11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Why Aren't We Using Linus?
I am not pregnant, nor will I be for quite a while, but names and their popularity fascinate me and I love your blog.
I've been thinking. What about the name Linus? I never hear it used. Personally, I think it has an old timey charm without being "too old man".
The problems I see, however, are the lack of nicknames and the Peanuts connection. Do you think the connection is too strong to make the name useable? In my opinion, I like the connection. Linus is my favorite Peanuts character, especially in the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. But I also LOVE the Sabrina connection. Humphrey Bogart's character was Linus Larabee. I really like the character, and I'm a huge Audrey Hepburn (who played opposite Bogart as Sabrina) fan, so that even strengthens the connection for me.
So, why isn't this wonderful name being used?
I love the Peanuts character of Linus, too: so sweet, and also smart. And although I do strongly associate the name with him, it's a fully positive association, and I think it would fade as easily as the Peanuts associations with Charlie and Lucy and Violet did as those names got more popular. In fact, Lucy is a good example: I remember when it first started getting popular again, people would mention that they were nervous about the Peanuts association---but I haven't heard that mentioned in ages now.
I also associate Linus with the Linux operating system, since that's what Paul uses.
I thought at first the issue might just be that the sounds of Linus are out of date and we need to wait for them to come back around: we're not using Lyle much, either, even though the name Kyle was very popular there for awhile. But we ARE using Elias (2,961 new baby boys in 2011), which is so close. And we're using Lila(h) even more: 5,782 babies named Lila/Lyla/Lilah/Lylah in 2011.
Maybe the popularity of Lila is giving Linus a slightly feminine sound? But if it is, I don't hear it yet.
Maybe the issue is the second syllable: Magnus is the only other name I can think of that uses it, and that was only given to 152 baby boys last year; Linus was given to 124. Oh, and there's Dennis, which was given to 678 baby boys in 2011, with another 116 named Denis. Hm, and Adonis, which was given to 332 boys in 2011. Still, it's not a popular ending right now. (Source of all these numbers: Social Security Administration.)
I have wondered if the issue might be that the name sounds somewhat like a personal male body part. I know! I know, it doesn't really! The first syllable is totally different! It's only the second syllable, which isn't even spelled the same way! I can't explain it; it's just my immediate association. Uranus has similar issues, poor planet.
What do you think: Why aren't we using Linus?
Baby Girl or Boy Polanco: Finding the Perfect Name; Is Emerson a Boy Name?
As I searched the internet today, in tears, mind you, (probably thanks to all of these insane pregnancy hormones my doctor keeps talking about), I came across your blog. I felt a wave of relief reading questions from parents-to-be about the dilemmas of naming their children. I always thought I'd pick the perfect name for my child, girl or boy, but now that I am 21 weeks pregnant and have been thinking about names since my husband and I started talking about children.. I'm not sure there IS a perfect name for us. I have always had trouble making decisions, however, this may be one of the hardest. I feel as though I am back in the dress boutique in Manhattan almost three years ago where I was standing in a white dress, in tears, not because I had found the perfect wedding dress, but because NONE of the dresses brought me that "ohmygoodness, this is the one!" feeling, as they are "supposed to". After countless hours of dress shopping I could not make a decision and my mother and bridesmaids were more frustrated than me. The worst part of this anecdote is that, although I did find a dress that I loved, I still, to this day, question if I should have waited, looked around more, spent more time....
Will that happen to me with our child's name?
My husband and I are not going to find out the sex of the baby so, even better, I need to find TWO perfect names. I'm focusing on girl's names right now only because I can't handle thinking of both! If we have a boy we are considering the name Hudson Gray but it's very up in the air... in case that helps. Our last name is Polanco.
I love the name Emersyn or Emerson for a girl and we almost had settled on Emersyn Grace until someone in my family mentioned that it is horrible and too masculine and my daughter would always resent me for giving her a "boy's name". I have a very short name and no middle name which I have always hated so I want my child to have something longer that comes with a variety of adorable nicknames.
I love Grace as a first name and read many of your posts about possible middle names for it. One of your readers ended up naming her baby Grace McKinley, which I absolutely love. I think calling the baby "Gracie - something" using her middle name would be too cute. However, I am Jewish and by tradition we name according to the first letter of a relation who passed away. I have an E and a B. The E is really the one I wanted to use though, as my grandmother's name was Elayne and we were very close. Unfortunately, I was never fond of the name Elayne, otherwise that would have been one problem solved. I love names like Adeline, Adelaide, and Hannah. I am also partial to Averie although my husband is not. In our families we also have the names Emmaline and Isadore (my great-grandfather). I love Isadora but I am afraid that children will be mean and call her "Dora the Explorer". I also have a niece named Isabella, is Isadora too close to her name?
Perhaps I am too all over the place to even ask for help at this point. I've spent so much time online and read so many baby name books.. I'm worried the baby will be born and there will be no name to be had.
If you can help, it would be most appreciated!
Thank you!
Let's start with whether or not Emerson/Emersyn is "a boy name." Short answer: no.
Long answer: while the suffix "-son" does indicate "son of" in some languages (as do the prefixes Mc- and Mac- and B-), it doesn't do so in United States English: we instead use the suffix "Junior" to indicate a son named for his father. The name Alison/Allison is not "a boy name," and neither is the name Madison, even though the ending of the names happen to include an S, an O, and an N, in that order. And now that the -en/-an/-on/-in ending is so popular, many new names have a -son ending---not because they mean "son of," but because an -en/-an/-on was added to another segment that happened to end in an S, such as Case + -on = Cason.
Other names did come from another language's father-to-son naming system, but that origin is as relevant as knowing that a name means "oak tree": interesting, but doesn't mean the name can't be used for a child who isn't a boy named for his father (may the name Jackson only be used for sons of men named Jack, or may others use it as well?), or for a child who isn't an oak tree.
Even if we wanted to claim that in United States English the ending -son still meant male/"son of," and even if we were going to try to say that that extended to endings such as -sen and -syn and -synn, we'd need to work with the reality of actual usage. In 2011, according to the Social Security Administration, the name Emerson was given to 730 male babies and 1142 female babies. The name Emersyn was given to 6 male babies and 390 female babies. The name Emmerson was given to 21 male babies and 106 female babies. The name Emersen was given to 57 female babies. The name Emmersyn was given to 51 female babies. The name Emmersen was given to 12 female babies. The name Emersynn was given to 10 female babies.
It becomes increasingly difficult to call a name "a boy name" when it is given to more female babies than male babies. Clearly names are not black and white in that way, and insisting that they SHOULD BE or ARE that way doesn't change anything. We could also claim that Ashley and Evelyn and Lesley are "BOY names!!"---but where would that get us, now that they are used mostly for girls? Names, like colors and toys, are given to male/female babies according to fashion, not according to stone tablets.
There. That's the end of the long answer.
You could consider Emerson (with that spelling) as your boy name: it IS still used for boys as well as for girls. Or you could consider Ellison, or Edison, or Emmett, or Elliot, or Everett.
There may indeed not be a perfect name for your baby. The concept of a perfect name existing out there somewhere, FATED specifically for a particular baby but ONLY IF YOU CAN FIND IT, as if the universe itself has selected a name that you must now frantically quest for before time runs out, is a damaging and stressful and upsetting concept for most parents---especially when you're trying to find it for someone you've never even met. Would it have changed the course of your marriage to have found The Perfect Dress? Would you now be happier, more in love, more compatible with your husband? Will finding The Perfect Name change the course of your parenting experience, or change your mother-child relationship?
I find it's happier and more relaxing to think of the goal as finding a name you like just fine, a name that fits and serves your baby just fine. If you like, you can add the idea that it's nice to find a name that makes the naming of future siblings easier, by being a name that goes well with other names you usually like. And then, if you DO find a name you think of as perfect after all, what a happy bonus!
One hard lesson of baby-naming is this: No matter what name you choose, someone else is going to hate it. REALLY hate it. And a whole lot of people are going to think it's lame or boring or weird. You will not find a name that will make every single person, upon hearing it, think, "Wow! That is THE perfect name!" We all have different tastes in baby names---and there tend to be particularly large rifts between generations. Discussing names with a few trusted friends or relatives can be helpful; discussing them with someone who would call a name "horrible" is unhelpful, and I think it would be safe to exclude that family member from future discussions.
I would take comfort in this: if I had any concerns that my child might actually, literally, seriously have his or her life changed by her or his hatred of her or his name, I would decide ahead of time to make my attitude one that welcomed and encouraged the child to change her or his name if he or she wanted to. I'd keep this reaction ready: "Oh, you hate your name? I always hated mine, too! Well, if you ever want to change it when you were an adult, it's no big deal---probably a matter of a $100 court fee or something like that. What do you think you might like to go by instead? I used to wish my name were Megan!"
And in the meantime, look for a nice name to give the baby as a placeholder. If you'd like to use an E initial, and if you like names like Emersyn and Adeline and Adelaide, I recommend Emmeline/Emmaline. Emmeline Grace is lovely, and you have Emmaline in your family tree! How wonderful!
If you like Averie and Emersyn, I suggest Emery and Everly.
Elayne does have a bit of a dated sound, but I think Elena is beautiful and current. Elena Grace.
I don't think Isadora will lead to "Dora the Exporer"---and if it does, it's difficult to stretch that to a negative association. "Nyah, nyah, you're adventurous and successful!" (Though I guess I might get tired of hearing them sing "D-d-d-d-d-Dora!") I think Isabella and Isadora are fine for cousins---even better if Isabella goes by Bella and Isadora goes by Izzy. If Isabella goes by Izzy, however, I might look for a different name. Or I might use Isadora as a middle name, where it wouldn't be an issue. Everly Isadora, Emery Isadora, Elena Isadora.
Beatrice has some sounds and style in common with Grace. Beatrice Isadora is elegant.
More similar to Emersyn, I'd suggest Brinley. Brinley Grace, Brinley Isadora.
Happy Father's Day June 17, 2012
THIRD Sunday of June 17, 2012 is known and celebrated as Father's Day for this year. So, what are you trying to get for the most important man in your life?
A Father's Day is greated once a year and it depends to you on how you can make this special day memorable for your closest man. Of course, there are many ways on how you can show to your daddy how much you love him.
First, we have no doubt you want to get a Father's Day gifts that will be cherished. You might try to find some thoughtful and unique father's day gifts that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad.
The best Father's Day gift for Dad should be one that expresses your gratitude to him for being your Dad. It should be one that comes from the heart. Even if you and your dad weren't that close, it is important that you pick the best Father's Day gift for Dad, because it sends a clear message to him that you do in fact care about him. You do in fact appreciate him for being your dad.
If you are not sure what to give for Daddy, then let's think first by asking yourself. Who your dad really is and what he might like. What does he mean to you? What role did he play in your life growing up? If your find the right answers, the best Father's Day gift for Dad just might be something you would never have thought of before.
Choosing that perfect Father's Day gift can be daunting task. However, there are hundreds of quality gifts available today that can be bought online. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, and be sure to order early so your gift arrives in time for Father's Day.
Father's Day 2012 on June 17th will be celebrated in many countries such as bellow. So, happy father's day for all the men who live there
Father's day in EUROPE:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Father's day celebration in AMERICAN Continent:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Venezuela.
Father's day in ASIA:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Finally happy Father's day in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, 13th of May 2012. So, what ways can you honor and celebrate your mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandmothers, sisters and aunts that creates powerful memories? What are some awesome recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts?
Celebrating and giving gifts on Mother's Day can be challenging task for some. Of course, on Mother's Day this year, you want to delight her by gifting a special day treatment and selecting good gifts of many choices like fresh flowers, perfumes, jewelry, or other delightful presents.
Here are a few tips: easy activities and gift ideas of Mother's Day that might be good for her:
1. Queen for a Day Treatment
What is meant by "Queen for a Day Treatment?" It's a day to show appreciation to own mother to get away from the everyday chores by.giving her treatment that would sure make her feel really loved. For examples; spending the whole day with fun activities and things that she truly wants to do, give her a massage, spa gift basket, facial treatment or send her a date with dad to their favorite hotel and restaurant. Lastly, give her a hugh and tell her how much you love her.
2. Spending Quality Time
Everyone agrees that time is the most precious thing in relationship. When we come of age, there’s a bit of disconnect of quality time together between the children and mom. Sometimes we are with our mom physically but not with her mentally. In this situation, what really mom need to spend time with their kids more of value time. Talk to her, indulge in her activities, and have some memorable time together. Don't waste every opportunity to bond with mom.
2. Gift Flowers
Flowers for mom on Mother's Day are the gift that is always welcomed for the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are sure considered tasteful and thoughtful. Since woman basically enjoy the great smell and freshness of flowers that can "swing" her inner mood to be happy. Flowers can be ordered over the phone or via online, so they are very convenient for you as a giver. In addition, they are also basically inexpensive, but still sends the message of love and appreciation for the receiver.
3. Gift Basket for Mom
A gift basket for mom is a good idea on Mother's Day because there is a wide variety collections available nowadays. Each having its own arrangement that will fit Mom just right! This present can bring a personal touch to gift giving. Some Moms prefer gift basket that contains foods, flowers and chocolates with hand written note saying how much the kids love her. You may also think to present her a gift basket with beauty body care/bath products on it.
4. Write a Unique Letter
Write Mom a letter telling about the whole good things she’d done for you including the good memories you have with her. Write with your heart how meaningful she is since you were a kid till now. Share with her the things you've been carrying in your heart for a long time. Write Mom the greatest compliment ever. Show her with your hand written note instead of computerized one.
5. Home Video and CD
Home video and CD – a tribute to mom can be a great gift on Mother's Day. On this occasion you need to create a short home video that is a compilation of family videos. The point is she can watch it sometime whenever she misses her children. Or if you don’t have family videos then you can burn a CD Mix, a collection of all her favorite songs that remind her when you both used together.
There are more ideas and activities for Mother's Day. Finding memorable activities and gifts for Mom are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!
Good names for "Irish" cats to be adopted on St. Patrick's Day?
Our local animal shelter is having a St. Patrick's Day adoption celebration for cats. Do you have any good Irish names for cats? I know for people they say "Patty O'Furniture, etc. Thank you.|||Erin, Shannon, Siobhan, Fergus, Aislinn
O'Shea, Shaunessy, Killian, McDonough, and for any cat with whte feet: McMittens|||It you want the names to be really Irish, it's Paddy (not Patty) and Seamus (not Shamis)
Most Irish first names are crazy weird. Irish surnames are better. Here a list: http://www.namenerds.com/irish/last.html
I like Guinness.|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Drink鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Cat_Bo鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Laughs|||Claude O'Furniture might be more fitting lol. Some Irish names are: Murray, Seamus, Sean, Erin, Colleen and Tara.|||Lucky, Clover, Patrick|||Shamis|||a great name for an irish cat is paddy or shammy...............
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Baby Girl or Boy Cole
Hello! My Husband, Kevin, and I, Samantha, are expecting our first baby this coming December. Our last name is COLE.
My families tradition is to name children after someone who passed away using the first letter of their name. This gives us A,F, & R. We seem to agree on girls names but differ on boy names. I LOVE unisex names, my husband does not L
So far for girls we have agreed with :
Amelia Brooke (this sounded really nice, I originally wanted to do Amelia Faye.. this was we incorporate two letters)
Alena Rae
Audrey
Addelyn (Husband does not like- I LOVE)
Felicity Reese
Arya Brooke
Ariana
Reagan (eh)
Ashleigh
Rylan
We found A R F difficult, finding so many names outside of them we like.. ESPECIALLY for boys. Other girl options if we break tradition are:
Kennedy
Hannah
Harlow
Hayden
Leighton
Payton
For boys… we have very few names for A R F ( HELP!!) We should just name him Arf..lol.
The middle name has to be Kevin, my husbands name. Its his family tradition.
All we can agree on ( I like many more then he does..)
Aiden
Reese( although he think it sounds to much like a girls name)
That’s it.
Other options we came up with are
Brodie (Husband LOVES…I am not sure if it sounds like a pets name??)
Brayden
Paxton
Nolan
Emmet
Noah
Liam
Eamon
Joshua
Any other suggestions you have we would really appericate it! We really wanted to stay off the top 50 popular names.
If you are trying to stay out of the Top 50, that takes Top-10 Aiden off the boy list. Reese would work; I think spelling it Rhys makes it seem more masculine. But it feels a little choppy with the surname.
Other A/F/R suggestions:
Abram
Adrian
Anderson
Archer
Asher
August
Axton
Felix
Finian
Fletcher
Rayden
Ruben
Reilly
Rohan
Roman
Ronan
Ryan
Ryder
Rylan
For girls, I think Addelyn is on course to be more popular than you'd like. We did a post about it earlier this year, when I only had the 2010 Social Security data to work with; here's how things looked when the 2011 data came out:
Adalyn - 1261 born in 2010; 1458 born in 2011
Adelyn - 825 in 2010; 1052 in 2011
Adalynn - 686 in 2010; 959 in 2011
Adelynn - 458 in 2010; 492 in 2011
Addilyn - 260 in 2010; 341 in 2011
Addelyn - 134 in 2010; 127 in 2011
Adilyn - 133 in 2010; 142 in 2011
Addilynn - 123 in 2010; 154 in 2011
Addalyn - 118 in 2010; 163 in 2011
Adilynn - 105 in 2010; 141 in 2011
Addalynn - 62 in 2010; 77 in 2011
Adalynne - 45 in 2010; 41 in 2011
Only two spellings (Addelyn and Adalynne) went down a little; all the others went up considerably. The total number went from 4,210 in 2010 to 5,147 in 2011, putting the name well into the Top 50.
Amelia Brooke is a wonderful name, with fun initials. Amelia was #30 in 2011---but I am starting to think that this is one of those situations where although you'd prefer to stay out of the Top 50, you LIKE names in the Top 50! (Ashley/Ashleigh is only just recently out of a long run in the Top 10. Audrey is #43. Hannah is #25. Liam and Brayden and Joshua are all Top 50, and Noah and Aiden are Top 10.) And there isn't anything wrong with that. It would be a shame to choose a name you like less, just because of its ranking.
I also suggest Baby Naming Advice for First-Time Parents.
How Do You Pronounce Lucia?
Hi here, Swistle! I love your blogs and i have a baby name question: How would you pronounce "Lucia"? Just first instinct, without thought, as if you were a teacher calling roll on the first day of school. We are strongly considering it as a name for a baby girl, but I only like one pronunciation and I fear that everyone else assumes the other. Thanks for your opinion!
Lucia is a name that immediately registers two pronunciations with me: if I were a teacher reading out the class list, I would say, "Loo-SEE-ah, Loo-CHEE-ah...?" I know it can also be pronounced LOO-sha, but that one comes to my mind as a distant third.
What pronunciation does everyone else think of first?
Happy Father's Day June 17, 2012
THIRD Sunday of June 17, 2012 is known and celebrated as Father's Day for this year. So, what are you trying to get for the most important man in your life?
A Father's Day is greated once a year and it depends to you on how you can make this special day memorable for your closest man. Of course, there are many ways on how you can show to your daddy how much you love him.
First, we have no doubt you want to get a Father's Day gifts that will be cherished. You might try to find some thoughtful and unique father's day gifts that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad.
The best Father's Day gift for Dad should be one that expresses your gratitude to him for being your Dad. It should be one that comes from the heart. Even if you and your dad weren't that close, it is important that you pick the best Father's Day gift for Dad, because it sends a clear message to him that you do in fact care about him. You do in fact appreciate him for being your dad.
If you are not sure what to give for Daddy, then let's think first by asking yourself. Who your dad really is and what he might like. What does he mean to you? What role did he play in your life growing up? If your find the right answers, the best Father's Day gift for Dad just might be something you would never have thought of before.
Choosing that perfect Father's Day gift can be daunting task. However, there are hundreds of quality gifts available today that can be bought online. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, and be sure to order early so your gift arrives in time for Father's Day.
Father's Day 2012 on June 17th will be celebrated in many countries such as bellow. So, happy father's day for all the men who live there
Father's day in EUROPE:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Father's day celebration in AMERICAN Continent:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Venezuela.
Father's day in ASIA:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Finally happy Father's day in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, 13th of May 2012. So, what ways can you honor and celebrate your mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandmothers, sisters and aunts that creates powerful memories? What are some awesome recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts?
Celebrating and giving gifts on Mother's Day can be challenging task for some. Of course, on Mother's Day this year, you want to delight her by gifting a special day treatment and selecting good gifts of many choices like fresh flowers, perfumes, jewelry, or other delightful presents.
Here are a few tips: easy activities and gift ideas of Mother's Day that might be good for her:
1. Queen for a Day Treatment
What is meant by "Queen for a Day Treatment?" It's a day to show appreciation to own mother to get away from the everyday chores by.giving her treatment that would sure make her feel really loved. For examples; spending the whole day with fun activities and things that she truly wants to do, give her a massage, spa gift basket, facial treatment or send her a date with dad to their favorite hotel and restaurant. Lastly, give her a hugh and tell her how much you love her.
2. Spending Quality Time
Everyone agrees that time is the most precious thing in relationship. When we come of age, there’s a bit of disconnect of quality time together between the children and mom. Sometimes we are with our mom physically but not with her mentally. In this situation, what really mom need to spend time with their kids more of value time. Talk to her, indulge in her activities, and have some memorable time together. Don't waste every opportunity to bond with mom.
2. Gift Flowers
Flowers for mom on Mother's Day are the gift that is always welcomed for the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are sure considered tasteful and thoughtful. Since woman basically enjoy the great smell and freshness of flowers that can "swing" her inner mood to be happy. Flowers can be ordered over the phone or via online, so they are very convenient for you as a giver. In addition, they are also basically inexpensive, but still sends the message of love and appreciation for the receiver.
3. Gift Basket for Mom
A gift basket for mom is a good idea on Mother's Day because there is a wide variety collections available nowadays. Each having its own arrangement that will fit Mom just right! This present can bring a personal touch to gift giving. Some Moms prefer gift basket that contains foods, flowers and chocolates with hand written note saying how much the kids love her. You may also think to present her a gift basket with beauty body care/bath products on it.
4. Write a Unique Letter
Write Mom a letter telling about the whole good things she’d done for you including the good memories you have with her. Write with your heart how meaningful she is since you were a kid till now. Share with her the things you've been carrying in your heart for a long time. Write Mom the greatest compliment ever. Show her with your hand written note instead of computerized one.
5. Home Video and CD
Home video and CD – a tribute to mom can be a great gift on Mother's Day. On this occasion you need to create a short home video that is a compilation of family videos. The point is she can watch it sometime whenever she misses her children. Or if you don’t have family videos then you can burn a CD Mix, a collection of all her favorite songs that remind her when you both used together.
There are more ideas and activities for Mother's Day. Finding memorable activities and gifts for Mom are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!
Good names for "Irish" cats to be adopted on St. Patrick's Day?
Our local animal shelter is having a St. Patrick's Day adoption celebration for cats. Do you have any good Irish names for cats? I know for people they say "Patty O'Furniture, etc. Thank you.|||Erin, Shannon, Siobhan, Fergus, Aislinn
O'Shea, Shaunessy, Killian, McDonough, and for any cat with whte feet: McMittens|||It you want the names to be really Irish, it's Paddy (not Patty) and Seamus (not Shamis)
Most Irish first names are crazy weird. Irish surnames are better. Here a list: http://www.namenerds.com/irish/last.html
I like Guinness.|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Drink鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Cat_Bo鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Laughs|||Claude O'Furniture might be more fitting lol. Some Irish names are: Murray, Seamus, Sean, Erin, Colleen and Tara.|||Lucky, Clover, Patrick|||Shamis|||a great name for an irish cat is paddy or shammy...............
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
Why Aren't We Using Linus?
I am not pregnant, nor will I be for quite a while, but names and their popularity fascinate me and I love your blog.
I've been thinking. What about the name Linus? I never hear it used. Personally, I think it has an old timey charm without being "too old man".
The problems I see, however, are the lack of nicknames and the Peanuts connection. Do you think the connection is too strong to make the name useable? In my opinion, I like the connection. Linus is my favorite Peanuts character, especially in the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. But I also LOVE the Sabrina connection. Humphrey Bogart's character was Linus Larabee. I really like the character, and I'm a huge Audrey Hepburn (who played opposite Bogart as Sabrina) fan, so that even strengthens the connection for me.
So, why isn't this wonderful name being used?
I love the Peanuts character of Linus, too: so sweet, and also smart. And although I do strongly associate the name with him, it's a fully positive association, and I think it would fade as easily as the Peanuts associations with Charlie and Lucy and Violet did as those names got more popular. In fact, Lucy is a good example: I remember when it first started getting popular again, people would mention that they were nervous about the Peanuts association---but I haven't heard that mentioned in ages now.
I also associate Linus with the Linux operating system, since that's what Paul uses.
I thought at first the issue might just be that the sounds of Linus are out of date and we need to wait for them to come back around: we're not using Lyle much, either, even though the name Kyle was very popular there for awhile. But we ARE using Elias (2,961 new baby boys in 2011), which is so close. And we're using Lila(h) even more: 5,782 babies named Lila/Lyla/Lilah/Lylah in 2011.
Maybe the popularity of Lila is giving Linus a slightly feminine sound? But if it is, I don't hear it yet.
Maybe the issue is the second syllable: Magnus is the only other name I can think of that uses it, and that was only given to 152 baby boys last year; Linus was given to 124. Oh, and there's Dennis, which was given to 678 baby boys in 2011, with another 116 named Denis. Hm, and Adonis, which was given to 332 boys in 2011. Still, it's not a popular ending right now. (Source of all these numbers: Social Security Administration.)
I have wondered if the issue might be that the name sounds somewhat like a personal male body part. I know! I know, it doesn't really! The first syllable is totally different! It's only the second syllable, which isn't even spelled the same way! I can't explain it; it's just my immediate association. Uranus has similar issues, poor planet.
What do you think: Why aren't we using Linus?
Baby Girl or Boy Mets, Sibling to Warren
Swistle... I'm sending an S.O.S :) I was hoping at this point I wouldn't need your help, especially having read your blog for months... but here we are almost 38 weeks and still no solid short list if our second (and final) child is a boy! Not sure why boy names allude us but we struggled just as much with our first. At least we had narrowed things down for him. We went into the hospital with Ryker (my favorite!), Warren (family), Thile, and Coleson. After he was born my husband vetoed Ryker and Coleson so we settled on 'Warren' Thile (pronounced 'th' - 'eally'). At the time we were still a little unsure but this name is a perfect fit for our laid back son and I couldn't imagine him being anyone else. I'm 'OK' not having the perfect name moment - I just need some choices we agree on, and FAST!
If this little one is a girl she'll be Alta 'Paisley'. Warren & Paisley. Alta is a family name and she'll be Alta #4. Paisley is a name I laid eyes on in a baby book when I was pregnant with my first and fell in love. I had that 'aha' moment. To give you a little more sense of our style... runners up names are Celia (family, my husbands mom was Cecilia) and Willa. I swoon when I hear the name Willa and was really close to replacing Paisley - I just don't like the flow of a double 'a' ending with Alta Willa... but Warren and Willa... love.
I don't have many 'rules' restrictions.
- I'm not a fan of the top 100 (especially top 25), but don't want anything too unfamiliar. This is really the only REQUIREMENT
- I'm leaning against another name that ends with 'n'. I just can't get behind the flow of Warren & Nolan or Warren & Stratton. Something about it bothers me.
- I do love that Warren does not have a nickname, but it's not a requirement.
- I call Warren 'old-fashioned' but not 'dusty' - but haven't been able to find another name matching that style. Not a requirement but would be fun.
- I would like to have a family name in there somewhere - but my husband is having a hard time with ANY of our family choices.
- The hardest part of this process is my husbands vetoing power! He likes different but NOT 'trendy'.
- PS, our last name is like the baseball team METS but with a Z.
Names we are throwing around but haven't quite committed to:
Stratton (I just can't quite commit to this one, the ending N is one issue but it's more than that)
Wade
Everett
Cecil (Again honoring his mom Cecilia)
Family middle name possibilities, we can't seem to fall for one:
Ryker (I'm keeping this on my list even though he can't commit to it, says it's too trendy)
Cecil (most likely)
Wayne (I love this after my dad, my husband REFUSES)
Joshua
Arthur (I dread the nickname Art for some reason)
Whitfield (Maybe even call him Fielder)
Ford
For more background, names I love that he has vetoed or just don't seen to work:
Oscar
Fisher
Soren (Obviously Warren & Soren would not work!)
Nolan
Theodore
Please tell me you have a slew of suggestions in your pocket that are different, but not too trendy, that my husband won't veto :) Thanks so much for your (and your readers) help!! Jilian
PS - I just read the post about Linus and it's definitely a contender in my book... I'm assuming my hubby will turn his nose up at it though :)
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, 13th of May 2012. So, what ways can you honor and celebrate your mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandmothers, sisters and aunts that creates powerful memories? What are some awesome recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts?
Celebrating and giving gifts on Mother's Day can be challenging task for some. Of course, on Mother's Day this year, you want to delight her by gifting a special day treatment and selecting good gifts of many choices like fresh flowers, perfumes, jewelry, or other delightful presents.
Here are a few tips: easy activities and gift ideas of Mother's Day that might be good for her:
1. Queen for a Day Treatment
What is meant by "Queen for a Day Treatment?" It's a day to show appreciation to own mother to get away from the everyday chores by.giving her treatment that would sure make her feel really loved. For examples; spending the whole day with fun activities and things that she truly wants to do, give her a massage, spa gift basket, facial treatment or send her a date with dad to their favorite hotel and restaurant. Lastly, give her a hugh and tell her how much you love her.
2. Spending Quality Time
Everyone agrees that time is the most precious thing in relationship. When we come of age, there’s a bit of disconnect of quality time together between the children and mom. Sometimes we are with our mom physically but not with her mentally. In this situation, what really mom need to spend time with their kids more of value time. Talk to her, indulge in her activities, and have some memorable time together. Don't waste every opportunity to bond with mom.
2. Gift Flowers
Flowers for mom on Mother's Day are the gift that is always welcomed for the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are sure considered tasteful and thoughtful. Since woman basically enjoy the great smell and freshness of flowers that can "swing" her inner mood to be happy. Flowers can be ordered over the phone or via online, so they are very convenient for you as a giver. In addition, they are also basically inexpensive, but still sends the message of love and appreciation for the receiver.
3. Gift Basket for Mom
A gift basket for mom is a good idea on Mother's Day because there is a wide variety collections available nowadays. Each having its own arrangement that will fit Mom just right! This present can bring a personal touch to gift giving. Some Moms prefer gift basket that contains foods, flowers and chocolates with hand written note saying how much the kids love her. You may also think to present her a gift basket with beauty body care/bath products on it.
4. Write a Unique Letter
Write Mom a letter telling about the whole good things she’d done for you including the good memories you have with her. Write with your heart how meaningful she is since you were a kid till now. Share with her the things you've been carrying in your heart for a long time. Write Mom the greatest compliment ever. Show her with your hand written note instead of computerized one.
5. Home Video and CD
Home video and CD – a tribute to mom can be a great gift on Mother's Day. On this occasion you need to create a short home video that is a compilation of family videos. The point is she can watch it sometime whenever she misses her children. Or if you don’t have family videos then you can burn a CD Mix, a collection of all her favorite songs that remind her when you both used together.
There are more ideas and activities for Mother's Day. Finding memorable activities and gifts for Mom are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!
Good names for "Irish" cats to be adopted on St. Patrick's Day?
Our local animal shelter is having a St. Patrick's Day adoption celebration for cats. Do you have any good Irish names for cats? I know for people they say "Patty O'Furniture, etc. Thank you.|||Erin, Shannon, Siobhan, Fergus, Aislinn
O'Shea, Shaunessy, Killian, McDonough, and for any cat with whte feet: McMittens|||It you want the names to be really Irish, it's Paddy (not Patty) and Seamus (not Shamis)
Most Irish first names are crazy weird. Irish surnames are better. Here a list: http://www.namenerds.com/irish/last.html
I like Guinness.|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Drink鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Cat_Bo鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Laughs|||Claude O'Furniture might be more fitting lol. Some Irish names are: Murray, Seamus, Sean, Erin, Colleen and Tara.|||Lucky, Clover, Patrick|||Shamis|||a great name for an irish cat is paddy or shammy...............
4 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
Baby Naming Issue: A Formal Version for the Nickname Coco
Growing up, I always loved baby names and I thought for sure that when the time came to actually have a child, the naming process would be very simple! Our baby girl is due in mid August and choosing a name has been anything BUT simple, and that is why I am writing to you! This is our first (and most likely only) child and the surname will be Munro. If we had a boy the name would have been Edwin George. Our favorite name thus far is Coco, and although we 100% love the name, I feel like she should have a more formal full name with the nickname being Coco. No matter how hard I look I cannot find a single name that works as a full name that seems like 'the name'. The main one we have been considering is Charlotte but it is awfully common in our area, we also really adore Clementine but think it might be a bit of a stretch. Aside from Coco, the other first names we are considering are Veronica, Michelle and Gabrielle. For middle names we like Christine, Gwen, Gabrielle and Veronica. The more we keep looking, the more I'm beginning to think we really should just use Coco as the first name but it feels so incomplete at times. We really need your help! Thank You!!!
You will find plenty of support if you want to name her Coco and not bother with a full form: many people think a formal name is a silly waste if you don't love it or don't plan to use it, and I think Courteney Cox and David Arquette helped things further by using Coco as their daughter's given name.
I find Laura Wattenberg's "Would I want this name myself?" test very helpful here: I think of some nicknames (for my generation I use the samples Beth, Jenny, Jess, Angie, Steph, Nicki, Krissy), and then I try to imagine if I myself would prefer (1) to have been named the nickname instead of the full name, so I wouldn't have the hassle of continually telling people "Please, call me Krissy/Nicki/etc." when they call me by my full name, OR if I would prefer (2) to have Kristen/Nicole/etc. to fall back on if I wanted it. I usually end up deciding I'd prefer to have a formal name to fall back on: even though the parents might never plan to use it, the child might prefer to have options.
I think that if Coco is The Name, the formal/longer version for it does not ALSO need to be The Name---just as a potential nickname doesn't have to be The Name if the formal version is. Many a parent who really wanted Charlie has used Charles to get to it; many a parent who really wanted to use the name Annabel has used it even though the nickname Annie produced only a warm feeling instead of a lightning bolt. However, since the child may choose to go by the former version later in life, it's nice to find one you like very much.
To get the nickname Coco, I would look for a name that started with "Co":
Colette
Constance
Cora
Coral
Coralee
Cordelia
Corinna
Corinne
Cornelia
Cosette
Courtney
The closer the "Co" sound is to the "Co" of Coco, the better---so, for example, I think Colette works perfectly, but that Constance is a bit of a stretch. And I think Coco Chanel's Frenchness may make the French names feel like a more natural route to the nickname Coco.
I would also look for names with a strong internal "co" sound that matches the sound of Coco: with nicknames, sound can be very important, and Coco might work more naturally for a Nicolette than for a Constance.
Nicole
Nicolette
On the other hand, Coco Chanel's formal name was Gabrielle, so nicknames don't always have to make sense. I see Gabrielle is on your list; one possibility is to name her Gabrielle, nickname her Coco, and say "like Coco Chanel!" to anyone who blinks.
I also seem to remembering hearing Coco used as a nickname for Caroline---probably because it sounds a little similar to Caro. It's not a natural one to me, but I think I'd come around to it with time.
Why Aren't We Using Linus?
I am not pregnant, nor will I be for quite a while, but names and their popularity fascinate me and I love your blog.
I've been thinking. What about the name Linus? I never hear it used. Personally, I think it has an old timey charm without being "too old man".
The problems I see, however, are the lack of nicknames and the Peanuts connection. Do you think the connection is too strong to make the name useable? In my opinion, I like the connection. Linus is my favorite Peanuts character, especially in the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. But I also LOVE the Sabrina connection. Humphrey Bogart's character was Linus Larabee. I really like the character, and I'm a huge Audrey Hepburn (who played opposite Bogart as Sabrina) fan, so that even strengthens the connection for me.
So, why isn't this wonderful name being used?
I love the Peanuts character of Linus, too: so sweet, and also smart. And although I do strongly associate the name with him, it's a fully positive association, and I think it would fade as easily as the Peanuts associations with Charlie and Lucy and Violet did as those names got more popular. In fact, Lucy is a good example: I remember when it first started getting popular again, people would mention that they were nervous about the Peanuts association---but I haven't heard that mentioned in ages now.
I also associate Linus with the Linux operating system, since that's what Paul uses.
I thought at first the issue might just be that the sounds of Linus are out of date and we need to wait for them to come back around: we're not using Lyle much, either, even though the name Kyle was very popular there for awhile. But we ARE using Elias (2,961 new baby boys in 2011), which is so close. And we're using Lila(h) even more: 5,782 babies named Lila/Lyla/Lilah/Lylah in 2011.
Maybe the popularity of Lila is giving Linus a slightly feminine sound? But if it is, I don't hear it yet.
Maybe the issue is the second syllable: Magnus is the only other name I can think of that uses it, and that was only given to 152 baby boys last year; Linus was given to 124. Oh, and there's Dennis, which was given to 678 baby boys in 2011, with another 116 named Denis. Hm, and Adonis, which was given to 332 boys in 2011. Still, it's not a popular ending right now. (Source of all these numbers: Social Security Administration.)
I have wondered if the issue might be that the name sounds somewhat like a personal male body part. I know! I know, it doesn't really! The first syllable is totally different! It's only the second syllable, which isn't even spelled the same way! I can't explain it; it's just my immediate association. Uranus has similar issues, poor planet.
What do you think: Why aren't we using Linus?
Good names for "Irish" cats to be adopted on St. Patrick's Day?
Our local animal shelter is having a St. Patrick's Day adoption celebration for cats. Do you have any good Irish names for cats? I know for people they say "Patty O'Furniture, etc. Thank you.|||Erin, Shannon, Siobhan, Fergus, Aislinn
O'Shea, Shaunessy, Killian, McDonough, and for any cat with whte feet: McMittens|||It you want the names to be really Irish, it's Paddy (not Patty) and Seamus (not Shamis)
Most Irish first names are crazy weird. Irish surnames are better. Here a list: http://www.namenerds.com/irish/last.html
I like Guinness.|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Drink鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Cat_Bo鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Laughs|||Claude O'Furniture might be more fitting lol. Some Irish names are: Murray, Seamus, Sean, Erin, Colleen and Tara.|||Lucky, Clover, Patrick|||Shamis|||a great name for an irish cat is paddy or shammy...............
Happy Father's Day June 17, 2012
THIRD Sunday of June 17, 2012 is known and celebrated as Father's Day for this year. So, what are you trying to get for the most important man in your life?
A Father's Day is greated once a year and it depends to you on how you can make this special day memorable for your closest man. Of course, there are many ways on how you can show to your daddy how much you love him.
First, we have no doubt you want to get a Father's Day gifts that will be cherished. You might try to find some thoughtful and unique father's day gifts that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad.
The best Father's Day gift for Dad should be one that expresses your gratitude to him for being your Dad. It should be one that comes from the heart. Even if you and your dad weren't that close, it is important that you pick the best Father's Day gift for Dad, because it sends a clear message to him that you do in fact care about him. You do in fact appreciate him for being your dad.
If you are not sure what to give for Daddy, then let's think first by asking yourself. Who your dad really is and what he might like. What does he mean to you? What role did he play in your life growing up? If your find the right answers, the best Father's Day gift for Dad just might be something you would never have thought of before.
Choosing that perfect Father's Day gift can be daunting task. However, there are hundreds of quality gifts available today that can be bought online. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, and be sure to order early so your gift arrives in time for Father's Day.
Father's Day 2012 on June 17th will be celebrated in many countries such as bellow. So, happy father's day for all the men who live there
Father's day in EUROPE:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Father's day celebration in AMERICAN Continent:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Venezuela.
Father's day in ASIA:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Finally happy Father's day in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, 13th of May 2012. So, what ways can you honor and celebrate your mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandmothers, sisters and aunts that creates powerful memories? What are some awesome recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts?
Celebrating and giving gifts on Mother's Day can be challenging task for some. Of course, on Mother's Day this year, you want to delight her by gifting a special day treatment and selecting good gifts of many choices like fresh flowers, perfumes, jewelry, or other delightful presents.
Here are a few tips: easy activities and gift ideas of Mother's Day that might be good for her:
1. Queen for a Day Treatment
What is meant by "Queen for a Day Treatment?" It's a day to show appreciation to own mother to get away from the everyday chores by.giving her treatment that would sure make her feel really loved. For examples; spending the whole day with fun activities and things that she truly wants to do, give her a massage, spa gift basket, facial treatment or send her a date with dad to their favorite hotel and restaurant. Lastly, give her a hugh and tell her how much you love her.
2. Spending Quality Time
Everyone agrees that time is the most precious thing in relationship. When we come of age, there’s a bit of disconnect of quality time together between the children and mom. Sometimes we are with our mom physically but not with her mentally. In this situation, what really mom need to spend time with their kids more of value time. Talk to her, indulge in her activities, and have some memorable time together. Don't waste every opportunity to bond with mom.
2. Gift Flowers
Flowers for mom on Mother's Day are the gift that is always welcomed for the right size and color, and will never have to be returned. Flowers are sure considered tasteful and thoughtful. Since woman basically enjoy the great smell and freshness of flowers that can "swing" her inner mood to be happy. Flowers can be ordered over the phone or via online, so they are very convenient for you as a giver. In addition, they are also basically inexpensive, but still sends the message of love and appreciation for the receiver.
3. Gift Basket for Mom
A gift basket for mom is a good idea on Mother's Day because there is a wide variety collections available nowadays. Each having its own arrangement that will fit Mom just right! This present can bring a personal touch to gift giving. Some Moms prefer gift basket that contains foods, flowers and chocolates with hand written note saying how much the kids love her. You may also think to present her a gift basket with beauty body care/bath products on it.
4. Write a Unique Letter
Write Mom a letter telling about the whole good things she’d done for you including the good memories you have with her. Write with your heart how meaningful she is since you were a kid till now. Share with her the things you've been carrying in your heart for a long time. Write Mom the greatest compliment ever. Show her with your hand written note instead of computerized one.
5. Home Video and CD
Home video and CD – a tribute to mom can be a great gift on Mother's Day. On this occasion you need to create a short home video that is a compilation of family videos. The point is she can watch it sometime whenever she misses her children. Or if you don’t have family videos then you can burn a CD Mix, a collection of all her favorite songs that remind her when you both used together.
There are more ideas and activities for Mother's Day. Finding memorable activities and gifts for Mom are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!
2 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Baby Naming Issue: Using One Side's Naming Tradition or the Other Side's Honor Name?
I’ve been a daily reader of your blog, even beforepregnancy, and would be honored to receive some advice from you (and yourreaders)! Ever since I asked for ababy name book for my birthday in junior high, I’ve been in love with names—butnaming my own child has been trickier than I thought!
My name is Rachel and my husband is Steve and we’reexpecting our first baby, a boy, August 1st. Our last name is Trude11e.
When we found out we’re having a boy, I knew I’d get stuckon the middle name. My husband’smiddle name is Joseph, and it has been a tradition for many generations to giveJoseph as a middle name to the first-born son in the family. However, I lost my dad when Iwas 19 and have hoped to use one of his names, Eric or Stewart, in the middlename spot. My husband knows thatthis is important to me, and his family has even said that we can drop theJoseph tradition if we want to. Ifeel bad doing this though, and wonder if I should just wait to honor my dad ina future baby’s name somehow. Another option is giving this baby two middle names, but I am not surehow Joseph Eric, Eric Joseph, Joseph Stewart, or Stewart Joseph soundtogether. I’ve even consideredtrying part of my maiden name (Erland), which I feel would also honor my fatherand my grandfather. But again, I’m just not sure about the flow (Joseph Erlandisn’t really the cutest). Or, Iwould feel better dropping Joseph if we used another family name from myhusband’s side. For example, mydad’s name and my father in law’s would make the middle name combo EricPaul. My husband has said hedoesn’t really like two middle names, and I go back and forth on it.
I wish I weren’t so consumed with the middlename/tradition/honor issue because it totally takes some of the fun away frompicking a first name (your advice to first-time parents about trying not tochoose a middle name first is so true!). When it comes to first names, we seem to have two different namingstyles that we like: Timeless and Antique Charm. We had many girls names weliked, including Claire, Clara, Eliza, Lucy…but of course we’ll have to waitand see if we can ever use them! Here’s what we’ve come up with for our favorites, but are still lookingout for others we love.
Thomas: We like the nickname Tom, and even the alliterationof Tom Trude11e
Henry: I wentthrough a streak of loving Henry and the nickname Hank, but now we’re just okwith it.
August: Both of us like this name and the nicknamepossibilities (Augie and Gus) but we’ve received negative feedback from family(everything from it sounds “feminine” to “what if he’s born in July?”). I’m also not sure if the blending ofAugust with the T last name is a problem.
Miles: Also afavorite for both of us. Iactually like Milo as a nickname, even though I know it’s a stand-alonechoice. We’re both runners and meton the cross-country team (so miles has that meaning for us too), but we’vereceived some eye rolls for this. Is that an annoying connection?
Felix: Probablyour favorite choice at the moment. Felix is a family name (Felix Joseph was one of my husband’s ancestors)and my husband really loves it. Ilike it too, even though my family members aren’t fans (they all say “like thecat??”).
Do any of these seem to flow nicely with our middle name ornames? What do you think aboutdropping a family tradition in order to honor someone? I’d love any advice!
Thanks so much,
It's so pleasing and refreshing to read how considerate both sides are being: your in-laws don't want to force you to use their naming tradition, and you feel bad about the idea of abandoning it. It sounds like everyone is being very understanding, and that there won't be hard feelings no matter what you decide. In some ways this makes things more difficult, because it makes me want to make everyone happy, instead of making me want to say, "Traditions are not requirements!! Everyone gets to name their own baby!!" Instead I find myself thinking, "Gosh, it would be a shame to lose that tradition..."
The solution that leaps out at me is to use your dad's name in the first-name slot. This lets you honor him and also meet the naming tradition of your husband's side of the family. Eric Joseph Trude11e is my top choice. It takes away some of the fun of choosing the name, since in a sense both names are chosen for you---but I think it trades a good level of satisfaction and honor and problem-solving for the fun it extracts. As a long-term investment, I think it's a good one---and for your NEXT baby you can choose both the names and that will be even more fun to have that new experience.
I'm not sure what my second choice would be. Two middle names doesn't quite please: it seems to diminish both honors too much. On the other hand, it does make sure you'll get to use both. Using a different name from your husband's side seems like the worst of both worlds: a double middle name AND not using their tradition. I'd rather use two middle names that didn't go beautifully together, but have one of them be Joseph.
Using your dad's name for a second boy works better than trying to bend the first-son naming tradition to use it for a second boy (the next generation would be a little stuck: would the secondborn boy use Joseph for his firstborn son, or would the not-named-Joseph firstborn pick up the tradition again for his son?), so that would argue for the Joseph-then-dad order of turn-taking---but the possibility of then not having a second boy makes me very nervous. It would help so much if we could just KNOW what selection of children we would need to find names for, so we could PLAN!
I guess that my second choice would be to gamble on having a second boy (or plan on using Erica for a daughter's middle name), especially if you're planning more than one additional child. It IS a gamble, but I think if you don't want to use your dad's name in the first-name slot for this child, it's my favorite second-best option. (Though I could also get behind the plan to use your dad's name as the middle name and abandon the Joseph tradition.) I might then increase the honor by giving a second son two middle names: your dad's first and last. If Eric is your dad's first name, then, I'd name a second son ______ Eric Erland Trude11e. (That does create a lot of possible initial-spellings, though: FEET, MEET, etc.)
If you instead choose to go with two middle names, I'd use Joseph and whichever name is your dad's first name, and choose the order based on the sound with the first and last names. I don't think the sound/flow matters overly much: two middle names is going to make things a bit bulky, so I'd just go for the best you can do. The middle names are likely to all but vanish after the birth announcements go out.
I think the Miles/miles connection is a nice meaning for the two of you, but something I'd keep private to avoid the pun-related eye-rolling and subsequent inevitable jokes ("What will you name your next child, 'Kilometers'? Har har har!").
Felix is one of my own current favorites, and I think the cartoon-cat association will fade as the name becomes more popular (and will fade for your family as soon as they see their own little Felix). Considering the cat has been out of production/style since the silent movie era, I'm a little surprised the association lingers as much as it has; it would be like having people say "Like CHAPLIN??" for every baby named Charlie. I have a stronger association with the 35-year-old TV show The Odd Couple, but neither association seems deal-breaking to me. The answer to "Oh, like the cat??" or "Oh, like Felix Unger??" is a smiling, puzzled "...No. It's a family name." But it seems like using a first name, middle name, AND surname from your husband's side is getting too uneven. Perhaps the first son could be Eric Joseph, and the second could be Felix Erland.
August doesn't seem feminine to me, though it's less boys-only than the other names on your list: 116 girls and 705 boys in 2011, according to the Social Security Administration.
And Thomas and Henry are both good solid choices too. I really think you have a good list to choose from.
What does everyone else think they should do about the two honor names?
Happy Father's Day June 17, 2012
THIRD Sunday of June 17, 2012 is known and celebrated as Father's Day for this year. So, what are you trying to get for the most important man in your life?
A Father's Day is greated once a year and it depends to you on how you can make this special day memorable for your closest man. Of course, there are many ways on how you can show to your daddy how much you love him.
First, we have no doubt you want to get a Father's Day gifts that will be cherished. You might try to find some thoughtful and unique father's day gifts that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad.
The best Father's Day gift for Dad should be one that expresses your gratitude to him for being your Dad. It should be one that comes from the heart. Even if you and your dad weren't that close, it is important that you pick the best Father's Day gift for Dad, because it sends a clear message to him that you do in fact care about him. You do in fact appreciate him for being your dad.
If you are not sure what to give for Daddy, then let's think first by asking yourself. Who your dad really is and what he might like. What does he mean to you? What role did he play in your life growing up? If your find the right answers, the best Father's Day gift for Dad just might be something you would never have thought of before.
Choosing that perfect Father's Day gift can be daunting task. However, there are hundreds of quality gifts available today that can be bought online. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, and be sure to order early so your gift arrives in time for Father's Day.
Father's Day 2012 on June 17th will be celebrated in many countries such as bellow. So, happy father's day for all the men who live there
Father's day in EUROPE:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Father's day celebration in AMERICAN Continent:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Venezuela.
Father's day in ASIA:
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Finally happy Father's day in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
1 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Good names for "Irish" cats to be adopted on St. Patrick's Day?
Our local animal shelter is having a St. Patrick's Day adoption celebration for cats. Do you have any good Irish names for cats? I know for people they say "Patty O'Furniture, etc. Thank you.|||Erin, Shannon, Siobhan, Fergus, Aislinn
O'Shea, Shaunessy, Killian, McDonough, and for any cat with whte feet: McMittens|||It you want the names to be really Irish, it's Paddy (not Patty) and Seamus (not Shamis)
Most Irish first names are crazy weird. Irish surnames are better. Here a list: http://www.namenerds.com/irish/last.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Cat_Bo鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Laughs|||Claude O'Furniture might be more fitting lol. Some Irish names are: Murray, Seamus, Sean, Erin, Colleen and Tara.|||Lucky, Clover, Patrick|||Shamis|||a great name for an irish cat is paddy or shammy...............
Baby Naming Issue: Using One Side's Naming Tradition or the Other Side's Honor Name?
I’ve been a daily reader of your blog, even beforepregnancy, and would be honored to receive some advice from you (and yourreaders)! Ever since I asked for ababy name book for my birthday in junior high, I’ve been in love with names—butnaming my own child has been trickier than I thought!
My name is Rachel and my husband is Steve and we’reexpecting our first baby, a boy, August 1st. Our last name is Trude11e.
When we found out we’re having a boy, I knew I’d get stuckon the middle name. My husband’smiddle name is Joseph, and it has been a tradition for many generations to giveJoseph as a middle name to the first-born son in the family. However, I lost my dad when Iwas 19 and have hoped to use one of his names, Eric or Stewart, in the middlename spot. My husband knows thatthis is important to me, and his family has even said that we can drop theJoseph tradition if we want to. Ifeel bad doing this though, and wonder if I should just wait to honor my dad ina future baby’s name somehow. Another option is giving this baby two middle names, but I am not surehow Joseph Eric, Eric Joseph, Joseph Stewart, or Stewart Joseph soundtogether. I’ve even consideredtrying part of my maiden name (Erland), which I feel would also honor my fatherand my grandfather. But again, I’m just not sure about the flow (Joseph Erlandisn’t really the cutest). Or, Iwould feel better dropping Joseph if we used another family name from myhusband’s side. For example, mydad’s name and my father in law’s would make the middle name combo EricPaul. My husband has said hedoesn’t really like two middle names, and I go back and forth on it.
I wish I weren’t so consumed with the middlename/tradition/honor issue because it totally takes some of the fun away frompicking a first name (your advice to first-time parents about trying not tochoose a middle name first is so true!). When it comes to first names, we seem to have two different namingstyles that we like: Timeless and Antique Charm. We had many girls names weliked, including Claire, Clara, Eliza, Lucy…but of course we’ll have to waitand see if we can ever use them! Here’s what we’ve come up with for our favorites, but are still lookingout for others we love.
Thomas: We like the nickname Tom, and even the alliterationof Tom Trude11e
Henry: I wentthrough a streak of loving Henry and the nickname Hank, but now we’re just okwith it.
August: Both of us like this name and the nicknamepossibilities (Augie and Gus) but we’ve received negative feedback from family(everything from it sounds “feminine” to “what if he’s born in July?”). I’m also not sure if the blending ofAugust with the T last name is a problem.
Miles: Also afavorite for both of us. Iactually like Milo as a nickname, even though I know it’s a stand-alonechoice. We’re both runners and meton the cross-country team (so miles has that meaning for us too), but we’vereceived some eye rolls for this. Is that an annoying connection?
Felix: Probablyour favorite choice at the moment. Felix is a family name (Felix Joseph was one of my husband’s ancestors)and my husband really loves it. Ilike it too, even though my family members aren’t fans (they all say “like thecat??”).
Do any of these seem to flow nicely with our middle name ornames? What do you think aboutdropping a family tradition in order to honor someone? I’d love any advice!
Thanks so much,
It's so pleasing and refreshing to read how considerate both sides are being: your in-laws don't want to force you to use their naming tradition, and you feel bad about the idea of abandoning it. It sounds like everyone is being very understanding, and that there won't be hard feelings no matter what you decide. In some ways this makes things more difficult, because it makes me want to make everyone happy, instead of making me want to say, "Traditions are not requirements!! Everyone gets to name their own baby!!" Instead I find myself thinking, "Gosh, it would be a shame to lose that tradition..."
The solution that leaps out at me is to use your dad's name in the first-name slot. This lets you honor him and also meet the naming tradition of your husband's side of the family. Eric Joseph Trude11e is my top choice. It takes away some of the fun of choosing the name, since in a sense both names are chosen for you---but I think it trades a good level of satisfaction and honor and problem-solving for the fun it extracts. As a long-term investment, I think it's a good one---and for your NEXT baby you can choose both the names and that will be even more fun to have that new experience.
I'm not sure what my second choice would be. Two middle names doesn't quite please: it seems to diminish both honors too much. On the other hand, it does make sure you'll get to use both. Using a different name from your husband's side seems like the worst of both worlds: a double middle name AND not using their tradition. I'd rather use two middle names that didn't go beautifully together, but have one of them be Joseph.
Using your dad's name for a second boy works better than trying to bend the first-son naming tradition to use it for a second boy (the next generation would be a little stuck: would the secondborn boy use Joseph for his firstborn son, or would the not-named-Joseph firstborn pick up the tradition again for his son?), so that would argue for the Joseph-then-dad order of turn-taking---but the possibility of then not having a second boy makes me very nervous. It would help so much if we could just KNOW what selection of children we would need to find names for, so we could PLAN!
I guess that my second choice would be to gamble on having a second boy (or plan on using Erica for a daughter's middle name), especially if you're planning more than one additional child. It IS a gamble, but I think if you don't want to use your dad's name in the first-name slot for this child, it's my favorite second-best option. (Though I could also get behind the plan to use your dad's name as the middle name and abandon the Joseph tradition.) I might then increase the honor by giving a second son two middle names: your dad's first and last. If Eric is your dad's first name, then, I'd name a second son ______ Eric Erland Trude11e. (That does create a lot of possible initial-spellings, though: FEET, MEET, etc.)
If you instead choose to go with two middle names, I'd use Joseph and whichever name is your dad's first name, and choose the order based on the sound with the first and last names. I don't think the sound/flow matters overly much: two middle names is going to make things a bit bulky, so I'd just go for the best you can do. The middle names are likely to all but vanish after the birth announcements go out.
I think the Miles/miles connection is a nice meaning for the two of you, but something I'd keep private to avoid the pun-related eye-rolling and subsequent inevitable jokes ("What will you name your next child, 'Kilometers'? Har har har!").
Felix is one of my own current favorites, and I think the cartoon-cat association will fade as the name becomes more popular (and will fade for your family as soon as they see their own little Felix). Considering the cat has been out of production/style since the silent movie era, I'm a little surprised the association lingers as much as it has; it would be like having people say "Like CHAPLIN??" for every baby named Charlie. I have a stronger association with the 35-year-old TV show The Odd Couple, but neither association seems deal-breaking to me. The answer to "Oh, like the cat??" or "Oh, like Felix Unger??" is a smiling, puzzled "...No. It's a family name." But it seems like using a first name, middle name, AND surname from your husband's side is getting too uneven. Perhaps the first son could be Eric Joseph, and the second could be Felix Erland.
August doesn't seem feminine to me, though it's less boys-only than the other names on your list: 116 girls and 705 boys in 2011, according to the Social Security Administration.
And Thomas and Henry are both good solid choices too. I really think you have a good list to choose from.
What does everyone else think they should do about the two honor names?