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watermeadow Sat 03-May-25 17:02:25

My name was extremely common when I was born but, like most from that era, it hasn’t been used since.
Lately, when I finish an email, Apple takes it upon himself to correct it from Ann to Anna.
I am now obsolete! Does this happen with other by-gone names?

ViceVersa Mon 05-May-25 10:05:34

Grantanow

My Greatgrandfather x5 was called Phoenix.

I have a friend whose grandson is called Phoenix.

Magenta8 Mon 05-May-25 17:50:49

My GS had a boy in his class and for years I thought the boy's name was Phoenix then I saw it written down and his name turned out to be Felix.