My mother always wanted for me to name my child Dawson (which is my current lastname, in time it will change) she passed away and I am expecting my first child, we still don't know what the gender is yet but I really want to follow her wish... Here's the thing, I honestly like it better for a girl! I'm thinking Dawson Anne Hanna, Hanna being the last name. But people are giving me grief over it. What do you guys think? Does it sound dumb for a girl? It's not like she will be referenced to the show Dawson's creek cause I'm 23 years old and only a few of my friends even watched the show, and kids her age will have no idea what it is so I don't see the problem.
Re: Baby girl's name
However, it's your child so you can do what you want.
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I'm not saying it's out of the question, but I still get funny looks when I say, "no, that's me -- I swear." I love my name and wouldn't change it, but it's just something to be aware of.
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For those who are hung up on the "son = boy" thing, what about Addison, Madison, Allison, etc.?
I have a last name that sounds like a masculine first name, so people sometimes get confused if they see "Lastname, Firstname" and think I'm a guy, but then they call me on the phone or meet me and realize I'm a woman. It's not a big deal IMO.