Most Popular children's names 2024

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John apparently means "God is gracious", which for an agnostic like me is a bit strange.
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Makes sense. He is gracious to not mind you being agnostic. 😀

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towny44 wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 09:47
John apparently means "God is gracious", which for an agnostic like me is a bit strange.

You sure you read it right John and it read Goodness Gracious :)

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Onelife wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 09:06
I’ve just checked out the origin of the name ‘Stephen’ and whilst there are a few variations the one that seems to fit the bill is “he who likes to wear dresses” :think: :D
I know you have met Stephen personally, and therefore I bow to your knowledge of him.😂😂😂😂😂
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david63 wrote: 01 Aug 2025, 21:04
Ray B wrote: 01 Aug 2025, 19:26
Call me old fashioned if you like
You are old fashioned :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well you did ask.
You're not going to be on my Christmas card list this year..
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Ray B wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 17:43
Onelife wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 09:06
I’ve just checked out the origin of the name ‘Stephen’ and whilst there are a few variations the one that seems to fit the bill is “he who likes to wear dresses” :think: :D
I know you have met Stephen personally, and therefore I bow to your knowledge of him.😂😂😂😂😂

Only at the weekend. :)

Anyway, that’s rich coming from the leather boy.


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Gotta say that I've never met Stephen but you guys know him pretty well I think....so a quick check on google and this is what I found....

"Over the years, studies and anecdotes have suggested that people named Stephen are often seen as trustworthy, competent, and capable of great empathy and understanding. Stephen is a name that carries an air of sophistication and tradition."
That's a pretty cool description I think 8-) :thumbup:

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Absolutely.

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Google is rubbish some days.....

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Portsmouth wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 18:51
Gotta say that I've never met Stephen but you guys know him pretty well I think....so a quick check on google and this is what I found....

"Over the years, studies and anecdotes have suggested that people named Stephen are often seen as trustworthy, competent, and capable of great empathy and understanding. Stephen is a name that carries an air of sophistication and tradition."
That's a pretty cool description I think 8-) :thumbup:
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You clearly haven't seen how he treats me :shock: ;)

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 19:36
Google is rubbish some days.....
Indeed, and AI is even worse.
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And as John mentions, with AI you can’t believe anything on Facebook these days either.

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Onelife wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 20:59
Portsmouth wrote: 02 Aug 2025, 18:51
Gotta say that I've never met Stephen but you guys know him pretty well I think....so a quick check on google and this is what I found....

"Over the years, studies and anecdotes have suggested that people named Stephen are often seen as trustworthy, competent, and capable of great empathy and understanding.

You clearly haven't seen how he treats me :shock: ;)
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You’re a true mate Ray…a little bit of empathy and understanding goes a long way when you’ve suffered as I have…as a thankyou I might send you a tip for the weekend :thumbup: :lol:

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