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in reply to a message by Cambria
I'm expecting a boy. We've chosen the name Judah Rayner, nn Jude.
You say: That's such a handsome name!
You think: Yay, someone who actually knows how to pick good names!
You suggest: Julian is also a nice way to get the nickname Jude. (I'd say that more as a casual comment than as a suggestion, because I like Judah too.)
I'm expecting a girl. I think we're going to name her Delaney Corisande, nn Dela.
You say: That's nice.
You think: When did Delaney become a first name?
You suggest: Dela is pretty. It could almost stand on its own. Have you thought about Delia?
I'm having a boy. We're really religious, and have no compunction about making our beliefs public, so we're naming our son Amos Obadiah.
You say: That's neat. I love old-fashioned names.
You think: Amos... really rubs me the wrong way. And while I usually like old-fashioned names, I can't see Obadiah on anyone under sixty.
You suggest: My favorite Biblical names are Abel and Jedidiah. *hint hint*
I'm having a girl, and I love frilly, girly names. We're thinking of using Felicity Annis.
You say: Felicity Agnes? Oh, Annis. That's nice.
You think: I must have the mentality of a ten-year-old boy. I don't think I could ever bring myself to name my daughter something that even remotely resembles the word "anus," no matter how legitimate it is.
You suggest: I like Agnes.
I don't know whether it's a boy or girl, so I'm going with something unisex. The baby's name, regardless of sex, will be Avery Belrose. Belrose is an old family surname.
You say: I like Avery on a boy.
You think: You don't know what sex it is NOW, so you're picking a unisex name? Are you STUPID?
You suggest: Well, you'll know what sex it is in a few months, so why don't you just pick the names then?
I'm expecting twin girls. I'm so excited, b/c I love theme-y names. They're going to be Lily Ruth and Iris Mae.
You say: Those are very pretty.
You think: Two flower names is kind of overkill...
You suggest: Don't change a thing. I know someone who named her twins Jasmine and Yasmine, so I can't bring myself to say anything bad about Lily and Iris.
I'm expecting twin boys. I love alliterated names for twins, so my boys are going to be Ezra Kyle and Eben Keith.
You say: Those are cool names....
You think: But not TOGETHER!
You suggest: Don't you think having the same initials is kind of overkill? How about Ezra Kyle and Keith Eben? Or Ezra Kyle and Eben James?
I'm adopting b/g twins. Since twin names always sound the same, I'm naming the girl Calla Eden and the boy Calvin Pierce.
You say: Those are really nice names.
You think: But once again... not together! "Since twin names always sound the same..." According to who? You're an idiot.
You suggest: What if they both decide they want to be called Cal? (Hey, Calla could be a tomboy.) Calla Eden and Ciaran Pierce would be nice.
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Sometimes I just feel like smacking people with the dictionary, just to see if they absorb any intelligence through osmosis.
-My friend Emma
You say: That's such a handsome name!
You think: Yay, someone who actually knows how to pick good names!
You suggest: Julian is also a nice way to get the nickname Jude. (I'd say that more as a casual comment than as a suggestion, because I like Judah too.)
I'm expecting a girl. I think we're going to name her Delaney Corisande, nn Dela.
You say: That's nice.
You think: When did Delaney become a first name?
You suggest: Dela is pretty. It could almost stand on its own. Have you thought about Delia?
I'm having a boy. We're really religious, and have no compunction about making our beliefs public, so we're naming our son Amos Obadiah.
You say: That's neat. I love old-fashioned names.
You think: Amos... really rubs me the wrong way. And while I usually like old-fashioned names, I can't see Obadiah on anyone under sixty.
You suggest: My favorite Biblical names are Abel and Jedidiah. *hint hint*
I'm having a girl, and I love frilly, girly names. We're thinking of using Felicity Annis.
You say: Felicity Agnes? Oh, Annis. That's nice.
You think: I must have the mentality of a ten-year-old boy. I don't think I could ever bring myself to name my daughter something that even remotely resembles the word "anus," no matter how legitimate it is.
You suggest: I like Agnes.
I don't know whether it's a boy or girl, so I'm going with something unisex. The baby's name, regardless of sex, will be Avery Belrose. Belrose is an old family surname.
You say: I like Avery on a boy.
You think: You don't know what sex it is NOW, so you're picking a unisex name? Are you STUPID?
You suggest: Well, you'll know what sex it is in a few months, so why don't you just pick the names then?
I'm expecting twin girls. I'm so excited, b/c I love theme-y names. They're going to be Lily Ruth and Iris Mae.
You say: Those are very pretty.
You think: Two flower names is kind of overkill...
You suggest: Don't change a thing. I know someone who named her twins Jasmine and Yasmine, so I can't bring myself to say anything bad about Lily and Iris.
I'm expecting twin boys. I love alliterated names for twins, so my boys are going to be Ezra Kyle and Eben Keith.
You say: Those are cool names....
You think: But not TOGETHER!
You suggest: Don't you think having the same initials is kind of overkill? How about Ezra Kyle and Keith Eben? Or Ezra Kyle and Eben James?
I'm adopting b/g twins. Since twin names always sound the same, I'm naming the girl Calla Eden and the boy Calvin Pierce.
You say: Those are really nice names.
You think: But once again... not together! "Since twin names always sound the same..." According to who? You're an idiot.
You suggest: What if they both decide they want to be called Cal? (Hey, Calla could be a tomboy.) Calla Eden and Ciaran Pierce would be nice.
Sometimes I just feel like smacking people with the dictionary, just to see if they absorb any intelligence through osmosis.
-My friend Emma
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Good suggestion *changes combo*
I'm personally not terribly fond of Delaney as a fn. It's ok, but it is a bit too surnamey for my taste. Delia Corisande, though, that's a keeper! And I was LOL at your Annis and Avery Belrose comments. ;oD Honestly, I don't get anus out of it, but if you do, I'm sure others do, too. It's supposed to honor my grandmother, Inez, but I don't like Inez (or Agnes, sorry). Annis was the closest I could come. :o) I love your whole "actual thoughts" thing. I'd probably be thinking that the person is an idiot, too, but I rarely post it like that. You crack me up!
Are you serious about Jasmine and Yasmine? Are they prn the same? I know a Puerto Rican girl whose name is spelt Yasmine, but it's prn Jasmine...
Anyway, thanks so much for playing. I enjoyed reading your responses.
“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'm personally not terribly fond of Delaney as a fn. It's ok, but it is a bit too surnamey for my taste. Delia Corisande, though, that's a keeper! And I was LOL at your Annis and Avery Belrose comments. ;oD Honestly, I don't get anus out of it, but if you do, I'm sure others do, too. It's supposed to honor my grandmother, Inez, but I don't like Inez (or Agnes, sorry). Annis was the closest I could come. :o) I love your whole "actual thoughts" thing. I'd probably be thinking that the person is an idiot, too, but I rarely post it like that. You crack me up!
Are you serious about Jasmine and Yasmine? Are they prn the same? I know a Puerto Rican girl whose name is spelt Yasmine, but it's prn Jasmine...
Anyway, thanks so much for playing. I enjoyed reading your responses.
“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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I'm dead serious about Jasmine and Yasmine, I'm afraid. Fortunately, they're not pronounced the same, although apparently in some languages they are. Her exact words, I kid you not, were, "We thought it would be cute, because, you know, they're twins!"
I'm not sure how many people would get anus out of Annis; I think I just watch too much Family Guy. It is a pretty name, regardless, and I like it better than Inez.
I'm glad you liked my comments. :)
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Sometimes I just feel like smacking people with the dictionary, just to see if they absorb any intelligence through osmosis.
-My friend Emma
I'm not sure how many people would get anus out of Annis; I think I just watch too much Family Guy. It is a pretty name, regardless, and I like it better than Inez.
I'm glad you liked my comments. :)
Sometimes I just feel like smacking people with the dictionary, just to see if they absorb any intelligence through osmosis.
-My friend Emma
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