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Re: Name update #118

by Mike C

6/1/2025, 2:42 PM

QuoteA way to know which names from your PNLs have been deleted after an update. In my case 11 have been removed and I want to find replacements.

For next time I'll create a routine that will automatically replace moved submitted names on PNLs with the new main DB name. This does happen now (eventually) but there is a delay between it being deleted from the submitted side and PNLs being updated.

QuoteAdding names which appear in popularity rankings, especially those that are in the higher spots.

That was indeed a focus for this update, and probably for the next couple updates.

QuoteAdding usages to names based on their appearance in popularity charts. For instance, Anthony, Marjorie, Cathy and Tiffany aren't rare at all in France; the same applies to Mirella in Hungary, Bianca in Spain, etc.

For names that are recent borrowings, I definitely look for a strong pattern of usage before adding an additional usage. I'll have a look at these suggestions, plus the corrections you listed. Thanks!

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- guasguendi

6/2/2025, 7:13 AM

QuoteFor next time I'll create a routine that will automatically replace moved submitted names on PNLs with the new main DB name.

I don't have trouble with the names that get added to the main database since they automatically get replaced, although the routine is a nice improvement. I meant deleted submitted names in general (and occasionally those in the main DB). A notification system would be ideal. By the way, is it possible to see which names from your PNL have been removed via the page for deleted names?

QuoteThat was indeed a focus for this update, and probably for the next couple updates.

Great! I've checked which charts have unlinked names. The US, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Brazil, France, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Tunisia and Turkey have many of them.

QuoteFor names that are recent borrowings, I definitely look for a strong pattern of usage before adding an additional usage.

I have noticed strong patterns in the charts of Latvia, Netherlands, France, Brazil and Czechia, among others. Fortunately, there are also other sites that give a more accurate view regarding a name's popularity (https://www.behindthename.com/bb/admin/5557219).

Hope this helps!

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