The Elusive Search for a Name
Most who are regular readers here (if there is such a thing) know that we're expecting another little one in the near future. It's a big event, full of anticipation, excitement, joy ... and trouble deciding on a name.
It seemed so easy for the first one, and we just knew what it should be. This time? Not so much. We've thought we had it a couple of times, only to discard our ideas when we found a deal-breaker. Hint to the wise: make sure you check the meaning before you get too attached to your latest idea.
Last night, we really went to work on it, and after much browsing and negotiating and thinking, we might have decided on the one. You'll have to wait until the big day to find out, since there has to be some surprise left.
In any case, we did find some cool websites for names:
behindthename.com is my favorite. Type in your name and click the "ratings" link to find out what connotations your name has. Apparently mine is classic, mature, wholesome, and just a bit nerdy.
If you're into fancy graphs, try babynamewizard.com. You can find out how your name has fared in popularity since 1880.
And of course, there is the old standby: the US Census site. "Jacob" and "Emily" are the current leaders as of 2006.
Have any other good sites? Leave a note in the comments.
It seemed so easy for the first one, and we just knew what it should be. This time? Not so much. We've thought we had it a couple of times, only to discard our ideas when we found a deal-breaker. Hint to the wise: make sure you check the meaning before you get too attached to your latest idea.
Last night, we really went to work on it, and after much browsing and negotiating and thinking, we might have decided on the one. You'll have to wait until the big day to find out, since there has to be some surprise left.
In any case, we did find some cool websites for names:
behindthename.com is my favorite. Type in your name and click the "ratings" link to find out what connotations your name has. Apparently mine is classic, mature, wholesome, and just a bit nerdy.
If you're into fancy graphs, try babynamewizard.com. You can find out how your name has fared in popularity since 1880.
And of course, there is the old standby: the US Census site. "Jacob" and "Emily" are the current leaders as of 2006.
Have any other good sites? Leave a note in the comments.
Labels: Life
posted by Alan at 5:03 PM
3 Comments:
I just noticed that no one has commented. Well, I don't really have any ideas as far as websites go except for the social security site that one is pretty good. I know you are going to find the perfect name for her. I hope Lauren is feeling well, less than a month away!
None here either. Can't wait till she comes. I'm sure her name, whatever it is, will be great!
Congrats!!! Find a name yet?
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