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1. I say: "This is my daughter, Carol Adeline."
You say: Hello, Carol.
You think: Carol seems a bit oldish. Adeline is cute, but almost like a trendy take-off of Adelaide, which is already becoming slightly trendy.

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2. I say, "This is my son, Joel David."
You say: Hello, Joel.
You think: What an adorable combo!

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3. I say, "This is my daughter, Heidi Leanne."
You say: Hello, Heidi.
You think: wow, I haven't seen Heidi in ages! it's very refreshing!

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4. I say, "This is my son, Elijah Robert."
You say: Hello, Elijah.
You think: Elijah is very cute, but Robert was way too overused in the past.

1. I say: "This is my daughter, Carol Adeline."
You say: Do you mind if I call you Carrie?
You think: Could be much worse.

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2. I say, "This is my son, Joel David."
You say: Hey, Joel.
You think: It's OK.

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3. I say, "This is my daughter, Heidi Leanne."
You say: Your name is pretty.
You think: It is!

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4. I say, "This is my son, Elijah Robert."
You say: Hello, Elijah.
You think: I don't want to be mean or anything, but Elijah?

1. I say: "This is my daughter, Carol Adeline."
You say: What a pretty name.
You think: I hope she's named after some relatives.

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2. I say, "This is my son, Joel David."
You say: Hello, Joel.
You think: David is so bland

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3. I say, "This is my daughter, Heidi Leanne."
You say: You don't hear Heidi much these days.
You think: Stuck in the '70s?

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4. I say, "This is my son, Elijah Robert."
You say: I love the name Elijah.
You think: I really do and Robert is nice, too