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?What`s in the name
Your name is very important. When you think of yourself , you probably think of your name first. It is an important part of your identity
Right now, the two most popular names for babies in the u.s are "Jacob" for boys and "Emma" for ؟girls. Why are these names popular? And why are other names unpopular
Names can become popular because of famous actors ,TV or books characters, or athletes. Popular names suggest very positive things. Unpopular names suggest negative things. Surprisingly ,people generally agree on the way they feel about names . Here are some common opinions about names from a recent survey
girl`s name
Betty: old-fashioned, average
Emma: independent, adventurous
Jane: plain, ordinary
Nicole: beautiful ,intelligent
boy`s names
George: average , boring
Jacob: creative, friendly
Michael: good-looking ,athletic
Stanley: nerdy, serious
.So why do parents give their children unpopular names? One reason is tradition
Many people are named after a family member. Of course , opinions can change over time. A name that is unpopular now may become popular in the future
.That’s good news for all the Georges and Bettys out there
girl`s name
Betty: old-fashioned, average
Emma: independent, adventurous
Jane: plain, ordinary
Nicole: beautiful ,intelligent
boy`s names
George: average , boring
Jacob: creative, friendly
Michael: good-looking ,athletic
Stanley: nerdy, serious
.So why do parents give their children unpopular names? One reason is tradition
Many people are named after a family member. Of course , opinions can change over time. A name that is unpopular now may become popular in the future
.That’s good news for all the Georges and Bettys out there