|
Navigation |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() ![]() |
|
04/01/2013, 12:10 PM
Post
#1
|
|
![]() ![]() ![]()
Posts: 3,228
Joined: 30-December 10
|
|
| Advanced Member | |
|
Spin-off for balance (and as a self distraction as DD is asleep and the TV is failing me - ABC for Kids is actually the best thing on).
What classes / styles of names do you really like? Obviously there are exceptions to every group, but on the whole... 1. I tend to like feminisations on girls - Claudia, Georgia, Harriet, Erica, Carla, Carlotta 2. I like unisex names for both boys and girls, depends on the names as to which I prefer for which gender but it's not always around the traditional usage lines 3. I like more out-there names for girls, there are a few in the top 20 I like but the popularity puts ne off, but there are more outside the top 100 I like than inside it. I prefer more classic and popular names for boys - but not too popular. 4. I like simple names, not too many different ways of spelling and pronunciation, not too many syllables / number of letters and not too fancy. Anyone else? |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:13 PM
Post
#2
|
|
![]() ![]() ![]()
Posts: 1,269
Joined: 20-October 09
|
|
| Advanced Member | |
|
Something simple, properly spelled, with a history.
|
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:17 PM
Post
#3
|
|
![]() ![]()
Posts: 615
Joined: 15-December 11
|
|
| Regular Member | |
|
Freya
|
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:20 PM
Post
#4
|
|
![]() ![]() ![]()
Posts: 1,092
Joined: 15-May 12
|
|
| Advanced Member | |
|
//
This post has been edited by EHB: 06/01/2013, 07:10 PM |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:22 PM
Post
#5
|
|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Posts: 22,536
Joined: 15-May 07
|
|
| ++ | |
|
I like:
1. Girls names that are long and frilly, often feminisations, typically from the Romance languages but with exceptions. 2. I like Italian and Spanish boys' names too, but also like a lot of Scandinavian names for boys. 3. I do like a lot of the popular classics for boys and girls: Sophie, Charlotte, Thomas, Samuel... but prefer not to use names that are too commonly used for my own children. This post has been edited by Bel Rowley: 04/01/2013, 12:22 PM |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:32 PM
Post
#6
|
|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Posts: 7,288
Joined: 25-August 07
|
|
| + | |
|
Traditional ones.
Irish ones. I love Malachy and Caitlyn. |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:36 PM
Post
#7
|
|
![]() ![]() ![]()
Posts: 3,094
Joined: 20-August 11
|
|
| Advanced Member | |
|
Freya I like French and Italian names (despite being neither Italian nor French) .....they just "look" really nice...written, and to me they sound nice..... I wasn't able to use any of the Italian or French names which I liked for my boys, due to DH thinking it was "pretentious" and no one would pronounce them correctly. So I went with quite traditional English names (although Charles is obviously French as well as English) |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 12:40 PM
Post
#8
|
|
![]() ![]()
Posts: 948
Joined: 20-January 12
|
|
| Regular Member | |
|
1. Names from Greek mythology
2. Classic names for boys eg William, Henry, Thomas 3. Names for girls that are feminine but not a frill fest This post has been edited by emlis22: 04/01/2013, 12:41 PM |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 01:34 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Posts: 57
Joined: 10-October 11
|
|
| New Member | |
|
I love short, sweet names that are not in the top 100. At the moment I am thinking Lila or Ayla for my bub to be. Also love Asha but can't consider it because it's my nieces name
I find boys names really hard - just don't seem to love any! |
|
|
|
|
04/01/2013, 01:37 PM
Post
#10
|
|
![]() ![]()
Posts: 690
Joined: 18-October 11
|
|
| Regular Member | |
|
I like frilly names, much to DPs disgust. Names like Seraphina and Isadora.
I like a lot of old man names that others might not like, e.g. Wilbur, but not all of them. Nameberry has a list called 'clunky but cool names' (I think) and I really seem to like that category of pretty, but slightly awkward names. I'd say my taste is quirky. I like quite a lot of biblical names for boys, even some of the fairly out there ones. I also like soft sounding names for boys, like Ambrose. I love the sound of names beginning with 'I'. I think Imogen, Isadora, Ishmael, Indigo, India, Iris, Isaiah and Isaac all sound great. |
|
|
|
|
![]() ![]() |
"Attachment parenting has set me up for ... well, I'm not going to say failure, but for a very difficult time," says one mum.
Amidst all the arguing over which paid parental leave scheme is best for parents, is anyone talking about what's best for babies?
Find out the benefits and risks involved with protecting your child from harmful diseases.
Send your mum a personalised eCard this Mother?s Day to show her you are thankful and to help us remember the women who face motherhood in situations of great adversity.
Check out our new interactive ebook, part of the brand new SMH Shortbooks series, for free!
A mother sparked conversations around the world when she declared, in a national newspaper, that she wished she'd never had her two children. But her story can teach us a valuable lesson on parenthood.
My child is resisting the toilet training process. We got off to a good start, but now she?s refusing to use the toilet. What can we do now?
We've learned a lot since we launched our first JOHNSON'S� baby powder way back in 1894, so we've put together this collection of 'how to' videos to get you started on your exciting journey.
While most women wouldn?t associate being a new parent with feeling more attractive, it seems men see it differently: they think they?re better looking than before they were dads.
Skip to:
You could win one of 20 Call the Midwife Series 2 DVD prize packs.
Win the UE Boombox to listen to music wherever you go, or a TV Cam HD to Skype loved ones right from your TV!
You could win a gorgeous innovative Mamas & Papas Baby Bud!
You could win a MiniMonkey prize pack including one of the new 4-in-1 MiniMonkey Baby Carrier, Baby Sling & Nursing Cover.
We're giving you the opportunity to win one of three double passes to see Amity Dry?s musical, Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life. (Sydney show)
Colouring sheets, educational activities and more.
|
Lo-Fi Version Skin by IPB Customize |
Time is now: 20/05/2013 |