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more about #thenamegame more comments → Neroon: 1) what about Olivia Williams? 2) Really happy at the B5 shout out...rare to see outside of geekdom, and even then, a bit rare these days (although I ... more » girlnamedblue: I've always loved this name and would want to use it for my hypothetical daughter, because it's also a family name. I'm kind of hoping it'll fall out ... more » buttonflyer: You may recall this was also the name of Raven-Simone's character on the Cosby show. I was never entirely clear on how she got there (adopted? grand... more » Everything MidnightBikeRide does is a balloon.: When I was a kid I was the ONLY Olivia. Now every time I go to the grocery store someone's yelling "Olivia! Stop climbing on that!" and I have to tu... more » Little Green Frog (Wise Latina): Why, oh why, didn't I have this list when my daughter was born. It took me 3 days to settle on a name, and in the end I am not 100% in love with it. (... more » LadyFabulous: I have a nieceling named Olivia and she is very much your description of Olivias Anna. In fact, I haven't seen this particular niece in a while and wi... more » lurkerbynature: Don't forget this Olivia. more » rodmanstreet: How about Olive the Other Reindeer? Which category does she fall into? I'm going to say Lesbian Cruise. (Although where I'm from "Olive" and "all o... more » Aesop's Foibles. YES.: Oh, Olivia. It's such a lovely name to say. There was an Olivia in the toddler room of the daycare where I worked many years ago. She was one of the m... more » hatepaperdoll: My cousin's daughter is an Olivia, and very much confirms with your description of Olivia's (so far...) (also, so cute) more » raineoffire: Great music-related name. Olivia Harrison! The Olivia Tremor Control! more » bookling: My just-adopted baby sister is named Olivia! I'm so glad she has such awesome fellow Olivias. And she's totally getting an Olivia the pig book from me... more » AtomiClash: humanitarian misanthrope: The book piglet, Olivia, is by far the best out of all above. Though I did once freak my friends out when I insisted on reading her books to them whil... more » scullymurphy: I was going to say, "what, no Liv Tyler?" but then wikipedia told me that her actual given name is Liv - which is even cooler. I do love "olivia" and ... more » TransFat: more » -
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O Is For Olivia: Precocious, Passionate, & Up For A Lesbian Cruise
Sometimes in the course of doing this post, I come across a name that is, as the kids are saying these days, full of win. Such is Olivia.
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N Is For Natasha, A Femme Fatale
Not all Natashas are Pottsylvanian spies — but just to be safe, you might not want to turn your back on them.
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M Is For Michelle, An Elegant Mystery
Michelles turn heads with their elegance — even when they're wearing acid-washed jeans. More » -
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L Is For Lisa, Whose Looks Are Deceiving
The name Lisa conjures up visions of lip gloss and My Little Ponies, but Lisas aren't necessarily ditsy — even if they sometimes seem that way.
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K Is For Kate, Who Kicks Ass, Takes Names
Kate doesn't take shit from anybody, meaning she can be an awesome go-getter — or an ice queen.
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J Is For Jennifer, The Vanilla Of Names
Jennifer was the most popular girl's name from 1970 all the way to 1984, and its sheer ubiquity makes Jennifer seem wholesome, trustworthy — and a little run-of-the-mill.
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I Is For Isabel, Who's Snooty, But Earns It
Isabel is a name fit for a queen — and she expects to be treated like one.
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H Is For Hillary, A Barrel Of Laughs
"Hillary" has obviously become famous/infamous because of its association with our First-Lady-turned-Secretary-of-State. But to me, Hillary's less class president and more party animal.
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G Is For Grace — What's That Up Her Sleeve?
Grace doesn't talk much, but it's not because she has nothing to say. It's just that she likes to keep you guessing.
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F Is For Francesca, And I Wish I Were Her
There's no other way to say it: Francesca is a hot name.
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E Is For Emily, Who Seems Sweet (At First)
Ahh, Emily: the girl with the adorable pigtails who just might poison your soda.
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D Is For Danielle (Or Dani, Who's Apparently Kinda Judgey)
Danielle has always seemed like a non-confrontational name to me, but some of its variants (namely Dani or Danny) might help you get ahead in the legal profession.
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C Is For Courtney, Who's Too Cool For School
British schoolteachers apparently think Courtneys are badly behaved, and I'm not surprised. Sorry, but Courtney: kind of a stuck-up name.
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B is for Beth (And Barack! And Bandana!)
Today in "The Name Game," we focus on a name we think is all about sweetness and light: Beth. More » -
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A Is For Anna: What My First Name Says About Me
Welcome to The Name Game, in which we bring totally unscientific analysis to bear on popular American names. To kick off this new feature, I'm starting with a name about which both I and my boss are completely unbiased: Anna.
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How "Schmoopie" Is Saving Your Relationship
According to Leslie Goldman of Women's Health, couples that create their own romantic language, complete with annoying voices, code words, and stupid nicknames, have a better chance of being satisfied with their partners. Schmoopie, schmoopie! More » -
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"I'm a Mrs." Package Makes It Easier To Take Your Husband's Name
A Canadian company has developed a package to help brides fill out the paperwork necessary to change their last names, should they choose to do so. More »
