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[morphinae.livejournal.com]

I am annoyed at the movie industry.

Since about a year and a half ago, my SO and I decided that we'd name the next boy we had (if we had one) Tristan. I've been in love with the name since I was a teenager after reading the fable, Tristan and Isolde. Now I fear this new movie (which, incidentally, I can't WAIT to see) will make the name unbearably popular. Growing up as 1 of a zillion Jennifer's in the 80's has turned me off completely to anything extremely popular. I don't want to name my child that and it become the new "Aiden". So it leads me to this question, should I automatically dismiss it if it does become insanely popular? Should popularity matter quite so much when choosing a name? Ideally I won't have to worry about this when it comes time to think about it (we're not even trying yet, probably late this year,) but I was just wondering about it while trying to avoid working.

Opinions?

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[jennifergroovy.livejournal.com]

There were already a zillion Jennifer's way before the 80's. I'm a 70's Jennifer, born in the 60's, and it was just as big a problem before you hit the scene. The 80's just made it worse. I love my name, but it is the most popular name on the planet. I know all too well.

Regarding Tristan and the movie industry, that does suck. I've had that happen before, to names I've loved - suddenly they get popular, yet I've loved them since way before they surged. It really irks me.

It's a tough thing to do, but I always try to find another name to love.