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why so many liams??

iluvmylabiluvmylab member
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Am I missing something?  I had only heard this name a time or two before the bump, now it seems to be everywhere.  Is there some reason for it's rise in popularity??  Just curious...
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    tusshie2004tusshie2004 member
    I just think it is a very popular name currently. =] I don't plan on naming my next child Liam, but I think it is a good strong name.
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    mamaofboysmamaofboys
    My oldest is Liam. I don't know any other Liam's IRL. But, it fits him perfectly. 
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    robynlesleyrobynlesley member

    Just off the top of my head ... because Liam is derived from William and with all the Will & Kate wedding publicity, it became popular.

    And that's me just talking out of my a$$. I have no idea.

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    worknontheHfamworknontheHfam member
    Tori Spelling has two reality shows out right now, and her son's name is Liam. Just a guess?
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    mpstochlinski8mpstochlinski8
    embarassing I know this but yes I watch the new 90210 and theres a hunky character on it named Liam, could of been a reason? funny, DH doesnt know this or watch it and added it to our list and its looking like a main contender for us for one of our twins. I like it alot popular or not.
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    mamaofboysmamaofboys

    imageworknontheHfam:
    Tori Spelling has two reality shows out right now, and her son's name is Liam. Just a guess?

    She delivered a month before I delivered my Liam and I was hoping people would not think I was naming my son after Tori's son. :P 

    ETA: also, to OP: its a very common British name and a lot of their names drift over this side of the pond. DH is English so that is why we chose it because it worked well in England as well as here. 

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    GalwayGirl80GalwayGirl80
    Liam is one of my top name choices because William is a family name. Thing is, I would HATE for someone to nickname my kid Willy, so I like the name Liam much better. :)
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    fraseyfrasey member
    we're the opposite - William is our top contender, but I cant stand the name Liam. It helps that we can't use it bc I have 2 nephews on different sides named Liam.
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    Daisy41459Daisy41459 member

    imageGalwayGirl80:
    Liam is one of my top name choices because William is a family name. Thing is, I would HATE for someone to nickname my kid Willy, so I like the name Liam much better. :)

    I tend to agree with this.  I think it's because William has been such a common name for so long, and people want to honor family members but aren't crazy with the nicknames Bill, Willy, etc.


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    MallyPieMallyPie
    I love the name Liam and hubby finds it only OK. But he loves Lance and was willing to compromise at Lance Liam.  However, after he's heard me say it a few times, he told me that it sounds like I am saying "Lamb" every time I say "Liam" and he is no longer interested. I loooooove the name and wish I could convince him otherwise.
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    RedCardinalRedCardinal member
    I know like 3 little 3 Liam's Via FB friends.

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