Grant

The recent post “Quiz: America’s Local Name Styles” by Laura Wattenberg at her Baby Name Wizard blog—

I've collected the top 3 most characteristic names for girls and boys from eight states [Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin]. These aren't necessarily the most popular choice, but rather the names most disproportionately popular in that state compared to the rest of the country. To me, these names feel like a tour of eight distinct parts of the country. Can you match the names to the states? 

—is exactly the sort of thing that sets my heart a-pitter-pat. Required reading! Scroll down to comment #23 for the answers and a follow-up quiz, in which Grant is showcased.