What's in a name?

[lls_mutant]

I hate baby naming.

So, here's the criteria for a baby name:

1.) Both hubby and I have to like it, and

2.) We want something unusual, but not weird. (Perfect example? Toby.)

So, we were talking about names last night, and found one we both liked: Brandon. Being a fan of ASOIAF, I liked this even more, although for all I know Bran may end up the Evil Sorcerer-Emperor of the Seven Kingdoms by the time George R.R. Martin is done. But still. We like the name.

#27 in popularity last year.

ARGH.

Any suggestions of boys' names that are unusual but not weird? Disclaimer: suggesting does not remotely mean we'll use it, and us not using it does not remotely mean I think you have bad taste. Names are such weird territory, and prior associations make such a difference. (Hubby rejected "Shane" because it was the name of the big German shepherd that used to live next door to him through his childhood.)

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[skylark74.livejournal.com]

(Hubby rejected "Shane" because it was the name of the big German shepherd that used to live next door to him through his childhood.)

I had to giggle at this because the first thing I thought of was Henry Jones Sr saying, "We named the dog Indiana!"


Naming is such a fun part. You could always throw several you like in a hat & draw. As far as suggestions, I love Irish names: Aiden, Connor, Liam, Reilly.

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

One of the best lines ever! :)

I like Riley, actually, but I have to time that suggestion well. We just watched an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that was not at all flattering to Riley, so last night was definitely not a good time to suggest it!

[werewolf-lib.livejournal.com]

I've noticed Riley used as a girl's name in this part of the country recently. Not that I pay much attention to baby names, really, but that's the kind you notice when you hear/see it.