I just had a chance to read some of the fascinating discussion on name uniqueness in response to my last column. It reminded me of another post I wrote a few years back, which I thought I’d offer as counterpoint…

Nominations, please: The 2007 Name of the Year
Each year new baby names are created, old names are rediscovered, and familiar names start to sound different to us. Some of those changes are subtle or evolutionary. Others are just blips on the screen that will fade from memory….

America’s Least Wanted: Vowel Edition
Back in 2005 I asked, “what is the least fashionable name sound in America”? What common collections of letters can instantly torpedo a name’s fashion potential? At the time I focused on consonants, since 21st-century name style leans heavily toward…

The 2007 Name of the Year
Thank you to the readers who submitted hundreds of thought-provoking suggestions for the 2007 baby Name Wizard Name of the Year. (Read about the NOTY requirements here.) Before I unveil the ultimate selection, a quick note on a name that…

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