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This is my son Cotton
You say: What an unusual name.
You think: Does he have a twin sister named Polly-Esther? Actually, I kind of like it, but I'd never ever use it.

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This is my son Bartholomew
You say: What a nice name.
You think: Oh, I hope he isn't teased.

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This is my son Cornelius (Neely)
You say: I love his name! Have you read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
You think: Ah, that brings back such nice memories. Neely is adorable.

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This is my son Florian
You say: I've not met a Florian before.
You think: Oh dear. Please be very masculine. I can't imagine the teasing he'll get.

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This is my daughter Magnolia
You say: How pretty! I used to want to name my daughter Magnolia, from the Grateful Dead song.
You think: I wonder the reception she gets and if she's called Maggie?

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This is my daughter Octavia
You say: Nice name.
You think: What an old-sounding name. I don't like it.

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This is my daughter Beatrix
You say: What a beautiful name.
You think: What a beautiful name. I wonder if she has any nicknames?

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This is my daughter Eulalia
You say: Oh I love the name Eulalia.
You think: I love the name Eulalia. Her mom must be very creative and intelligent. Gorgeous!