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[alison-in-oh.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's true. The only name my husband and I agree on right now for a girl is Emily.

I've known about one Emily in my life, so no matter how much I stare at the SSA stats telling me there have been more Emilys than any other one name for the last DECADE, I just can't help but think it's unique. :(

Is there any chance of the trend slipping? How much torture are we submitting our future daughter to? Maybe if we find a good middle name that she can choose to use?

In the same vein, I thoroughly welcome any and all suggestions for girls' names that do NOT end in -a or an 'ah' sound. DH does not want the first name to rhyme with our last name which ends in -a. We prefer traditional "girls' names".

Thanks!

Comments

[itcouldbelove.livejournal.com]

My name is Emily. Granted, I was born in 1986, when the name wasn't quite AS popular... I went to high school with two other girls in my grade named Emily, but I never felt like I was... overwhelmed with my common name. I think if you like the name than you should name your kid that, despite how popular it is. I don't feel tortured because I wasn't uniquely named... I've thrived despite it. ;) So do what YOU want.