That was in the early aughts.
In 2017, Dr. Mehrabian reaffirmed the continuing relevance of his research in an interview withInc.
What about in the five years since then?
Certainly, our culture has evolved, and the science on baby names has been further fleshed out.
And those disadvantages, themselves, may increase the likelihood of juvenile delinquency.
Rather, you might want to consider going with a baby name that’s trending now.
Avery
The name Avery means “ruler of the elves,” according toFamilyEducation.
This would tend to have some lovely connotations, especially for Tolkien fans.
Indeed, that’s correct.
The reverse is true of people who dislike their name.
In the former, the study subjects were young children.
In the latter, the study subjects were adolescents.
This would suggest the name is fundamentally likable.
Moreover, it still ranks among the top 35 baby boy names (viaBabyCenter).
Sam
The name Sam is among the most popular baby names of 2022, according toBabyCenter.
Choosing a popular baby name may offer several advantages when it comes to setting your child up for success.
And that can become something of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
It could be either.
It could be both.
We’ll get more into literal name associations below.
It’s not a coincidence, according to Mehrabian (viaInc.).
Nor has the passage of time caused these names to acquire any particularly strong negative connotations.
But perhaps a change is due.
Mehrabian’s research also listed Jacqueline among the names most associated with good health, perSun Sentinel.
What gives Ava and Leo that extra edge is that both of these names are easy to pronounce.
