Search:

I was kind of thinking that.. that it was different enough to be the best of both worlds. Thanks!

Everyone else was saying exactly that... That having a 'weird' name makes them not competent at their profession, or not as good as someone with a normal name. I simply pointed out that having a...

I like Dido as an alternative. Some Di names are pronounced with a "Dee" sound, (Like Dionne) so you'd want to avoid those, I think.

I can see Zeke getting a little more popular since Z names are all the rage, but to be honest, Zeke sounds more redneck than cool to me.

My grandparents were born in Lithuania, and my grandfather as well as some of his relatives used American versions of their names once they came to the U.S. Juozas became Joseph, Jonas became John,...

Your names don't fit a particular style. You don't have to have a style, you know. Your names are French, Irish, literary, classic, and modern.

I've always been of the opinion that I'd want any future kids I have to have their own unique name, but since my mother died 20 years ago, I've become very close to my father, Alfred, who goes by...

I only like place names if they have some meaning behind them. The only place names I would consider using are:
Ardara, because it is the name of the parish in Ireland where my ancestors came from....

Well, I think you're all crazy. If you're going to choose something as important as a doctor based on a name, you're insane. I know plenty of people with 'normal' names who are morons.

You didn't need to do all that math, the SSA site has the percent of total births as an option instead of the number of births. According to them, Penelope is 0.0962% of total female births. (I think...

Good point! A nickname doesn't always have to be a shorter version of the name. :>

I like Peri for a girl! Any girl name that starts with Per could be a Peri. Persephone, Perdita, etc.

My favorite way to get to Finn is Finch!

I don't limit myself at all! I wonder why you think that someone must limit themselves to a particular style of name. Just because you like ice cream doesn't mean you can't also like pie.

Lol. I think the priest would have known that Eileen wasn't a saint. :> They told the priest that her name was Marguerite, which was my grandmother's name. I don't think they planned it out in...

My family is Catholic, and they had to choose the name of a saint. My grandmother loved the name Eileen, but it wasn't the name of a saint, so when my mother was baptized they lied to the priest...

Are you looking for a name as a sibset or as a middle name?

I think it works. Both names are not my style, but they are nice. I prefer your Janelle to the other suggestion of Janel. Eliza Jane is a little too bland.

I don't think of them any differently than other names to be honest. Emme is a name I will probably use if I ever have a girl because it honors family, and I never thought about it being a palindrome.

Oscar isn't a name I love, but there's nothing wrong with it. I find it a little disconcerting that your partner refuses to consider anything else. Sounds a bit controlling.

1. French name? Colette
2. Irish? (Bonus: how do you feel about Gaelic spellings?) Eamon (I'm torn. I love them, but worry they'll be a hassle)
3. Name from a TV show? (from which show?) "Auggie"...

I'm Clare Rose, or 'Bright Rose'

It's unattractive sounding, and it makes me think of Melba toast. If I was honoring a Melvin, I would choose a different girl's name that started with Mel, like Melinda, or Melanie.

I wouldn't use the hyphen either. If you're in the U.S., the hyphen (as well as any other punctuation) is not used by SSA, and could create problems with tax filing, or driver's license renewals if...

I know you said your husband doesn't like the other variants, but I love Georgiana. In the 'Classic' Family, I like Frances, Louisa, and Imogen. You might like this list, it's called 'Classic...