re: How to choose a baby name
20 postsposted 9th Sep
My mother named me Jenna-Marie Lynn, and that's kind of a long name, and it's pretty simple, and I was never really picked on. On the other hand, I hated my name up until I was seventeen. I always went by Jenna, because Jenna-Marie was too long. But I was the only Jenna in all of my schools. I didn't meet another girl named Jenna til I was in college. I love my name now. Even though Jenna Marie and Jenna Lynn are fairly common, nobody else is Jenna-Marie Lynn. The only annoying thing is that my license and such display my name as Jenna Marie L, and my car insurance says Jenna Mariel. I plan on giving my children unique names, nothing too crazy. Iwantmy firstborn to be a girl, and I want to name her Kirjen (pronounced Kirhen, but not a heavy HEN). It's a name I made up, becuase I want my little girl to stand out in a sublte way, just the way I did. And I figure if she doesn't like it, we can always call her Kira or Jen (not pronounced as hen). All parents worry about their child being made fun of and teased, but it's going to happen, no matter what the name is.
quoteI have 2 angel babies & live in Warwick,
posted 10th Sep
my mother named me Amber Christian Virginia Mcguire and it has drove me crazy my whole life. How does Kadyn Andrew for a boy sound or Kayden Leight sound for a girl?? i need your help>
quoteI'm due April 17th & live in Virginia
28 postsposted 12th Sep
Well my parents named me Curtissa. My dad's name is Curtis and when they found out I wasn't a boy, my mom just added an s-a to the end. I never got made fun of for my first name, but got heck for my middle names which are fairly eurocentric: Veta Eugenia. Kids would call me Velveeta after the cheese and Eugene instead of Eugenia in reference to the geeky kid who got punched in the face every day on the cartoon Hey Arnold. So I say if its a weird spelling or outlandish name, go for it because it adds that extra uniqueness to the identity of your child. Plus, kids will have to get a little more clever when making fun of them!
quoteI'm TTC since July '08 & live in Jacksonville, North Carolina
1 postsposted 14th Sep
I would like to add that you have to be able to yell the name. My mom used to stand at the top of the stairs and yell as loud as she could and as mad as she could to try to pick a name because if you can't yell it what are you going to do when they're a teen and they take the car without permission? Thats just my perspective.
quoteI'm due May 6th & live in Providence, Kentucky
136 postsposted 18th Sep
I love the name Freya and intend calling my baby, thats if i have a girl that withmy mothers name as her middle name so Freya Ruby. boys names !!! i dont have a clue, i have a son called Adam and love that name and cant find one that i love as much, any ideas, i like Joseph but my eldest is called Joanna and gets called Jo for short and i think that Joseph would also get shorten to Jo by school friends
quoteI'm due April 7th (a girl), have 3 kids & live in United Kingdom
25 postsposted 24th Sep
Quoting keikie:“ AIR, YOU SAID IT ALL IN YOUR REPLY TO "SPECS06" IGNORANT VIEWPOINT! WOW! I AM OFFENDED BY HER COMMENT ... [snip!] ... I HOPE YOUR CHILD, LITTLE 'SALLY' OR WHATEVER, FARES WELL IN LIFE WITH HER NAME THAT 5 OTHER KIDS IN HER CLASS WILL HAVE.”
I agree with you keikie! I am 100% "caucasian... and if any family has out of the ordinary names... it would be mine! Examples: My great grandfathers name was Tanzy (and a cousin named Tangey). I have a grandmother named Wondell and a great grandmother named Birdie. I have an uncle named Simmeron. My dads mom names was Nathaline... a mix between natalie and kathleen. also a grandfather with the first name of strickland. I have cousins named Tangey, Helsa, Sumer, Brianka, and Azaela.
Lol..I have the most boring plain name ever... Amy Rose... and my last name is very common too... I wish my parents would've had a little bit more creative with my name.... espically since my last name is so common!
If I have a girl I like the name Kaydence or Serenity.
I'm due March 14th (a girl) & live in Florida
posted 6th Oct
I like boy-ish names for girls its kinda like androgenous fashion..
quoteI live in North Carolina
1 postsposted 6th Oct
So what do you do when you can stop crying over picking names. The father has a child from hid previous marriage, and he picked her name. And now it's my turn. Anything I like he hates, and vise versa. I have been crying for nearly two hours. My babies name means a lot to me. And tell me how this sounds. I feel like if i dont like the name of my child, i wont feel that soecial bond/closeness with him or her. I know it sounds crazy but im terrified thats how i'll feel. I want to name it!!!!!!!
quoteI'm due February 8th (a girl), have 1 child & live in Kentucky
12 postsposted 6th Oct
Quoting Air:“ I have to DISAGREE!!! Frankly I have to say this is only my opinion as much as what you said was only ... [snip!] ... ASH if ASHLEY IS YOUR NAME ( WHICH I'M GUESSING IT IS ) ASHLEY STARTED AS A BOY'S NAME BEFORE IT WAS EVER A GIRLS!!!!!!!”
I'm due November 8th (a girl) & live in Magnolia, Delaware
posted 6th Oct
Quoting BabyLady:“ So what do you do when you can stop crying over picking names. The father has a child from hid previous ... [snip!] ... soecial bond/closeness with him or her. I know it sounds crazy but im terrified thats how i'll feel. I want to name it!!!!!!!”Put your foot down, If he feels so strongly why isnt he crying about it!!!
I'm due November 8th (a girl) & live in Magnolia, Delaware
11 postsposted 12th Oct
Quoting Air:“ I have to DISAGREE!!! Frankly I have to say this is only my opinion as much as what you said was only ... [snip!] ... ASH if ASHLEY IS YOUR NAME ( WHICH I'M GUESSING IT IS ) ASHLEY STARTED AS A BOY'S NAME BEFORE IT WAS EVER A GIRLS!!!!!!!”
I do have to start off by saying... I am a female, the ONLY female I know, named Spencer... It was hell for me... I was the youngest of four and the only girl... and all through 3rd to 8th grade, I was the only girl in ALL my classes... But then again... I am starting to like Ryan for a girl... Mind you, that name was a VERY popular girl name back in the day... I am part black, part Cuban, and a whole lot of white mutt... I would never use an ethnic name for my child... Everyone has the right to name their child what they want... If you choose something for a reason and it's not quite "in" it'll be your kid coming to you 20+ years down the road thanking you for their unique name... As hard as it sometimes was to be Spencer, I would HATE being named my parent's alternatives, IE: Michelle, Stacy, Kelly... So common! Just make sure your baby can spell their own name before starting school... Trust me, it'll be SO hilarious when the teacher tries to count them wrong for their name.... then you let 'em know the school got it wrong... "What?! You can't even get my kid's name right?! Now who let you teach here?!"
I'm due May 3rd, have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Battle Ground, Washington
posted 14th Oct
I would like to comment ont the whole boy names for girls. My 4th daughter is named Jordan and we just love it and it fits her well. The second I saw her after she was born I said she is a Jordan! She is beautiful and I could never see her with any other name. All my beautiful daughters have unique names that we love very much and it really fits them all so perfectly! Go with what you feel in your heart.
I'm due January 3rd (a boy), have 4 kids & live in Ocala, Florida
posted 14th Oct
Quoting missa1705:“ i am naming my baby jordan lee, whether its a boy or a girl after my best friend. and its a unisex name, ... [snip!] ... wrong with being creative with spelling either, at least i dont think so. i have often wished my name was a little more unique.”
My daughters name is Jordan Sky and I just LOVE that name!!!
I'm due January 3rd (a boy), have 4 kids & live in Ocala, Florida
1 postsposted 15th Oct
well i know if i have a boy im gonna name it Anthony Vincent. Because that was my dads name. So in memory. I fi have a girl she will be Faith Marie. Just so you know.
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151 postsposted 16th Oct
Hey, hey, the name ashley is ok. So there was 6 of us in each class, and it wasnt always easy, but it made us all have to stand out in our own ways. you can go unique with a unique or uncommon name, which is awesome. and even if you name your kid ashley or something overly popular, as long as you love it and give them all the love in the world, THEY will make the name their own no matter what it is!!!. any name that you name your baby is perfect. dont let other people judge it. this whole post is almost silly, no one should be ragging on what someone wants to name their baby. c'mon women!!!! =o)
quoteI have 2 kids & live in Colorado
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