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Posted Monday, March 25, 2024
1mo
INTJ
Gemini
Can someone explain? (USA)
Why is it a phenomenon in the USA that children are called by names that are usually surnames? For example, Dempsey. I noticed this a few years ago and still don't understand the logic.😐🤔 This creates confusing and misunderstanding.
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Americans started desiring less traditional names for their kids about 15 years ago. Anything goes including surnames as first names. It doesn't concern or confuse us. We'll, I'm assuming that because I've never heard anyone express confusion. What does confusion me is the lengths people are going through to name their children something unique. My mom is a kindergarten and some of her students names are just awful. Like Trigger, Gunner, Cannon...
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