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[steak-n-bacon.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to know what y'all think of the name Daisy Mae. It's presently my first choice for a girl's name. A few of my friends have expressed disdain.

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[bloomingtulip.livejournal.com]

Breaking gender stereotypes is fine by me. I just wish people (and I'm not saying you in particular) wouldn't use their children as ways to do that. *shrug* Just let them live their lives and decide for themselves if they want to try and break down those stereotypes as well.

[cerise-blue.livejournal.com]

it's not the name that's a gender stereotype, though. it's insinuating that a female child with a masculine name will somehow be at a disadvantage. it reinforces the idea that women are somehow inferior to their male counterparts.

[bloomingtulip.livejournal.com]

I only meant that it would be a hassle, not a disadvantage. Same as if a male was named Olivia for example.

[cerise-blue.livejournal.com]

why is that a hassle? because on occasion someone might call and ask to speak with "mrs. olivia so-and-so?" i've had more inconvenient things happen in my life and i have a feminine name. i just don't think it's worth saying you shouldnt name a child something over. it's like saying you shouldn't name your child "noah" if you don't expect him to go out and build a huge ark and fill it with animals. know what i mean?

[bloomingtulip.livejournal.com]

I think we should just agree to disagree on this issue. It's obvious neither of us is going to change our opinion. I do see where you are coming from though, I just don't happen to agree.

[cerise-blue.livejournal.com]

well thanks for at least giving some valid arguments. i'm more than happy to agree to disagree. ;)

[bloomingtulip.livejournal.com]

no problem. :)

and now i'm going to bed lol