my boyfriend doesn't like any of the baby names I picked out

alandals

gisa886,  LOVE YOUR SIGNATURE!! That was the thread heard round the world.

demofea01

Speaking as a Sara, I only knew one or two other girls growing up with the same name as myself and I went to VERY large schools.  And I didn't mind sharing a name with them, most girls have nicknames for each other anyway and the only time anyone will call them Sara -lastnamehere- will be during class/by people they aren't familiar with ect.  Pick a name that is beautiful to both you and your SO.  There are so many out there, I'm sure you'll be able to find something unique enough for you and simple enough for him as well. 

lulling

By the time this child is in school people won't even be using Facebook anymore.

angiekay84

biblionerd:

1.) I don't think you understand the definition of stereotypical

2.) You want to misspell your daughter's name so she's easier to find on facebook? Please tell me I didn't just read that...  

 

Love it! (Your comment.....not the names...) 

lizziemanley

I know you said Ansleigh but my niece is Ainsley Jane and it is such a beautiful name that she loves. Hope you can come up with something that you both enjoy!

moelv2000

I don't think she means stereotypical, I think she means boring.  My husband only likes boring names.  or old fashioned names.  but honestly, if you pick something more old fashioned it will probably be more unique.  Like, who knew every boy now would be named Brayden or Jayden or Aiden. 

lmartin77

salt78:

CrawltheWarriorKing:

Dibs on Feet-Us. 

Yes, I hyphenated it.  Be Jealous.

Is the dash silent?

 

I wish that was completely sarcastic, but I was waiting in a hospital waiting room with a friend when the admitting nurse called out, "Uhm, I apologize. Lay ia? Lah ia Smith?" She said it a few times, and finally said, "If your name is spelled L-A hyphen I A, please come to the desk." A very annoyed looking woman walked up and said, "It is PRONOUNCED LaDASHia."

Worst. Name. Ever.

 

csupalla

I also don't want our child to have the same name as 5 other kids in his class.  The best tool I've found is our local hospital's website.  They list all the names (first and middle) of babies born at the hospital, so we can see what other parents are currently choosing in our area.  I've been able to see that 6 boys have been named Levi within the past 8 months, so we definitely won't be naming our son Levi (even though I like the name).  We live in a relatively small town of about 15,000 people, so they will all be in school together as they grow up.  The Social Security website is great, but it doesn't give as much insight as to what other kids in your area might be named.  Maybe your local hospital offers a similar service.  Good luck!

HeatherA29

I'm in a very similar situation!! I would pick Adelyn out of your names....your boyfriend could always call her Lyn for short. My husband wants to name our son (if we have a boy) Reuben after his great grandfather. All I can think of is....that is a sandwich!! He just won't let up on that name even though I pored through books and the internet and came up with over 15 other name that I like that I thought he may like too. I just don't know what to do to make the argument come to an end because I will NEVER concede to our son being named Reuben.

couliegirl

JFH2010:

salt78:

JFH2010:

Also, as you've probably figured out, you're not going to get support for unusual names on TB.

What are you talking about? There are tons of unusual names that get brought up on the Baby Names board that people love.

I can't say I spend a ton of time on the baby names board, but every time I've lurked there's a thread where people are bashing unusual names. Seems pretty obvious to me, but maybe I've only wandered into that board when those threads are going on. Anyway, TB is not where I'll go for baby name advice!

The BNB does not bash unusual names. Names that are clearly made up or are spelled kre8tivly are severely scrutinized and with just cause. The names that OP suggested are almost all spelled incorrectly. To correctly use the word 'sterotype': I would steryotype a child with a name that is spelled wrong as coming from a low income and uneducated young single mother. There you have it, a sterotype.