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The tradition is from the old pirate times when the ships were given female names. Another reason is that the tsunamies were considered to be so unpredictable in nature, just like women :)

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Where all tropical storms given male names?

No, tropical storms were not always given male names. Initially, storms were primarily named using a phonetic alphabet or after the location they affected. In the late 1950s, the practice of using female names became standard. It wasn't until the 1970s that male names were also included in the naming conventions, leading to the alternating use of male and female names for tropical storms.


Why do natural disasters have a female name?

Traditionally, hurricanes and tropical storms were given female names to make it easier to communicate and track them. Naming storms helps with public awareness and preparedness. In recent years, however, both male and female names are used to avoid gender bias.


What are the names of tsunamis and hurricanes beginning with J?

For hurricanes : Janet (1955), Joan (1988), Juan (2003), Jeanne (2004). However it seems that Tsunamis don´t have names.


Rare female names?

Rare female names include Agnes and Lethan. Some other rare female names include Obrin and Lilac. Female names are on a personal level.


Did hurricanes given offical names before 1953?

Before 1953, hurricanes were not given official names. Instead, they were often referred to by their location or the date of their occurrence. The practice of assigning names to hurricanes began in the early 1950s, specifically in 1953 when the U.S. Weather Bureau adopted a system that used female names. This naming convention was later expanded to include male names in the 1970s.

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Where all tropical storms given male names?

No, tropical storms were not always given male names. Initially, storms were primarily named using a phonetic alphabet or after the location they affected. In the late 1950s, the practice of using female names became standard. It wasn't until the 1970s that male names were also included in the naming conventions, leading to the alternating use of male and female names for tropical storms.


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