Mainstream

[reclaimeddreams.livejournal.com]

Ok. So.

How come when names become popular and 'mainstream' such as Aiden and Elijah, everyone who previously liked them suddenly goes 'Eww. They're so mainstream.'? I mean, seriously? I've liked the name Aidan since I was a little girl. And I almost named my eldest son Elijah before it became a fad, becuase I loved it so much.

I don't think that I should have to compromise the tastes that I have in the names that I choose for my children simply because everyone thinks I'm only choosing it becase it's mainstream. Which wouldn't be the case at all.

I've seen people who LOVE the name Aidan. And then, they find out that everyone's naming their son or daughter a variant spelling on the name - and suddenly the name's not so appealing. What the heck? I mean, if you liked the name before - why don't you like it now? Can somebody please explain that to me?

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[quiteoutofplace.livejournal.com]

If this was in reference to the post I made earlier, I apologize, I didn't mean to offend people who like that name. I don't dislike the -ayden names because they're popular, I just dislike them. I named my son Adrian even though it's becoming more popular every year and already knew other little kids named Adrian, because I've loved the name my whole life. I also intend to use the name Avery for my next son, for the same reason, even though it seems every other kid, boy or girl, has that name now. As the other's have said, obviously don't let other people's dislike or overuse of a name discourage you. There'll always be someone who doesn't like it.