obsessed with names. Nobody has all thousand names memorized.
2. No. I'm not at all interested in foreign (to me) names.
3. No.
4. I did have my children named before they were conceived, but in the case of my son, that was because my husband had always had his heart set on a son being named after himself, so that doesn't count. And I only ever had two picked out because I didn't want more than two children. Doesn't count.
5. I have watched movie credits to look at the names.
6. I have opinions on names, but I don't get heated about it.
7. No, I don't get excited about pregnancies because of "nine months of baby name talk." In my experience, few expectant parents solicit opinions of the names they are considering, and I'm never rude enough to give my opinion unsolicited.
8. Yes, I do consider some names that I dislike to be like nails on a blackboard.
9. I do not have favorite names for every letter of the alphabet.
10. No, do not have the names of twins, triplets, quadruplets covered.
11. No, I'd never discuss names with a guy by the third date. Talk about a way to scare him off.
12. I do not recite names in moments of stress.
13. Nope, I don't think I have the right to name anyone else's baby.
14. I don't give a crap what celebrities name their babies. I may have an opinion of the name once I hear it, but that's not the same thing as really caring.
15. No, no Google alert set for names.
16. I don't have a top 10 list, much less re-order it when I can't sleep.
17. I personally have never combined spellings to figure out true popularity, but I appreciate when others do.
18. Nope, don't believe in judging people by their names. Ha.
19. I've never written to Nameberry to suggest new names for their database. I did, however, once--and only once--submit a name here. It was Kenyatta. It's the name of my SO's daughter.
Two out of nineteen. I am not obsessed. Phew.
2. No. I'm not at all interested in foreign (to me) names.
3. No.
4. I did have my children named before they were conceived, but in the case of my son, that was because my husband had always had his heart set on a son being named after himself, so that doesn't count. And I only ever had two picked out because I didn't want more than two children. Doesn't count.
5. I have watched movie credits to look at the names.
6. I have opinions on names, but I don't get heated about it.
7. No, I don't get excited about pregnancies because of "nine months of baby name talk." In my experience, few expectant parents solicit opinions of the names they are considering, and I'm never rude enough to give my opinion unsolicited.
8. Yes, I do consider some names that I dislike to be like nails on a blackboard.
9. I do not have favorite names for every letter of the alphabet.
10. No, do not have the names of twins, triplets, quadruplets covered.
11. No, I'd never discuss names with a guy by the third date. Talk about a way to scare him off.
12. I do not recite names in moments of stress.
13. Nope, I don't think I have the right to name anyone else's baby.
14. I don't give a crap what celebrities name their babies. I may have an opinion of the name once I hear it, but that's not the same thing as really caring.
15. No, no Google alert set for names.
16. I don't have a top 10 list, much less re-order it when I can't sleep.
17. I personally have never combined spellings to figure out true popularity, but I appreciate when others do.
18. Nope, don't believe in judging people by their names. Ha.
19. I've never written to Nameberry to suggest new names for their database. I did, however, once--and only once--submit a name here. It was Kenyatta. It's the name of my SO's daughter.
Two out of nineteen. I am not obsessed. Phew.
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5. You watch every minute of movie credit scrolls looking for new names, down to the very last third assistant gaffer. - So what if I do??
8. Nails on a blackboard have nothing over people who name their babies Shyanne or Braydyn. - Sigh, yeah.
Well, just two. I'm almost disappointed in myself!
8. Nails on a blackboard have nothing over people who name their babies Shyanne or Braydyn. - Sigh, yeah.
Well, just two. I'm almost disappointed in myself!
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I do a few of them but most are just ridiculous. Nameberry people suck so I'm not surprised Pam wrote this tripe.
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Nameberry-BtN feud
I know Nameberry gets bashed a lot around here. And I totally get why. Just wondering if anyone from over there (ahem Pam cough cough Linda) know how much they are hated on BtN? Has anyone ever heard of hatred the other direction? (I don't frequent Nameberry so I don't know if they are gigantic and we are just small potatoes over here.)
I know Nameberry gets bashed a lot around here. And I totally get why. Just wondering if anyone from over there (ahem Pam cough cough Linda) know how much they are hated on BtN? Has anyone ever heard of hatred the other direction? (I don't frequent Nameberry so I don't know if they are gigantic and we are just small potatoes over here.)
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I agree with mirfak and Rachel.
I think nameberry is an ugly site with annoying people but since I haven't *really* gone over there in a few years I can't say for sure if it's the same way. I just really, really, really hate Pamela and Linda.
If they did hate on BtN I doubt it'd be for good reasons. I mean, I can see bitching about posters here because we do have a lot of whiny ones, but our site is accurate and nice to look at.
I think nameberry is an ugly site with annoying people but since I haven't *really* gone over there in a few years I can't say for sure if it's the same way. I just really, really, really hate Pamela and Linda.
If they did hate on BtN I doubt it'd be for good reasons. I mean, I can see bitching about posters here because we do have a lot of whiny ones, but our site is accurate and nice to look at.
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I think there are some 'berries' who don't care for us either.
I found a comment on it from Pam, but she's professional about it:
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Apparently some of the users think that the complaints about Nameberry posted here are about them personally (ex: "Good for BtN. Some of the users over there don't hold us in very high regard though. I went to check out the forums a few months ago and found they'd made a lovely little Nameberry bitching thread. Needless to say, I won't be joining that lot.") .
I know when I complain about Nameberry, though, I'm just complaining about Pam and Linda–I don't know anything about the random users.
I found a comment on it from Pam, but she's professional about it:
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Apparently some of the users think that the complaints about Nameberry posted here are about them personally (ex: "Good for BtN. Some of the users over there don't hold us in very high regard though. I went to check out the forums a few months ago and found they'd made a lovely little Nameberry bitching thread. Needless to say, I won't be joining that lot.") .
I know when I complain about Nameberry, though, I'm just complaining about Pam and Linda–I don't know anything about the random users.
This message was edited 4/22/2014, 12:36 PM
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They're for-profit and presented as journalists, so if you buy that that makes them authoritative (most people do buy it without thinking), of course they would be "bigger" than the posters on this board. They'd have us as a peanut gallery. And there's no doubt in my mind that they are thoroughly cynical and don't really give a crap about the quality of their journalism, as long as their pages gets hits.
I doubt they would bother to respond to criticism on a message board on another site even if they do know about it. If they did respond, it would lower them from their perceived authoritative journalistic position, by drawing attention to the fact that there is something to be critical of. If someone posted criticism on their website, I have a feeling their web people would just delete it.
By the way, I didn't follow the link (not giving up any clicks to them! lol) but judging what's in it by the responses people have given here, the content is at least in part lifted from this board - er, inspired by things that have been posted here (and probably other boards that I don't frequent).
I doubt they would bother to respond to criticism on a message board on another site even if they do know about it. If they did respond, it would lower them from their perceived authoritative journalistic position, by drawing attention to the fact that there is something to be critical of. If someone posted criticism on their website, I have a feeling their web people would just delete it.
By the way, I didn't follow the link (not giving up any clicks to them! lol) but judging what's in it by the responses people have given here, the content is at least in part lifted from this board - er, inspired by things that have been posted here (and probably other boards that I don't frequent).
This message was edited 4/22/2014, 11:59 AM
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Agree about hit count
Their "popularity" rankings are based on the number of hit counts each page gets, which a) tells you something about what they prioritize, and b) demonstrates the lack of accuracy on the site. Maybe Katniss was the third or whatever most hit name last year... that doesn't mean it was the most favorite. It means that it was brought to the mainstream and nobody had ever heard of it before, so they googled it.
Their "popularity" rankings are based on the number of hit counts each page gets, which a) tells you something about what they prioritize, and b) demonstrates the lack of accuracy on the site. Maybe Katniss was the third or whatever most hit name last year... that doesn't mean it was the most favorite. It means that it was brought to the mainstream and nobody had ever heard of it before, so they googled it.
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Pam's writing makes me want to hurl. I wish she was one of my students so I could fail her.
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I'm not a teacher, but I agree.
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Failing her would indeed feel nice.
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I fit a few...
#2 - I've got quite a few names books, including one from Zambia (although published in Britain), and I think Australia... and I've got a few old ones that belonged to my grandma, so they are from a different generation.
#5 - I always find myself looking for names in movie credits, news articles, books, etc.
#15 - I have a category on my Google News for "baby names" but none of the other ones.
#2 - I've got quite a few names books, including one from Zambia (although published in Britain), and I think Australia... and I've got a few old ones that belonged to my grandma, so they are from a different generation.
#5 - I always find myself looking for names in movie credits, news articles, books, etc.
#15 - I have a category on my Google News for "baby names" but none of the other ones.
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Yep.
#4-10
And especially #13. There would be no Brydyn's or Shyanne's.
And oh my God. #14!
#4-10
And especially #13. There would be no Brydyn's or Shyanne's.
And oh my God. #14!
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Is it me or is the woman who wrote it really, really childish?
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I'm proud to say I fit only two of these, and those two only loosely: I can tell you why I like Sophia but not Sophie, but I don't feel I have to "defend" it. And I can name a favorite name for most letters of the alphabet, if asked.
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