The Sound Of Your Name - Deepstash

The Sound Of Your Name

  • People with softer, sonorant names like Marla or Samantha (names that flow from the tongue easily) are perceived to be more agreeable and warm.
  • Names that sound sharp and abrupt like Eric or Kirk are perceived to have a cold nature.
  • Names that are uncommon and rare often have an unusual career like that of a judge or film director.
  • An unusual name can shape us into being more creative and open-minded, according to US research.

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Almost universally, our minds link sounds with certain shapes or visuals. The sound of B, M, L and O being associated with round shapes and the sound of K, T, P and I giving a picture of a spiky, thin shape.

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