re: How to choose a baby name

Well I just have to comment on the whole boys-names-for-girls issue. My name is Jordan. Everyone I meet with that name is a guy. I have met 1 other female jordan my entire life. I love my name. And as you can see from my log-in name...you can make cute girly nicknames off those names if she has a major issue with having a "boys" name. I love the idea of boys names for girls. I have considered Dylan and Kennedy as a middle name for my little girl.

Also...a name that is unique is just fine. Not everyone wants to be named ashley or brittany or jennifer.   Zalia is the name I have chosen to be her first name. Its my mothers name and though I have never heard it anywhere else, I think it is a perfect name.

Its about what you like and what you know your child will love (or maybe even grow to love) As with everything else in life there should only be one rule to picking a name. And that is to do what makes you happy.

OK, heres my names ... tell me what u think?
boy - Zion Izayha Lee Coleman
girl - Brookelen Kehyonna Maysin Coleman

wat about Daryus? for a baby boy??

It's really spelled "DARIUS" but people are going to pronounce it wrong..

I got Daryus for history class,

558–486 b.c., king of Persia 521–486

When picking a baby name, the most important thing to remember is that no matter what YOU think, it's the baby that has to wear the name for the rest of it's life.

I don't make this claim about any specific group of people, but I tend to frequent baby name websites, and I can't help but think that an increasing number of mothers look at a baby name as almost an accessory, something they think is super-duper cute, but don't stop to think "Is this name going to get my child beaten up/laughed at/make them want to disown me?"

Individuality is great. Uniqueness is great. But having a name that you don't cringe at is important too.

One thing I notice that many people don't seem to understand is that while they're trying to avoid the whole seventeen michael/jessica etc thing in their child's class, they're often ending up getting seventeen madison/rylen etc in their child's class instead.

If that's your naming style, hey, whatever. I just urge parents to think more about whether or not their child will appreciate the name instead of just how super cute they think it is.

C.

im 7 months prego and we dont have any girls names, but we do have some boy names

either

Silas Matteo Canyon Green
Holden Matteo Canyon Green
Riley Matteo Canyon Green

the name Matteo is what my mom used to call my close brother Matthew when he was little, and Canyon is after our family ranch in Ashcroft, BC. Black Canyon Ranch. Were using that name because that is where our baby was conceived.
what do you think?
Any girls names? we want Catherine as a middle name




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Before I knew that I was pregnant, I had a dream that I had a baby and his name was Hunter Beane.

I used to joke with my husband about how, if I got pregnant, I would name her "Julia Steven" (because it rolls off the tongue well and it's also a terrible, terrible thing to name a child). When I found out that my baby has quite the package on him, I figured hey, looks like that was him in my dream. His name must be Hunter Beane, and we'll give him the dad's last name of Hackney (since I kept my last name).


In my case, it felt like my baby picked his own name. I'd like to point out that the name should suit the baby, and that the name shouldn't be something ridiculous just because it sounds cute. Joking about names like "Julia Steven" is one thing, but actually applying them is just cruel.

FIRST. Let me say that boys names for girls; at this point in time who's to say what is proper and what is not? Yes, it would be a bit wierd to see a little boy named Jane or a little girl name Jason, but you name your kids by what you THINK WILL FIT THEM.
My name is ALEX. I am a female. My full name is Alexandra. but as that is a long name, all that would fit all through school was ALEXANDR. Even to this day it will not fit on some bank forms, most test forms, most medical forms. So it was/is thought I was actually named Alexandr and I was called Alex. I RARELY got teased. And if someone tried to tease me, I just let it roll off. Its my name. It fits me. I wouldnt be a good Lexy, or Alexis, or Allie. I never have been. Its a very old name and I am proud of it!! So to YOU who think its absolutley ridiculous that we name our children unisex names, or something that is socially thought of as a gender specific name... here is a suggestion. DONT NAME YOUR KID THAT!! Jane or whatever might fit your single minded views, but perhaps Andy is a perfect fit for my --broad and open minded RESPECTFUL child that i will raise her to be.-- the thought that you are this way with names, especially "African American" names sickens me as I am bound to wonder what other area's of the spectrum do you have such a narrow minded view. Rasicm? Sexism? Troops? What? Nah, you arent worth my time to wonder. I just hope your kid has more sence then you do to offend people with names.
--and yes. I can get offended about my name. and that its a "boy" name. I cant change it. Nor will I ever. Deal with it.
People will name thier kids whatever they want, and what they think is beautiful. You pick on African Americans for thier Shinequa's.. and probably Asians for thier "SonLee's" but I gaurenDAMNtee you would be raising hell if someone of a differant race picked on what you were either named, or were going to name, or did name your child. And you know what? I hope someone does it. Get a taste of your own medicine.

Advice to you?: If you have NOTHING nice to say. Dont say anything at all. Respect others wishes as to what they want to name thier children. --and just for you, I'll name my boy Sue.

TinHawk wrote: Before I knew that I was pregnant, I had a dream that I had a baby and his name was Hunter Beane.

I used to joke with my husband about how, if I got pregnant, I would name her "Julia Steven" (because it rolls off the tongue well and it's also a terrible, terrible thing to name a child). When I found out that my baby has quite the package on him, I figured hey, looks like that was him in my dream. His name must be Hunter Beane, and we'll give him the dad's last name of Hackney (since I kept my last name).


In my case, it felt like my baby picked his own name. I'd like to point out that the name should suit the baby, and that the name shouldn't be something ridiculous just because it sounds cute. Joking about names like "Julia Steven" is one thing, but actually applying them is just cruel.

--Hehehe. I had a dream that we had a child that was ORANGE (not jondis-sp) just ORANGE with Redish/black hair and looked like a camel spider. So we named her Cammil. (No offense to anyone who is pondering that name) We joke now that we are having a Cammil, and should my mother in law get out of line we will threaten to name our child that. But I couldnt actually name my child that, not with our last name. that is cruel. I agree, joking is one thing, but applying it, that is quit another!

prego-mego23 wrote: im 7 months prego and we dont have any girls names, but we do have some boy names

either

Silas Matteo Canyon Green
Holden Matteo Canyon Green
Riley Matteo Canyon Green

the name Matteo is what my mom used to call my close brother Matthew when he was little, and Canyon is after our family ranch in Ashcroft, BC. Black Canyon Ranch. Were using that name because that is where our baby was conceived.
what do you think?
Any girls names? we want Catherine as a middle name




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I like those names, a girl friend of mine named her son Canyon for the first name. Riley is nice, but its REALLY popular for boys and girls, so if that is a factor, your child might go to kindergarden with 12 other rileys.

Girls names are hard. My husband and I had a REALLY hard time with coming up with girls names. We have Aubrey Elizabeth Kelly for a girl and Savannah Grace Kelly for a girl.. for boys we have Ryan Barrett Warren Kelly, and Cole James Kelly.

My daughter is 6 months old and her name is Jamie Brylyn. I named her Jamie after my great-grandmother since she's the first great-great granddaughter (she's also the first great granddaughter and first granddaughter). I came up with Brylyn by taking the name of the love of my life, Bryan (who unfortunately is no longer with us) and the name of one of my close friends growing up, Kristina Lynn (she too, has passed on). The name I chose for my daughter has infinite meaning to me, and I'm sure it will to her too. The name I have picked out for a boy, in case the good Lord blesses me with one, is Brayden Thomas. I just like Brayden, but Thomas is my grandfather's name, and he is the most amazing man I have ever met in my life.

Sure they're different - so am I....My name is Latrecia Brook (without the 'e'). I was named after my grandmother. And for the record, I am caucasian, but what does ethnicity have anything to do with it?  

im so sorry about your loss. How are you getting along? having a 6 month old and now being 4 weeks?? Ill be praying for you. You seem very sweet. I love the name Brylyn... its very original. Ive been trying toi combine my name with my hubbys...
Megan Marie with Joseph Gordon Henry... to get a name for our baby... dont know the sex yet tho

kh1187 wrote: *And also if they're larger boned too. A girl named Kendra, Ken for short, who was tall, muscular, and heavy. Used to get called "Ken my Man" needless to say she didn't really like it. *

My name is Kendra and growing up I never had anyone call me Ken or make fun of it being manly. I actually liked my name because there was only like 2 other Kendra's all through high school.

My niece is named Kennedi and i call her Ken, the whole family does and ive never heard anyone make fun of her or she's never said anything about it either so i dont think its bad to shortin the name

I thought i would put my 2 cents in. My Name is Chris. Yep "just chris" thats what i have to say to everyone,apon meeting me.
I dont see anything wrong with my name. I like it! I am the only Girl that i know of, well and really even out of the males, with the name of "chris" and its not short for anything. I personaly think its your parents choice. PPL are always going to find something to say eather if its the name or something else.

What i did. I have been wanting a boy since i meet my husband lol.
To come up with a name i wanted to make it a new orginal and a family name.
My husband has two brothers and one sister.
His brothers are Sean and Kevin.
So to come up with my Sons name (when i have one)
I combined the names.
Kevean
Kev-ean.. pronounced "Key-v-n"
To pick a middle name i went online and looked up heritage names. Padriac is our middle name.
For when I have a girl, since I already had one. The only name me and my husband wouldnt get into a huge fight over was Gabrielle. So thats my first daughter. But in the list for picking a name that i thought was absolutely retarded but it grew on me and now i love it.
Shandrill.... i thought it was dumb but he let me put my own twist on it. So when i have a girl i will have a name for that too. His sisters Name is Courtney Layne
So my daughter will be Shandrillayne Elizabeth.

Hopefully this will give you an idea on what to do for your baby.