Lilith

[uppity-woman.livejournal.com]

We are expecting our second child in August, a little girl. We have a son, Ian Thomas.

Recently my husband has said he likes the name Lilith. The more I think about it, the more I like it. It has an interesting history though.

My question is, When you hear the name Lilith do you think of:

Pretty name/feminist and independent

OR

Evil history/baby eating demon

OR

It's just an ugly name, I don't like it

In Jewish tradition Lilith was Adams first wife, who was made from the dust like him. She demanded to be his equal, and when he wouldn't let her, she flew away. She was made a demon as punishment. We aren't religious, so this doesn't bother us personally, but we don't want to saddle a baby with a name that most people will think is obscene.

Comments

[home-to-me.livejournal.com]

Pretty and independent. It actually makes me think of the shows "Cheers" and "Frasier," and the characted on them by that name. I think it's really pretty though. I also like Lillian/Lilian/Lily.

[uwannaxeroxme.livejournal.com]

I agree! Frazier/Cheers is what I thought of when I heard it, and while I don't think that particular actess is pretty, she was very independent, and when I think of Lily I think they must be beautiful ;)

Oh and what a poster said about it might rub people the wrong way- ignore it- there are plenty of people who "rub" people the wrong way with names they choose or were given, there is no way to please EVERYONE so as long as you and your family love it- go for it :D

Good Luck!!!

[curliecrowne.livejournal.com]

Ditto...I thought of Frasier. Not 100% sure if I like it...although I don't think many people will think it to be "obscene" because I don't think that story is a commonly known one...but I am just assuming...I could be wrong.