Anonymous wrote:In high school, I dreamed about having girls and naming them Melody, Harmony, and Allegra (this was before the allergy medicine). I had 3 boys, though. Collin was on my short list for #1 and I am glad we went with our other choice.

Around 11-12 I thought I would name my daughters Cadence and Cadenza. Because I loved music sooo much. Wtf, they’re basically the same name!! And both are terrible.

I read a YA book series and the main character dreamed of naming her twin girls Denim and Lace, and I thought those were super cute names.

When I was very little I very earnestly promised my dad I would name my daughter Walterina, after him.

I used to really love Charlotte but now it’s so popular.

I just knew my daughter was going to be Laken,Layken, Laiken, one of those spellings.

My little girl is not Laken.

In elem school, one of my friends had an older sister named Michaela, and she sometimes went by Kayla. I thought it was the prettiest name in the world! By the time I grew up, Mikayla was a thing, and I had moved on. I still think Michaela/Kayla sounds pretty, though!

I also wanted twins named Jimmy and Timmy, but some dreams gotta die.

Anonymous wrote:Prudence.

Madison.

Jablonka.

I loved prudence, too! But in reality...no

I thought I would name my kids Anabel and Oliver. I did not name any of my kids those names, although I still think they’re quite nice.

Savannah but with a nickname Sav.

Although its been awhile since I have thought about and it and know I kind of like it again. Ha good thing I'm done having kids!!

In ES, I was in love with a boy named Eric. Wanted twins named Eric & Erica.

Years later, I wound up naming a daughter Erica. Her daddy’s name is NOT Eric. It was not added to the list until just a few days before she arrived because we weren’t in love with our runner up name. Our first choice name just didn’t work when we saw her, though.

Anonymous wrote:I have also always loved the name India but no, I can’t name a kid that

Same! I have always loved the name India and thought it seemed so southern and lovely. Yeah no I wouldn't name a kid that.

Rachel

Anonymous wrote:Karen.

As a child, I loved the names Kristin, Kristina and Timothy.

My mother, never one to miss an opportunity to dash her daughter's dreams, told me Jewish people don't use those names.

I still love Kristin and Timothy, though my adoration for Kristina has waned.

Prudence.

Madison.

Jablonka.

Jedidiah

I thought for sure that I would name my son, Colton. Daughters would be Justina or Cayleigh.
I ended up with 3 boys and no Coltons, thank goodness!

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Anonymous wrote:Ack - sorry. Got distracted mid sentence. It is one of my best friend’s names.

Cathy? Is that you?

Yeah, you caught me Sorry, I like that phrase.