those names you don't know whether you like or not

groovylocks · July 2015

I have a few. Jocasta is one. Apparently Oedipus's mother had a fashionable name in turn of the century England.. $:\$

gonetothesea · July 2015

I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.

oneblessedmess · July 2015

gonetothesea said:
I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.

I also have to say Aurora. It was on our list way in the beginning but we both felt that when we said it out loud it didn't roll off the tongue as easily as we would like.

canarygirl · July 2015

vineheart137 said:

gonetothesea said:
I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.
I also have to say Aurora. It was on our list way in the beginning but we both felt that when we said it out loud it didn't roll off the tongue as easily as we would like.

THIS! I sound like I'm saying Oreo with a mouth full of ... Well, Oreos.

mattandlora · July 2015

My issue is usually that I like the name, but it reminds me of someone I'd rather not be reminded of. And then I debate if it's a strong enough association to matter or not. Take Danielle, for example. I like the name. But Danielle was the girl in elementary school who picked her nose and ate paste. Is that a strong enough association that I can't name my kid that? Don't know.

groovylocks · July 2015

vineheart137 said:

I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.
I also have to say Aurora. It was on our list way in the beginning but we both felt that when we said it out loud it didn't roll off the tongue as easily as we would like.

This is actually our problem with Aurora too. My in-laws also can't say it. At all. My husband thinks that is extremely funny but I really don't want to be in the business of trolling my in-laws

kerismatic · July 2015

mattandlora said:

My issue is usually that I like the name, but it reminds me of someone I'd rather not be reminded of. And then I debate if it's a strong enough association to matter or not. Take Danielle, for example. I like the name. But Danielle was the girl in elementary school who picked her nose and ate paste. Is that a strong enough association that I can't name my kid that? Don't know.

Ditto. I'm in the field of social work and two of my first clients were teenage boys named "Matthew"... they were BSC and two of the most challenging clients I've worked with. While Matthew is a totally acceptable name, I will never, ever, use it as a name for one of my children. Other names have been ruined for me as well.

groovylocks · July 2015

keri0517 said:

mattandlora said:

My issue is usually that I like the name, but it reminds me of someone I'd rather not be reminded of. And then I debate if it's a strong enough association to matter or not. Take Danielle, for example. I like the name. But Danielle was the girl in elementary school who picked her nose and ate paste. Is that a strong enough association that I can't name my kid that? Don't know.

Ditto. I'm in the field of social work and two of my first clients were teenage boys named "Matthew"... they were BSC and two of the most challenging clients I've worked with. While Matthew is a totally acceptable name, I will never, ever, use it as a name for one of my children. Other names have been ruined for me as well.

I'm there with Sara(h) - not only did my husband date about five of them in his life, he THEN HAD THE AUDACITY to suggest putting it on the baby name list. It's a nice name though.

kerismatic · July 2015

ooooh, bad move hubby, bad move. [-X

slradske0626 · July 2015

I feel that way about the name Sloane. I think I like it, but I just can never be completely sure..

koriemo · July 2015

I work in a town called Aurora, so I couldn't see it as a name. I actually live near several towns that are names... Aurora, Geneva, Rochelle...

jessnjuan07 · July 2015

We adore the name Aurora and truly wanted to use it but our last name has the OR sound so it's too rhymy.

ginger1228 · July 2015

slhughes27 said:
I feel that way about the name Sloane. I think I like it, but I just can never be completely sure..

This is the first name that came to mind for me!

dramaphile · July 2015

I have a real bone to pick with people who choose literary/historical names and don't know the reference is not a happy one. Lavinia is one that makes me twitch. Pretty name, horrific reference (just read the synopsis of Titus Andronicus if you don't understand...)

As far as names I like but I'm just not sure about, Landon would definitely be on that list. I like it, but I also sort of side-eye it. Regan for a girl is another one that I sort of like, but just can't quite do.

bettertogether27 · July 2015

groovylocks said:

vineheart137 said:

gonetothesea said:
I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.
I also have to say Aurora. It was on our list way in the beginning but we both felt that when we said it out loud it didn't roll off the tongue as easily as we would like.

This is actually our problem with Aurora too. My in-laws also can't say it. At all. My husband thinks that is extremely funny but I really don't want to be in the business of trolling my in-laws

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I never knew my grandma would have so much trouble with "Elijah" when we named our son. I've heard every possible pronunciation out of her mouth and seen multiple ridiculous spellings including "Eliagah". He's referred to as Eli by everyone except the one who can't say his full name. Go figure.

ETA dotted line separating my comment underneath the quotes
P.S. Sorry to be off topic. The way this convo went, I was distracted. I want to like unisex names like Jordan, Taylor, and Sam. I just can't -maybe....

nbpa3027 · July 2015

My husband and I have a category for those names when we are discussing possible names --names we like...on someone else's kid--

We both feel that way about the name Willa and my husband really likes Penelope, but I just can't quite get on board with it. I really like all of the possible nicknames, but I just don't see it as a grown up name.

groovylocks · July 2015

slhughes27 said:

I feel that way about the name Sloane. I think I like it, but I just can never be completely sure..

I kind of liked it too but it feels like a Mean Girl name - like a girl "Sloan" would be one of those chicks who is mean to everybody. It just feels like that kind of a name to me. So I don't know if I could get on board with it, even though it's pretty.

groovylocks · July 2015

bettertogether27 said:

vineheart137 said:

I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.
I also have to say Aurora. It was on our list way in the beginning but we both felt that when we said it out loud it didn't roll off the tongue as easily as we would like.

This is actually our problem with Aurora too. My in-laws also can't say it. At all. My husband thinks that is extremely funny but I really don't want to be in the business of trolling my in-laws
-------------------------------------------------- I never knew my grandma would have so much trouble with "Elijah" when we named our son. I've heard every possible pronunciation out of her mouth and seen multiple ridiculous spellings including "Eliagah". He's referred to as Eli by everyone except the one who can't say his full name. Go figure. ETA dotted line separating my comment underneath the quotes P.S. Sorry to be off topic. The way this convo went, I was distracted. I want to like unisex names like Jordan, Taylor, and Sam. I just can't -maybe....

Yeah, my aunt messed up my niece's middle name when she was born. She gave her this really beautiful platinum trinket with her name emblazoned on it but somehow managed to spell her middle name in a totally off the wall way. My niece's middle name is Jayda. I could see her misspelling it "Jada" or something. But the trinket arrived saying "Jeddeh". We have no idea how that could possibly have happened

flas · July 2015

dramaphile said:
I have a real bone to pick with people who choose literary/historical names and don't know the reference is not a happy one. Lavinia is one that makes me twitch. Pretty name, horrific reference (just read the synopsis of Titus Andronicus if you don't understand...)

As far as names I like but I'm just not sure about, Landon would definitely be on that list. I like it, but I also sort of side-eye it. Regan for a girl is another one that I sort of like, but just can't quite do.

Lol DH suggested Lavinia though we were both aware of the literary reference, which is part of the reason I turned it down.

flas · July 2015

groovylocks said:

bettertogether27 said:

groovylocks said:

vineheart137 said:

gonetothesea said:
I feel the same about Maeve and Aurora. I want to love them, but I'm not sure if I do.
I also have to say Aurora. It was on our list way in the beginning but we both felt that when we said it out loud it didn't roll off the tongue as easily as we would like.

This is actually our problem with Aurora too. My in-laws also can't say it. At all. My husband thinks that is extremely funny but I really don't want to be in the business of trolling my in-laws
--------------------------------------------------
I never knew my grandma would have so much trouble with "Elijah" when we named our son. I've heard every possible pronunciation out of her mouth and seen multiple ridiculous spellings including "Eliagah". He's referred to as Eli by everyone except the one who can't say his full name. Go figure.

ETA dotted line separating my comment underneath the quotes
P.S. Sorry to be off topic. The way this convo went, I was distracted. I want to like unisex names like Jordan, Taylor, and Sam. I just can't -maybe....

Yeah, my aunt messed up my niece's middle name when she was born. She gave her this really beautiful platinum trinket with her name emblazoned on it but somehow managed to spell her middle name in a totally off the wall way. My niece's middle name is Jayda. I could see her misspelling it "Jada" or something. But the trinket arrived saying "Jeddeh". We have no idea how that could possibly have happened

My sons name is Seth. I get that it some people would have difficulty with it but it's crazy how many times I have to spell it out for people. There are friends and family who still call him Zeth or Zach, no matter how many times we correct them. He's 6. This still happens with the same people.

mattandlora · July 2015

My brother is Jacob. When he was born, my grandmother said she'd never heard of that name before. Really??

The name I can't make up my mind on is Tully. It's a legit name. DH loves it. I love it for someone else's kid.

pixiegirl131415 · July 2015

nbpa3027 said:

My husband and I have a category for those names when we are discussing possible names --names we like...on someone else's kid-- We both feel that way about the name Willa and my husband really likes Penelope, but I just can't quite get on board with it. I really like all of the possible nicknames, but I just don't see it as a grown up name.

THIS. My Husband is currently in love with Penelope, but there's something about it I just don't like... Regan is pretty, but it has the literary reference problem for me, too. King Lear, anyone? It's too bad that I don't like the youngest's name, Cordelia...

erinnlou · July 2015

I feel that way about the name Tobias.

CGless · July 2015

Maisy and Hazel.
I like the sound of them but they're becoming popular and I think they suit children and seniors but just not adults.

DrillSergeantCat · July 2015

Jordan and all iterations of it for a girl.

MamaBish · July 2015

Jeremiah. I like it, but then again I don't. Maybe due to the song?

If we ever have a boy, I may try to convince DH to go with this though because he wants a "J" name for a boy and is stuck on Jaden. I liked it 10 years ago when we first talked about baby names, now it's too popular.

Karenin · July 2015

dramaphile YES! I feel that way about people using Holden, and lots of other literary/mythological names.

groovylocks · July 2015

dramaphile said:
I have a real bone to pick with people who choose literary/historical names and don't know the reference is not a happy one. Lavinia is one that makes me twitch. Pretty name, horrific reference (just read the synopsis of Titus Andronicus if you don't understand...)

As far as names I like but I'm just not sure about, Landon would definitely be on that list. I like it, but I also sort of side-eye it. Regan for a girl is another one that I sort of like, but just can't quite do.

Lavinia is also Indian though with a totally different socialization.

lokelove · July 2015

Along those lines....what do you think of Tigerlily? I think it's cool but also might just be too weird.

secretbaba · July 2015

Coco... I know it's a regularly used and accepted name, but I can't help but kind of side eye it.

Edit: I've just discovered, after readiNo further down the board, that Matilda is a name I like but hate, too

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

lokelove said:

Along those lines....what do you think of Tigerlily? I think it's cool but also might just be too weird.

Yeah, no.

DrillSergeantCat · July 2015

lokelove said:

Along those lines....what do you think of Tigerlily? I think it's cool but also might just be too weird.

It's a pretty flower, but maybe a bit aggressive for a child.

jnnfrrose6 · July 2015

lokelove said:

Along those lines....what do you think of Tigerlily? I think it's cool but also might just be too weird.

At least do Wendy if you're going to do a Peter Pan reference. Also, I agree with pretty much all names already listed.

Elsa1984 · July 2015

Olive.

Love it for a little girl, but cannot picture an adult with the name.

kerismatic · July 2015

eliztheforrizz said:

lokelove said:

Along those lines....what do you think of Tigerlily? I think it's cool but also might just be too weird.

Yeah, no.

Ditto. I would side-eye the shit out of this name. Don't do it!

ashhsa · July 2015

Right now, every name is in that category for me... The more I say it/ think about it. The less I like it. I'm completely lost. It's so hard!

DrillSergeantCat · July 2015

Elsa1984 said:

Olive.

Love it for a little girl, but cannot picture an adult with the name.

Kristen Chenoweth played an Olive on Pushing Up Daisies and it's one of the names I'm considering. IDK why but it seems British to me.

airheademmy · July 2015

@lokelove I love that you mentioned Tigerlily! I have a lot of Native American in my ethnicity, but not enough to "look the part". Sometimes I wish I had more so that I could get away with naming my child Tigerlily. I know it's a bit ridiculous, but for some reason I'm obsessed with the name. I could never actually do it, but I wish it was more acceptable.

groovylocks · August 2015

KittyCatKCCO said:

Elsa1984 said:

Olive.

Love it for a little girl, but cannot picture an adult with the name.

Kristen Chenoweth played an Olive on Pushing Up Daisies and it's one of the names I'm considering. IDK why but it seems British to me.

Olive was my great granny's name. She is native. Her full name was Olive Waite (pronounced way-tee) Lastname and we are considering Olive. To me it's an old lady name as "Nana O" had it

it worked on her.

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