Archive for the 'Great Debates' Category
What’s in a Name? Not So Much.
21Mar08
We at ApMtn can’t decide if we’re thrilled by the evidence uncovered by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback in their new book Bad Baby Names, or a bit disappointed.
I’ve yet to read the book, but wanted to recommend the New York Times article. If you haven’t already read it, check it out. The duo suggests [...]
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The Myth of the Normal Name
01Mar08
Over at the Yahoo!Answers baby naming board, it’s amazing how often the comment “give your kid a normal name” will come up.
What’s more dazzling is that this critical comment can be in response to nearly any name - from a chart topper like Ava or Aiden, to something classic like Henry or Beatrice to a [...]
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