Now that the new baby name popularity data is out, I’m guessing some of us are experiencing one of two feelings: My favorite name is rising – everyone stop using it! If everyone else is using it, I can’t possibly use it for a child of my own. Oh, wow, my favorite name is falling. […]
I really like the concept of contrarian names: not quite classic, not exactly cool, just...always there. You might know one or two of any age. Paula, Gail, Hugh, Eric. As Abby says, they both blend in and stand out.