Monday, March 14, 2011

Name Call

not even my baby, but rather istockphoto

In just under a month, (or less!) I will be charged with the responsibility of naming a child. This is no small task. There are numerous articles and studies about how a name effects your personality and success in life. I have a few concerns. I want to like the name I pick for more than just a few years. It needs to stand the test of time. I don't want to mess this up.. but I'm not good at thinking of names ahead of time. We didn't name any of our boys until they were born.

Soooooo, I'm soliciting names. I need ideas. I have so few.

A few generalities:
-I like real names, nothing made up or two names combined together. (No "Julisha")
-Nothing overly common, (sorry, "Sarah"'s out.)
-Something that will keep her out of trouble. (No "Jezebel", "Lolita", or "Bubbles")

-Not that it has to be, but I do like 'A' names. It's been a good letter to start with. I was first in line for most things at school and A's are pretty to write.
-Sadly, I like names with imagery.
-Classic names or names with meaning, but still easily pronounced, are a plus.
-I'm having a girl. I'd like her name to sound like it.

To entice you, I promise that I will pick a name from those offered in the comment room and use it either as a first or middle name. (I need both.)*


Please and Thank you!

*I may or may not keep this promise.