Jumping on bandwagon, etc. etc.

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

I used to dislike Calvin, but lately it's grown on me, mostly because of the character in 'A Wrinkle in Time', and I love the nickname Cal. But if I ever have a daughter, there's a strong possibility I'll name her Margaret and call her Meg, so having a son called Calvin as well might be a bit much. :-\

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[lneef.livejournal.com]

I love Calvin. And I LOVE that character.

I wonder how many people would meet a Calvin and a Meg and make the association? Probably enough that you'd want to avoid it, especially since they were a couple.

[bluekoala.livejournal.com]

Yours is the first (and likely to remain the only) list with names I primarily liked. I think I only gave one a thumbs down

[-door-.livejournal.com]

I love that book... and those names soley because of that book.

I dont think it would matter if you used them both... I wouldn't think very many people would make the association... I dont think I would guess that was what they were named for and I've read the book many times.

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

Exactly. I always think it's weird when people name their kids after couples.

[aquilinum.livejournal.com]

I gave two or three thumbs down, but I MOST HEARTILY agree. Finally, one I comprehend!

Loved the L'Engleisms (Camilla, etc). But yeah, Calvin AND Meg would be a bit much. I'd go with Calvin above Meg, since Margaret's a little... unspecial, Nice, but lots of names are nice.

PS

[aquilinum.livejournal.com]

Re: horrible typing

I'm typing one-handedly. Sorry; didn't quite fix all the blips!