If you create names for Sims will the names be added to the game for future townies? This is my conjecture...
I noticed a townie called Rashida Barksdale in my game, and am certain the game did not come with the name "Barksdale." This is VERY curious because the only other instance of "Barksdale" that I've ever experienced in TS3 was when I created a Sim with the surname of Barksdale.
Another bonus for plausibility is the fact that I've seen Townies wear the custom colored outfits that I've saved. That The Sims 3 may have a user memory system is interesting to me, but am I just jumping to conclusions? Thoughts please...