Posted on 05/08/2010 3:17:31 PM PDT by JoeProBono
WASHINGTON,- The U.S. Social Security Administration said Jacob was the top baby boy name for the 11th year in a row in 2009 while Isabella took the top position for girls.
The administration said Ethan took the second spot among boys, followed by Michael, Alexander, William, Joshua, Daniel, Jayden, Noah and Anthony. Jayden and Noah were new to the list this year, officials said.
Emma, last year's top name for girls, was No. 2 on this year's list, followed by Olivia, Sophia, Ava, Emily, Madison, Abigail, Chloe and Mia. The officials said Mia was new to this year's Top 10.
The administration released a statement from "Baby Jacob" and "Baby Isabella" thanking U.S. residents for their "support and good taste."
People with ill-considered names
San Antonio Express-News ^ | 01/29/2010 | Source: “Bad Baby Names,” by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback; http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2440815/posts
Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:30:05 AM by Responsibility2nd
• Fever Bender (born 1856)
• Leper Priest (1929)
• Cholera Priest (1830)
• Rubella Graves (1814)
• Typhus Black (1897)
• Hysteria Johnson (1881)
• Emma Royd (1850)
• Kathryn E. Coli (1894)
Broke, MuchHell top Kenyan baby names
We hear the local anchor babies names spelled in each of those ways; and sometimes with the “Y” as the first letter.
Bar-Wreck, Mitch top Indonesian baby names
From your choices, I would pick Audrey, which I’ve always liked because Audrey Hepburn was so beautiful, or Clara. There aren’t that many young Claras these days, but it’s a lovely name, and the actual, original name of St. Clare, who was Italian after all. My oldest daughter, known here as “Seaman Anoreth,” is Josephine Victoria Clare.
If you’re going to use a name like “Evelyn,” which I wouldn’t because it’s unisex, use the standard spelling and save your child a lifetime of hassle.
My daughters are Josephine Victoria Clare (Josie, Yoselle), Eleanor Grace (Elen), and Sabina Rose (Sally).
I still like Costanza’s name for a boy: Seven
Those are all gorgeous names!
Thanks! Best wishes for your selection ... pick something that sounds good after “President” ;-).
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