S/O Baby Names

Rethany

I used to think of names when I was younger, but haven't recently because we most likely will not be having children.

Being in the medical field I see a lot of unique names with patients though.  A set of twins were named Orangello and Limongello.  I've seen a Pepper Ann Salt.
Someone mentioned Adam Adams.  We've had some Johnny Johnsons and Tommy Thompsons.

My parents, brothers, and I all have the same middle name.  Growing up I thought that was how every family was.  Mine is spelled differently but I really like that my parents did that, it is something we all share.  Other than genes.

I don't think I'd name my child with a common name.  Ashley, Jessica, John, Michael etc.  The only exception is that FI is a Jr.  If we had a child I don't know his feelings on calling him David as well.  We've never talked about it.

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]I have such a typical "Southern" Name.. But I'm named after my dad's parents.  My Grandma's maiden name was Sampson, and my Grandpa always called her Sammy, and his name was Joe, so I'm Samantha JoeAnne.  I really want the Jo(e) as a middle name since it's kind of like a family name. It's mine, my dad's, both my grandfathers, & great grandfathers (on my dad's side) way back before they even immigrated to the US.  H gets frustrated because I like "weird" names.  I really don't think Harper is that odd (and To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my all time favorite books).  I like names like Grayson & Jackson, but since our last name ends with son, it would sound funny.  Brie and Barrett Jane (after Elizabeth Barrett Browning the poet & and Jane Eyre & Jane Austen) are my favorites for a girl.  H and I Loooovve Alexander & Alexandria. I can come up with a million names for girls, but not that many for boys, <strong>especially after H said No to Scout </strong>and Atticus
Posted by SamiJoeB[/QUOTE]


I was very nearly a "Scout".  My mom read TKAM while she was pregnant with me and really wanted to name me that, but I think my dad vetoed it.  Sad.  I think I would have liked that name.  I hate the name I ended up with.

We're not sure whether we plan on having kids, but since names are always fun to think about, we like Juliet for a girl and Gabriel (Gabe) for a boy.

I don't like "trendy" names.  My friend has a younger brother named Casen and I think it just sounds made up.

Irishcurls

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[QUOTE]Oooh, I also really like Maeve and Reid! And Connor
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]
Oh I'm just picturing the three cutest irish kids playing outside!! Too bad I'm marrying a humongous German to dilute out my good genes. ...I kid, mostly.

calindi

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Oh I'm just picturing the three cutest irish kids playing outside!! Too bad I'm marrying a humongous German to dilute out my good genes. ...I kid, mostly.
Posted by Irishcurls[/QUOTE]

I'm right there with you!  James would work, too.  I'd like Patrick, but it won't work as my family already has too many of them. 

Funny - I'm marrying a humongous Italian/German/general European mutt.  There goes my purebreed Irish kids!  But he's got blonde hair and green eyes, so they'll still be freaking adorable!  I'm just grateful that they've at least got a 50/50 chance on getting some height - FI is 6'3" and I'm the tallest girl in my family at a staggering 5'4"!

divinemsbee

FTL: Speaking of guys who want porn actress/stripper names, I had an ex whose last name was Wood, and he wanted to name his daughter Jade. Jade Wood. So very "Gentlemen, please welcome to the Pink Slipper stage..."

FI's family have this thing where every firstborn son's first name starts with a "B", because their last name starts with a "B." Unfortunately, FI's is just about the only "B" name I like, so we're probably changing the tradition. Right now, leading the pack in boys are John "Jack" Leonard (because "Jack" with FI's last name makes him sounds like a WW1 flying ace or a noir detective) and Henry with Costello or Hart as the middle name.

Girl-wise, we're looking at Joan-Inez (grandmother's name) with Alice or Alison, Catherine "Kitty" Beatrice (FI loves the name Kitty his-last-name, sounds very old school), and Eleanor/Elizabeth Dale. I'm a little obsessed with names, I also love G/Jemma, Rose, Alma, and Iris. My Dad's Mom is named Gladys Leila, and I love her, but she doesn't really like her name, so I don't know if she'd love having a kid with her name.

divinemsbee

And speaking of crazyness, I'll just leave this here:

http://mommyish.com/stuff/stfu-parents-crazy-baby-names/

My favorites are Adorabella and Eksavier

kyrgyzstan

http://www.snopes.com/racial/language/le-a.asp

I don't believe there's any kid named Le-a, and I agree with Snopes that it seems like a racist made it up.

We do have baby names, they were agreed upon prior to engagement. Truman for a boy and Adlai for a girl (after the President and the Ambassador). All of our kids will have my last name as middle names, awful as it may be. That's just how we roll, we're British.

I would never use the name Jesse, and it's my nephew's name anyhow. I dated a guy with that name, and while I have no ill will toward him, the entire time we were together, I called him Spano in my head. That's pretty much the only one. FI's exes are few, and one of them has the same name as me. I call her "Evil Stan", lol. A lot of my exes have names that they share with people I like, so they're canceled out.

TeamBaby

Fun topic!  

My husband's family has naming rules.    All boys will have a first name that starts with an "R."  Middle name will start with the initial of the mother's first name.  All girls will be reversed.  So all my boys will have the initials RAF, and my girls will be ARF.  Here's the kicker- no repeats, and no juniors.    SO, what do you think that leaves me with?  Practically nothing.  All the good names have been taken and I refuse to name my son some crazy ethnic-sounding name (ie Rahkeim).  :P  I'm pretty sure I can get him to go with a "repeat" if we have to- rather than break this centuries old family tradition.  LOL

I'm just happy we're having a girl right now.  She's going to be Alexis Renee.

kyrgyzstan

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[QUOTE]Fun topic!   My husband's family has naming rules.  :/  All boys will have a first name that starts with an "R."  Middle name will start with the initial of the mother's first name.  All girls will be reversed.  So all my boys will have the initials RAF, and my girls will be ARF.  Here's the kicker- no repeats, and no juniors.   :/  SO, what do you think that leaves me with?  Practically nothing.  All the good names have been taken and I refuse to name my son some crazy ethnic-sounding name (ie Rahkeim).  :P  I'm pretty sure I can get him to go with a "repeat" if we have to- rather than break this centuries old family tradition.  LOL I'm just happy we're having a girl right now.  She's going to be Alexis Renee. :)
Posted by TeamBaby[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Holy cow. And H thinks my family's wish for the mom's maiden (or my forever) name as the middle name is hardcore!

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amh04

I have the same issue with my name believe it or not. People always called me 'annie'.. last i checked there isnt an I in my name - idiots.
I love all the names you ladies are thossing around! I like some of the gender neutral names, especially because it allows the child to kind of make it their own - like they don't have this super long fancy name to grow into - if that makes sense.
I love hunter I think it's such a cute name, same for Holden. I really liked colby for either a boy or a girl but erik said no. I can't really think of any others at the moment.

calindi

TeamBaby - Alexis Renee is an adorable name!  I really, really like it!  I can't wait to see the little darling.  How's the pregnancy going?

Stan - I swear to you, I was skeptical, too, about La-a.  It was my roommate in college's Mom who was a teacher who told us a girl in her class had that name.  I said no way, so she emailed me a copy of her class roster.  Sure enough...  I mean, I have no proof it wasn't pronounced Leah, but still!  It was written La-a Johnson.  No joke.

DaKelliAB09

I really like everyones names ... It's hard to quote everyone since I came in a little late! 

Aw what a fun topic   ...  We've talked about it on and off.  For girls I really like Clara, Isabella (Izzie) whch like others have said has been overused since twilight even though we wouldn't call her Bella, Paisley, Emma... FI really liked Elizabeth and Lizzie for short, but there's a girl I know that I'm too fond of and her name is Elizabeth, but he really likes Isabella/Izzie

For boys I like Parker, Aiden, Kade, Gabriel and Isaiah.  FI says he really likes these ones too. 

We have a long time, so who knows what we'll name our kids lol...

Random story.  My mom was going to name me Kalani (prounounced Kay-Lonny)  and went with Kelli.  I really like my name, but now I'm starting to see that name all over the place.  There have been 2 people on America's Got Talent named that.  They had different spellings and I heard it somewhere else too.  It's just not a common name at all.. I actually think it's cool, but I don't know if I could name any of my kids that. 

OH and speaking of werid/stupid names and I think someeone mentioned knowing a Johnny Johnson or something like that well I went to school with a Johnny John Johns... not kidding.  It took forever for people to convince me that was actually his name.  There was another girl who had a really f-d up name and she had it changed.  I know I definitely would have.  I don't even want to post it ...

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Holy cow. And H thinks my family's wish for the mom's maiden (or my forever) name as the middle name is hardcore!
Posted by WishIcouldbeinthe'stan[/QUOTE]

LOL yes- just tell him this story.  But I knew all this before I married him.  *sigh* ;)

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]TeamBaby - Alexis Renee is an adorable name!  I really, really like it!  I can't wait to see the little darling.  How's the pregnancy going? Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

Thanks!  My husband is Filipino so I'm really excited to see what she's going to look like.  :)  Pregnancy is going well so far.  I'm at 22 weeks and I've only gained about 12lbs- which is right on track so hopefully I'll continue to stay "on track" and not be one of those women who gain 50+ lbs.  We'll see though.  :/  I just hate having that "fat" or "out of shape" feeling.  That's probably the hardest for me.  Once I reach 28 weeks I get to get on a reduced work hour schedule- which means I can only work 8 hr days. Wahoo! :)

I've already registered for a half-marathon during the first weekend in May, so that will be my motivation to really get back in shape after I deliver in Jan.  I've ran 2 full marathons in the past couple years, but I won't have the time to devote to the training for another full since my husband will be depoloyed.

LetsHikeToday

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[QUOTE]Fun topic!   My husband's family has naming rules.  :/  All boys will have a first name that starts with an "R."  Middle name will start with the initial of the mother's first name.  All girls will be reversed.  So all my boys will have the initials RAF, and my girls will be ARF.  Here's the kicker- no repeats, and no juniors.   :/  SO, what do you think that leaves me with?  Practically nothing.  All the good names have been taken and I refuse to name my son some crazy ethnic-sounding name (ie Rahkeim).  :P  I'm pretty sure I can get him to go with a "repeat" if we have to- rather than break this centuries old family tradition.  LOL I'm just happy we're having a girl right now.  She's going to be Alexis Renee. :)
Posted by TeamBaby[/QUOTE]

Did you ever want to stop the tradition??

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Did you ever want to stop the tradition??
Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

When I get frustrated thinking about boy "R" names, yes. LOL  But I've never looked at it as even being an option.  DH talked about this before we were even seriously dating, so I know it's not really up for discussion. 

calindi

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : When I get frustrated thinking about boy "R" names, yes. LOL  But I've never looked at it as even being an option.  DH talked about this before we were even seriously dating, so I know it's not really up for discussion. 
Posted by TeamBaby[/QUOTE]

What about Riley?  Or Ronan?  Or Rhett?  Or R.... okay I might be out, too.  I like those 3, though.

I saw someone said Aiden - I couldn't remember that, but that's another one that FI and I both love!  Aiden and Conner are the top two for boys.

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : What about Riley?  Or Ronan?  Or Rhett?  Or R.... okay I might be out, too.  I like those 3, though. Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

I really like Ryan- but that's his brother's name.  And he's really really weird.  So even if I beat the "no repeats" rule, my poor son will grow up wondering why we named him after his weird uncle Ryan.  LOL  Riley reminds me too much of a girl name.  I don't mind Rowan or even Reid or Reese.  But again with my husband being Filipino, he doesn't want a name that sounds too "white." (Is that bad?) Filipino names are traditionally hispanic, but I'm not naming my son "Reynaldo."  :/

His mom keeps hounding us to name our baby after an angel.  :/  I want to tell her she's lucky she's getting me to follow the damn rules without complaining.

calindi

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : I really like Ryan- but that's his brother's name.  And he's really really weird.  So even if I beat the "no repeats" rule, my poor son will grow up wondering why we named him after his weird uncle Ryan.  LOL  Riley reminds me too much of a girl name.  I don't mind Rowan or even Reid or Reese.  But again with my husband being Filipino, he doesn't want a name that sounds too "white." (Is that bad?) Filipino names are traditionally hispanic, but I'm not naming my son "Reynaldo."  :/ His mom keeps hounding us to name our baby after an angel.  :/  I want to tell her she's lucky she's getting me to follow the damn rules without complaining.
Posted by TeamBaby[/QUOTE]


Ha!  Well at least you're having a girl this time so you don't have to worry about it. 

Roland?  Raffael?  Neither of those are super "white".  Roderick?  Okay, R is a super hard letter.  I like M a lot better.  And I can't use M because I don't like the double initial thing and my FI's (and my future) last initial is an M.

I think if you're following your H's family's stupid rule, you get to pick the name as long as it follows their dumb rule.  He doesn't get to be picky AND lock you into one letter.  Nope, not fair.

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Ha!  Well at least you're having a girl this time so you don't have to worry about it.  Roland?  Raffael?  Neither of those are super "white".  Roderick?  Okay, R is a super hard letter.  I like M a lot better.  And I can't use M because I don't like the double initial thing and my FI's (and my future) last initial is an M. I think if you're following your H's family's stupid rule, you get to pick the name as long as it follows their dumb rule.  He doesn't get to be picky AND lock you into one letter.  Nope, not fair.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

LOL IKR!  My biggest fear is twin boys.  And yes "R" is a super hard letter.  But at least it's not "Q" or "Z"  LMAO

LetsHikeToday

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Ha!  Well at least you're having a girl this time so you don't have to worry about it.  Roland?  Raffael?  Neither of those are super "white".  Roderick?  Okay, R is a super hard letter.  I like M a lot better.  And I can't use M because I don't like the double initial thing and my FI's (and my future) last initial is an M. I think if you're following your H's family's stupid rule, you get to pick the name as long as it follows their dumb rule.  He doesn't get to be picky AND lock you into one letter.  Nope, not fair.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

My initials used to be MMM. I miss it. :-(

TeamBaby- Reagan?

This could help!

<a href="http://www.aussiethings.com.au/babynames/rboy.htm">http://www.aussiethings.com.au/babynames/rboy.htm</a>

calindi

Hike - I thought Reagan, too, but then I figured the name of a US President might be too "white".  Ha!

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Ha!  Well at least you're having a girl this time so you don't have to worry about it.  Roland?  Raffael?  Neither of those are super "white".  Roderick?  Okay, R is a super hard letter.<strong>  I like M a lot better.  </strong>And I can't use M because I don't like the double initial thing and my FI's (and my future) last initial is an M. I think if you're following your H's family's stupid rule, you get to pick the name as long as it follows their dumb rule.  He doesn't get to be picky AND lock you into one letter.  Nope, not fair.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

I despise first names that start with M.  Mine does, and it makes it hard to introduce myself.  When I try to say "I'm (first name)", the two back-to-back "m" sounds blend together and I always end up having to repeat myself.  Add to the mix that my name is relatively uncommon, but it doesn't rhyme with several more common names, and it's pretty impossible for people to get my name right without several repitions.  It's not something you would ever think about if you didn't have an M-name, and it's small in the grand scheme of things, but it's still a daily frustration.

I always end up just saying "My name is (firstname)" instead.

calindi

Elle - that's interesting, I never thought of it like that!  Now that you mention it, I do think I saw you post that before.  I guess it just didn't stick.  Oh well, won't name my kids an "M" name anyway!  I do love the name Marlaina, though!

I'm rather surprised you don't want to name your kids Hermoine, Ron, Ginny, etc.  Or did your FI just nix that idea?

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]Elle - that's interesting, I never thought of it like that!  Now that you mention it, I do think I saw you post that before.  I guess it just didn't stick.  Oh well, won't name my kids an "M" name anyway!  I do love the name Marlaina, though! I'm rather surprised you don't want to name your kids Hermoine, Ron, Ginny, etc.  Or did your FI just nix that idea?
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I mentioned it in a thread on NEY once.  It obviously really bugs me.  Haha.

And the whole HP name thing has been discussed...  a few times.  I wouldn't want to give my hypothetical children first names that were <em>obviously</em> Potter-related, but I do love the name James even out of the realm of the books.  I also pitched the idea of giving a son the middle name "Potter".  It's cute, right?  And it's a middle name, so the kid could keep it secret if it embarassed him.

firsttimersluck

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : My initials used to be MMM. I miss it. Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

hehe for two more weeks my initials are AEI
"O, U? "
"yes me!"

Okay. I got my cornyness in for the day :o)

crownsuperstar

I am glad I am not the only that has really thought this through.  I even said to the H that the initials must look good together when monogramming.  HAA yeah I plan on putting a little girl in monogramming stuff...well a little boy for that matter as long as I can.  Wow could someone please stop me!!! HAAA

LuluP82

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Thanks!  My husband is Filipino so I'm really excited to see what she's going to look like.  :)  Pregnancy is going well so far.  I'm at 22 weeks and I've only gained about 12lbs- which is right on track so hopefully I'll continue to stay "on track" and not be one of those women who gain 50+ lbs.  We'll see though.  :/  I just hate having that "fat" or "out of shape" feeling.  That's probably the hardest for me.  Once I reach 28 weeks I get to get on a reduced work hour schedule- which means I can only work 8 hr days. Wahoo! :) I've already registered for a half-marathon during the first weekend in May, so that will be my motivation to really get back in shape after I deliver in Jan.  I've ran 2 full marathons in the past couple years, but I won't have the time to devote to the training for another full since my husband will be depoloyed.
Posted by TeamBaby[/QUOTE]

Can I join you on the feeling like a fatty club? People tell me "oh you don't even look pregnant!" which to me, equals "you just look fatter." Because, let's face it, I don't fit into my regular clothes anymore :)

TeamBaby

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: S/O Baby Names : Can I join you on the feeling like a fatty club? People tell me "oh you don't even look pregnant!" which to me, equals "you just look fatter." Because, let's face it, I don't fit into my regular clothes anymore :)
Posted by LuluP82[/QUOTE]

LMAO!  Yes!!  I hate when ppl say that!  Because that's my first thought too- "So I just look fat huh?"  I'm totally in my maternity clothes now.  :/

SamiJoeB

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[QUOTE]I am glad I am not the only that has really thought this through.  I even said to the H that the initials must look good together when monogramming.  HAA yeah I plan on putting a little girl in monogramming stuff...well a little boy for that matter as long as I can.  Wow could someone please stop me!!! HAAA
Posted by crownsuperstar[/QUOTE]

Ahh!!! I joke that I only married H so that my initials wouldn't change and I could keep all my monogramed things the same!!! Plus, my dad and I have the same initials!