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in reply to a message by Isla
Both names are too surname-y to me (I like certain surnames as formal names, but not these). I would say only use them if they were family names, and then only as middle name (for example, I like the idea of giving the mother's maiden name as a middle name to the child).
Sullivan is extremely masculine (and I think of Ed Sullivan). Sutton is the same, and just isn't a good name, period, for a boy even. The sound of it just isn't pleasing. Plus, Sullivan & Sutton resembles that of a law firm.
Do you know if the girls were named already, what their names were, and if they still have them? I'm in favor of using the adopted child's given names as the middle name, if the parents must give them new first names.
Sullivan is extremely masculine (and I think of Ed Sullivan). Sutton is the same, and just isn't a good name, period, for a boy even. The sound of it just isn't pleasing. Plus, Sullivan & Sutton resembles that of a law firm.
Do you know if the girls were named already, what their names were, and if they still have them? I'm in favor of using the adopted child's given names as the middle name, if the parents must give them new first names.
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I'm not sure what Sullivan's mn is, or what her name was when they adopted her at 8 months old. They don't have the other baby yet, so I don't know about her name or age, etc.
I do have to say that I can see past Sullivan's name as she is a gorgeous, sweet, happy little girl who is very loved. And I'm not trying to say they're bad parents or anything because the names are "different" (lol), I was just wondering what other people thought of them.
Sorry, just wanted to clarify that. :)
And Lissa Hannah, I agree with the surname and masculine parts of your post, especially. And the law firm bit. :b
I do have to say that I can see past Sullivan's name as she is a gorgeous, sweet, happy little girl who is very loved. And I'm not trying to say they're bad parents or anything because the names are "different" (lol), I was just wondering what other people thought of them.
Sorry, just wanted to clarify that. :)
And Lissa Hannah, I agree with the surname and masculine parts of your post, especially. And the law firm bit. :b
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I wouldn't think they were bad parents for choosing "different" names. Goodness, so many parents would be charged with a crime for choosing "different" names! But, I'm so glad to hear that the girl is in a loving home. :)
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