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[shyloh.livejournal.com]

I am so happy to have found this community. I have always loved baby names. I don't have any children at the moment, but do have 5 cats. Shiloh, Autumn, Sasha, Sawyer and Samson. It's just a coincidence that most start with "S".

What do you think of when you hear your name, or any name for that matter?

I see colours when I hear names. Is that weird? Some would say yes, but I think I've always been this way. Sometimes, its not even just one colour, it could be a combination of colours, or sometimes, I even see sparkles.

Shiloh=grey/black
Autumn=mustard yellow/burgundy
Sasha=white/grey
Sawyer=grey/navy blue
Samson=White

My name is Michelle=red

Comments

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

Shiloh is a great name :) I don't see colours when I hear names, but the tendency to see certain colours (or feel certain tastes) upon hearing certain words is called Synesthesia. I'm fascinated with the condition. 'Cause I'm a nerd.

I can see the connection between the names and the colours you see, though. I would DEFINITELY see Sasha as a white or grey and Shiloh as a grey or black. With my own favourite names, I can think of Kate as a strong purple, and Sam as a navy or light blue. But it takes thought and I don't actually see the colours. (Sadly.) I almost immediately associate names with literary and cinematic characters, though. It's the first thing I think of even if I know someone by that name.