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tusshie2004tusshie2004 member
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So I posted weeks ago that DH and I decided on a name for baby #2. We are currently trying to decide on spelling. [Poll]
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  • brookelynpaisleybrookelynpaisley member
    Tallen looks feminine, and Talon is the actual noun spelling, so that would leave Talan by elimination. I think that looks feminine with the a's too, though.
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    Tallen looks feminine, and Talon is the actual noun spelling which just makes me unable to get past the bird of prey association, so that leaves Talan by elimination. That looks feminine to me with the a's, though.
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    Sorry, posting from my Kindle. Didn't realize both went through and it won't let me delete.
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  • WashingtonQueenWashingtonQueen member
    I really don't like Talon as a name at all. It is the killing mechanism on a bird's foot.... I guess if you want to name your kid after a bird part you should spell it Talon, the correct way.
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  • brighteyes2123brighteyes2123
    I voted Talon but I feel like when I say it in my head or out loud it's TalAn.
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  • kerribear1717kerribear1717 member
    I would say Talon like the noun and because I like the name Fallon (sounds the same obviously).  But if I were to use it for a name I think I'd want it different than the noun.  So I voted Talan.
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  • neverblushedneverblushed member

    I'm 99% sure you already realize this, but a "talon" is a claw, especially that of a bird.  

    I know that "talon" is the proper spelling of the word, but I voted for "Tallen" like "Allen."  I just could not name my kid "bird claw."  Maybe, just maybe as a middle name, but not as a first name.

    FWIW, I don't think "Tallen" is too feminine. 

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  • herohero member
    Talan is a real name. It's Welsh or something. 
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  • AlicialgbAlicialgb member
    I LOVE this name!!  I work in the natural sciences and I think having a child named Talon would be different!  We already have our boy/girl names, but if we see two beans in there, this is on my list!! 

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  • provwifeprovwife member
    imageWashingtonQueen:
    I really don't like Talon as a name at all. It is the killing mechanism on a bird's foot.... I guess if younbsp;want to name your kid after a bird partnbsp;you shouldnbsp;spell it Talon, the correct way.

    This...sorry. nms...I prefer none but Talon by default
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  • rider5344rider5344 member
    Sorry, couldn't vote, awful name, I can't imagine why you would do this to your child.
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