The Burden of a Name

I always thought it would be so much fun to choose my children's names. There is a lot of stress associated with it. I think that is why J and I have avoided any real discussion of names.

We have a few that we have shot down, but most of them were shot down last time or very early.

Jeremy liked Peter William. I shot that one down. Why? Because if you say Peter Everitt fast, it sounds like Peter Rabbit.

I liked Garrett William, but J said there was no way we would have a Garrett (bad student I'm guessing). Next I liked Benjamin Scott. Another one shot down because there have been so many rowdy, obnoxious, button-pushing Benjamins he's known. I also liked Alissa Mae. He vetoed that one because of the double vowel thing (ending in a and last name starting with E).

So now, we're at a stand still. No more names that I like and J seems to be a bit useless for coming up with any. We have no decent family names to choose from and have taught way too many kids.

I went through one entire book and came up with nothing. What if we can't come up with anything before this baby is born?

Having 6 years of teaching behind me, I also have to say that I am amazed at how there are trends between personalities and names. Now, this isn't meant to offend anyone, so please don't take this badly. I'll even start with my nephew.

Tyler: All Tylers I know are head strong, great athletes, but kind of pains in the butt
Alex (males): Terrors. Nice enough, but a bit on the devious side
Zach: The clown, needs to be the center of attention, a bit on the obnoxious side
Brittany: Ditsy, overyly girly.

This isn't always true because some names are just overly used: Ashley, John, Kyle, Andrew, Sarah, etc.

Oh, my! What ever are we going to name our poor child!?!?!?!