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

[so-there.livejournal.com]

I think it might offend some people... I mean, if you're not picking it FOR the meaning, maybe pick a different name, so you don't rub certain people the wrong way. or use it as a middle name.