For the Love of Names

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I love names.

Their origins, meanings, pronunciation, nicknames, etc. fascinate me.

 

I am the girl that figured out the most popular names on her wedding guest list.

They're James and Elizabeth, in case you wondered.

 

I have an ever ongoing list of favorite names that is constantly growing.

If we are blessed with children, I know my future spouse may tire of the topic quickly

for I know I will obsess over finding the perfect name for our child.

I especially love unique names and have to admit that I slightly bemoan the fact that some of my favorite names are prominently listed on the top 10 list.

I'm a trend-setter in an odd sort of way, I guess.

 

So when Emily sent me the link to Time's

Find Out What Your Name Would be if You Were Born Today,

I could not resist plugging in my name...and a whole lot of others...

 

Growing up I rarely ever met another Christina,

especially who spelled her name with a Ch and not a K.

So I was slightly surprised when it told me my name was 12th on the list for girls born the same year as I. I had no idea it would be so high on the list.

 

If my parents would have named me the 12th most popular girls name

in each decade I would be named:

 

Today: Sofia

2000's: Rachel

1990's: Michelle

1980's: Kelly

1970's: Lori

1960's: Kathy

1950's: Judith

1940's: Helen

1930's: Lois

1920's: Florence

1910's: Edna

1900's: Clara

1890's: Nellie

 

I think I could live with these names.

I must admit, however, Sofia is my favorite.

 

If you are a fellow name nerd, or just like random facts or quizzes, check this out.

It's a fun less than 5 minute break from your to do list.

 

What would you be named today?