Poll-ish Humor, July 29 -- 38 and Older

Door 2: 38 and Older

Which of the following names would you choose, if had to choose one, for a baby boy?

Which of the following names would you choose, if you had to choose one, for a baby girl?

In choosing a name for a child, which of the following do you think is the MOST important consideration?

That the name is in honor of a beloved or respected person – either a relative or someone else.

That the name is distinctive and creative, and not something run-of-the-mill.

That the name somehow embodies a quality that you hope the child will have.

That the name is one with age and dignity that is going to stand the test of time.

That the name sounds good with the child's surname.

What do you think of hyphenating the child's last name, using the surnames of both parents?

I like the idea.

I might do it, so long as the result is not really cumbersome.

I wouldn't do it.

Mr. Jones marries Ms. Smith, who keeps her last name. They decide that the first child will be surnamed Jones, the second surnamed Smith, etc. What do you think of that idea?

I think it's fine.

I don't think I like it.

I think it's nutty.

THIS QUESTION IS ONLY FOR WOMEN: Imagine that you are in your mid-20s and getting married for the first time. Assuming you don't go the hyphenation route, would you keep your name, or change it to your husband's?

I'd definitely keep my name.

I'd probably keep my name

I'd probably change my name.

I'd definitely change my name.

THIS QUESTION IS ONLY FOR MEN: Imagine you are in your mid-20s, getting married for the first time. Would you hope that your wife changes her last name to yours?

Yes, I'd hope she does.

It wouldn't really matter to me.

I'd hope she doesn't.

This week's survey brought to you by Liz Bursak-Kelly-Nelson.