What do you envision...

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What do you envision...
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Thu, 05-01-2008 - 3:24pm

When we hear a name, we automatically envision what that person might be/look like if you've never seen him or her.


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 4:17pm

I can't do them all, because not every name conjures up anything for me, but this is what I've got...

BOYS:
Trevor: A lot preppy, a bit spoiled...if I were naming Dr. Chase on "House," he'd be a Trevor.
Isaac: Down-to-earth, a bit burly...more country if he's called Ike, more city if he's called Zack.
Brendan: Preppy again, though less spoiled.
Caden: Under the age of eight...
Alexander: This is the kind of name I don't have an image for, because it's so familiar.
Drake: A bit proper, but very manly. The kind of character Ralph Fiennes or Richard Gere would play in a romantic comedy where they learn to loosen up.
Chase: I had a student named Chase who was preppy and effete, so that's what comes to mind.

GIRLS:
Autumn: My cousin. A bit shy, a bit "young" for her age (which isn't to say immature...just young,) a bit quirky.
Skye: A free spirit.
Lexie: Preppy, a bit snobby, maybe to the point of being mean.
Miranda: I don't really have anything for this--it's too classic to stereotype.
Addison: Preppy again, but fighting to stand out against all the other Addisons out there, so perhaps being a bit emo while wanting to be preppy.
Skylar: I don't have anything for this.
Reese: On a girl? Under the age of eight.


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Registered: 11-25-2002
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 4:35pm

These are just my first associations . . .

Trevor: Athletic, blonde
Isaac: Skinny neck, smiley, laughing all the time
Brendan: Pretty eyes, quiet
Caden: into everything, mess-maker
Alexander: (Alex) hyper active, blue eyes
Drake: dark hair, kinda dorky, rockstar when he gets older
Chase: healthy eater

GIRLS:
Autumn: Brainy, subdued
Skye: Popular at school, too popular with boys sometimes
Lexie: cheerleader, funny
Miranda: quiet, brown hair, skinny
Addison: (draws a blank for me)
Skylar: Like Skye
Reese - pretty, sassy, breaks rules

I hope I don't make you mad :)

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 5:39pm
I actually really disagree that we all do this- and I definitely wouldn't let it stress you out. I don't reall associate any looks or personality with a name, and I think when most people do, it is because of their own asscociation (ie. they know someone named Trevor who is athletic so associate the name with being athletic). Someones associations certainly aren't going to alter the way your child looks or the type of person he/she is.


                             
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Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 1:31pm

BOYS:
Trevor: Spoiled, a bit cocky
Isaac: Strong, and very sweet
Brendan: Intelligent, but very social
Caden: Very energetic and athletic
Alexander: Could be just about anything
Drake: No image comes to mid with this one, except Dr. Drake Ramoray from Friends
Chase: Talented, but apathetic

GIRLS:
Autumn: Very sweet, friends with everyone
Skye: Don't know
Lexie: Trendy and a little ditsy
Miranda: Very intelligent and insightful. Reserved, but has a great sense of humor
Addison: Spoiled and insecure
Skylar: Athletic,
Reese: Artsy and easy to get along with

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Fri, 05-02-2008 - 4:47pm
I agree with Nikki in that for me most names don't call up a single image. However, I have very definite images for Skyler/Skylar/Skye and for Reese/Reece. See my signature. Skye is my dark-eyed, dark haired scholar and athlete. Reece is my happy-go-lucky son.
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Mon, 05-05-2008 - 12:56pm
It seems we have similar tastes in names. lol.

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Mon, 05-05-2008 - 9:16pm

BOYS:
Trevor: Rather dorky, dark haired, plays video games
Isaac:

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Registered: 04-11-2008
Mon, 05-05-2008 - 9:30pm
I agree 100% with Nikki. I cannot judge someone based on their name and anyone who does is really wrong for doing it.
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Registered: 10-03-2004
Mon, 05-05-2008 - 9:59pm

You're more brave than me! Are these names you love or just tossing around?


Trevor: prep school is in his future
Isaac: I've got nothing for this one.
Brendan: I think a new version of Brandon. brown hair, friendly
Caden: blond,


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Registered: 11-01-2006
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 9:49am
lol.

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