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[prlsb4swiine.livejournal.com]

[f] Antigone [anne-tigg-oh-knee]

Not exactly the most wonderful character in all of literature but for some reason I am more and more drawn to her name.

WDYT?

Same middle

[trivher.livejournal.com]

I have a friend named Christopher "Chris" Jerome.

His younger brother goes by T.J. Can't recall what the T stands for, the J is Jerome. Just like his middle name. Its also his father's name.

I personally think using it once is a nice tribute/honor to the father, but to use it again is a bit of an overkill. Thoughts on this?

Also Chris says his name was originally Jerome Christopher and he was called J.C however his grandmother didn't like the J.C because of Jesus Christ. So it was changed. I think Christopher Jerome sounds better anyways.

The Naming of Characters

[halloo-schlag.livejournal.com]

Oftentimes, people have certain associations with names. 
Being a writer, I am interested in what kinds of names people associate with different personality traits. 
Also, I think it'd be interesting for name-lovers to see how others perceive certain names. 

So, here is the Game: 

GIVE A NAME (first, middle if desired) THAT YOU THINK GOES WITH EACH PERSONALITY TRAIT: 

-GIRLS-

Gentle: 

Evil: 

Outgoing: 

Overbearing: 

Snotty: 

Matronly: 



-BOYS-

Passionate: 

Self-centered: 

Quiet:

Bossy: 

Caring: 

Courageous: 

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[juniorfan29.livejournal.com]

Thought you might all be interested in this article from MSN

Top Naming Trends of 2008

Video Game Names

[skittles22088.livejournal.com]

Today's video game: Dead Man's Hand for Xbox.

( Names... )

girls names

[sunkissedazd.livejournal.com]

Okay, I still really like the name Brooklyn but have expanded my list after all of your feedback. What do we think of the following names?

Claire
Kiera
Kylee
Chloe

Are these any better, and what middle names would you use?

(no subject)

[babyjess8.livejournal.com]

Bad sibsets anyone??

Chanelle Arlowe (Summah, Paris)

And you thought that was bad? Wait for the next one...

Duante Blue (Cassarn, Ben, Tarsheah, Ruhmer, Rhanesasha, Jeff)

Somehow this seems like a mixed family to me, because Ben and Jeff do not match the other names at all!

( Other's less tragic... )

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[babyjess8.livejournal.com]

I found this cool little thing  http://www.nsw.gov.au/explorer.asp

It shows visually the popularity of baby names by year in NSW, Australia. Just type in your name!

Really cool!

New Member - Hello

[crazybouncycrls.livejournal.com]

My husband are trying to have a baby and we are already thinking of names.
We are into names with meanings. So far we have a small list.
( Boy/Girl Names )

World Series Rosters

[ironqueen.livejournal.com]

The World Series starts tonight. Here are the players on both teams, including middle names. WDYT?

( Philadelphia Phillies )

( Tampa Bay Rays )

Does anyone...

[jyl-mac.livejournal.com]

....love a name but dispise the shortened version?

For example, my name is Jillian.  I love it.  But most people, of course, shorten it to Jill.  I don't mind it, I've gotten use to it but deep down I think it's too short, plain and boring!  I'm so glad I have Jillian to go by professionally. 

Have you come across any names that irk you like this?

Alphabet

[inktip.livejournal.com]

Name list (Boys and Girls) in alphabetical order.
Mostly looked up on BabyNames.Com

( names )

 

Goodness, that took me a few hours!

Names from a Jr High yearbook...

[politicking.livejournal.com]

Girls:
Elaiza
Zy'Nita
Demeria
Dijihira
Quadeadra
Semaj
Yaniris
Jainaira
Ra'Keya
Ja'Keya
Naayasia
Shardinae
Kixzia
Quortnie
Kourtli
My'Angel
Na'Jee
Nasstassja

Boys:
Parrish
Alquann
Devonta
Kayshon
Zebedee
Errick
Xaviel

A how-to list I wrote for baby names

[decembermalice.livejournal.com]

Hello!

I post how-to lists on a site called eHow, and today I wrote a silly one about how to and how not to name babies. I thought you'd find it funny or entertaining, so I'm posting it here. I hope you enjoy it! It's meant to be funny, not serious...sort of. :)

Step 1
DO use a trendy name if you like it. For instance, if Hayden's your favorite, go for it.

DO NOT plan for a bunch of kids so you can 'ayden' name them alphabetically. Cayden and Jayden may like their names, but Bayden, Dayden, Fayden, and Zayden may not be so happy.

Step 2
DO name a child after a relative. Grandma Stella's name is perfectly nice for a child.

DO NOT name your child after all of your relatives. A child named Stella-Bethany-Christina-Melissa-Brittany may not appreciate it.

Step 3
DO name a child after a celebrity or TV character that you're a fan of, if their name is Elizabeth or something else that's a normal, acceptable name.

DO NOT name a child after a celebrity or TV character with a name that will not work in every day life. For example, baby Tila Tequila and baby Stimpy may not appreciate your love for their namesakes.

Step 4
DO use unique names if you're sick of the original name. For example, Alessandra makes a lovely alternative to Alexandra.

DO NOT misspell a name to make it unique. Little Ahlykszandera will not like it when no one can spell her name.

Step 5
DO use unisex names if you like them. However, balance them out with a masculine or feminine middle name. Tyler Michael or Tyler Jane is a gender specific name, and will give your child options if they do not like their unisex name.

DO NOT use purely unisex names. Tyler Jordan will probably be upset when he or she gets birthday cards made for the opposite gender.

Step 6
DO give a child two middle names if you want to. If it's significant to you, go for it. Ryan Michael James is perfectly acceptable.

DO NOT give your child seventeen middle names. It's just wrong!

Step 7
DO name your child a name that is also a word. Grace, Rose, and Faith are all acceptable names.

DO NOT name your child a word that is not a name. Braces, Cheese, and Evil Monkey are not acceptable names for children.



The link, for anyone curious, is http://www.ehow.com/how_4555999_significant-celebrity-baby-names-responsibly.html

New Parenting Community

[thetruefalse.livejournal.com]

Mods: If this isn't okay, let me know and I'll go ahead and delete it!

I just started a new community for parents of children born in October 2007, so if you have a child born in that month, join: oct2007babies!