ROCIO RODRIGUEZ

The most popular name in my family is Alberto. The most popular name in my school is Veronica. The most popular name for a boy is Matias. If I could choose another name I would choose Analia. My nicknames are:"Anafea", "Pupi", and "Brussel sprouts". People use nicknames because there are very long names A name can tell the person's nationality Ex.: Robert is from U.S.A.

ANABELLA NOLASCO

Thanks so much Rocio and Annabelle!
That was great information to here from you :-)

Laurie Williams

The most popular name in my family is Victoria and in my school it is Matias. The most popular name in my country is Maria and Alberto. If I could choose another name I would choose Sebastian. My nickname is Titi. I think people use nicknames because the name of the person is long. My name means warrior. An example of an Italian surname is Costa. I have the surname of my mother and father. My favorite music is Vangelis and I don't have favorite pop singer.Bye...

MARTIN CORVERA POSE

The most popular name in my family is Emily and in my school is Ezequiel. In my country, the most popular name for a boy I think it's Carlos and for a girl Maria.If I could change my name I would choose Nicolas. I have a nickname, they call me Italo.

Nicknames are used because the name of the person is long and the people put another name. The meaning of my name is VENERABLE. A name can tell the nationality, for example Pierre is a French name. In my country the men give the surname to the family. I have a dog called Paco but I don't know the meaning of his name. My favorite music is Rock & roll and my favorite pop singer is Chizzo. My favorite group is LA RENGA and I don't the meaning.

SEBASTIAN ROBLES
BRIDGES LANGUAGE AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
San Antonio de Padua
Buenos Aires
Argentina

Dear Martin,

Hi! My name is Vanessa Leigh DeBord. My family doesn't have a most popular name in the family. Everyone has a different name inmy family. In my school the most popular name is Heather. My nickname is coppertop becuaes my hair is red. I think people use nicknames becuase the are usaually shorter. They are also easier to remember. My name means butterfly. My favorite music is rap and r&b. My favorite music groups are `N Sync and the Backstreet Boys. If I could choose a different name it would be Katrina. WeLL BYE!!

Vanessa Leigh DeBord
Delmar Elementary School

The most popular name in my family is Pablo In my school the most popular name is Matias and the most popular and for a girl Florencia and in the country is Jose. If I could have a different name I would choose Axel. My nickname is Pito. If a name is long they use a nickname The meaning of my name is God Gift. Josecan be an Argentine name and Michael from the USA.The surname is the same in the family . I have pets. The names of my pets are Estefania (canary) Benshy (dog) and Mish (cat). I don't know the meaning. I select the names because my parents had the same name of the same animals. Yes, there are names for different animals. The most popular name for a cat in Argentina is Mish and for a dog Benshy. My favorite singer is Michael Jackson. Yes it is special music for dance. I know folk music, for example El Gato (the cat).

MATIAS SIMIONATTO
BRIDGES LANGUAGE AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Buenos Aires
Argentina

Matias,

Ahhh... you have the most popular name in your school. Lucky you!

If I could have a different name I would choose Axel.

Tell us why you would like this name better. Does it have a special meaning for you?

My nickname is Pito. If a name is long they use a nickname The meaning of my name is God Gift.

I'm sure your parents would agree that you are a gift from God. Maybe this is why they named you as they did?

Thanks for writing to us. My student, Vanessa, who wrote about her name would love to hear from you. Her name means butterfly. Do you remember what her nickname is? Read her message and see if you can find it. She wrote to you here yesterday.

All the best,
Patti
KIDPROJ List Manager