Popularity and likes

[velkoria.livejournal.com]

I've noticed it seems to be a trend here to really dislike popular names and it's not the typical 'well, I like it but since it's so popular I would avoid using it at this time' but, with the exception of made up/misspelled names I just don't get it when people go 'Madison/Sarah/Emma sucks! It's in the top 10 HELLO! I'd pick any name but that' or something along those lines but more sugar coated or something. So what say you, do you honestly rule out a name on the hate list because it's popular or simply sigh and hope by the time you have a child the trend dies down?

I for example will admit I love Aidan as a name, the meaning is really sweet and I just like it. Not to mention that spelling it Aidán it is perfectly easy for my hispanic family to pronounce. And whenever I mention my like of the name it's like OMG EW -AYDEN TREND FOLLOWER!! When really... it's a name that's been around for centuries!

Another name I really like is Madison... this one I wouldn't use so much and it's not as high up as Aidan but it's nice enough but OMG EW MAD- TREND FOLLOWER gets so tiring to hear...

Comments

[satanwearspink.livejournal.com]

The first time I looked at baby names I saw the name Aidan and fell in love with it instantly. That was before I even knew I was carrying a boy. Then alas, found out it was a boy so Aidan was at the top of my list.

Then I found out how insanely popular it's becoming and honestly... I don't care. I've loved it since I first saw it. It's perfect. I don't let it bother me.

[requiem-morrow.livejournal.com]

LOL good for you! I tried to get my sister to name her son Aidan (he's 13 now) and everyone looked at me like I was crazy...it was apparently too "out there: LOL

[satanwearspink.livejournal.com]

I know I love that name! When I found out how popular it was I did look at other names but it was the only one that just felt 'right' so screw it. If he meets a few other Aidans in his lifetime, oh well. I personally don't know any.