Name meanings, the importance of.

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1. How important is the meaning of a name to you?

2. If you really loved a name, but it had a meaning you didn't like, would you not consider using it anymore?

3. Do you love any names just because of their meanings?

4. Would it bother you/stop you from using a name, if according to naming sites, a name you loved didn't have a meaning?


ETA: Thanks to everyone who replied. I find the range of opinions very interesting!

Comments

[laminy.livejournal.com]

I really don't think that I give a crap about meanings. I don't know the meanings of the majority of the names that I like. And the ones that I do know the meanings of are like, Ruby and Violet. Duh. If I like the way the name looks and the way it sounds, the meaning will probably be the last thing I ever look at. I'd probably have the kid and name them before I found out what it meant.