BABY NAMES, what are your faves?

[honeychile]

For those of you who like Grace, Patience, etc:

After years of interviewing people, running their background checks, and seeing how they work on the job, I am totally convinced that naming your child after a virture is somewhat guaranteeing that s/he will turn out the opposite!

We've had tactless Graces, a sneaky Honor, more miserable Joys than I care to think about, and don't even get me started on the Temperence!

All the names I like are family names - the downside of being a genealogist!

[sigmadiva]

I grew up with a girl across the street from me named Dixie Autum. It flowed well with her last name.

I was in grad school with a guy who was the 9th in his family name. He has an old traditional Hungarian name. When his son was born, his son's name was the 10th. I was impressed.

For some reason I have no problem thinking of girl names. I'm liking Amaryllis now. I just can never think of any good boy names.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

I grew up with a girl across the street from me named Dixie Autum. It flowed well with her last name.

Seriously, you know a Dixie? My mother's name is Dixie Lee, and I think I've met about five in my lifetime - including, strangely, my roomie's mother!

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Seriously, you know a Dixie? My mother's name is Dixie Lee, and I think I've met about five in my lifetime - including, strangely, my roomie's mother!

Yes, her name is Dixie. She was born about '72 - '73. She's a couple of years younger than I am.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Yes, her name is Dixie. She was born about '72 - '73. She's a couple of years younger than I am.

I'd like to think that I could name a daughter after my mother. You gave me hope!

I like the classic names, too. Many of our male family names are pretty ordinary, but I have a lot more freedom with female names. I also love using last names as first names.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I'd like to think that I could name a daughter after my mother. You gave me hope!

Since you are in the South (I assume) I would think that people would get it. So go for it!!!

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I'd like to think that I could name a daughter after my mother. You gave me hope!

I know a Dixie Lee who is 25 years old.