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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/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...............
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Baby Naming Issue: Is the Third Child's Name Too Different in Style?
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Nicole writes:
We are quickly approaching the due date of baby # 3 and would love your opinion on our potential girl's name... My husband and really like Joelle Aimee. It honours both my sisters in different ways, we love the meaning, and think it's pretty, elegant, and timeless. Here's where I'm stumbling: We already have two daughters: Peyton & Mackenzie. I realize that both their names fall into the "unisex/british surname" category/style (generally speaking) and I'm worried that 'Joelle' deviates too much from this? I know that these categories and rules (as you so recently reminded us all!) are only guidelines... but I also don't want to choose a name that stands out like a sore thumb! If you have other suggestions as alternatives, we'd love to hear... We'd prefer a name that has a different ending sound than our girls' names, and would consider the following names as middle names: Nicole, Sara, Danielle, or Aimee (all are significant within our family).
Baby Naming Issue: When Do a Person's Flaws Rule Out Using an Honor Name?
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Amanda writes:
Interesting topic. I think if I were you I might start by doing a little more gentle investigation (keeping in mind the reliability of each source you ask). "Family thinks he was verbally abusive" is hard to interpret, and could vary hugely from "He thought she needed him to be in charge of her, the way even good men thought two or three generations ago, even though it seems appalling now" to "He called her a stupid worthless bitch if she under-salted the soup" to "Well, no one ever heard or saw anything, but we feel like it's the kind of thing he would have been capable of and we're a generation that expects our parents to be perfect in every way or else get blamed in therapy." To me, it's a good sign that your dad wouldn't care if you used the name: if he felt his dad was a truly terrible husband and terrible father who abused him and his mom, it seems like he would mind the idea of his grandson having that name.
Every single human being is a mix of good parts and bad parts, no exceptions. Your grandmother may have seemed like a saint, but she too had a set of normal human flaws, just as we all do---things she managed to keep the family from knowing about, or things that don't make good stories, or things you'll find out later. It sounds like the things you're finding about your grandfather fall within normal range: maybe drinking too much, maybe going out dancing when your grandmother would have preferred him not to (there's nothing wrong with dancing late at night per se), maybe not being entirely nice to everyone. If it hadn't been those things, it would have been other things: maybe instead he would have smoked, forgotten birthdays, been relentlessly critical of his daughter-in-law, and spent all weekend watching sports when your grandmother would have preferred him not to.
Or perhaps more investigation will reveal that your grandfather's own set of flaws WERE beyond the usual realm: maybe he persistently called your grandmother names, and told her it was her own fault he slept with other women every night he went out dancing. Maybe the things you find out will change the way you think of him: you'll feel the good parts of his personality you experienced can't possibly make up for your new knowledge of the bad parts.
And that's where I think the line naturally falls: I think that if someone's personality/behaviors are bad enough that you shouldn't use that person's name, that's the point at which it will happen naturally that you'll no longer WANT to use the name. It feels icky to come up with an example, but I think it'll be a useful exercise if we do it quickly and don't think about it too much: imagine if you'd always wanted to use the name of an beloved uncle, and then found out he was a pedophile who'd put a secret camera in your childhood bathroom. I don't think you'd be writing to me wondering if you should let that bother you, considering what happy childhood memories you had of him; you wouldn't even WANT to use the name anymore, no matter how many years you'd loved it.
This is why when you ask me about your grandfather's name, I suspect it means his flaws fell within normal range. It can be startling and upsetting to learn such things about people we love, but so far you haven't told me anything that makes me think it would be inappropriate to use his name.
If you're shying away from the name because you think it's not appropriate to honor a person who had flaws, I'd urge you to reconsider: otherwise, you'll rule out every single honor name. But if as you learn more about your grandfather's particular flaws, you find you want to distance yourself from him, then it would not be a kindness or an honor to give your son his name. Emmett, Evan, or Elliot would also be nice choices.
Love your blog and read it nearly every day! My husband and I have started having "when should we have children" talks and it looks like 2013 is the year! When I think of babies, I think of names, and thankfully we both love our family names and want to use honor names as often as possible.
But I have a question and would like your opinion because I am torn. When it comes to an honor name, should the name be use based on your (the parent's) personal experience with the person being honored or based on the actual personality? Let me be more specific - my grandfather's name was Everett and I have loved the name my whole life. Hubby likes it too. I have nothing but fond memories of my grandfather from when I was younger, though he was a bit more difficult in his old age the year before he died. I was his only granddaughter and he was always so good to me. However, I've since learned that he really wasn't that nice of a person - he drank a lot, went out "dancing till all hours," as my grandmother put it, and my family thinks he was verbally abusive to my grandmother, who was beyond a saint. She was the strongest woman I've ever known, and now I know why she had to be that strong.
I still love my grandfather and have amazing memories of fishing and playing baseball with him, but the more I learn about how he treated my grandmother and my father, I can't help but want to distance myself from him. I'm not too worried about hurting people feelings with the name - my father could care less what we name our hypothetical children - but do I really want to name my son after a terrible husband and father but a wonderful grandfather?
Thank you so much for any insight!
Interesting topic. I think if I were you I might start by doing a little more gentle investigation (keeping in mind the reliability of each source you ask). "Family thinks he was verbally abusive" is hard to interpret, and could vary hugely from "He thought she needed him to be in charge of her, the way even good men thought two or three generations ago, even though it seems appalling now" to "He called her a stupid worthless bitch if she under-salted the soup" to "Well, no one ever heard or saw anything, but we feel like it's the kind of thing he would have been capable of and we're a generation that expects our parents to be perfect in every way or else get blamed in therapy." To me, it's a good sign that your dad wouldn't care if you used the name: if he felt his dad was a truly terrible husband and terrible father who abused him and his mom, it seems like he would mind the idea of his grandson having that name.
Every single human being is a mix of good parts and bad parts, no exceptions. Your grandmother may have seemed like a saint, but she too had a set of normal human flaws, just as we all do---things she managed to keep the family from knowing about, or things that don't make good stories, or things you'll find out later. It sounds like the things you're finding about your grandfather fall within normal range: maybe drinking too much, maybe going out dancing when your grandmother would have preferred him not to (there's nothing wrong with dancing late at night per se), maybe not being entirely nice to everyone. If it hadn't been those things, it would have been other things: maybe instead he would have smoked, forgotten birthdays, been relentlessly critical of his daughter-in-law, and spent all weekend watching sports when your grandmother would have preferred him not to.
Or perhaps more investigation will reveal that your grandfather's own set of flaws WERE beyond the usual realm: maybe he persistently called your grandmother names, and told her it was her own fault he slept with other women every night he went out dancing. Maybe the things you find out will change the way you think of him: you'll feel the good parts of his personality you experienced can't possibly make up for your new knowledge of the bad parts.
And that's where I think the line naturally falls: I think that if someone's personality/behaviors are bad enough that you shouldn't use that person's name, that's the point at which it will happen naturally that you'll no longer WANT to use the name. It feels icky to come up with an example, but I think it'll be a useful exercise if we do it quickly and don't think about it too much: imagine if you'd always wanted to use the name of an beloved uncle, and then found out he was a pedophile who'd put a secret camera in your childhood bathroom. I don't think you'd be writing to me wondering if you should let that bother you, considering what happy childhood memories you had of him; you wouldn't even WANT to use the name anymore, no matter how many years you'd loved it.
This is why when you ask me about your grandfather's name, I suspect it means his flaws fell within normal range. It can be startling and upsetting to learn such things about people we love, but so far you haven't told me anything that makes me think it would be inappropriate to use his name.
If you're shying away from the name because you think it's not appropriate to honor a person who had flaws, I'd urge you to reconsider: otherwise, you'll rule out every single honor name. But if as you learn more about your grandfather's particular flaws, you find you want to distance yourself from him, then it would not be a kindness or an honor to give your son his name. Emmett, Evan, or Elliot would also be nice choices.
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Gail writes:
When you named your first son, you used the name of your husband's grandfather as his middle name, without worrying that it would leave out your husband's other grandfather and both of your own grandfathers, and without combining names to make sure they were all covered. When you named your second son, you used your dad's name as his middle name, without worrying that it would leave out your husband's dad, and without combining the two dads' names to make sure you got both in (Carliam! Willarl!).
I don't think there's any reason why naming your possibly-last baby (especially since either of the first two babies could also have been the last) needs to make any difference to this pattern: go ahead and use one mother's name, without worrying that it leaves out the other mother, and without mashing their names together. None of the other honorees have had to share.
Or, you could use both names: Colby Anna Teressa Roberts.
If you only want to use one middle name, and if you go with your first choice of first name, I suggest choosing your husband's mother's name---to balance things out, and also since your most recent child was given your father's name and that way both sets of the children's grandparents are represented. (Which makes a good explanation for the mothers, too.)
Or, use whichever mother's name sounds better with the chosen first name. Colby Anna Roberts is nice if you don't mind the initials CAR, and so is Colby Teressa Roberts. I also like Colette Teressa Roberts, and Scarlett Anna Roberts, and Carleigh with either Anna (CAR again, which is kind of neat in this case since it would also be the first three letters of her name) or Teressa.
Or, if you like the sound of Colby Grace, Colby Rae is almost the same sound, so that seems like a good choice. Or you could ditch the family names entirely, and use Colby Faith or Colby Jane or Colby Paige.
Other names similar to Colby and Sadie (not all are good with the surname, but I'm leaving those in anyway for anyone else consulting the post for ideas):
Ashby
Aubrey
Bailey
Brinley
Cadence
Callie
Casey
Chloe
Cleo
Daisy (same sounds as Sadie, rearranged)
Darcy
Emberly
Hadley
Hazel
Kiley
Lacey
Macy
Maisy
Nadia
Paige
Paisley
Peyton
Ruby
Sage
Shelby
We have two boys already, Josiah and Tanner, whose middle names are Lewis and William, respectively, after hubby's grandfather and my dad. We are due with a girl in April. Our first girl.
Our last name is Roberts.
My first choice is Colby. I know it's mostly a boy name, but I don't like it on boys, I like it for a girl. And I don't want it with an ie at the end either. The problem is finding a middle name that works. I assume it needs to be girly, since the first name is unisex (or maybe even masculine to some people). But Grace is already in the family (and over-used) so that's out. Not much else seems to work.
Some names I'm considering: Annareese (hubby's mom {anna} + my mom {teressa}), Emerson, Rae (hubby's middle name is Ray), Josette.
If we don't go with Colby (Sadie was my first choice previously, but it's used by a close friend for her daughter, so I don't want to use that), hubby likes Carleigh (his dad is Carl). I would also consider Scarlett or Colette for first names, but still have the same trouble with finding middle names.
We usually use the middle name to name our child after someone, but this is possibly our last child, and we can't, say, name it after his mom and leave my mom out, and vise versa. We could name the baby after his dad, but the only feminine version of Carl we like is Carleigh, which won't work as a middle name for Colby, and between the two, I'd prefer Colby. I feel like I've been trying too hard. I want a name to just pop out at me and love it (like how it happened when I fell for Colby or Sadie as first names). As of now, everything seems like we have to force it to make it work.
My husband tends to lean towards traditional names, and I'm usually the one for the unique. If we used Colby for the first name, I'd be more than fine with a traditional or simple middle name.
Any suggestions???Thank you so much!
When you named your first son, you used the name of your husband's grandfather as his middle name, without worrying that it would leave out your husband's other grandfather and both of your own grandfathers, and without combining names to make sure they were all covered. When you named your second son, you used your dad's name as his middle name, without worrying that it would leave out your husband's dad, and without combining the two dads' names to make sure you got both in (Carliam! Willarl!).
I don't think there's any reason why naming your possibly-last baby (especially since either of the first two babies could also have been the last) needs to make any difference to this pattern: go ahead and use one mother's name, without worrying that it leaves out the other mother, and without mashing their names together. None of the other honorees have had to share.
Or, you could use both names: Colby Anna Teressa Roberts.
If you only want to use one middle name, and if you go with your first choice of first name, I suggest choosing your husband's mother's name---to balance things out, and also since your most recent child was given your father's name and that way both sets of the children's grandparents are represented. (Which makes a good explanation for the mothers, too.)
Or, use whichever mother's name sounds better with the chosen first name. Colby Anna Roberts is nice if you don't mind the initials CAR, and so is Colby Teressa Roberts. I also like Colette Teressa Roberts, and Scarlett Anna Roberts, and Carleigh with either Anna (CAR again, which is kind of neat in this case since it would also be the first three letters of her name) or Teressa.
Or, if you like the sound of Colby Grace, Colby Rae is almost the same sound, so that seems like a good choice. Or you could ditch the family names entirely, and use Colby Faith or Colby Jane or Colby Paige.
Other names similar to Colby and Sadie (not all are good with the surname, but I'm leaving those in anyway for anyone else consulting the post for ideas):
Ashby
Aubrey
Bailey
Brinley
Cadence
Callie
Casey
Chloe
Cleo
Daisy (same sounds as Sadie, rearranged)
Darcy
Emberly
Hadley
Hazel
Kiley
Lacey
Macy
Maisy
Nadia
Paige
Paisley
Peyton
Ruby
Sage
Shelby
Baby Naming Issue: Would it Be Fun to Do a Family Pattern of Initials?
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Nancy writes:
It sounds fun to me! My dad pointed out after our fifth child was born that our kids' initials and ours were ALMOST in a unified clump. If we'd had more children after that, I would have been quite tempted to find initials that filled in the gaps. But if I found a name I loved that didn't start with one of the letters I wanted, I don't think I'd be willing to give up the name to get the initial.
I think what I'd do is begin by looking at names that started with the desired initial, and just see if it worked out. If it did work out, it would be fun; if it didn't work out, it would be fine, no big deal. The biggest downfall from my point of view is that I think I'd feel increasingly stuck: if it DID work out to fill in a gap, and then I had another child, I think I would feel like I almost HAD to continue the pattern, because I'd done it on purpose the previous time and now I was invested in the plan.
Does anyone else have experience with doing (or choosing not to do) a fun little pattern of this sort?
I have a baby name dilemma that I would love for you and your commenters to tackle. We are expecting our second daughter in May. We have a two and a half year old named Lucy, I am Nancy, and my husband is Kevin. Our last name sounds like Strickland. About a year after Lucy was born I realized that we had accidentally set up the possibility of a fun naming pattern: K, L, M, N. We are trying to decide whether to name this next baby a name that begins with "M" and stick with the pattern or not. I would love your thoughts. And have any readers chosen to do a pattern like this, or not chosen to, and have any regrets? I like that it is a subtle pattern that can tie us all together.
Some of our top names do begin with M (Mary, Marie, Miranda, Maggie), but we also like names like Dorothy, Evelyn, Annie, Nora, Celeste (which does not work with the last name), Caroline, and Beatrice. There is no clear front runner yet. For what it is worth, we are thinking of having a third child, and using the letter J or O would be fine with us if we do commit to the pattern. Middle name will be my mother's maiden name, which sounds like Taylor.
We would love some outside opinions and words of experience on naming quirks like this, in hopes that it will help us make up our mind!
Thank you so much!
It sounds fun to me! My dad pointed out after our fifth child was born that our kids' initials and ours were ALMOST in a unified clump. If we'd had more children after that, I would have been quite tempted to find initials that filled in the gaps. But if I found a name I loved that didn't start with one of the letters I wanted, I don't think I'd be willing to give up the name to get the initial.
I think what I'd do is begin by looking at names that started with the desired initial, and just see if it worked out. If it did work out, it would be fun; if it didn't work out, it would be fine, no big deal. The biggest downfall from my point of view is that I think I'd feel increasingly stuck: if it DID work out to fill in a gap, and then I had another child, I think I would feel like I almost HAD to continue the pattern, because I'd done it on purpose the previous time and now I was invested in the plan.
Does anyone else have experience with doing (or choosing not to do) a fun little pattern of this sort?
27 Aralık 2012 Perşembe
Baby Naming Issue: Is the Third Child's Name Too Different in Style?
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Nicole writes:
We are quickly approaching the due date of baby # 3 and would love your opinion on our potential girl's name... My husband and really like Joelle Aimee. It honours both my sisters in different ways, we love the meaning, and think it's pretty, elegant, and timeless. Here's where I'm stumbling: We already have two daughters: Peyton & Mackenzie. I realize that both their names fall into the "unisex/british surname" category/style (generally speaking) and I'm worried that 'Joelle' deviates too much from this? I know that these categories and rules (as you so recently reminded us all!) are only guidelines... but I also don't want to choose a name that stands out like a sore thumb! If you have other suggestions as alternatives, we'd love to hear... We'd prefer a name that has a different ending sound than our girls' names, and would consider the following names as middle names: Nicole, Sara, Danielle, or Aimee (all are significant within our family).
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R. writes:
Oh! We have a commenter here named Peace, so I'll be eager to hear her firsthand report! She's recommended her own name before, though, so I think we can start with one vote in favor.
Without that endorsement, I would have said absolutely not. The name's sentiment is wonderful, but the sound-alike slang word "piece" (nice piece, piece of that, piece of ass) seems like it would be irresistible and unavoidable.
More specifically to your situation, I wouldn't pair it with a surname beginning in S: Peace S____ is either too hissy with the double S, or else it can make the first name sound like Pee.
I do think Peace might work very well as a middle name. For a first name, I'd instead consider Serenity or Harmony. To get a little further off the beaten path, names like Accord or Truce or Calm or Amity or Tranquility might work. A name like Eden gets across the concept of a perfect world. A name like Haven gives the feeling of rest and safety. And of course there's the name Pax, which is the Latin word for Peace.
Let's have a poll over to the right about the name Peace.
As we approach this holiday season, and as reports of violence and simple cruelty seem to run rampant, the need for peace is more prevalent than it has ever been. It has started me wondering if Peace itself is a usable name. I am already a fan of virtue names---Felicity, Joy, Hope, Faith, Grace. However, is Peace just stepping a bit too far?
I've only ever heard it used as a name in a book by Louisa May Alcott, Eight Cousins. It was the name of her great-aunt. The great-aunt's sister was Plenty.
The full name would be Peace Eliza S_____son.
Any thoughts?
Oh! We have a commenter here named Peace, so I'll be eager to hear her firsthand report! She's recommended her own name before, though, so I think we can start with one vote in favor.
Without that endorsement, I would have said absolutely not. The name's sentiment is wonderful, but the sound-alike slang word "piece" (nice piece, piece of that, piece of ass) seems like it would be irresistible and unavoidable.
More specifically to your situation, I wouldn't pair it with a surname beginning in S: Peace S____ is either too hissy with the double S, or else it can make the first name sound like Pee.
I do think Peace might work very well as a middle name. For a first name, I'd instead consider Serenity or Harmony. To get a little further off the beaten path, names like Accord or Truce or Calm or Amity or Tranquility might work. A name like Eden gets across the concept of a perfect world. A name like Haven gives the feeling of rest and safety. And of course there's the name Pax, which is the Latin word for Peace.
Let's have a poll over to the right about the name Peace.
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J. writes:
I can see how you're stuck: you want a name that has family significance AND that you love---but there AREN'T any names that meet both preferences. You find the name of someone you love, but you don't love the name; so then you find a name you love, but it doesn't have the right kind of family significance. At such times I think we have to stop spinning, throw our hands up, and say, "What we want does not exist. And so, given that situation, what is our second choice?"
I think it's going to come down to which is more important to you: using a name you love, or using a name with positive family significance. This is a common choice to have to make: it's rare that the people important to us coincidentally have names that match our own personal tastes. This is why those families with a Grandma Ellie are all fighting to honor her, while Grandma Mildred's name goes completely uncontested---despite the fact that Grandma Mildred was awesome in every way and Grandma Ellie was an irritable old bat. It's one of the things that make honor names so honor-y: we use them for love and significance, not because we would have chosen the names anyway.
If I were you, I would go with a first name you love. The love becomes the reason for using it, and a very nice reason it is, too: "We gave you this name because we loved it so much." And perhaps you will find a name you love that has significance of a non-family variety, as with the idea of using disciple/theologian names. (I suggest Lewis, if you like C.S.; or George, if you like MacDonald.)
Then in the middle name position, I'd use the name of a beloved family member (if the child has one parent's surname, then I'd use a name from the other parent's family to give him the connection to both sides you're hoping for), accepting the dislike of the name as the cost of honoring someone important. Or, if you don't want to accept that cost, I'd use another name you love.
If the relative named Peter is a distant one, I think the favorite-disciple thing can trump it. If anyone in your family says, "Oh, after second-cousin-once-removed Peter?," you'd just say, "Oh! No, it's after Partner's Favorite Disciple." Peter is not such an uncommon name that there has to be an obvious connection, and Henry and Peter is a nice combination.
Edited to add: I just had one final thought: you mention looking at the names of male relatives, but are there any names of female relatives that would work (unisex names, names with feminine/masculine versions, surnames)?
We are struggling with coming up with a boy's name we like for our next child, a boy, due in the spring. Our son is named after his grandfather's, Henry Palmer--and, we actually used his grandfather's middle names because their first names DID NOT work It's a classic name and we discovered after his birth and naming that it was becoming quite popular in our demographic, much to our annoyance. That said, we still love his name and it suits him perfectly. We want our next DS to have a name that's equally connected to both of our families. BUT, the thing is, the only names we have on the male side of our families that we liked we used for our older son. Thus our options are--using a male name w/o the familial significance (which I'd prefer not to do); using a male name (of a family member) that we don't like; or male names of family members we never really knew or felt connected to; or names that NO one else would like. We have three main criteria--we must have a "reason" for the name (eg family name; favorite disciple) and it must go with Henry and our last name (rhymes with Virus, starts with K sound).
That said, these are the family names we have to work with: Kermit, Gordon, Forrest, Bartholomew. So far, our list for consideration includes: Peter, Kermit, Bartholomew and Forrest. Peter would be our first choice by a long shot, it's the name of my partner's favorite disciple, but it also happens to be the name of a disliked, distant relative. We thought about going with the names of favorite theologians--but my favorites are Reinhold and Martin (Buber), neither of which really work for us. Oh, and if we did go with one of the odder choices I worry that our next child may be resentful that his brother got a perfectly normal, mainstream name (which is why we aren't just going with Kermit...).
I know you're flooded with questions but if you have the time (and we're interesting enough)...
I can see how you're stuck: you want a name that has family significance AND that you love---but there AREN'T any names that meet both preferences. You find the name of someone you love, but you don't love the name; so then you find a name you love, but it doesn't have the right kind of family significance. At such times I think we have to stop spinning, throw our hands up, and say, "What we want does not exist. And so, given that situation, what is our second choice?"
I think it's going to come down to which is more important to you: using a name you love, or using a name with positive family significance. This is a common choice to have to make: it's rare that the people important to us coincidentally have names that match our own personal tastes. This is why those families with a Grandma Ellie are all fighting to honor her, while Grandma Mildred's name goes completely uncontested---despite the fact that Grandma Mildred was awesome in every way and Grandma Ellie was an irritable old bat. It's one of the things that make honor names so honor-y: we use them for love and significance, not because we would have chosen the names anyway.
If I were you, I would go with a first name you love. The love becomes the reason for using it, and a very nice reason it is, too: "We gave you this name because we loved it so much." And perhaps you will find a name you love that has significance of a non-family variety, as with the idea of using disciple/theologian names. (I suggest Lewis, if you like C.S.; or George, if you like MacDonald.)
Then in the middle name position, I'd use the name of a beloved family member (if the child has one parent's surname, then I'd use a name from the other parent's family to give him the connection to both sides you're hoping for), accepting the dislike of the name as the cost of honoring someone important. Or, if you don't want to accept that cost, I'd use another name you love.
If the relative named Peter is a distant one, I think the favorite-disciple thing can trump it. If anyone in your family says, "Oh, after second-cousin-once-removed Peter?," you'd just say, "Oh! No, it's after Partner's Favorite Disciple." Peter is not such an uncommon name that there has to be an obvious connection, and Henry and Peter is a nice combination.
Edited to add: I just had one final thought: you mention looking at the names of male relatives, but are there any names of female relatives that would work (unisex names, names with feminine/masculine versions, surnames)?
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Sarah writes:
Rose seems like the perfect option to me: short, sweet---but strong and versatile, too, if she ends up being less mellow than expected. For the middle name, I'd consider many of the names from your list (or names that didn't quite make the list), especially ones you love but don't want to use as a first name: Rose Emma Burr, Rose Catherine Burr, Rose Mairead Burr.
But when you asked for a sweet, feminine, fresh name that was also ideally a saint's name, the name that sprang to mind was Felicity. Felicity Rose Burr, maybe, or Felicity Quinn Burr, or Felicity Jane Burr.
The other sweet feminine saint's name that came to mind was Cecily. Or Camilla, or Flora, or Genevieve, or Josephine. Or Maura gives you a saint and also a moderately familiar Irish name. Or I have a soft spot for the name Winifred, with the very sweet nickname Winnie.
The name Nora makes me think of Cora, one of my favorite sweet names, and Cora makes me think of Clara. Those might have too much R with the surname, though. Oh...and Cora Burr-with-a-D might sound like corridor.
Willa would also be sweet, or Molly, or Faith, or Laurel, or Rosemary.
If Chloe is too popular, Cleo or Phoebe.
I'd also suggest this post: Narrowing down a list.
I'm due with my first child- a girl- in early February, and desperately need your help in coming up with a name! My name is Sarah; my husband's name is Brendan, and our family name is Burr with a 'd'. Somehow, in the course of this pregnancy, we've become certain that this little girl is mellow and sweet. Thus, we really like short and sweet names for our little lady. But one problem is that we can't narrow down our list! We like:
Fiona
Violet
Nora
Elinor
Celia
Rose
Eliza
Margot
Charlotte (nn Lotte)
Lucy
a few disjointed thoughts:
We would have named this baby Everett Thomas if she had been a boy. We really favor strong Celtic names for boys (and plan on using these names for any future boys): Seamus, Cormac, and Finlay. For some reason, the same rule doesn't apply for girls' names: I ruled out Mairead, which I do love, as sounding a bit "too Irish", but we both love Margot (said the French, not German way) and similarly my husband ruled out Tegan for not sounding feminine to our American ears. The one Irish name that stuck was Fiona, but my husband isn't sold on it as being "the one" and neither am I.
We ruled out Chloe, Emma, and Sofie because they're currently top 10 names. My husband ruled out Jane, which I love, for being "too plain". My husband think's Elizabeth is too plain as well, but doesn't mind Eliza. Catherine was ruled out as a first name because my husband's sister, who he has a strained relationship with, is named Kathleen (goes by Katie).
Right now my husband's number one pick would probably be Margot Quinn (middle name being a family name- and he's said about Margot that "he thinks of her as a Margot, but isn't sure she'll look like a Margot") and my number one would be Nora, or else Rose. My burning question, in addition to "is there some fabulous name we're missing? One that is a bit traditional, feminine, sweet, but fresh sounding? Preferably a saint's name, since we're Catholic?" would be "what middle name could we use for Rose?"
Please help! I'm really waffling about here. It seems like every day I have a new #1, which is making it difficult to even visualize her having a name. Meanwhile, my husband is pretty certain about Margot but would be open to using Rose if we came up with a balanced sounding middle name.
Rose seems like the perfect option to me: short, sweet---but strong and versatile, too, if she ends up being less mellow than expected. For the middle name, I'd consider many of the names from your list (or names that didn't quite make the list), especially ones you love but don't want to use as a first name: Rose Emma Burr, Rose Catherine Burr, Rose Mairead Burr.
But when you asked for a sweet, feminine, fresh name that was also ideally a saint's name, the name that sprang to mind was Felicity. Felicity Rose Burr, maybe, or Felicity Quinn Burr, or Felicity Jane Burr.
The other sweet feminine saint's name that came to mind was Cecily. Or Camilla, or Flora, or Genevieve, or Josephine. Or Maura gives you a saint and also a moderately familiar Irish name. Or I have a soft spot for the name Winifred, with the very sweet nickname Winnie.
The name Nora makes me think of Cora, one of my favorite sweet names, and Cora makes me think of Clara. Those might have too much R with the surname, though. Oh...and Cora Burr-with-a-D might sound like corridor.
Willa would also be sweet, or Molly, or Faith, or Laurel, or Rosemary.
If Chloe is too popular, Cleo or Phoebe.
I'd also suggest this post: Narrowing down a list.
Baby Naming Issue: When Do a Person's Flaws Rule Out Using an Honor Name?
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Amanda writes:
Interesting topic. I think if I were you I might start by doing a little more gentle investigation (keeping in mind the reliability of each source you ask). "Family thinks he was verbally abusive" is hard to interpret, and could vary hugely from "He thought she needed him to be in charge of her, the way even good men thought two or three generations ago, even though it seems appalling now" to "He called her a stupid worthless bitch if she under-salted the soup" to "Well, no one ever heard or saw anything, but we feel like it's the kind of thing he would have been capable of and we're a generation that expects our parents to be perfect in every way or else get blamed in therapy." To me, it's a good sign that your dad wouldn't care if you used the name: if he felt his dad was a truly terrible husband and terrible father who abused him and his mom, it seems like he would mind the idea of his grandson having that name.
Every single human being is a mix of good parts and bad parts, no exceptions. Your grandmother may have seemed like a saint, but she too had a set of normal human flaws, just as we all do---things she managed to keep the family from knowing about, or things that don't make good stories, or things you'll find out later. It sounds like the things you're finding about your grandfather fall within normal range: maybe drinking too much, maybe going out dancing when your grandmother would have preferred him not to (there's nothing wrong with dancing late at night per se), maybe not being entirely nice to everyone. If it hadn't been those things, it would have been other things: maybe instead he would have smoked, forgotten birthdays, been relentlessly critical of his daughter-in-law, and spent all weekend watching sports when your grandmother would have preferred him not to.
Or perhaps more investigation will reveal that your grandfather's own set of flaws WERE beyond the usual realm: maybe he persistently called your grandmother names, and told her it was her own fault he slept with other women every night he went out dancing. Maybe the things you find out will change the way you think of him: you'll feel the good parts of his personality you experienced can't possibly make up for your new knowledge of the bad parts.
And that's where I think the line naturally falls: I think that if someone's personality/behaviors are bad enough that you shouldn't use that person's name, that's the point at which it will happen naturally that you'll no longer WANT to use the name. It feels icky to come up with an example, but I think it'll be a useful exercise if we do it quickly and don't think about it too much: imagine if you'd always wanted to use the name of an beloved uncle, and then found out he was a pedophile who'd put a secret camera in your childhood bathroom. I don't think you'd be writing to me wondering if you should let that bother you, considering what happy childhood memories you had of him; you wouldn't even WANT to use the name anymore, no matter how many years you'd loved it.
This is why when you ask me about your grandfather's name, I suspect it means his flaws fell within normal range. It can be startling and upsetting to learn such things about people we love, but so far you haven't told me anything that makes me think it would be inappropriate to use his name.
But if as you learn more about his particular flaws, you find you want to distance yourself from him, then it would not be a kindness or an honor to give your son his name. Emmett, Evan, or Elliot would also be nice choices.
Love your blog and read it nearly every day! My husband and I have started having "when should we have children" talks and it looks like 2013 is the year! When I think of babies, I think of names, and thankfully we both love our family names and want to use honor names as often as possible.
But I have a question and would like your opinion because I am torn. When it comes to an honor name, should the name be use based on your (the parent's) personal experience with the person being honored or based on the actual personality? Let me be more specific - my grandfather's name was Everett and I have loved the name my whole life. Hubby likes it too. I have nothing but fond memories of my grandfather from when I was younger, though he was a bit more difficult in his old age the year before he died. I was his only granddaughter and he was always so good to me. However, I've since learned that he really wasn't that nice of a person - he drank a lot, went out "dancing till all hours," as my grandmother put it, and my family thinks he was verbally abusive to my grandmother, who was beyond a saint. She was the strongest woman I've ever known, and now I know why she had to be that strong.
I still love my grandfather and have amazing memories of fishing and playing baseball with him, but the more I learn about how he treated my grandmother and my father, I can't help but want to distance myself from him. I'm not too worried about hurting people feelings with the name - my father could care less what we name our hypothetical children - but do I really want to name my son after a terrible husband and father but a wonderful grandfather?
Thank you so much for any insight!
Interesting topic. I think if I were you I might start by doing a little more gentle investigation (keeping in mind the reliability of each source you ask). "Family thinks he was verbally abusive" is hard to interpret, and could vary hugely from "He thought she needed him to be in charge of her, the way even good men thought two or three generations ago, even though it seems appalling now" to "He called her a stupid worthless bitch if she under-salted the soup" to "Well, no one ever heard or saw anything, but we feel like it's the kind of thing he would have been capable of and we're a generation that expects our parents to be perfect in every way or else get blamed in therapy." To me, it's a good sign that your dad wouldn't care if you used the name: if he felt his dad was a truly terrible husband and terrible father who abused him and his mom, it seems like he would mind the idea of his grandson having that name.
Every single human being is a mix of good parts and bad parts, no exceptions. Your grandmother may have seemed like a saint, but she too had a set of normal human flaws, just as we all do---things she managed to keep the family from knowing about, or things that don't make good stories, or things you'll find out later. It sounds like the things you're finding about your grandfather fall within normal range: maybe drinking too much, maybe going out dancing when your grandmother would have preferred him not to (there's nothing wrong with dancing late at night per se), maybe not being entirely nice to everyone. If it hadn't been those things, it would have been other things: maybe instead he would have smoked, forgotten birthdays, been relentlessly critical of his daughter-in-law, and spent all weekend watching sports when your grandmother would have preferred him not to.
Or perhaps more investigation will reveal that your grandfather's own set of flaws WERE beyond the usual realm: maybe he persistently called your grandmother names, and told her it was her own fault he slept with other women every night he went out dancing. Maybe the things you find out will change the way you think of him: you'll feel the good parts of his personality you experienced can't possibly make up for your new knowledge of the bad parts.
And that's where I think the line naturally falls: I think that if someone's personality/behaviors are bad enough that you shouldn't use that person's name, that's the point at which it will happen naturally that you'll no longer WANT to use the name. It feels icky to come up with an example, but I think it'll be a useful exercise if we do it quickly and don't think about it too much: imagine if you'd always wanted to use the name of an beloved uncle, and then found out he was a pedophile who'd put a secret camera in your childhood bathroom. I don't think you'd be writing to me wondering if you should let that bother you, considering what happy childhood memories you had of him; you wouldn't even WANT to use the name anymore, no matter how many years you'd loved it.
This is why when you ask me about your grandfather's name, I suspect it means his flaws fell within normal range. It can be startling and upsetting to learn such things about people we love, but so far you haven't told me anything that makes me think it would be inappropriate to use his name.
But if as you learn more about his particular flaws, you find you want to distance yourself from him, then it would not be a kindness or an honor to give your son his name. Emmett, Evan, or Elliot would also be nice choices.
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Baby Naming Issue: Differentiating Nicknames for Two People With the Same Name
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Taylor writes:
In my experience so far, the standard way to differentiate between two children with the same first name is to use the last name: Alyssa Thomas and Alyssa Young, for example, or Alyssa T. and Alyssa Y. When I think of our household, I realize there is also a second method, which is to call them Swimming Class Alyssa and William's Friend Alyssa. This is where the concern about a name such as "Blind Asa" comes in. However, as I think of other cases where we use descriptor names such as Swimming Class, all of the descriptions are non-derogatory, and based on who the person is to us or what they do, not what they look like. We might have "Middle School Alyssa" and "Alyssa From The Park," but not "Ugly Alyssa" and "Alyssa With The Bad Clothes"---or even "Blonde Alyssa" and "Old Alyssa."
This hasn't been deliberate: we didn't have to say to ourselves or to the children anything like "Hey, we should come up with pleasant and non-physical ways to tell the two Alyssas apart!" It was natural to think of these descriptors. It gave me a startled/shocked feeling to think of anyone of normal disposition using a differentiating name such as Blind Asa---or letting it slip past if they heard someone else (such as a child who might not yet be aware of social issues such as these) say it. Although it's impossible to protect our children from unkindness, this is the variety of unkindness that would not be tolerated in the current cultural climate. I can't picture it just evolving as the standard way any regular person would differentiate between the two boys named Asa. I find I have trouble even typing it, let alone imagining myself or a teacher or a parent saying it.
I think too that it's something you could mention here and there for as long as both boys do share the same circle of peers. I would, for example, put in a word to each of your Asa's teachers, because I'd think they would be very open to hearing such concerns and could then keep an especially sharp ear out for it. (I suspect, though, that they would already be on high alert for such things.) A very stern and pointed "Do you mean Asa B.?" can nip things in the bud---if things bud at all.
It might even be possible to mention the issue to your friend, if the conversation turns in a direction where such a comment feels it would be natural---though it doesn't seem worth it to force it if such a conversational direction never occurs. A brief and casual "I'm a little worried the kids will call them Asa and Blind Asa" might alert her to the issue as well: it's unlikely she'd choose a different name at this point (thought it may be a new thought to her that her own child's differentiating name could end up being "John Asa" instead of the Asa she may prefer), but she too could be alert for any situation where instant correction was needed.
One more reassuring thought is that your Asa and her Asa will likely be in different grades at school, if your district uses the usual September-birthday cut-off. Your Asa, born in April, will start school a year before her Asa. A difference in grade can make a huge difference in peer groups and play circles.
So I have another somewhat unusual question for you. You helped me name my second son Asa who was born in April. I didn't mention this in my naming update to you, but Asa was actually born with an unexpected rare genetic condition that results in a pretty significant facial difference and blindness. He may have other issues that will reveal themselves in the future (e.g., developmental delays), but, currently, he is a healthy and happy baby boy.
My question for you and your readers is below. Asa is a somewhat unusual name and one of the reasons we chose it was because it is unique. When Asa was born, my friend and neighbor told me that if she and her husband ever had a boy they had always planned on naming him J0hn Asa. I don't believe in "claiming" names or preventing others from using the name you have chosen for your baby, so I told her I thought that was a beautiful name and I hoped she used it. She is now pregnant with a boy and has again informed me that they plan on naming the child J0hn Asa. However, in passing the other day, she referred to her baby as Asa, which indicated to me that they plan on calling the baby by his middle name. If my Asa had not been born with a facial difference and a disability, I would be totally fine with her using that name. Happy even--I feel like it validates my choice! However, given that we are neighbors and our kids will all go to the same schools and play together, I am worried that other children will distinguish between her Asa and my Asa by calling mine "Blind Asa" or something worse.
I recognize that kids are mean and they may call him names regardless, but, for some reason, I am really worried about this particular scenario and not sure how to handle it. Any thoughts? Feel free to tell me I am being oversensitive!
In my experience so far, the standard way to differentiate between two children with the same first name is to use the last name: Alyssa Thomas and Alyssa Young, for example, or Alyssa T. and Alyssa Y. When I think of our household, I realize there is also a second method, which is to call them Swimming Class Alyssa and William's Friend Alyssa. This is where the concern about a name such as "Blind Asa" comes in. However, as I think of other cases where we use descriptor names such as Swimming Class, all of the descriptions are non-derogatory, and based on who the person is to us or what they do, not what they look like. We might have "Middle School Alyssa" and "Alyssa From The Park," but not "Ugly Alyssa" and "Alyssa With The Bad Clothes"---or even "Blonde Alyssa" and "Old Alyssa."
This hasn't been deliberate: we didn't have to say to ourselves or to the children anything like "Hey, we should come up with pleasant and non-physical ways to tell the two Alyssas apart!" It was natural to think of these descriptors. It gave me a startled/shocked feeling to think of anyone of normal disposition using a differentiating name such as Blind Asa---or letting it slip past if they heard someone else (such as a child who might not yet be aware of social issues such as these) say it. Although it's impossible to protect our children from unkindness, this is the variety of unkindness that would not be tolerated in the current cultural climate. I can't picture it just evolving as the standard way any regular person would differentiate between the two boys named Asa. I find I have trouble even typing it, let alone imagining myself or a teacher or a parent saying it.
I think too that it's something you could mention here and there for as long as both boys do share the same circle of peers. I would, for example, put in a word to each of your Asa's teachers, because I'd think they would be very open to hearing such concerns and could then keep an especially sharp ear out for it. (I suspect, though, that they would already be on high alert for such things.) A very stern and pointed "Do you mean Asa B.?" can nip things in the bud---if things bud at all.
It might even be possible to mention the issue to your friend, if the conversation turns in a direction where such a comment feels it would be natural---though it doesn't seem worth it to force it if such a conversational direction never occurs. A brief and casual "I'm a little worried the kids will call them Asa and Blind Asa" might alert her to the issue as well: it's unlikely she'd choose a different name at this point (thought it may be a new thought to her that her own child's differentiating name could end up being "John Asa" instead of the Asa she may prefer), but she too could be alert for any situation where instant correction was needed.
One more reassuring thought is that your Asa and her Asa will likely be in different grades at school, if your district uses the usual September-birthday cut-off. Your Asa, born in April, will start school a year before her Asa. A difference in grade can make a huge difference in peer groups and play circles.
Baby Girl Holland, Sister to Valerie and Savannah
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C. writes:
If you love the name Elle but it's not enough for him, and if you have an Anne you'd enjoy honoring, then I suggest the name Annabelle. You could still call her Elle if you wanted to, but your husband would have more to say. But perhaps the name is too similar to her sisters' names: the Elle very close to Val, but even more the -annah of Savannah with the Anna- of Annabelle.
Another option is Stella, which eliminates the sound-alike issues. Stella Holland; Valerie, Savannah, and Stella.
One fun way to tie all three girls' names together would be to use a name with a V sound in it: Avery, Victoria, Evelyn, Eva, Violet, Genevieve, Ivy, Veronica, Silvie. But there is already a V in the middle name, so that does result in quite a bit of V. My favorite is Eva Valeska: Eva is relatively simple, and similar in some ways to Elle.
I don't think I would use Blake or Drew; they seem too boyish with the only-for-girls names Valerie and Savannah. Isla is great with Valerie and Savannah, but seems geographical with the surname (Isle and Holland).
His choice of Valeska Rose suggests to me the idea of swapping the names: Rose Valeska gives you the simplicity you'd prefer, while using a name he loves. And while Rose is very common as a middle name, it is still relatively uncommon as a first name. Rose Holland; Valerie, Savannah, and Rose.
Hello! I'm hoping you can help us out with naming our baby girl, due Feb. 2013. Hubby and I just cannot seem to agree on a name.
One thing we do agree on is the middle name: Valeska. It was my grandmother's name. He loves the name, and initially wanted to use it as a first name (Valeska Rose was his choice), but I already have a daughter named Valerie Marie, and for me they are just too close, plus Valerie is called "Val" much of the time, and I feel like we'd end up with 2 Val's. So - to the middle name goes Valeska, and we're both fine with that.
As some additional background, he also has a daughter from a previous marriage, Savannah Grace. The baby's last name will be Holland.
I really like the name Elle. I think Elle Valeska is lovely, and I especially like how Elle sounds with Holland. I also have a relative I'm close to whose name is Anne Valeska, and I feel like Elle Valeska is a sort of homage to her. He says he can't get past the fact that "he's just saying a letter." (L) He likes Audrey and Emersyn, both of which I am not fond of. Audrey is too popular right now, and I don't care for it with Valeska. And I just don't like Emersyn. I feel like we need a simpler name to go with Valeska.
Some other first names I like: Blake, Drew, Isla
So, what do you think? Is Elle strong enough to stand on its own? What other names do you recommend?
Thanks so much!
If you love the name Elle but it's not enough for him, and if you have an Anne you'd enjoy honoring, then I suggest the name Annabelle. You could still call her Elle if you wanted to, but your husband would have more to say. But perhaps the name is too similar to her sisters' names: the Elle very close to Val, but even more the -annah of Savannah with the Anna- of Annabelle.
Another option is Stella, which eliminates the sound-alike issues. Stella Holland; Valerie, Savannah, and Stella.
One fun way to tie all three girls' names together would be to use a name with a V sound in it: Avery, Victoria, Evelyn, Eva, Violet, Genevieve, Ivy, Veronica, Silvie. But there is already a V in the middle name, so that does result in quite a bit of V. My favorite is Eva Valeska: Eva is relatively simple, and similar in some ways to Elle.
I don't think I would use Blake or Drew; they seem too boyish with the only-for-girls names Valerie and Savannah. Isla is great with Valerie and Savannah, but seems geographical with the surname (Isle and Holland).
His choice of Valeska Rose suggests to me the idea of swapping the names: Rose Valeska gives you the simplicity you'd prefer, while using a name he loves. And while Rose is very common as a middle name, it is still relatively uncommon as a first name. Rose Holland; Valerie, Savannah, and Rose.
Happy Father's Day June 16, 2013
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THIRD Sunday of June 16, 2013 is known and celebrated as Father's Day. 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 2013 on June 16th 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 June 16, 2013 in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
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MOTHER's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, May 12, 2013. 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 2013 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 in 2013 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?
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Hi,
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...............
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...............
16 Aralık 2012 Pazar
Baby Naming Issue: Is the Third Child's Name Too Different in Style?
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Nicole writes:
We are quickly approaching the due date of baby # 3 and would love your opinion on our potential girl's name... My husband and really like Joelle Aimee. It honours both my sisters in different ways, we love the meaning, and think it's pretty, elegant, and timeless. Here's where I'm stumbling: We already have two daughters: Peyton & Mackenzie. I realize that both their names fall into the "unisex/british surname" category/style (generally speaking) and I'm worried that 'Joelle' deviates too much from this? I know that these categories and rules (as you so recently reminded us all!) are only guidelines... but I also don't want to choose a name that stands out like a sore thumb! If you have other suggestions as alternatives, we'd love to hear... We'd prefer a name that has a different ending sound than our girls' names, and would consider the following names as middle names: Nicole, Sara, Danielle, or Aimee (all are significant within our family).
Baby Boy or Girl Mack; Names That are Like Addison
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Rachel writes:
Ah! I think the first thing we should tackle is the concept of unique/common names. Jennifer and David, for example, are RAMPANT among parents but practically unknown among the wee set. Meanwhile, Mason was the second most common name for U.S. baby boys in 2011.
It can be difficult to make this switch---to think of the common names from our own peer group (Jennifer, Michelle, Jessica, Brian, Jason) as "the Mom and Dad Names." It can lead to unpleasant shocks: how can it be that when we'd never met one single Charlotte in our whole lives, our daughter is going by Charlotte M. because there are two in her class this year? We'd have been better off if we'd named her Jennifer: there isn't a single one of those in the entire school (except for half a dozen of the staff)!
Do you have friends with children in daycare or preschool? Those class lists can be very helpful for seeing what people are currently naming babies in your area. Or you can browse The Social Security Administration's baby name web site, which is great for finding a name's current standing or for seeing how it's trending. For example, here's what Hudson and Addison have been doing recently:
Next, let's look for some names similar to Addison. Similarities can be subjective, so there may be some names on this list that won't seem similar to you at all---but it's a starting point. And I'm including some that won't work with your surname (the M ones, just for starters), because this seems like a good reference list for other parents as well:
Abigail
Adeline
Adelyn
Adrienne
Amelie
Aniston
Annabel
Atalie/Adalie
Avery
Cadence
Claudia
Delaney
Ellison
Elodie
Emerson
Evelyn
Gracen
Hadley
Jaiden
Jensen
Jillian
Jocelyn
Kennedy
London
Lydia
Madelyn
Madigan
Madison
McKenna
Meredith
Morgan
Nadia
Natalie
Peyton
Sadie
Sheridan
Your lists look good to me. If it's mostly hard to PICK something, I suggest leafing through Baby Naming Advice for First-Time Parents to see if any of the advice applies. Sometimes it can help to make little mock groups of sibling names, to see which groups sound more like your family: is it easier to imagine being the parents to Camden, Riley, and Teagan, or to Caleb, Charlotte, and Nora? If you choose Riley for a daughter, does that rule out a very feminine name such as Charlotte for a future daughter? and if so, which style do you prefer?
I notice a lot of -son names on your list: Mason, Hudson, Anderson, Addison. And then I added some more to the like-Addison list. If you plan to have more than one child, and if you would rather not duplicate endings, this is an area where I'd suggest spending some time making sure you're using your very favorite of the -son names.
Because you like the name Mason and Caleb, I might add Cason. Maybe Cason William Mack.
Instead of Macy, I wonder if you'd like Lacey or Darcy or Lucy?
And as with the -son issue, if you choose Keegan, that rules out Teagan and vice versa. Which would you prefer to use? Or would you want to consider Reagan or Regan for a girl? Elena and Nora are both similar to the honor name Eleanor; would you want to use Eleanor as the name and one/both of those as nicknames?
A baby-naming tactic I use is to make some lists, as you have---but then wait until I know the sex of the baby before getting serious. I find it very clarifying to be dealing with only one set of names, and with a baby who now seems more vivid to me as a little boy or as a little girl. (And then if there is a surprise at delivery, you still have the other list to work with.)
My sister has been following your blog for quite some time. I recently learned that my husband and I are expecting our first child in May. As someone who has always been fascinated by names, I am surprised by how difficult this decision has been. We do not know the gender yet and plan to learn the gender at a family gender reveal party in the coming weeks.
Our last name is Mack, yet some of my favorite names begin with an M (Mason and Macy) though we are trying to avoid alliterative names.
We would love to honor close family members who have since passed on with variations of their names-- Carl, Eleanor, and William.
You may notice from our short list that we prefer unique names as opposed to the very common names such as Michael, David, Jennifer, and Katie.
Some of our top names for boys are:
Camden
Caleb
Hudson
Mason
Riley
Gavin
Colton
Anderson
Corbin
Keagan/Keegan
Some of our top names for girls are:
Brynn
Charlotte
Macy
Riley
Elena
Nora
Teagan
Also, I love Addison but wouldn't use it as a colleague has used that name recently. I wonder what names are similar to Addison...
Many thanks,
Ah! I think the first thing we should tackle is the concept of unique/common names. Jennifer and David, for example, are RAMPANT among parents but practically unknown among the wee set. Meanwhile, Mason was the second most common name for U.S. baby boys in 2011.
It can be difficult to make this switch---to think of the common names from our own peer group (Jennifer, Michelle, Jessica, Brian, Jason) as "the Mom and Dad Names." It can lead to unpleasant shocks: how can it be that when we'd never met one single Charlotte in our whole lives, our daughter is going by Charlotte M. because there are two in her class this year? We'd have been better off if we'd named her Jennifer: there isn't a single one of those in the entire school (except for half a dozen of the staff)!
Do you have friends with children in daycare or preschool? Those class lists can be very helpful for seeing what people are currently naming babies in your area. Or you can browse The Social Security Administration's baby name web site, which is great for finding a name's current standing or for seeing how it's trending. For example, here's what Hudson and Addison have been doing recently:
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| (screen shot from The Social Security Administration) |
Next, let's look for some names similar to Addison. Similarities can be subjective, so there may be some names on this list that won't seem similar to you at all---but it's a starting point. And I'm including some that won't work with your surname (the M ones, just for starters), because this seems like a good reference list for other parents as well:
Abigail
Adeline
Adelyn
Adrienne
Amelie
Aniston
Annabel
Atalie/Adalie
Avery
Cadence
Claudia
Delaney
Ellison
Elodie
Emerson
Evelyn
Gracen
Hadley
Jaiden
Jensen
Jillian
Jocelyn
Kennedy
London
Lydia
Madelyn
Madigan
Madison
McKenna
Meredith
Morgan
Nadia
Natalie
Peyton
Sadie
Sheridan
Your lists look good to me. If it's mostly hard to PICK something, I suggest leafing through Baby Naming Advice for First-Time Parents to see if any of the advice applies. Sometimes it can help to make little mock groups of sibling names, to see which groups sound more like your family: is it easier to imagine being the parents to Camden, Riley, and Teagan, or to Caleb, Charlotte, and Nora? If you choose Riley for a daughter, does that rule out a very feminine name such as Charlotte for a future daughter? and if so, which style do you prefer?
I notice a lot of -son names on your list: Mason, Hudson, Anderson, Addison. And then I added some more to the like-Addison list. If you plan to have more than one child, and if you would rather not duplicate endings, this is an area where I'd suggest spending some time making sure you're using your very favorite of the -son names.
Because you like the name Mason and Caleb, I might add Cason. Maybe Cason William Mack.
Instead of Macy, I wonder if you'd like Lacey or Darcy or Lucy?
And as with the -son issue, if you choose Keegan, that rules out Teagan and vice versa. Which would you prefer to use? Or would you want to consider Reagan or Regan for a girl? Elena and Nora are both similar to the honor name Eleanor; would you want to use Eleanor as the name and one/both of those as nicknames?
A baby-naming tactic I use is to make some lists, as you have---but then wait until I know the sex of the baby before getting serious. I find it very clarifying to be dealing with only one set of names, and with a baby who now seems more vivid to me as a little boy or as a little girl. (And then if there is a surprise at delivery, you still have the other list to work with.)
Happy Father's Day June 16, 2013
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THIRD Sunday of June 16, 2013 is known and celebrated as Father's Day. 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 2013 on June 16th 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 June 16, 2013 in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
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MOTHER's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, May 12, 2013. 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 2013 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 in 2013 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?
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Hi,
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...............
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...............
12 Aralık 2012 Çarşamba
Baby Naming Issue: Is the Third Child's Name Too Different in Style?
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Nicole writes:
We are quickly approaching the due date of baby # 3 and would love your opinion on our potential girl's name... My husband and really like Joelle Aimee. It honours both my sisters in different ways, we love the meaning, and think it's pretty, elegant, and timeless. Here's where I'm stumbling: We already have two daughters: Peyton & Mackenzie. I realize that both their names fall into the "unisex/british surname" category/style (generally speaking) and I'm worried that 'Joelle' deviates too much from this? I know that these categories and rules (as you so recently reminded us all!) are only guidelines... but I also don't want to choose a name that stands out like a sore thumb! If you have other suggestions as alternatives, we'd love to hear... We'd prefer a name that has a different ending sound than our girls' names, and would consider the following names as middle names: Nicole, Sara, Danielle, or Aimee (all are significant within our family).
Happy Father's Day June 16, 2013
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THIRD Sunday of June 16, 2013 is known and celebrated as Father's Day. 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 2013 on June 16th 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 June 16, 2013 in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
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MOTHER's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, May 12, 2013. 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 2013 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 in 2013 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?
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Hi,
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...............
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...............
11 Aralık 2012 Salı
Baby Naming Issue: Is the Third Child's Name Too Different in Style?
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Nicole writes:
We are quickly approaching the due date of baby # 3 and would love your opinion on our potential girl's name... My husband and really like Joelle Aimee. It honours both my sisters in different ways, we love the meaning, and think it's pretty, elegant, and timeless. Here's where I'm stumbling: We already have two daughters: Peyton & Mackenzie. I realize that both their names fall into the "unisex/british surname" category/style (generally speaking) and I'm worried that 'Joelle' deviates too much from this? I know that these categories and rules (as you so recently reminded us all!) are only guidelines... but I also don't want to choose a name that stands out like a sore thumb! If you have other suggestions as alternatives, we'd love to hear... We'd prefer a name that has a different ending sound than our girls' names, and would consider the following names as middle names: Nicole, Sara, Danielle, or Aimee (all are significant within our family).
Baby Boy or Girl Weilly-with-an-R, Sibling to Frances Cecily
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Leah writes:
The first suggestion that comes to my mind is Harriet. Frances Cecily and Harriet Jane.
The name Erin does seem like a Mom Name to me. It's still useable now, but it's different enough from Frances that I think I'd prefer it as a middle name anyway.
Marlowe doesn't seem like a good fit with Frances, either. I'd put that one on the middle name list too.
Same with Regan: good middle name candidate, but I think it's too different in style to be the first name.
Jane is one of my favorites. It's great as a middle name but I love it as a first name. Frances Cecily and Jane Elise.
I think if you had a grandfather named Louis, Louisa would be a sweet honor name. But in the case of a cat named Louis, I don't think a single person will think the name Louisa was chosen as an honor name. They might remark on the similarity of the two names (although as I reflect on my own circle of friends and family, I find I know very few of the pet names), but they won't think you thought long and hard about which family member to honor, and in the end decided the cat would be the best choice. It helps that many people have had the experience of using a name for a pet and then later realizing that name falls within their naming style for children as well. It helps, too, that the names are so different in sound: LOO-wiss and loo-WEEZ-zah. They're visually very similar, but the two names won't typically be seen written down together. And if I may switch to a Delicate Tone of Voice, how old is the cat?
Eloise would take the name a step further from the cat's name. Frances and Eloise.
If your husband likes Elise but you're not quite sure, I suggest Alice. The sounds are almost identical, and I like the style of Alice better with Frances, too. Frances Cecily and Alice Jane, or Frances Cecily and Alice Marlowe, or Frances Cecily and Alice Regan.
If he likes Hester and you're not quite sure, I suggest Esther. Esther Jane, maybe, or Esther Louisa
If Genevieve is not quite right, I suggest Josephine---very similar sounds, but a new set of nicknames to consider.
Thea could also be short for Dorothea or Althea. But I think of it as a stand-alone name, and I think that's my favorite version of it.
A few more possibilities:
Beatrix (I think Beatrice is a better fit, but I'm not sure about the matched endings)
Eleanor
Evelyn
Hazel
Lydia
Mabel
Marian
Olive
Vivian
We are trying to come up with a girl name for our second child due in February (if it's a boy we will go with either Jonas Levi, James Oberon or William (Liam) James - we both love all 3 names just need to meet the baby first to see what fits :)). However we have a much harder time with girl names. With our first we had whole lists of boy names we both loved but did not like any of the same girl names. We took 3 days (after she was born) to name her and both absolutely love her name (Frances Cecily) it fits her perfectly and we love how it sounds. We call her Frances, Francie and Chezzy - we also call her by both names "Frances Cecily". Her last name is Irish - Weilly but with an R. We plan to have at least 2 more children after baby #2, so we don't want anything that eliminates one of our boy choices. My name is Leah, husbands name is Robert (Rob)
Ok, on to our current list (in no particular order):
Erin - family name, we both like it but worry it may sound "dated" or not fit well with FrancesJane - also a family name (and my middle), we could certainly use it as a middle, Rob is unsure of it as a first name.Charlotte - we both like it a lot, it is popular which doesn't bother us in theory, however we know 3 baby girl Charlottes in our circles already...Elise - Rob's long time favorite girl name, I don't mind it, but am on the fence Marlowe - another Rob favorite that has personal meaning to him, again I'm not sure about it and feel it doesn't fit with FrancesSylvie - a new addition to our list that I like a lot and has grown on Rob.Sadie - A Rob favorite, I like it, but not 100% sold that it would fit our daughter...Helen - A family name, Rob likes - I don't really but am seeing if it grows on me
Other names that we tossed around:Louisa - we have a cat named Louis - would it seem like we named her after the cat?Georgia - both like, but don't loveRegan - growing on us, but does it fit with Frances?Eliza - an alternative to Elise that I like better, but we know a lot of Ellies and if we do an El name maybe stick with Rob's favorite?Genevieve - we both like it but don't really like the obvious nicknames and I'm very much a nickname personHester - Rob loves, it could grow on me, but I'm not sure if this is too out there still?Thea - I like it, but feel it needs to be short for something longer - maybe Anthea?? Theodora isn't really clicking for us.
Combinations we both like but aren't 100% sold on:Erin JaneSylvie JaneCharlotte Elise
Do you have any ideas for us? Combinations to try? Do these names work with our boy choices as well as with Frances Cecily? Thanks a bunch!
The first suggestion that comes to my mind is Harriet. Frances Cecily and Harriet Jane.
The name Erin does seem like a Mom Name to me. It's still useable now, but it's different enough from Frances that I think I'd prefer it as a middle name anyway.
Marlowe doesn't seem like a good fit with Frances, either. I'd put that one on the middle name list too.
Same with Regan: good middle name candidate, but I think it's too different in style to be the first name.
Jane is one of my favorites. It's great as a middle name but I love it as a first name. Frances Cecily and Jane Elise.
I think if you had a grandfather named Louis, Louisa would be a sweet honor name. But in the case of a cat named Louis, I don't think a single person will think the name Louisa was chosen as an honor name. They might remark on the similarity of the two names (although as I reflect on my own circle of friends and family, I find I know very few of the pet names), but they won't think you thought long and hard about which family member to honor, and in the end decided the cat would be the best choice. It helps that many people have had the experience of using a name for a pet and then later realizing that name falls within their naming style for children as well. It helps, too, that the names are so different in sound: LOO-wiss and loo-WEEZ-zah. They're visually very similar, but the two names won't typically be seen written down together. And if I may switch to a Delicate Tone of Voice, how old is the cat?
Eloise would take the name a step further from the cat's name. Frances and Eloise.
If your husband likes Elise but you're not quite sure, I suggest Alice. The sounds are almost identical, and I like the style of Alice better with Frances, too. Frances Cecily and Alice Jane, or Frances Cecily and Alice Marlowe, or Frances Cecily and Alice Regan.
If he likes Hester and you're not quite sure, I suggest Esther. Esther Jane, maybe, or Esther Louisa
If Genevieve is not quite right, I suggest Josephine---very similar sounds, but a new set of nicknames to consider.
Thea could also be short for Dorothea or Althea. But I think of it as a stand-alone name, and I think that's my favorite version of it.
A few more possibilities:
Beatrix (I think Beatrice is a better fit, but I'm not sure about the matched endings)
Eleanor
Evelyn
Hazel
Lydia
Mabel
Marian
Olive
Vivian
Good names for "Irish" cats to be adopted on St. Patrick's Day?
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Hi,
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/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...............
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 16, 2013
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THIRD Sunday of June 16, 2013 is known and celebrated as Father's Day. 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 2013 on June 16th 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 June 16, 2013 in AFRICAN lands:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Easy Activities and Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
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MOTHER's Day is coming up soon! It's on Sunday, May 12, 2013. 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 2013 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 in 2013 are NOT difficult. Just remember the basic … mom doesn’t want their children to spend a fortune in order to make her really happy!
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