Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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Do certain people have certain names? What is a Chad, a Karen, and a Kyle? Why are names diversifying? In this video, we take a closer look at names, and explore these questions.

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Sources and further reading
mumsnet.com/surveys/parents-baby-name-regret
livescience.com/6569-good-bad-baby-names-long-lasting-effects.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naming_in_the_United_States
livescience.com/9842-popular-baby-names-history.html
time.com/4322881/baby-names-girls-boys
behindthename.com
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/call-me-mr-cheeseburger-record-number-of-people-change-their-name-by-deed-poll-a6888521.html

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