Intelligent names..

kaitde · April 2009

Girls most likely to graduate from Harvard U? President of 2042? What are some names that sound cultured/classy/intelligent, yet still modern?

Sophia, Charlotte, Juliette, Allison

WDYT?

momma nims · April 2009

Allison doesn't really fit with those names? And Juliette sounds very romantic (obviously) :-)

kegallagh · April 2009

momma nims:
Allison doesn't really fit with those names? And Juliette sounds very romantic (obviously) :-)

Agreed.

newportbride715 · April 2009

I think any of those could sound intelligent.

Camrynn, Alixx, Jaydin, Reighllynne...those are another story.

momma nims · April 2009

Alixx??!! That is awesome. Stick out tongue

LMS05 · April 2009

Catherine and Elizabeth sound intelligent to me.?

kegallagh · April 2009

newportbride715:
Camrynn, Alixx, Jaydin, Reighllynne

This had me worried for a second until I saw the "another story" part and realized you weren't suggesting these names.

I could have looked at the siggy to know better, but still. Quick heart attack!

leah1615 · April 2009

Clara, Hadley, Adair, Caroline, Emma, Elise, Katherine, Elizabeth

thatgirlang · April 2009

Andrew, Preston

Mominator · April 2009

If that is the style that you are going for then sticking to the classics is best. ex Elizabeth, Catherine, etc.

newportbride715 · April 2009

kegallagh:
newportbride715:
Camrynn, Alixx, Jaydin, Reighllynne
This had me worried for a second until I saw the "another story" part and realized you weren't suggesting these names.
I could have looked at the siggy to know better, but still. Quick heart attack!

LOL. I have issues w/ very few names. I actually love all ethnic names but I do not like names like these!

adam+katie · April 2009

I think they all sound intelligent.

leah1615 · April 2009

adam+katie:
I think they all sound intelligent.

you think all names sound intelligent?

EXL311 · April 2009

Condoleeza

LoriFalce · April 2009

newportbride715:

I think any of those could sound intelligent.

Camrynn, Alixx, Jaydin, Reighllynne...those are another story.

What she said. I think any classic or traditional name gives a sense of stability that can be translated to intellect. The more "creative" you try to be with X's and Y's and double letters, the more there is an impression of illiteracy.

That said, I don't think there's anything wrong with thinking outside the box. Juliette may seem romantic, but it also evokes the impression that your parents could read, which is always a good thing.

tct1219 · April 2009

momma nims:
Allison doesn't really fit with those names? And Juliette sounds very romantic (obviously) :-)

yeah, definitely not allison. juliette is ok but not particularly intelligent sounding to me. i would say caroline, constance, and margaret are "intelligent" girl names.

amyfelice · April 2009

Well I am an MD, and we have four new residents named Sara(h) and four named Nicole. So I guess those must be intelligent names. Hopefully!

KittenGator · April 2009

LMS05:
Catherine and Elizabeth sound intelligent to me.

Yes

ITA, Allison doesn't sound intelligent. It's a very pretty name but it's kind of a cheerleader name.

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jebuell · April 2009

I know a very dumb Sophia and a very dumb Allison. So I don't see those as "smart" names, but I'm sure there's a Juliette and a Charlotte out there who lack some smarts, too, I just don't know them! But in general, Allisons aren't really girls I'd label "smart". Allison seems more "popular" to me. Juliette is a french name, so there will be some associations with that name, which could be a good thing if you're trying to raise a CEO.

I think classic names sound intelligent. Elizabthen, Katherine, Eleanor, Charlotte, Amelia, etc.

BillysForLife · April 2009

Sophia, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Katharine all sound intelligent to me.

karelaorange · April 2009

I didn't know I could be offended by the Baby Names board, but there ya go. For what it's worth, (being an Allison myself I notice these things) all the Allison's I've ever met fall into the extremely intelligent category. Nerds in school, successful women now. I fully realize I'm biased here, but having a PhD and looking at professor positions I do not consider myself unintelligent. And perhaps it's just that I choose to associate with intelligent women, but I've actually never known a ditzy Allison. Okay, rant over.

KappaUCF20 · April 2009

karelaorange:
I didn't know I could be offended by the Baby Names board, but there ya go. For what it's worth, (being an Allison myself I notice these things) all the Allison's I've ever met fall into the extremely intelligent category. Nerds in school, successful women now. I fully realize I'm biased here, but having a PhD and looking at professor positions I do not consider myself unintelligent. And perhaps it's just that I choose to associate with intelligent women, but I've actually never known a ditzy Allison. Okay, rant over.

Ditto. I've seen people on this board say that my name (Ashley) sounds unintelligent, trashy, low class, etc. It's kind of funny (especially since I graduated in the top 3% in my class and have a long record of other academic achievements). On the other hand, it's pretty fascinating to observe how opinionated people are about certain names and the types of associations they have with them. FWIW, most of the Allisons I know are smart and successful.

bunny731 · April 2009

EXL311:
Condoleeza

Great answer.

Intelligent people write their name into history.

karelaorange · April 2009

KappaUCF20:
karelaorange:
I didn't know I could be offended by the Baby Names board, but there ya go. For what it's worth, (being an Allison myself I notice these things) all the Allison's I've ever met fall into the extremely intelligent category. Nerds in school, successful women now. I fully realize I'm biased here, but having a PhD and looking at professor positions I do not consider myself unintelligent. And perhaps it's just that I choose to associate with intelligent women, but I've actually never known a ditzy Allison. Okay, rant over.
Ditto. I've seen people on this board say that my name (Ashley) sounds unintelligent, trashy, low class, etc. It's kind of funny (especially since I graduated in the top 3% in my class and have a long record of other academic achievements). On the other hand, it's pretty fascinating to observe how opinionated people are about certain names and the types of associations they have with them. FWIW, most of the Allisons I know are smart and successful.

I know I shouldn't take it personally. It's a good reminder that kids make the name work for them, the name has little to do with how they turn out.

SBear12 · April 2009

Browsing through the winter edition of the UPenn alumni magazine, I noticed there were FIVE babies named Lila/Lyla (including my own) born this year... so I think that should go on the list.

Otherwise, I agree that classic names sound more intelligent than more modern, "trendy" names.

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