Episode #30 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss names that have evolved into meaning other things, particularly in slang or colloquialisms. Please Note: this episode contains sexual expressions, drug terminology, and some derogatory names in the process of explanation. It is not intended for persons under the age of 18.
We also discuss the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming!
Names discussed in this episode: Dick, Maryjane, Cherry, Fanny, Butch, Gay, B.J., Reuben, Oscar, Emmy, Penny, Jean, Jake, Mickey, Lucy, Roger, Chad, Sheila, Charlie, Abigail, Pollyanna, Lolita, Chloe, Joey, Isis… and more!
Have a question for Mallory and Jennifer? Or feedback about the show? Email us at podcast@babynames.com.
Jennifer Moss (she/her) is the founder of BabyNames.com, author of The Baby Names Workbook, and Producer of The Baby Names Podcast. Jennifer is widely regarded as the leading expert on popular baby name trends and the naming process, serving as the authoritative source on the subject for national and international media.
Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
