Well pfff, it's not me, it's THEM

[compulsivelyme.livejournal.com]

So to twist it around... what names do you really like, that most other people just don't? Are you stuck on an -ayden name? Is one of the Jon and Kate sextuplets sporting one of your favorites? Are you considering that old-lady moniker for your newborn?

Are you going to use your name no matter what people say?

When I first put my name list together, I used the name Willa, and it totally bombed in votes and I'm not quite sure why. (Willa Cather, anyone?) I decided it was just kind of obscure and I didn't LOVE it, my husband didn't like it at all, so I abandoned it.

Theresa (possibly with nickname Tess or Tessa) is definitely one of my front runners and not too many people seem to like that either. It's a family name though, and I'm holding on to it!

I've also noticed that Warren tends to do poorly in votes. Also a family name that's in definite contention for a middle name. And recently I've noticed a lot of scoffing here at Finnegan, which is also a family name I'd use as a middle.

Comments

[kilobites.livejournal.com]

Nobody seems to like Justice for a boy, but I do. I don't think I'd ever use it, but I really like the sound of it.

Also, I have had really mixed reviews about Dietrich, but it's definitely one of my favorites. Only a few people here liked it, and everyone outside of this community definitely didn't. I am probably going to use it anyway.

[waitingonsunday.livejournal.com]

I love Dietrich! Not enough to use, but it definitely gets a thumbs-up from me.

[harri-cady.livejournal.com]

I had a little boy named Justice in my classroom this year. I always think object/abstract idea nouns make for strange names, but it doesn't stop most people! :)