Is there an edit-able list of baby names?

Stdlr9

I was wondering if TS3 has an in-game text file of names it draws from when a baby is born and assigned a name, and if we can edit this file. Sure, I know how to easily change a baby's name in the game, but I'd really love to have it choose from a list that I make up. I'm tired of silly random names like ShuShu appearing. Thank you.

cleo00

I know that ts2 does, so I imagine ts3 does somewhere. I am sure someone more knowledgable like @igazor or @TreyNutz or @Rflong7 ( or any anyone else who doesnt usually answer my posts but still knows things) can direct you to where this list may be.

Rflong7

@cleo00 wrote: »

I know that ts2 does, so I imagine ts3 does somewhere. I am sure someone more knowledgable like igazor or TreyNutz or Rflong7 ( or any anyone else who doesnt usually answer my posts but still knows things) can direct you to where this list may be.

Where's that Lol button?

I just looked and there are some for TS3 on modthesims.

cleo00

Rflong7 wrote: »

Where's that Lol button?

well, it is true! Anything I've posted since I really began using the forums one of the three of you have been there to help!

TreyNutz

NRaas StoryProgression has a tuning file which allows you to create a list of names to use.

http://nraas.wikispaces.com/StoryProgression+NameList+Phase+Twelve

You need be using NRaas SP, and it only covers sims named by the mod itself. To edit the tuning file you'll need S3PE or NRaas Packer. Seems simple enough, and there are a few customized tuning files available at the link you can use or look at for examples. You can use only one name list tuning file though.

The mod page says the tuning file "allows users to either add new names to the EA Standard listing, or replace the entire system with a brand new set of names." I have no idea how to add to EA's list vs. replace the entire list. I don't use this tuning file myself. Other users on the NRaas site should be able to help though.

igazor

Name List manipulation can be done as a tuning file alongside of NRaas StoryProgression.
http://nraas.wikispaces.com/StoryProgression+NameList+Phase+Twelve

Rflong7

Pow! We answered the call. XD :superheropose:

Stdlr9

You are all indeed superheroes!! Thank you.

igazor

Now how did @TreyNutz sneak in up there just ahead of me without my noticing? Yep, guess we all represented well.

Let's keep in mind that at least one of the respondents here tends to name his own sims' babies after Greek letters and (since there aren't nearly enough of those) elements on the Periodic Table. So you might need to take any advice I give to naming mechanisms with a very large grain of sodium chloride...uhm, I mean salt.

Rflong7

I actually don't know the answer but will look for mods... :still does hero pose cause I like my hair blowing in the breeze:

KATENESS

*fangirls at the superheroes*

Ahem. I've often wondered about those name-changing mods. Has anyone used them? Are they any good?