Alba

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the second post in less than forty-eight hours, but it seems that with this baby's impending birth all of the names we decided upon aren't quite to my liking anymore (anyone have that? :P).

Anyway, I was re-reading my list of favourite names because of literary characters, when I came across this one: Alba. I kind of like it, but am unsure. Is Jessica Alba too much of a big deal for me to consider this name?

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[morphinae.livejournal.com]

Post all you want :) I don't know about the Jessica Alba comparison, but I have to say I don't really like it. It's not an attractive sound for me. Plus I think it's the name of a chocolate mix?? I'm not sure.

[yellowsummers.livejournal.com]

I love Alba, it reminds me of Isabel Allende and that's always good. It might be a name people won't be able to pronounce right because the vowel is kind of... subtly different.

I'd be curious to hear what middle names you like with it though.

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

We were considering Amelia as a middle name, due to sentimental reasons, but we think Alba Amelia is way too 'a', you know?

Other options:
Alba Scout
Alba Tait/Tate

And, in combinations with the other names we considered,
Alba Isabella (too rhyme-y, I think)
Alba Isabel (but too related to the book)

Do you have any suggestions (which are VERY much welcomed)?

[yellowsummers.livejournal.com]

Teresa?

I can't think of anything else, but I'll keep it in my head.

[solagirl.livejournal.com]

I don't really like Alba, but I love Alma. I think it means "soul". Are there any other names you are considering?

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

Sorry the comment is so late. :P

Yes, we are and here they are:
Ella
Isabel

But if the baby is a boy,
Leander
Alexander (probably Alexander)
Henry

[solagirl.livejournal.com]

I really like Leander and Henry :)

[cinderlily.livejournal.com]

Makes me think of "The Time Traveler's Wife" and I love that book so it has great vibes to me. :D

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

That's where I got it from!

[waitingonsunday.livejournal.com]

I'd say for now, Alba would be heavily associated with the actress, but she strikes me as more of a fad, not someone with staying star power. I always think of her as a poor man's Scarlett Johannson, and I'm willing to bet within a few years, she won't be such a household name.

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

Good to hear!
I am not especially fond of her.

[girlsknowbest.livejournal.com]

i should probably know, but what book is this, btw?

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

The Time Traveler's Wife (amazing book, BTW).

[girlsknowbest.livejournal.com]

I have heard this repeatedly. I have this list of "eventually must read" books a mile long.

Right now, I'm reading a prayer for owen meany...but perhaps after this, I'll check it out.

Thanks!

Are you an English Major, by chance?

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

You should definitely look into this book; I was skeptical at first, but once you read, you never want to put it down.

Oh? What's that book about (I haven't heard of it before)?

No, it sounds so interesting, but I can't say that I am. Why do you ask?

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

once you read it*

[girlsknowbest.livejournal.com]

it'a on my liar.
it's a john irving book. quite good so far. he wrote "cider house rules" and a few others you may have heard of...

I asked b/c of your name "Literary Fantasy" and that you mention literary references from time to time. It was just a shot in the dark, I guess. I thought maybe you were taking Creative Writing in college or something.

p.s. i like Alba

[girlsknowbest.livejournal.com]

it'a on my liar = it's on my list...

don't ask, i don't know how the hell i butchered that so badly.

[literaryfantasy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'll certainly have to look into that one then.

I'm very passionate about books, hense my name, but I never really considered studying Literature or anything (nice decision on my part); I went more for the Maths and Sciences.

Yay! I'm glad you do.

[easter.livejournal.com]

Love the book and I love the name Alba. It means Dawn/morning in 13th century southern French (Provencal).

[djador.livejournal.com]

It definitely makes me think of Jessica Alba.