Bianca — November 4, 2007 — Life-Stages
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"Hi, my name is Olympics, what's yours?" Though it's tough to imagine, there are thousands of Chinese children who could be saying those very words one day. Nearly 3,500 children were named in honour of the Olympics, a clear indicator that the 2008 Games are more than an event -- it will be a cultural and historical phenomenon held very dear to the hearts of the Chinese.
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Implications - Most of these parents have a sense of humor, you'd think, but it's more of a commemorative naming. The vast majority of those named "Aoyun," (directly translated to: Olympics) are male, but there are a handful that are female.
Current numbers say that the total is 3,500 and nearing 4,000.
Impressive.
Check out some more international baby naming oddities...
Implications - Most of these parents have a sense of humor, you'd think, but it's more of a commemorative naming. The vast majority of those named "Aoyun," (directly translated to: Olympics) are male, but there are a handful that are female.
Current numbers say that the total is 3,500 and nearing 4,000.
Impressive.
Trend Themes
1. Baby Naming Oddities - There is a growing trend of parents giving their children unconventional and unique names, such as naming them after significant events like the Olympics.
2. Cultural and Historical Phenomena - Events like the Olympics can have a profound impact on a country's culture and history, as seen by the thousands of Chinese parents who named their children after the games.
3. Commemorative Naming - Naming children after significant events or milestones is becoming a way for parents to commemorate and honor those events in a unique and personal way.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - The trend of parents naming their children after major events like the Olympics presents an opportunity for event planners to create personalized and memorable experiences around these events.
2. Baby Products - The demand for personalized and unique baby products will increase as more parents opt for unconventional names like those associated with major events like the Olympics.
3. Naming Services - With the rise in unconventional baby names, there is an opportunity for naming services to provide guidance and creative ideas for parents who want to give their children unique and meaningful names.
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