names you can't use

[minga13.livejournal.com]

What are some of the names you just CAN'T use because of the associations they have with particular people?

I'm a primary school teacher so by the time I end up having children, I'm sure lots of names will be off limits for me because of the children I've taught. I don't like many boys names, so they will make my list even shorter!

I will not use Thomas, Kelly, Jacob, Jeremy, Joshua, Noah, Frances, Mia...and so many more!

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[serendipitous13.livejournal.com]

My son's name is Benjamin (Ben). When we were first thinking of names, I didn't want to use it because I have an ex named Benjamin. BUT, luckily, I've also been very good friends with another boy named Ben. In fact, he was my very first best friend. So, I decided to associate "Ben" with the boy who was my best friend when I was five instead of the jerk who broke my heart when I was 21.
It worked out wonderfully and I can't imagine my son being named anything else.