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Ireneparalegal · 12-30-2005, 10:47 PM

the name you were given?
Also for those who have kids, how did you come abt the names you gave them?

I was named after my mother.

I named my eldest daughter (Nina) after a girl I saw on television when I was seven years old! I found the name to be very unique and interesting. When I met and married my husband and I became pregnant, I told him the name and he said "No". But then one day after work he said he changed his mind and liked the name. She also has the same name as an old soap opera character that I loved way back in the early 80's on All My Children. But initially her name came to me when I was 7 years old. That's real early finding a baby name!

My youngest daughter is named after my ex-husband's mother. I didn't want to name her Jennie, but he won out this time. It took me a real long time to call her by her name, because I couldn't stand my husband's mother.

My little boy is named after Stevie Ray Vaughan, the late blues musician.

Rene · 12-30-2005, 10:48 PM

my name is melissa because of melissa gilbert, my mom really liked little house

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 12-30-2005, 11:01 PM

Im named Crystal because my mother wanted a name that went with Bell. She wanted to name me Liberty or Betsy Ross [shes very patriotic!!], but thankfully my Dad said NO.

As for my future kids, my daughters will be named Madison Eva and Brooklyn [Brooke for short], for my love for NYC. My sons will be named Chris and Craig. Chris is my favorite name and I like C names.

KristinHerreraFan · 12-30-2005, 11:04 PM

My mom decided Travis for me because she had a crush on this really hott guy named "Travis" on the Soap Opera she used to watch.

Ireneparalegal · 12-30-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ¤I Love Clay Aiken¤

Im named Crystal because my mother wanted a name that went with Bell. She wanted to name me Liberty or Betsy Ross [shes very patriotic!!], but thankfully my Dad said NO.

As for my future kids, my daughters will be named Madison Eva and Brooklyn [Brooke for short], for my love for NYC. My sons will be named Chris and Craig. Chris is my favorite name and I like C names.

Thank God your dad put his foot down!!!

Number 9 Dream · 12-30-2005, 11:08 PM

Cool thread

Anyway, I seem to recall asking my Mom why they named me Kristel, and I remember her saying it was because I had crystal blue eyes at birth (and still do, obviously). My parents just decided to make it a unique spelling and give me some flair

My full name in Estonian translates to "Pure Running Brooks"

My brother Kalin has a unique reasoning to his name-- my Dad is a huge fan of reading fantasy type books, and a character in the novel was named Kalin. So, there ya go. Everyone in my family is named with a "K" (except for my Dad, whose name is Aarne).

If I have kids, I want my boy to be named John after the two most important people in my life-- John Lennon and John Ritter. I was thinking of either doing John Paul____ or John Lennon____. This is definitely something I'm going to do, whether my future husband likes it or not!

For girls, I like the names Kayla (following the tradition of "K's"...and I just really love the name), Madison (for no other reason except it's unique and pretty all at once), and Alexandria ('cause I like A names).

EmoJoe · 12-30-2005, 11:08 PM

My dad named me after him.

Dumballa · 12-30-2005, 11:12 PM

Robert after me grandpap.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 12-30-2005, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Thank God your dad put his foot down!!!

Haha for real! I thought I got flack for being named Crystal Bell, cant imagine being called Liberty. And Betsy Ross, WTF?!

Courtnee · 12-30-2005, 11:18 PM

I was named because my parents hate meeeee

Ireneparalegal · 12-30-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Some Hearts

I was named because my parents hate meeeee

Nooooooo they don't. Get your butt over here so I can give you one gigantic hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Courtnee · 12-30-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Get your butt over here so I can give you one gigantic hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maps | Driving Directions
Starting from: Barksdale Afb, LA 71110
Arriving at: Oxnard, CA
Distance: 1777.9 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 27 hours 21 mins
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Ireneparalegal · 12-30-2005, 11:25 PM

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Maps | Driving Directions
Starting from: Barksdale Afb, LA 71110
Arriving at: Oxnard, CA
Distance: 1777.9 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 27 hours 21 mins
www.maps.yahoo.com

You definitely are one smart cookie and a damn funny one at that!!!!! hmmmm 27 hours? really? hey that's close!!!!

rusyd · 12-30-2005, 11:33 PM

My parents named me Alexandra after my grandfather. It was that or Victoria, but my Dad didn't want a child of his named Vicky, so they went with Alex. Nice choice.

Ireneparalegal · 12-30-2005, 11:34 PM

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My parents named me Alexandra after my grandfather. It was that or Victoria, but my Dad didn't want a child of his named Vicky, so they went with Alex. Nice choice.

LOL - cute

12-30-2005, 10:47 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Why did your parent(s) name you... the name you were given? Also for those who have kids, how did you come abt the names you gave them? I was named after my mother. I named my eldest daughter (Nina) after a girl I saw on television when I was seven years old! I found the name to be very unique and interesting. When I met and married my husband and I became pregnant, I told him the name and he said "No". But then one day after work he said he changed his mind and liked the name. She also has the same name as an old soap opera character that I loved way back in the early 80's on All My Children. But initially her name came to me when I was 7 years old. That's real early finding a baby name! My youngest daughter is named after my ex-husband's mother. I didn't want to name her Jennie, but he won out this time. It took me a real long time to call her by her name, because I couldn't stand my husband's mother. My little boy is named after Stevie Ray Vaughan, the late blues musician.
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12-30-2005, 11:01 PM	#3
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12-30-2005, 11:04 PM	#4
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12-30-2005, 11:08 PM	#6
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Cool thread Anyway, I seem to recall asking my Mom why they named me Kristel, and I remember her saying it was because I had crystal blue eyes at birth (and still do, obviously). My parents just decided to make it a unique spelling and give me some flair My full name in Estonian translates to "Pure Running Brooks" My brother Kalin has a unique reasoning to his name-- my Dad is a huge fan of reading fantasy type books, and a character in the novel was named Kalin. So, there ya go. Everyone in my family is named with a "K" (except for my Dad, whose name is Aarne). If I have kids, I want my boy to be named John after the two most important people in my life-- John Lennon and John Ritter. I was thinking of either doing John Paul____ or John Lennon____. This is definitely something I'm going to do, whether my future husband likes it or not! For girls, I like the names Kayla (following the tradition of "K's"...and I just really love the name), Madison (for no other reason except it's unique and pretty all at once), and Alexandria ('cause I like A names).
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12-30-2005, 11:12 PM	#8
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12-30-2005, 11:18 PM	#10
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12-30-2005, 11:33 PM	#14
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	My parents named me Alexandra after my grandfather. It was that or Victoria, but my Dad didn't want a child of his named Vicky, so they went with Alex. Nice choice.