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Help[Opinions] Nope, not "unfashionable"
in reply to a message by Tippins
Because if I were "fashionable", I would like Hadyn/Kaden/Aiden :P Maybe it's the "corn" sound that I dislike in Cornelius, or maybe the "kneel" sound. I like a lot names ending in -us, but just don't care for the sound of this one. It sounds cumbersome to my ears.
I think of Silas as being completely untrendy. I've never known anyone named Silas, and certainly not a child. I'm shocked that Silas is increasing in popularity, I hadn't heard it anywhere but by reading the New Testament. I swear everyone steals my ideas before I can use them. I wanted to make a St. Paddy's day t-shirt that said, "Don't kiss me, I'm not Irish," but someone beat me to that too. I didn't know this site had those popularity charts, though. Thanks for posting it.
But I like what I like because I like it, not because it's fashionable, but because it suits me and my husband. That said, I have taken names off my list when it's had an obvious increase on the social security list or if a celebrity uses it. We wouldn't use a name we don't like (like Mephibosheth) solely because it's unfashionable and uncommon. But we will reject a name that we do like if there are hints that it may be becoming a trend.
I think of Silas as being completely untrendy. I've never known anyone named Silas, and certainly not a child. I'm shocked that Silas is increasing in popularity, I hadn't heard it anywhere but by reading the New Testament. I swear everyone steals my ideas before I can use them. I wanted to make a St. Paddy's day t-shirt that said, "Don't kiss me, I'm not Irish," but someone beat me to that too. I didn't know this site had those popularity charts, though. Thanks for posting it.
But I like what I like because I like it, not because it's fashionable, but because it suits me and my husband. That said, I have taken names off my list when it's had an obvious increase on the social security list or if a celebrity uses it. We wouldn't use a name we don't like (like Mephibosheth) solely because it's unfashionable and uncommon. But we will reject a name that we do like if there are hints that it may be becoming a trend.
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The "corn" sound is unfashionable. So is the "kneel."
LOL I just got through a long post praising American naming. There are a LOT of trends that I really like a lot. Long, open vowels, names uncluttered with consonants, old biblical gems reused, names starting with vowels, short simple names, pretty 80 year old names. I think a lot of names in the top 20 are great.
You might be surprised. Check out Isaiah.
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=isaiah&submit=Go
Jeremiah's more popular than Jeremy.
Even Nehemiah's scooting rapidly up the charts.
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=nehemiah&submit=Go
Josiah's almost broke the top 100.
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=Josiah&submit=Go
A lot of people who like these great names do not realize that they are trendy/fashionable. Check out Milo. Check out Scarlett. Check out Adelaide. They like them because they are great names.
Silas is becoming a trend. Do not reject it because of that. It is a fine trend. There is nothing wrong with trendy names. I prefer my "listed" names (ones I would use) to contradict trends because I love all sorts of names, trendy, nontrendy, unknown, and counter-trend, and in the interest of balance I favor countertrend in practical application.
(Incidentally, my number one name, Simon, seems pretty amazingly steady despite the trend that's grabbing up Silas, Isaiah, and -n names. I wasquite pleasantly surprised to see this! However, if it did become trendy I wouldn't mind.)
LOL I just got through a long post praising American naming. There are a LOT of trends that I really like a lot. Long, open vowels, names uncluttered with consonants, old biblical gems reused, names starting with vowels, short simple names, pretty 80 year old names. I think a lot of names in the top 20 are great.
You might be surprised. Check out Isaiah.
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=isaiah&submit=Go
Jeremiah's more popular than Jeremy.
Even Nehemiah's scooting rapidly up the charts.
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=nehemiah&submit=Go
Josiah's almost broke the top 100.
http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?extra=p&terms=Josiah&submit=Go
A lot of people who like these great names do not realize that they are trendy/fashionable. Check out Milo. Check out Scarlett. Check out Adelaide. They like them because they are great names.
Silas is becoming a trend. Do not reject it because of that. It is a fine trend. There is nothing wrong with trendy names. I prefer my "listed" names (ones I would use) to contradict trends because I love all sorts of names, trendy, nontrendy, unknown, and counter-trend, and in the interest of balance I favor countertrend in practical application.
(Incidentally, my number one name, Simon, seems pretty amazingly steady despite the trend that's grabbing up Silas, Isaiah, and -n names. I wasquite pleasantly surprised to see this! However, if it did become trendy I wouldn't mind.)
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Oh, Simon was always my favorite! and I love the nn Sim. But, it sounds rhymey with our last name (ends in "en" sound). So, I can't use it. I tried to convince my husband to use Simone (Italian form of Simon pronounced SEE-mo-nay), but he wouldn't go for it. Now, I just try to work the intials into SIM, so I can still have the nn Sim.
And Adelaide! I never heard anyone else mention Adelaide until I came to these boards; and it's on everyone's list. I read the Anne of Green Gables books and all other LM Montgomery books since childhood. Adelaide was a name mentioned in one of the books, and I've loved that name since I was 10 years old.
I'm convinced that Scarlett is becoming a trend just because a newer celebrity bears the name (Johansen).
Wow, I can't believe Nehemiah is coming up the charts. Actually, I do know a Nehemiah, about 12 years old, I think.
I refuse to use a trendy name. I think it would be horrible to be one of 5 Emilys/Madisons/Aidens in a class. Every time I'm shopping, I hear a mother calling for a Madison. I haven't noticed any Aidens in our region, but I do know a Cade, 2 Kadens, a Braeden, and a Hadyn. I'm not rejecting Silas yet. #346 is a ways down on the charts, so I don't consider it a trend yet. We'll see. I'm just so afraid of a name boom of my name right when I name my child. I guess everyone has to be scared of something.
And Adelaide! I never heard anyone else mention Adelaide until I came to these boards; and it's on everyone's list. I read the Anne of Green Gables books and all other LM Montgomery books since childhood. Adelaide was a name mentioned in one of the books, and I've loved that name since I was 10 years old.
I'm convinced that Scarlett is becoming a trend just because a newer celebrity bears the name (Johansen).
Wow, I can't believe Nehemiah is coming up the charts. Actually, I do know a Nehemiah, about 12 years old, I think.
I refuse to use a trendy name. I think it would be horrible to be one of 5 Emilys/Madisons/Aidens in a class. Every time I'm shopping, I hear a mother calling for a Madison. I haven't noticed any Aidens in our region, but I do know a Cade, 2 Kadens, a Braeden, and a Hadyn. I'm not rejecting Silas yet. #346 is a ways down on the charts, so I don't consider it a trend yet. We'll see. I'm just so afraid of a name boom of my name right when I name my child. I guess everyone has to be scared of something.
This message was edited 5/19/2008, 5:41 PM
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