Jingthing Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Ecuador and Peru?!? Why is this happening? Liam is an Irish origin name. Clearly it's much more than Irish origin Americans using this name. Ever more curious, Ecuador and Peru? If I had to guess, I would have guessed Juan for the USA and certainly a more Latino name for Ecuador and Peru. The Most Popular Baby Names In The World, Mapped | Digg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 maybe because Darkman with Liam Neeson is finally getting the recognition it deserves as one of the best super-hero films of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Yeah I thought of that but hadn't realized he was that big of a star as to influence the most popular baby boy name. Don't get me wrong. Liam is a very nice name. Also, it's really great that it's not Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 More like Liam Hemsworth for that child bearing peer group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, KhunLA said: More like Liam Hemsworth for that child bearing peer group. Could be but to me it's such an Irish name that I still find it's popularity odd. What's next? Paddy? Cillian? Edited July 29, 2023 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Could be but to me it's such an Irish name that I still find it's popularity odd. What's next? Paddy? Cillian? Hemsworths are Aussies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, KhunLA said: Hemsworths are Aussies Yes. But Liam is an Irish name regardless. Are these non Irish background Liams going to feel pressure to learn about Irish culture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Yes. But Liam is an Irish name regardless. Are these non Irish background Liams going to feel pressure to learn about Irish culture? Is it of Irish origin? Or, is it a shortening of the name William (English). King William of England is/was a significant character in Irish history. But, most likely (IMO) its popularity in the USA is due to film/TV stars or characters named Liam. I don't know enough about USA to name any USA Liams, but Liam Neeson has been a popular and macho film star for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 20 years from now, in the US, the names will mainly be of spanish origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, swissie said: 20 years from now, in the US, the names will mainly be of spanish origin. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, swissie said: 20 years from now, in the US, the names will mainly be of spanish origin. Curiously my name is Pedro, but I've always gone by the Anglo Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 5 hours ago, save the frogs said: maybe because Darkman with Liam Neeson is finally getting the recognition it deserves as one of the best super-hero films of all time. It was a good movie, but the best superhero ever? I'm more of a Shrek and Despicable Me fan. If I ever have sons they will be named Shrek and Gru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 38 minutes ago, heybruce said: It was a good movie, but the best superhero ever? I'm more of a Shrek and Despicable Me fan. If I ever have sons they will be named Shrek and Gru. one of .... because he was a tortured soul and the film delves into his psychology a bit. for me, anyway. Shrek was good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 8 hours ago, Jingthing said: Also, it's really great that it's not Donald. barf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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