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It's time to get serious, people. I've been there -- I remember the laughter, the tears, and the passive-aggressive arguments that go along with naming a child. It's easy to get lost in the struggle -- to "compromise" on some lame moniker that both of you can tolerate but neither really likes. Don't fall into this trap. You need to name with conviction. You need to do your research. You need to find a no-nonsense, kick ass name that will send your child straight to a career of private jets, power ties, and 6 (or 7) figure incomes.
Fortunately, the dudes at Noodad have done the research for you. By examining a list of the top Fortune 1000 CEO names, we can create a shortlist of possibilities that will send your future executive skyrocketing to the top. Names that'll make him a winner. (Note: I recognize that these are only boys names, and that you may very well want this kind of success for your little girl. When we find a list of women CEOs, we'll do an all-girl post.)
The number 1 most popular CEO name is Robert. Followed by John, James, William, David, Michael and Richard. Notice that there are no Willows, Sebastians or Hunters on that list, so take your hippie names down to the naturalist's convention. John doesn't want to hear about your feelings. Robert doesn't have time for a hug. Michael thinks it's funny that you don't own a yacht.
By the way, my daughter's name is Edan, so we won't be sitting in on board meetings anytime soon. In fact, save us a seat at that naturalist's convention -- I think we'll see you there.
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1-18-2007 @ 5:26PM
whit said...I've got Atticus & Zane, so pass the granola.
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1-18-2007 @ 5:56PM
Ginny said...I have a dd named Robyn, maybe SHE'll be the CEO while her brother will be one of two Zanes at the naturalist's convention.
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1-18-2007 @ 6:34PM
LB said...too funny!
My son's intials are in the top 3. When we named him we saw at once the intials had that kind of sound and we used to say, "Yes! JW!" and "We'll get on that right away, JW" as his infant needs seemed to dictate our every move. But it didn't stick, LOL, we call him by his name which is not on the list. Oh well.
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1-18-2007 @ 6:58PM
LS said...Our son's name had to pass the "yell" test. When we'd land on a name that didn't bring to mind a pile of humanity on the playground (my father-in-law wanted Agnes for a girl, and Blaise for a boy), I'd go to the door and yell into the back yard. An example: "JOHN ROBERT SMITH!! GET IN THIS HOUSE THIS INSTANT!!!" If it sounded good that way, it was added to the list. Works every time. We ended up with a Joshua.
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1-19-2007 @ 9:22AM
foodad said...Just to be clear, there really aren't enough woman CEOs in the Fortune 1000 to do that analysis. I have the list and it's under 10. I am currently searching for a "most powerful women in business" list. If anyone knows of one, email contact {at} noodad {dawt} com.
Thanks for the plug blogging baby! Noodad loves ya.
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