tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985160381296840347.post8242356786435476829..comments2024-02-16T10:22:18.748-06:00Comments on Kelly's blog on his interests: More on names, gender, and generationsKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422091619504878141noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985160381296840347.post-41025416037469985382010-08-21T21:17:50.133-05:002010-08-21T21:17:50.133-05:00While I tend to favour unusual names for both gend...While I tend to favour unusual names for both genders, I do notice that many people pick unusual names for daughters and then stick with William or Jack for their sons. I do think there is something to be said for this, actually, which perhaps these parents are taking into consideration - boys tend to mature later than girls, and while the teenage years can be full of self-consciousness for both genders, in my experience many boys aren't totally comfortable in social situations until they are around 16+, or at least much less so than girls. Having to repeat their name, explain it et cetera, could cause yet more embarassment when all they want to do is blend in.<br />ElviraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com