tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post4661082149331122967..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: What's in a name?Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-41807182049227261902012-12-21T09:38:08.946-05:002012-12-21T09:38:08.946-05:00To be clear - I didn't ask for suggestions. S...To be clear - I didn't ask for suggestions. Some people just can't help but share their 2 cents.<br /><br /><br />In a message dated 12/6/2012 8:15:34 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, notifications@disqus.net writes:<br /><br />(http://disqus.com/)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-53206906218393311212012-12-14T18:24:33.747-05:002012-12-14T18:24:33.747-05:00My husband and I decided on our youngest daughter&...My husband and I decided on our youngest daughter's name well before she was even conceived. When I was pregnant with said daughter, we told my mother-in-law what our awesome name was...she said "Don't name her that, that is a crazy person's name!" All the more reason we named her Ellie.tanya swannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52169915268888214372012-12-11T11:16:55.448-05:002012-12-11T11:16:55.448-05:00Girl -- that is why we never shared our baby names...Girl -- that is why we never shared our baby names, or even what were considering, until after the baby was born and named! Because then, no one will say, 'Oh, congrats but I don't like the name!' Once that little sweetie is born, you'll know what name is right!Cassie {hi sugarplum}noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-18502626255123016892012-12-10T16:04:49.266-05:002012-12-10T16:04:49.266-05:00Go with the name you love! I just gave birth to my...Go with the name you love! I just gave birth to my firstborn 5 days ago. We named her Blair London, a name we openly shared with everyone. I pretty much gave off the vibe of - I don't get a rats if you like the name or not. Luckily people seems to like her name, but a few haters wouldn't have stopped me. My husband and I absolutely love her and her name and thats really all that matters :)Spensernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76140619944872772842012-12-10T12:54:30.026-05:002012-12-10T12:54:30.026-05:00My husband and I had a similar situation to your f...My husband and I had a similar situation to your first comment by Elise. I was in the hospital holding my new baby boy, my mom called and I told her his name and there was dead silence on the line. She also said she did not want to tell anyone. Well, fast forward 16 1/2 years...his name suits him perfectly - and my mom agrees. Go with what you and your husband love!!! Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-50977012620421739842012-12-10T11:55:20.424-05:002012-12-10T11:55:20.424-05:00Don't tell anyone the name, and do whatever yo...Don't tell anyone the name, and do whatever you like. My dad still doesn't like my brother's name, which they changed because the grandparents didn't like what they picked. My brother is 25.Carly Hirshhttp://profiles.google.com/carly927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-89395472440650603882012-12-09T22:19:52.027-05:002012-12-09T22:19:52.027-05:00I love names. Our sons each have a name from both...I love names. Our sons each have a name from both sides and our daughter was named a new name. Actually our son love her name and wanted us to name her - Amelia.<br />pvePvenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2988553211519022772012-12-07T15:24:34.893-05:002012-12-07T15:24:34.893-05:00Estrella is star in portugues. Unlike in Spanish,...Estrella is star in portugues. Unlike in Spanish, you pronounce the LsEloisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81799197636683537822012-12-07T13:39:00.309-05:002012-12-07T13:39:00.309-05:00I don't have kids yet but I've heard horro...I don't have kids yet but I've heard horror stories of people changing their name because someone else didn't like what they picked out. You'll always have someone say, "I don't like that name because I once knew a person ..." and poof your lovely name is ruined for yourself because of someone else's misfortune. So I'd say if you and the hubs agree on it - then keep it to yourself because it's more precious that way and no one dares to tell you they don't like a name once a baby is born! :) Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-50229917403181155472012-12-07T05:36:34.640-05:002012-12-07T05:36:34.640-05:00If you and your husband like the name keep it. On...If you and your husband like the name keep it. Once the baby is here people with get used to it and you will still be happy with your choice. When I named my oldest daughter "Sarah Pearl" after my much loved Grandmother my sister said "Why didn't you just name her "Wall Flower"? Nice huh? My neice didn't tell anyone either of the names she and her husband picked for their son and daughter until she had given birth. The names are Oliver and Virginia.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-56000666193411371992012-12-06T15:05:29.552-05:002012-12-06T15:05:29.552-05:00I wanted to name our little girl Elliott, however,...I wanted to name our little girl Elliott, however, my husband said we could not name our daughter the same name as our boy fat cat. For the 8 years prior I always told him this would be the name of our child - even though we had the cat - and he was in agreement... until it was real. Then it was no way! I still give him a hard time about this and he still tells me we can't name our kid after our cat. Whatever! We ended up going with Penelope and at 2 years old she is just the greatest. She even started calling herself Penny. We gave our parents the initials once we decided and then let them guess for the last several months. It was kind of hilarious having them come up with all the P & J names that they could.Michelle Mhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/penelopeandlalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-79300766080196039642012-12-06T15:05:05.229-05:002012-12-06T15:05:05.229-05:00Clementine is a GREAT name!Clementine is a GREAT name!Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76495797840106569382012-12-06T14:52:20.947-05:002012-12-06T14:52:20.947-05:00Do a meditation and ask the baby to tell you it...Do a meditation and ask the baby to tell you it's name - you will "hear" the answer with your inner voice! That's a fun way to do it : )tunienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-60913895390424002712012-12-06T14:15:13.891-05:002012-12-06T14:15:13.891-05:00I always knew that if I had a girl, her name would...I always knew that if I had a girl, her name would be Jade... When I became pregnant, I told everyone, and she was called by her name from the moment we found out she was a girl. It's been over five years, and I still adore her name, and so does she! I had a few naysayers, but it did not faze me. We LOVE IT, and that is all that counts.Kimhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73796461065229145042012-12-06T13:21:00.388-05:002012-12-06T13:21:00.388-05:00I'm currently 6 months preggo and we chose to ...I'm currently 6 months preggo and we chose to not keep our little boy's name (Roarke) a secret. We have had a wide array of reactions...some loved it, some were puzzled by it. Even my mother had a lukewarm reaction. But now that everyone has gotten used to referring to him by his name, they all like it. If it's a particularly unique name, I think some people just need time to process it. Bottom line: my husband and I were both set on that being the name and we never wavered because WE loved it.Dacia@Lemon Drop Lifehttp://www.lemondroplife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-50896258330037048172012-12-06T11:24:42.903-05:002012-12-06T11:24:42.903-05:00As long as its not Pilot Inspektor I think you are...As long as its not Pilot Inspektor I think you are probably cool.Colleenhttp://www.twodelighted.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52290167947930350152012-12-06T09:56:20.748-05:002012-12-06T09:56:20.748-05:00It's funny how aware I am now of certain thing...It's funny how aware I am now of certain things (that I was oblivious to pre-baby)! Like reactions to baby names & such. When I was prego, we didn't feel the need to shroud Q's name in secrecy for a huge reveal YET we only told people if they asked specifically.....always w/ the disclaimer that it could be subject to change, ha! We also shouted it around the house a lot to get a feel for it. "Quinn Evie, I'm going to count to 3 & if you don't put Mommy's wine bottles back.......")<br /><br />I am so considerate now to prego moms & am so careful to not put them on the spot when it comes to the name game. It's amazing how EVERYONE has an opinion. I am sure you don't need us to tell you this, but as long as you two love it & it fits baby girl once you lay eyes on her tiny little face, everyone else will come around. She's going to steal everyone's hearts no matter what her name is.<br /><br />xoxofreckleschick4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-90950810484983724282012-12-06T09:35:28.717-05:002012-12-06T09:35:28.717-05:00I don't have kids... but when my brother was b...I don't have kids... but when my brother was born, he was named Owen Samuel. A couple weeks later, it still wasn't sticking. He just didn't look like an Owen! So, my parents drove around all day (back when gas was cheaper...) throwing out every name they could think of. They finally came up with Tyler Scott. Chelsie Pendletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10008224236744859332012-12-06T08:14:22.836-05:002012-12-06T08:14:22.836-05:00This would be the advice coming from a grandmother...This would be the advice coming from a grandmother. Don't ask for suggestions unless you really want them. Choose your name and unless you feel the need for it to be a huge secret, let people know and tell them how much you love the name and why you chose it and tell them that you hope they will grow to love it and see that it is right fit for your little girl. In the end, all the controversy in the world doesn't matter about who likes the name, once that beautiful baby girl arrives, everyone falls in love with her. Keep in mind, your family and friends are invaluable as you begin your role as a mother so if they disagree, be kind and ask them to just be happy for you! Rise above all the pettiness that might come up over names, and be the loving, kind person you want her to grow up to be. Linnjoycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44502226286159081442012-12-06T02:06:18.312-05:002012-12-06T02:06:18.312-05:00I remember being at a gathering when I was about 6...I remember being at a gathering when I was about 6 months pregnant and at one stage during the evening a largish group around the table started discussing what would make a good name for our baby. I just went quiet and felt very uncomfortable. My advice is don't discuss it with anyone... it's important that you and your partner are happy ... nobody else.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-77488187273298421922012-12-06T01:43:18.829-05:002012-12-06T01:43:18.829-05:00Aww, my brother is named Milo. We were born in th...Aww, my brother is named Milo. We were born in the early 80s & I've never actually met anyone else with that name here in the US (even though me & my other brother have extremely common names). I had no idea people hate his name! :(Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21634671994737882232012-12-05T22:58:55.239-05:002012-12-05T22:58:55.239-05:00It starts with an A. How cool :)It starts with an A. How cool :)Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-12999838509727081402012-12-05T22:27:52.297-05:002012-12-05T22:27:52.297-05:00Go with what you like. As a mother in law to 3 gr...Go with what you like. As a mother in law to 3 great girls, I've tried to learn to keep my opinions to my self and just enthusiastically tell them and their husbands "great job", 'like your choice". You are the ones who will say/call that name millions of times so go with what you love.Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-299805394935257342012-12-05T20:10:26.432-05:002012-12-05T20:10:26.432-05:00Big fan of your blog! We chose not to find out the...Big fan of your blog! We chose not to find out the sex of both our children (however, in my heart of hearts, I new I was destined for boys). In the beginning we would share the names we were thinking about using, however, some of our friends and family were not keen on them. In the end we stopped sharing, and announced their names shortly after the boys were born. It was too late for them to comment, and the names we picked suited their little faces. The meaning of the names are also important to us, here are my boys meanings... King (older boy) Companion (younger boy).<br />Best of luck :)Rehanadhiraninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-34680898131767121302012-12-05T19:35:21.021-05:002012-12-05T19:35:21.021-05:00When we named our Daughter, London Paisley, most e...When we named our Daughter, London Paisley, most everyone didn't like it. Mostly they didn't like Paisley, but some didn't like London either. We decided we didn't care because we loved it so much. And now that she is a spunky 4 year old, everyone gushes at how cute it is when we tell them her name. momMYsliceoflifehttp://www.mommysliceoflife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com