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Thanks for your opinions here are a few reasons why I'd name the kids what I listed:
I ama hippie at heart in a sense so most of the names I like are nature-related (Rain, Indigom etc), as I love nature a lot. It's just how I am as a person my names reflect my lifestyle.
Perdita - I got this from the actual real novel "101 Dalmations" so I intended it to come from there :).
River - this is in reference to the Holy Spirit, which is from my religion/faith so it's not for a the nature thing really, but more spiritual.
Brooklyn - I liked Brook for a boy, but everyone tols me it was girly so I opt for Brooklyn. It's not after the place though.
Shiloh - again it's in reference to my Saviour, so that's why I chose it.
Norman - I hold a special place in my heart for this, yes it's nerdy, but so are a lot of other names :). It's for my aunt Norma, I liked Norman a lot.
I ama hippie at heart in a sense so most of the names I like are nature-related (Rain, Indigom etc), as I love nature a lot. It's just how I am as a person my names reflect my lifestyle.
Perdita - I got this from the actual real novel "101 Dalmations" so I intended it to come from there :).
River - this is in reference to the Holy Spirit, which is from my religion/faith so it's not for a the nature thing really, but more spiritual.
Brooklyn - I liked Brook for a boy, but everyone tols me it was girly so I opt for Brooklyn. It's not after the place though.
Shiloh - again it's in reference to my Saviour, so that's why I chose it.
Norman - I hold a special place in my heart for this, yes it's nerdy, but so are a lot of other names :). It's for my aunt Norma, I liked Norman a lot.
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Sabrina wasn't trying to change your opinions, and it almost sounds as if you're saying that she needs your approval to use any of the names she loves.
Anyways, Brook and Lyn were origionally boys names, so there is no reason Brooklyn shouldn't be used on a boy. Just because it's listed on BtN as being feminine, and it's usage is mainly feminine, doesn't mean that it must be confined to only girls. What about the over-usage of Madison, Evan, Ryan, and Taylor on girls? Are they not boys names?
Anyways, Brook and Lyn were origionally boys names, so there is no reason Brooklyn shouldn't be used on a boy. Just because it's listed on BtN as being feminine, and it's usage is mainly feminine, doesn't mean that it must be confined to only girls. What about the over-usage of Madison, Evan, Ryan, and Taylor on girls? Are they not boys names?
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someone in my family has a son (or will soon) named Brooks. I never found it's appeal as a full FN. I like it as a nn only, I do plan on calling Brooklyn, Brooks or Brook as a nn.
ETA: my sister as well hates it on a boy, but oh well. I think it's because she likes Brooke for a girl.
I used to love it on a girl only, until it because overly popular on a girl. It's rarely used for boys, which IMO makes it nicer.
I admit it does sound slightly feminine, however both Brook, and Lynn were originally male so it doesn't bother me. I have masculine names I'd use for my daugthers (ex: Bryce), so I don't think Brooklyn would be to bad off having a more feminine name.
I wasn't trying to change your opinions, I was just giving insight on my I chose them.
someone in my family has a son (or will soon) named Brooks. I never found it's appeal as a full FN. I like it as a nn only, I do plan on calling Brooklyn, Brooks or Brook as a nn.
ETA: my sister as well hates it on a boy, but oh well. I think it's because she likes Brooke for a girl.
I used to love it on a girl only, until it because overly popular on a girl. It's rarely used for boys, which IMO makes it nicer.
I admit it does sound slightly feminine, however both Brook, and Lynn were originally male so it doesn't bother me. I have masculine names I'd use for my daugthers (ex: Bryce), so I don't think Brooklyn would be to bad off having a more feminine name.
I wasn't trying to change your opinions, I was just giving insight on my I chose them.
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