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What do you think of the name Casey?
This name is one of my newer favorites on my boy's list; as with many "unisex" names I prefer it as a boy's name.
This name is one of my newer favorites on my boy's list; as with many "unisex" names I prefer it as a boy's name.
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I don't like it, sorry. To me, it just seems utterly boring, forgettable, trendy, cutesy 80's name, even as a boys' name.
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I much prefer it on a boy, though I'm not fond of it either way.
Andrew
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As to the question about my taste in names, if you look at my personal name list you will see that I like a variety of names. However, there are a few things characteristic about my favorites:
-I tend to prefer "unisex" names on boys rather than on girls (with the exception of names that were originally unisex as opposed to boy's names taken by the girls). For example, if you look at my personal name list, the unisex names that you see on there I prefer on boys (with the exception of Camille which I like either way).
-I tend to be one who stays away from nicknames (e.g. I like Catherine in its full form, but if I were to use this name on a DD of mine in the future I would probably not use a nickname unless she wanted to; I wouldn't object to a child of mine using a nickname if he/she wanted to though). However, I typically do not have a problem with "nickname-sounding" names (e.g. Casey, as mentioned in this thread) as full names though. True nickname-names as full names tend to not be my style though, with a few exceptions such as Nancy.
-Creative spellings are generally not my style (but legitimate variants are okay with me).
-I usually do not like overly-popular names (particularly ones that have been so overused for so long; even though such names are usually classics and I don't necessarily dislike those names in general, I personally would probaby not use one on my own child). I tend to gravitate towards less popular but "real" names that are not overly trendy (extremely "trendy" names are often not my style either).
-I also tend to be one who sometimes likes names that some see as dated, e.g. Nancy and Susan are on my personal name list.
-I tend to prefer "unisex" names on boys rather than on girls (with the exception of names that were originally unisex as opposed to boy's names taken by the girls). For example, if you look at my personal name list, the unisex names that you see on there I prefer on boys (with the exception of Camille which I like either way).
-I tend to be one who stays away from nicknames (e.g. I like Catherine in its full form, but if I were to use this name on a DD of mine in the future I would probably not use a nickname unless she wanted to; I wouldn't object to a child of mine using a nickname if he/she wanted to though). However, I typically do not have a problem with "nickname-sounding" names (e.g. Casey, as mentioned in this thread) as full names though. True nickname-names as full names tend to not be my style though, with a few exceptions such as Nancy.
-Creative spellings are generally not my style (but legitimate variants are okay with me).
-I usually do not like overly-popular names (particularly ones that have been so overused for so long; even though such names are usually classics and I don't necessarily dislike those names in general, I personally would probaby not use one on my own child). I tend to gravitate towards less popular but "real" names that are not overly trendy (extremely "trendy" names are often not my style either).
-I also tend to be one who sometimes likes names that some see as dated, e.g. Nancy and Susan are on my personal name list.
This message was edited 5/25/2006, 10:05 AM
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I like it. It's nrms, but it's nice. I certainly prefer it on a boy, too.
Hannah
I will dub my first child Alexander. If you want to know what will occur if my first child is a girl, I will tell you. He will not be a girl.
-Everything is Illuminated
Hannah
I will dub my first child Alexander. If you want to know what will occur if my first child is a girl, I will tell you. He will not be a girl.
-Everything is Illuminated
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Really not a fave of mine. I do prefer it on a boy, but I know twice as many girls named Casey (or Kasey) as I do boys. It sounds too nicknamey to me to be used as a given name, and I have a hard time coming up with a mn for it. Besides Lynn, that is. :o)
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“The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?”
– Benjamin Franklin
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“The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?”
– Benjamin Franklin
This message was edited 5/26/2006, 6:38 AM
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I prefer it as an initials name; a cousin of mine is Kevin Charles "KC," which I like far more than Casey on its own.
However, Casey-on-its-own does have the recommendation of the poem "Casey at the Bat." It works, but it's not one I'd use or recommend.
Array
Always remember the Fitz family motto: Believe in yourself, believe in others, and work like hell.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
However, Casey-on-its-own does have the recommendation of the poem "Casey at the Bat." It works, but it's not one I'd use or recommend.
Array
Always remember the Fitz family motto: Believe in yourself, believe in others, and work like hell.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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There's also...
Casey Jones, the guy and the Grateful Dead song.
Driving that train, high on cocaine,
Casey Jones is ready, watch your speed.
The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is the demand for their real happiness.
To call on them to give up their illusions about their condition is to call on them to give up a condition that requires illusions.
-Marx-
Casey Jones, the guy and the Grateful Dead song.
Driving that train, high on cocaine,
Casey Jones is ready, watch your speed.
To call on them to give up their illusions about their condition is to call on them to give up a condition that requires illusions.
-Marx-
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Which I would consider more positive associations, lol...(m)
...But then, I really like the Grateful Dead, enough so that the subject matter of the song doesn't matter so much. ^^;
Array
Always remember the Fitz family motto: Believe in yourself, believe in others, and work like hell.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
...But then, I really like the Grateful Dead, enough so that the subject matter of the song doesn't matter so much. ^^;
Array
Always remember the Fitz family motto: Believe in yourself, believe in others, and work like hell.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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"Mighty Casey had struck out."
I memorized that in elementary school, as well as "Casey's Daughter at the Bat." My kids will memorize them, too, when they get a bit older. Can't have them growing up without know those classics, lol.
“The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?”
– Benjamin Franklin
I memorized that in elementary school, as well as "Casey's Daughter at the Bat." My kids will memorize them, too, when they get a bit older. Can't have them growing up without know those classics, lol.
“The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?”
– Benjamin Franklin
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