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[jakapi.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm Jana. I had a few questions about names that I need some opinions on.

I really like the name Cassandra but from what I've seen it means "doom." I can't name any future kids Cassandra after finding out the meaning. I love the sound of Elias but I am not religious at all and the meaning is very much so. Are meanings of names important to you when you choose a name for your child? If not, do you just not research the name or do you find out what it means and then disregard it?

Also, I have a few names I am in love with (Blythe, Mitra, Caleb, etc.) but who remind me of people in my past. I don't necessarily want those people to think I'm naming my future kids after them (especially since they are pretty uncommon), but I also don't want to shy away from them just because someone I know has that name. Would naming them the same thing as friends, coworkers, or past acquaintances be a bad idea? If you do go about naming your kid one of those names, how would you explain it the person with the same name?

Thanks!

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[p-inkjeans.livejournal.com]

Hardly anyone thinks about the meaning of names...I mean, it's one thing if that's really important to you, but most people won't even think about the meaning when they see it. I love both names and if you like them, you should use them. Even if you're not religious, Elias is a beautiful name. Besides, there aren't many names that DON'T have a religious meaning.

Same with the names that have belonged to people in your past. If you're honoring them, that's great, but if you're not, you should still use them if you like them. Most people probably won't think about it at all.

[p-inkjeans.livejournal.com]

And if someone asks, just tell them you liked the name even before you met them.