DH and I have completely different tastes.. well sort of. The only name he likes is Claire. He also loves Emma. Which is fine, I love the name Claire and Emma.
But I would also like us to consider more traditional names.. Elizabeth, Eleanor, Eloise, Margaret, Ruby, etc. DH HATES them.
I am only 9-10 weeks and I don't want to rush into a name.. So I like to throw around different options- but he gags at the sound any name other than Emma or Claire.
I guess my question is:
Emma/Claire .. does it fall into the classic/traditional/old fashioned category? I love those names, but are they overused today (like the ayden names)? .. Because that's what I definitely don't want..
Also, please suggest some good names that you think would satisfy us both.. opinions/suggestions needed. TIA!
Re: Can't find a middle ground..
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PS consider boy names too - because Emma and Claire may be a non- issue
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I think they're classic and not trendy. They're both popular now, but so are many of the names you listed. Classic is popular because the names are timeless.
I second Krissy's suggestion. Get a book and cross out names.
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Great advice from the previous posters.
I also suggest you look through a list of Saints names. Even if you're not Catholic, there are tons of great names in there that are not too overly used. IMO Emma and Claire are pretty popular right now and I'd want my kid to be the only _____ in his/her class, if possible.
Great ideas. We are going to buy a baby book tomorrow.. who knows we might have a boy so this might not even be an issue.
I'm not so concerned about popular.. more concerned about trendy (like I mentioned, the -ayden names).
I think DH will budge if I find another name he likes.. so far he doesn't like my lists. Hopefully we can cross out names through a baby book and figure something out together. Thanks for the great advice!
edited to correct poor spelling.
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