Lesson #183 - Baby Names

Apparently no one wants to be called Ishmael, although the variation Ismael is actually more popular than Holden. On the other hand, Ahab does not make a single appearance in the top 1000.

Going through the top 1000 names for any year or decade or region is actually pretty fascinating. And the sudden rise in 'Atticus' . . . why? Seriously, did everyone who was forced to read 'To Kill A Mockingbird' in school (a great book, by the way) suddenly decide to name their kid 'Atticus' in the past few years?

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Due to internet difficulties yesterday, the new crossword is still being clued. Hopefully it'll be done today.