Post your DCs names and we'll tell you what we assume about you. Snark is obviously expected!

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Anonymous wrote:Tenley (girl)

You spent high school hanging out in the McDonald's in Tenleytown and checking out the tapes at Nobody Beats the Wiz. You went to Georgetown Day School or WIS. You met your husband at a rave in college. He went to Oberlin, and you went to Hamilton.

[Anonymous]

Elizabeth
Lillian

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kelly
Erik
Jason

Ok, I'm coming out of dcum retirement to post.

I'm guessing your three are mid to late 20s and you wrote their names in birth order?

Caucasian family, been in the US for generations, both sides. If you must claim an ancestry, you say Irish and Scandinavian, hence Kelly and Erik. Mom, you are Irish and DH is Scandinavian. Each name chosen simply because you both could agree. There's not really special significance behind your children's names; all are simple, easy to spell, pronounce and understand. Perhaps you have a very unusual surname that's not so simple? Each first name nicely balances out the surname.

I'll tell you that you do NOT have a -son surname, like Hendriksen. Why? Because you would never have a Ja-son Gunnerson, for instance.

More ideas:

Kelly and/or Erik selected Jason's name. I think Kelly and Erik are about two years apart and Jason was born about 6-7 years after Erik. Kelly likely knew of many Jasons in her age group and to her, perhaps subconsciously, Jason was a "cool and cute" boys' name.

You and DH are low-key, quiet types. Perhaps academics or CPAs. You like schedules, balance, order, quiet and simplicity. I envision one or both government contractors or govt careerists. You made a beautiful and comfortable home for your family and are struggling with the idea of moving out of your beloved homestead as retirement looms. You are great neighbors - unassuming, friendly, but vastly prefer being together (sharing a home office, cooking, even running errands) over throwing neighborhood happy hours. You and DH are kindred spirits and really have to make an effort to socialize with others.

Please submit feedback, Kelly/Erik/Jason OP! When I've done these in the past, I tend to "channel" and visualize the family. Know it's a labor of love.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kelly
Erik
Jason

Ok, I'm coming out of dcum retirement to post.

I'm guessing your three are mid to late 20s and you wrote their names in birth order?

Caucasian family, been in the US for generations, both sides. If you must claim an ancestry, you say Irish and Scandinavian, hence Kelly and Erik. Mom, you are Irish and DH is Scandinavian. Each name chosen simply because you both could agree. There's not really special significance behind your children's names; all are simple, easy to spell, pronounce and understand. Perhaps you have a very unusual surname that's not so simple? Each first name nicely balances out the surname.

I'll tell you that you do NOT have a -son surname, like Hendriksen. Why? Because you would never have a Ja-son Gunnerson, for instance.

More ideas:

Kelly and/or Erik selected Jason's name. I think Kelly and Erik are about two years apart and Jason was born about 6-7 years after Erik. Kelly likely knew of many Jasons in her age group and to her, perhaps subconsciously, Jason was a "cool and cute" boys' name.

You and DH are low-key, quiet types. Perhaps academics or CPAs. You like schedules, balance, order, quiet and simplicity. I envision one or both government contractors or govt careerists. You made a beautiful and comfortable home for your family and are struggling with the idea of moving out of your beloved homestead as retirement looms. You are great neighbors - unassuming, friendly, but vastly prefer being together (sharing a home office, cooking, even running errands) over throwing neighborhood happy hours. You and DH are kindred spirits and really have to make an effort to socialize with others.

Please submit feedback, Kelly/Erik/Jason OP! When I've done these in the past, I tend to "channel" and visualize the family. Know it's a labor of love.

Nice job! Not Kelly, Erik, Jason's mom, but love that you came out of retirement!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rebel (girl)
Legend (boy)

You went to Clemson, but never felt like you fit in. You met your husband in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks while you were on a road trip back to your 5 year reunion with your girlfriends. Obviously you know that the whole concept of Twin Peaks is gross and objectifying, but you were all getting punchy after hours in the car and the TP was right there, so you made a bet with your friend Meghan to pretend you were lesbians and the first person to get a the number of one of the servers would win. But then you were laughing so hard you almost peed your pants and ran out into the parking lot and straight (see what I did there) into your future DH. He's not just straight, he's also pretty straightlaced. He provides security for you can't say who. You each think the other is super hot (smokin' he would say). Your biggest conflict, which almost broke you up, was over religion. His family is super Catholic, and you believe in God, but not like that. Your compromise was that you would agree to do the classes, have a Church wedding (for his family), and raise the kids in the Church (whatever that means), but you got to name them. You got a total kick out of the priest saying a blessing over little Rebel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kelly
Erik
Jason

Ok, I'm coming out of dcum retirement to post.

I'm guessing your three are mid to late 20s and you wrote their names in birth order?

Caucasian family, been in the US for generations, both sides. If you must claim an ancestry, you say Irish and Scandinavian, hence Kelly and Erik. Mom, you are Irish and DH is Scandinavian. Each name chosen simply because you both could agree. There's not really special significance behind your children's names; all are simple, easy to spell, pronounce and understand. Perhaps you have a very unusual surname that's not so simple? Each first name nicely balances out the surname.

I'll tell you that you do NOT have a -son surname, like Hendriksen. Why? Because you would never have a Ja-son Gunnerson, for instance.

More ideas:

Kelly and/or Erik selected Jason's name. I think Kelly and Erik are about two years apart and Jason was born about 6-7 years after Erik. Kelly likely knew of many Jasons in her age group and to her, perhaps subconsciously, Jason was a "cool and cute" boys' name.

You and DH are low-key, quiet types. Perhaps academics or CPAs. You like schedules, balance, order, quiet and simplicity. I envision one or both government contractors or govt careerists. You made a beautiful and comfortable home for your family and are struggling with the idea of moving out of your beloved homestead as retirement looms. You are great neighbors - unassuming, friendly, but vastly prefer being together (sharing a home office, cooking, even running errands) over throwing neighborhood happy hours. You and DH are kindred spirits and really have to make an effort to socialize with others.

Please submit feedback, Kelly/Erik/Jason OP! When I've done these in the past, I tend to "channel" and visualize the family. Know it's a labor of love.

I’m this OP. You were right about birth order and general age (oldest is mid 20s and youngest are 21 yo twins). You got DH and me spot on - both the children of academics and DH is a banker, but you got heritage all wrong, DH is British and moved to the US as a teen, whereas I’m of Portuguese and Russian descent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rebel (girl)
Legend (boy)

You went to Clemson, but never felt like you fit in. You met your husband in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks while you were on a road trip back to your 5 year reunion with your girlfriends. Obviously you know that the whole concept of Twin Peaks is gross and objectifying, but you were all getting punchy after hours in the car and the TP was right there, so you made a bet with your friend Meghan to pretend you were lesbians and the first person to get a the number of one of the servers would win. But then you were laughing so hard you almost peed your pants and ran out into the parking lot and straight (see what I did there) into your future DH. He's not just straight, he's also pretty straightlaced. He provides security for you can't say who. You each think the other is super hot (smokin' he would say). Your biggest conflict, which almost broke you up, was over religion. His family is super Catholic, and you believe in God, but not like that. Your compromise was that you would agree to do the classes, have a Church wedding (for his family), and raise the kids in the Church (whatever that means), but you got to name them. You got a total kick out of the priest saying a blessing over little Rebel.

This is brilliant and I actually know a couple with a meet-cute story not unlike this...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kelly
Erik
Jason

Ok, I'm coming out of dcum retirement to post.

I'm guessing your three are mid to late 20s and you wrote their names in birth order?

Caucasian family, been in the US for generations, both sides. If you must claim an ancestry, you say Irish and Scandinavian, hence Kelly and Erik. Mom, you are Irish and DH is Scandinavian. Each name chosen simply because you both could agree. There's not really special significance behind your children's names; all are simple, easy to spell, pronounce and understand. Perhaps you have a very unusual surname that's not so simple? Each first name nicely balances out the surname.

I'll tell you that you do NOT have a -son surname, like Hendriksen. Why? Because you would never have a Ja-son Gunnerson, for instance.

More ideas:

Kelly and/or Erik selected Jason's name. I think Kelly and Erik are about two years apart and Jason was born about 6-7 years after Erik. Kelly likely knew of many Jasons in her age group and to her, perhaps subconsciously, Jason was a "cool and cute" boys' name.

You and DH are low-key, quiet types. Perhaps academics or CPAs. You like schedules, balance, order, quiet and simplicity. I envision one or both government contractors or govt careerists. You made a beautiful and comfortable home for your family and are struggling with the idea of moving out of your beloved homestead as retirement looms. You are great neighbors - unassuming, friendly, but vastly prefer being together (sharing a home office, cooking, even running errands) over throwing neighborhood happy hours. You and DH are kindred spirits and really have to make an effort to socialize with others.

Please submit feedback, Kelly/Erik/Jason OP! When I've done these in the past, I tend to "channel" and visualize the family. Know it's a labor of love.

I’m this OP. You were right about birth order and general age (oldest is mid 20s and youngest are 21 yo twins). You got DH and me spot on - both the children of academics and DH is a banker, but you got heritage all wrong, DH is British and moved to the US as a teen, whereas I’m of Portuguese and Russian descent.

Happy to know you, OP! Thanks for the response! I feel like I know you...that's the "vibe" I get when I focus on the names. I just got this really strong feeling about you and DH being a very loving, devoted couple. And, I didn't think of myself as an intuitive type. Maybe I should.

I'll do some more!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elizabeth
Lillian

Elizabeth (always goes by Elizabeth) is off to college soon. She decided to go south for college, but is a little worried about the distance. She is very studious, but also devotes a great deal of time to non-academics. Her talent is singing. She has a sweet voice and will join an a cappella group at school. There is always some boy drama in her life, but nothing too crazy. She has long light brown hair and is of average height. She has an obsession with Vans, Starbucks, and rescue pups/dogs. Her favorite meal is fish tacos and a milkshake.
Lillian is her younger sister. She is about 4 years younger than Elizabeth. She has non-stop energy and is the fasted talker this world has ever seen. Lillian is a family name, but a few generations back. Family folklore describes the first Lillian as a woman before her time. She owned a business and had three husbands. This Lillian might have inherited her "spitfire attitude", as she is constantly stirring the pot at home. She started drinking coffee recently and although mom and dad insist upon decaf, she always asks Elizabeth to go to Starbucks and get her the "good stuff".
Mom drives a crossover SUV and dad has a sedan. Dad is an excellent cook, and mom loves to read and has been in a book club for many years.

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Anonymous wrote:Edison

You work in a patent office, expecting a girl, you want to name her Tesla. And everybody missed the funniest joke one pp wrote, "at least you know what you'' name your third child: AC/DC! Love that pp! Also, not sure if you are all that smart if your think naming siblings Edison and Tesla is nothing short of hoping they truly hate each other with abandon. Plus, Tesla girl would always own your Edison boy in fights!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Edison

You work in a patent office, expecting a girl, you want to name her Tesla. And everybody missed the funniest joke one pp wrote, "at least you know what you'' name your third child: AC/DC! Love that pp! Also, not sure if you are all that smart if your think naming siblings Edison and Tesla is nothing short of hoping they truly hate each other with abandon. Plus, Tesla girl would always own your Edison boy in fights!

Ha ha! This is great! Good job!
Edison's mom, please respond!

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Anonymous wrote:Shane

I'll try one!

Shane is a girl. You named her before this whole giving a girl a masculine name thing started and now you're irritated to see so many baby girls with boys' names. You and Shane's dad split up while she was young. Shane was always a bit of a tomboy with a bit of a stubborn streak.

Shane works in a male dominated field and gets annoyed at frequently having to explain when people are surprised that she's a female when they meet her. She has lots of male friends, but isn't married. You would never share this with anyone, but you sometimes wonder if giving her this male name caused her to act less feminine and keep her from settling down. Shane would get so annoyed with you if ever said that.

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Tessa and Nell please.

[Anonymous]

Dc 1: Niklas
Dc 2: Brita
Dc 3: Jenevieve

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Brice
Jordan
Emily