Oh and because I am too lazy to edit, Margaret is my middle name and I hated it until I was an adult. My dads mom's name was Edna Margaret...at least they didn't name me Edna.
Post by baytosa2013 on Jun 16, 2016 18:26:12 GMT -5
We frequently talk about bad baby names on another FB group I'm in that isn't baby related. Today's speshul snowflake name that was shared was Jewelyanna ?
I have a friend who named her daughter Margaret but calls her Molly (another lesser known Margaret nickname).
Did you guys know Peggy is a legit nickname for Margaret? Did not know that until working in a nursing home. That one makes no sense to me, but pretty much every Margaret born in the '30s calls herself Peggy.
I really really wanted to name DS Theodore. My dad has a traditional, hard to pronounce German name, so he goes by Ted, I thought it would be a nice tribute, until my dad insisted he would hate it if I named a child after him. So Walter got my dads dads name instead, and I'm fairly positive he's thrilled. I still like the idea of a baby Teddy though (and probably move on to Theo when he would have been older).
Post by jillywilly on Jun 16, 2016 19:25:02 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure we have our names for our yet to be conceived baby already - our girl name for Wally was Annabelle Mary, and I'd love to use that on a daughter still. Another boy would likely be Jonathan Michael. Both names have strong family history.
+1, there is also a lady Theo in my family tree. She went by Theo Anne. I'm right on the edge of loving it or hating it.
I love it. But I am not someone who minds traditionally masculine names for women, so...
J almost had Thomas for a middle name because it is my foster family's last name. SO hated the idea so I didn't fight it. I really loved it though.
I love my grandparents names, Dorothy Jean(my first choice for my next girl) and Ella Mae (was called by first and middle name) Dwayne William and Isaac (no middle name) for my grandfathers.
Post by baytosa2013 on Jun 16, 2016 19:51:19 GMT -5
My AP biology teacher in HS was a hoot. His name was Mr. Dick. His first name was Richard. He told us once that our parents didn't hate us as much as his since they named him Dick Dick.
I posted this on the private board, but I'll post here too.
If LO is a boy we plan to name him Ezekiel, but will most likely go by Zeke - sorry @scoop. DH wants the middle name to be David after FIL. I'm not a fan because I think the two together sounds too biblical and I'm not a big fan of FIL. Suggestions for middle names?
carrots, I like Luke. Okay, I love Luke. I know we won't use it because H doesn't like double L names (our last name starts with L). All the Lukes I've taught have been sweet, kind, and respectful.
+1 to not being a huge fan of my own name holliberry28 and @jemomma. @jemomma do you go by the full version of our name or one of the nicknames?
carrots , I like Luke. Okay, I love Luke. I know we won't use it because H doesn't like double L names (our last name starts with L). All the Lukes I've taught have been sweet, kind, and respectful.
+1 to not being a huge fan of my own name holliberry28 and @jemomma . @jemomma do you go by the full version of our name or one of the nicknames?
I hate my full name (Elizabeth) but LOVE the name I use (Liz). I have considered changing my name to just Liz but thought it was silly.
carrots, I like Luke. Okay, I love Luke. I know we won't use it because H doesn't like double L names (our last name starts with L). All the Lukes I've taught have been sweet, kind, and respectful.
+1 to not being a huge fan of my own name holliberry28 and @jemomma. @jemomma do you go by the full version of our name or one of the nicknames?
I usually go by the full version. But close friends and family often call me Jess. I prefer Jess. I was always called Jessie when I was younger and I hated it so much.
The full version makes me cringe. I've been Jessi (after the babysitter's club Jessi) since 4th grade. Jess has grown on me over time.
H and I had a hard time really agreeing on Owen's name. H wanted Owen and I wanted Oliver. I caved and let him be Owen. I don't think that Oliver would be a good sibling name in the future. So we're back to the drawing board for boys. We like Isaac so maybe that would work. For girls, I love Lydia. H admits he likes it and that it sounds great with our last name even though it would be the dreaded double L. I also like Lucy but FILs mother was Lucy and she was a mean bitch. I've also always had a soft spot for Paige but H doesn't like it anymore. We'll figure it out when we get there. We've discussed TTC next summer so there's ample time.
I'm being a total PW but I don't think I've ever mentioned that my nephews are named Jackson, Carter, and Grant. Apparently their parents have a thing for presidents? It is a big family joke.
I'm being a total PW but I don't think I've ever mentioned that my nephews are named Jackson, Carter, and Grant. Apparently their parents have a thing for presidents? It is a big family joke.
I had a family at the daycare who named their kids Jackson, Harrison and Madison. (Yes after presidents, history buffs)
Our girls would have been Owen James if they had been boys. We would still use it again. I also love Spencer and Reid.
Our girls are Nora and Emilie. I don't like nicknames and other than using Em on occasion, we don't use nicknames. They both have middle names from our grandmothers.
William isn't a Biblical name, so combining it with Luke doesn't scream "religious family" to me.
Cambria is the Latin name for Wales. I felt a bit weird when I discovered someone had named a font after it. Now people are using it for their children, apparently without any idea of what it actually means.
I used to hate my full name. I don't hate it any more. It's a perfectly nice name for other people. I am reconciled to the nickname I use and it feels much more like me.
We already have a boy's name and another girl's name picked out. We chose all three names before we were even married.
Post by heartofglass on Jun 17, 2016 6:14:41 GMT -5
Our second boy name was Everett Marshall and we'll probably use it if we have another boy. As for girl, I want to incorporate Rae (from my mom) and I've always loved Eve and Pearl. On the hand me down side....I have a great grandma whose name was Flossy Alene. Beat that.
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