OHbaby! Forums : Most popular names of 2009 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:16:31 +0000 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:32:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30509 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : haha Isabella is in there and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=953538&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#953538 Author: Shezamumof3
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Posted: 01 March 2010 at 12:32pm

haha Isabella is in there and Grace which is her middle name, and the names are next to eahother on that list ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:32:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=953538&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#953538 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : OK I haven&#039;t looked at the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=944359&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#944359 Author: Emmecat
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Posted: 21 February 2010 at 9:06am

OK I haven't looked at the list yet but I just KNOW that Clodagh won't be on it  (although it might be on the Irish version lol)]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:06:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=944359&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#944359 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Wow am amazed some of those names...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=910800&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#910800 Author: Rowsieair
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:44pm

Wow am amazed some of those names are in the top 100 lists...especially ones with odd/different spellings....to have one would be fine but 40-50 people all spelling their babies unusual names the same way in the same year?!]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:44:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=910800&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#910800 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : You can get a list of top 100...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=906324&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#906324 Author: High9
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Posted: 22 January 2010 at 4:49pm

You can get a list of top 100 boys and girls names in nz from the Department of Internal Affairs website, has the top 100 from 2004-2009. link but its in a pdf file.]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:49:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=906324&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#906324 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Dag Nab It, I want an Edward (after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=906227&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#906227 Author: Andie
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Posted: 22 January 2010 at 3:29pm

Dag Nab It, I want an Edward (after FIL).  Now if I ever have one, people will think I got it from those daft Twilight movies!

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:29:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=906227&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#906227 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Haha I love that they mentioned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=903038&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#903038 Author: lisa85
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Posted: 20 January 2010 at 8:23am

Haha I love that they mentioned twilight names lol. When I named my two I wanted old fashioned names that don't get used much. Then well after I named them I watched the first Twilight movie and shuddered when I realized one of the characters was called Esme. Since then I have actually had people ask if I got the name from the movie
Actual fact it was my Grandmothers name.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=903038&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#903038 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : That was really interesting, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=902953&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#902953 Author: JodyR
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Posted: 20 January 2010 at 4:11am

That was really interesting, I love reading these lists, even before I had children of my own. Has your NZ list been published yet?

My favourite one in the UK is when the teachers list comes out. It causes outrage every single year because they comment on them, "if I see a child named X on my register I cringe because they are naughty, while children named Y tend to have horrible tempers and children named Z don't turn up to school most days."

All these parents then write in to the papers to say "how dare they stereotype my child" while the ones whose childrens names we praised write in and by smug about it (I was delighted that my daughters spelling of Elisabeth was praised because they said Elisabeth's with an S are always clever and bright).

I know it's not exactly scientific but it always gives me a smile.

My name wasn't too common in the UK when I was born, especially with the Y spelling and all the other female Jodie's are spelt 'ie'. The only person I met spelt with a 'y' was a boy. But I do think your name has a big influence on you and different spellings can lead to different characters in a person or the way they are perceived.

Thanks for sharing the article, I'd love to see your official NZ list next.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:11:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=902953&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#902953 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Well very happy Alan and Vanessa...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=880857&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#880857 Author: ButterflyMum
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Posted: 29 December 2009 at 9:42pm

Well very happy Alan and Vanessa did not make the lis but seem's Michael and Emily are popular oh well 2 outta 4 not bad lol.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:42:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=880857&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#880857 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Wow, Maddi is original At least...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=880395&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#880395 Author: Daizy
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Posted: 29 December 2009 at 4:16pm

Wow, Maddi is original At least people will be familiar with her name...

I never wanted a popular name but it was DH's choice, I still would have lovd to call her Evie]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:16:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=880395&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#880395 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Think it said in the article 5th...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=880387&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#880387 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 29 December 2009 at 4:12pm

Think it said in the article 5th or 15th of Jan]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:12:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=880387&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#880387 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Anyone know when the NZ Herald...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=879898&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#879898 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 29 December 2009 at 6:52am

Anyone know when the NZ Herald list comes out?]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:52:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=879898&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#879898 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : neither of my kids names are on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=879890&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#879890 Author: caitlynsmygirl
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Posted: 29 December 2009 at 1:16am

neither of my kids names are on the list .
Was reading the comments too, never linked the name Hayley with the Hayley commet ]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:16:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=879890&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#879890 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Cool Toby is not common ;) (Although...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=878244&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#878244 Author: Rowsieair
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Posted: 24 December 2009 at 11:25pm

Cool Toby is not common ;) (Although since naming him, have noticed loads of dog called Toby...worryingly!!)

I've noticed loads of Ellas and Bellas...don't know why. Apart from that can't say I know any babies with the rest of the names.  My sister has a Hollie and a Phoebe, my brother has Chloe & Kiera.

My cousin just had a Sophie though which is on the list.

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:25:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=878244&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#878244 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : I like the name Audrey (can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=878242&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#878242 Author: Rowsieair
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Posted: 24 December 2009 at 11:19pm

I like the name Audrey (can't stand Corrie so never watched it properly anyway), but it's my grandmother and he best friend's name, so DH says it makes him think of old people...but I know a few friends in the US who are or know young Audreys.]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:19:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=878242&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#878242 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Both my kids names were on the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=871061&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#871061 Author: emz
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 8:54pm

Both my kids names were on the top of the decade ones - not surprised there but don't care either!]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:54:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=871061&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#871061 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Glad to see Rhyley wasn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=871015&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#871015 Author: Chickaboo
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 8:19pm

Glad to see Rhyley wasn't on ther e- like you stacey - there was only 1 Riley we knew of (and he was 10) when we named Rhyley but now there is heaps - glad we spelt it differently at least.

and what we most prob name this lil girl isn't there (but didn't think it would be)]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:19:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=871015&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#871015 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Anyone know any baby girls in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870689&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870689 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 2:54pm

Anyone know any baby girls in nz called Audrey? The name is fine but reminds me of Audrey Roberts from Coro too much!]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870689&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870689 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : I cant wait to see the nz top...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870687&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870687 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 2:52pm

I cant wait to see the nz top names list in a few weeks time! ]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:52:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870687&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870687 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Gah I hate that Daniel has made...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870507&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870507 Author: kebakat
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 12:34pm

Gah I hate that Daniel has made the list. When we chose that name there was no one we knew with a Daniel and now they are popping up everywhere]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:34:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870507&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870507 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : Wahoo!!!!! Neither my boys&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870391&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870391 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 10:54am

Wahoo!!!!! Neither my boys' names are on that list!!! YAY!!! I would have expected Thomas and James to be there but am secretly pleased they aren't]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:54:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870391&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870391 <![CDATA[Most popular names of 2009 : http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-st...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870373&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870373 Author: Lexidore
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Posted: 15 December 2009 at 10:43am

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/3161641/Most-popular-names-of-2009

Just in case anyone is interested ]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:43:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30509&PID=870373&title=most-popular-names-of-2009#870373