Debutante names.

[hermione-vader.livejournal.com]

So my mother picked up this free magazine published about the posher side of our city, and it had a feature on girls who'd recently made their debut in society at this debutante ball (those still exist, apparently).  The feature listed their full names, and I couldn't resist posting the firsts and middles here.  Keep in mind that all of these girls are in their late teens (and possibly early twenties).

Eleanor Clark
Mary Clare
Sarah Anne
Caroline Frances x2
Elizabeth Paige
Catherine Elizabeth
Corinne Anais
Allison Sloan
Kathryn Ann
Sloane Winfield
Katherine Rose
Sallie Cabanne
Emma Patricia
Margaret Elizabeth
( More under the cut. )

I think the surname-y middles may be family names and/or the mothers' maiden names.  Also, I have never seen Catherine/Katherine/Kathryn so overused in one place before.

How Comforting!

[jeweledvixen.livejournal.com]

I was watching "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC tonight and one of the bride's names was Duvet. That's bad enough, but her mother said they named her that on purpose because they thought if they did, she would be a comforter to others all her life. My icon pretty much mirrors my expression when the mother said that.

Themed names

[earn-my-wings.livejournal.com]

I have a friend whose family business is owning a vineyard and winery. Because he's taking over the business, he told me that one day when he has a daughter he wants to name her Merlot. I actually think that's kind of a cool idea and the name is significant without being tacky or too out there (reminds me of Margot and names of that nature).

What do you think? Do you know anyone who has or plans to name a kid after a theme that's close to their heart or family? What other themed names can you think of that work well without being tacky or too strange?

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