Names

I got this name book. AKA a baby name book. Calling a baby name book however freaks me out, so I am referring to it as a name book. It's not the typical style where it tells you the root of the word, language and meaning. Instead it focuses on styles of names, popularity of the name in the past 100 years, related names and trends. It's really interesting so I thought I'd share. The brothers and sisters thing refers to names that are in a similar style and popularity and likely to be chosen along with the given name.

Girls:
Candace: #747, peak #115 - 1980s
Style: New Classics
Nicknames: Candy
Variants: Candice, Candis
Sisters: Meredith, Holly, Katrina, Adreienne, Cara
Brothers: Geoffery, Lance, Derek, Terrance, Clint
Candace sounds comfortably modern and American, like Janice, but it has something extra. The name is a little stronger, even regal. Perhaps its the just the classy inage of Candice Bergen, but the name also has a long and grand history. Candace was a traitional name for ancient queens of Ethiopia, and mentioned as such in the Bible.

Elizabeth: #9, peak #6 - 1900s
Style: Biblical, Timeless
Nicknames: Beth, Bess, Betsy, Betty, Bette, Buffy, Eliza, Elle, Elsie, Elsa, Izzy, Liz, Lisa, Liza, Lizbeth, Lisbette, Lise, Liddy, Libby
Variants: Elisabeth, Elspeth, Elisheba, Isabel
Sisters: Anna, Katherine, Sarah, Julia, Margaret
Brothers: Joseph, William, Samuel, Edward, Charles
Elizabeth is the chameleon name. It changes into a remarkable array of nicknames, letting you tweak the style to fit any personality. This abundance dates back to the days when Elizabeth was such a ubiquitous name in England that many alternatives were needed to tell women apart. You can feel confindent that this clasic can handle its ongoing modern popularity with ease.

Jessica: #18, peak #1 - 1980s
Style: 70s-80s, New Classics, Shakespearean
Nicknames: Jessie, Jess
Sisters: Nicole, Erica, Jennifer, Vanessa, Amanda
Brothers: Jeremy, Ryan, Brandon, Jonathan, Christopher
Everything parents have always loved about Jessica still applies. It's a delicately fiminine name with Shakespearean heritage and a peppy nickname. It's an impeccable choice, but not one that will attract much notice - Jessica's been so popular for so long it gets taken for granted. Less common lacy classics include Marina, Tabitha, and Veronica.

Mariana: #244, peak #244 - 2003
Style: Lacy and Lissome, Latino, Saints, Shakesperean
Nicknames: Mari, Maria
Variants: Marianna
Sisters: Natalia, Valeria, Annika, Adriana, Liliana
Brothers: Rodrigo, Fabian, Deigo, Mateo, Lorenzo
A typical Latina hit with bih potential for girls of all backgrounds. With its familiar "mari" root, Mariana's like an old friend after a diet and a makeover. And if anyone asks how you though of it, tell them you've been reading Shakespeare. It's a favorite choice of his comedies.

Guys:
Benjamin: #25, peak #27 - 2001
Style: Biblical, Timeless
Nicknames: Ben, Benno, Benji
Sisters: Rachel, Sarah, Victoria, Leah, Emily
Brothers: Nicholas, Samuel, Jonathan, Adam, Alexander
Benjamin is a name of perfect balance. It's popular but not trendy. It's biblical, but not conspicuously antique. The full Benjamin is handsome, Benji is cute and Ben's an all-around good guy. You're all set

Brian: #58, peak #8 - 1970s
Style: Celtic, New Classics, Nickname proof, 70s-80s
Variant: Bryan
Sisters: Kelly, Michelle, Shannon, bridget, Amy
Brothers: Kevin, Joseph, Sean, Mark, Eric, Jeremy
Brian has been an Irish favorite for centuries and an American one since the 50s. It is one of the "can't miss" names, reliable and teaseproof. Lately Brian's been dividing the territory with the rhyming fellow Irishman Ryan. If you're choosing between the two, Brian is warmer, Ryan is more boyish (Mariana - hilarious that that is the description of Devon's baby girl's name).

Daniel: #566, peak #6 - 1980s
Style: Biblical, Timeless
Nicknames: Dan, Danny
Variants: Danyel
Sisters: Rebecca, Rachel, Joanna, Andrea, Sarah
Brothers: Matthew, Micheal, David, Joel, Benjamin
Daniel is one of the few Old Testament names to be rock-solid American classics. It was a top hit even back when Jacob and Joshua were considered ancient relics. Asa a result, Daniel sounds less tied to its biblical roots and more grounded in the modern world. It's friendly, handsome and universally liked.

Tony: #303, peak #50 1960s
Style: Mid-century, Nicknames
Sisters: Laurie, Cindy, Carla, Tina, Becky
Brothers: Greg, Martry, Dino, Ricky, Rod
For generations scores of parents have left Anthony, Antonio and friends by the wayside and written Tony right on the birth certificate. The name's rough and ready cheer is timelessly appealing. If you picture the name on a corporate resume though, Anthony still reads better.