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A comment on US boy names that became girl names and vice versa.

Re:US boy names that became girl names and vice versa by frollogaston on Monday November 02, 2026 @07:06PM (#50346124)
Karen being a Persian boys' name will never stop being funny
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Re:US boy names that became girl names and vice versa by brendoelfrendo on Monday November 02, 2026 @07:09PM (#50346155)
Etymologically distinct, though. English Karen is derived from the name Katherine. Persian Karen comes from an ancient Parthian noble house.
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