Thursday, 6 July 2023

Four Four-Patch Blocks

 

When we last visited the county courthouse, we saw several people lined up to change their names. I was surprised, but maybe I shouldn’t have been. It seems in fashion – especially where we live – to give babies unique (that’s code for made-up) names. They take a perfectly serviceable name and misspell it, turn it backwards, or insert a random apostrophe. They’re dooming innocent offspring to a lifetime of spelling their name to everyone they meet. Worse, that “unique” name could hold them back for years, keeping them from getting a scholarship, a loan or a job. Non-traditional names carry a negative cachet. They “sound” like they come from a low socio-economic background, and can lead others to draw very unflattering conclusions. If you’re naming a baby, think about what it would be like to be stuck with that name for a lifetime. Then go with a nice Olivia, Emma, Ethan or Noah. 

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