Imagine the reverse scenario, where my Japanese former research collaborators were surprised to be getting mail from what they thought was some girl named "Eriko". Hahaha, what a confusion! I can certainly relate to that. It's getting harder and harder to tell sex by first names. Not only there are a number of unisex names but a number of last names are becoming first names. Some parents opt for foreign names for their babies or even invent new names. Tomoko ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader