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July 19, 2020 6:34 PM
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The problem isn’t necessarily cutesy names. The problem is that, for too long, we’ve equated feminine with less capable. And so we choose Madison over Madeline, Sloane instead of Jane.
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June 27, 2020 4:46 PM
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She's been having a moment — and that's not a good thing. Using baby name data, we found other names that are equally as “Karen” as Karen.
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June 21, 2020 4:44 PM
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"I've never been so disgusted by my own data."
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June 21, 2020 2:49 PM
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The fact that the name Kevin is far more common and cross-generational than Jamal further reinforces the impression of the white character in the video as the everyman, and the black character as the other.
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May 23, 2020 10:40 AM
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As we speak, millions of people are sheltering at home on remote islands with only animals for company. And those animals have names. The Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons serves up a much-needed escape, a cheery world with a cast of cartoon critters. A glance at their cherubic faces, […]
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May 17, 2020 5:35 PM
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If people - fictional and real - can easily transform the way we perceive a given name, why do we all behave as if names' images are fixed and unchanging?
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May 8, 2020 11:46 AM
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Unexpected nicknames, mispronunciation...once you've chosen your child's name, it takes on a surprising life of its own.
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April 20, 2020 2:02 PM
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For parents who want to inspire their kid to have deep knowledge and however they define "smart" these are 20 great baby name choices that mean smart
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March 14, 2020 1:56 PM
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Happy Friday everyone! By special request of one of our readers who is homebound because of the coronavirus, here's a Fun Friday Question for you: What is your Name Fuss threshhold? This is inspired by this post over at Swistle -- it's an older post that I came upon this morning, discussing the name Imogen…
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February 22, 2020 1:43 PM
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How the name "Karen" became an insult — and a meme.
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February 15, 2020 7:02 AM
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Time for the latest batch of name-related quotations! From a 1997 article in Jet magazine about how Jamie Foxx (born Eric Bishop) found success in comedy after changing his name: Foxx, who was dete…
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December 17, 2019 4:07 PM
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November 26, 2019 11:52 AM
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A new study picks the naughtiest and nicest children's names, but they missed some of the most obvious examples, like Danger and Rowdy.
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July 13, 2020 5:14 PM
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A former colleague recently revealed that she's pregnant. My friend asked for advice. Dealing with Colic, diaper rash and cradle cap are common topics discussed among new mothers.
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June 21, 2020 4:49 PM
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A Reddit thread has ignited a new debate over unconventional black names.
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June 21, 2020 2:55 PM
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Because Daisy really CAN work for Marguerite, if you don't mind the effort.
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June 1, 2020 4:46 PM
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In addition to a shared first name, Sun, a 23-year-old Chinese-American, doesn’t exactly match the stereotype of a middle-aged
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May 18, 2020 4:53 PM
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At first I thought her four names were a beautiful compromise. But at 18 months old, her eyes are bluish-gray, her hair is light brown. While I’ve tried to wrestle with what it means for her to appear so light in a society that hugely privileges whiteness, I’ve grown more uneasy about her name. Her first and last names, the most salient parts, look and sound as white as her features.
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May 13, 2020 10:15 AM
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"Hi, I'm Petal Flora, and no one takes me seriously.
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April 20, 2020 5:52 PM
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Dear Swistle, I am due with baby #2 in September. My first daughter is Ariela Elena. The name ticked off all the boxes for us. It has a great meaning (lion of God), it has a great nickname (she goe…
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April 9, 2020 5:06 PM
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I’m not quite so worried that the representation of white women is going to be formed solely on the punchline of “Karen”
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February 28, 2020 12:42 PM
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Looking for a name for your newborn baby that isn't gender specific? Here are 5 reasons to chose a gender-neutral name and 5 reasons to avoid it.
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February 17, 2020 12:32 PM
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For the love of Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, please stop.
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January 8, 2020 3:37 PM
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Now if I encountered a baby named Bernadette, I might WONDER if the family was Catholic but, as with the name Noah, I would actually think it was more likely they were NOT religious.
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December 17, 2019 11:43 AM
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I know Karens are hard. As a member of Gen X, I grew up surrounded by them.
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