"I'd always be surprised at how many Karens there were at birthday parties, how many there were at the school fete, how many there were at the athletics carnival."
"I'd like to support the Karens of the world and say it could become a middle name or become popular again, but I think we've had our day."
"We find for most people it was family names. It was names that they've had parents or extended family be given, names that they've grown up with, names that they hear on TV."
"They're going back in time [asking] what was a great-grandma name? What was a historical family name in [the] family tree?"
"That means that boys' names will last a bit longer, [whereas] girls' names are driven by a little bit more of the fads."
"We're both really pleased with it, and it obviously means a lot more to us. I had no idea it was going to be as popular as what it is."
"I have to say if I'm in a really groovy, young coffee shop, I always say my name is Kaz. It softens the blow."
"But, you know, bring the Karens back."
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