Anonymous wrote:I don’t have a problem with people referring to certain names as classic. It is classic for a specific cultural group(s), which is unsaid and could be clarified by posters who us this term. Like Maria is a classic name for latinas and keiko for Japanese women. Yes it would be helpful if people clarified their specific cultural group when using the term classic but I’m not going to call out when people use it.

It is obnoxious to insist a name like Elisabeth is “diverse” however because it’s widely used in a certain demographic. It’s not like it’s used in equal amounts across numerous different demographics.

Anonymous wrote:Omg, can you two shut up already...

So say we all.

Madison Reed

I don’t have a problem with people referring to certain names as classic. It is classic for a specific cultural group(s), which is unsaid and could be clarified by posters who us this term. Like Maria is a classic name for latinas and keiko for Japanese women. Yes it would be helpful if people clarified their specific cultural group when using the term classic but I’m not going to call out when people use it.

I’m reading the “post your DCs names….” thread. A few names inspired by it:

Isabella Mary
Noah William
Liam Thomas
Susan Alexandra
Owen Nicholas
Alexa Josephine
Lillian Margaret
Mary Elizabeth
Elizabeth Susan
Madeline Claire
Nora Abigail
Kendall Taylor
Lucia Caroline (Lucy)
Clara Evelyn
Veronica Grace
Leo Henry
Samuel James (Sam)
David Nathan
Max Surname Surname
Virginia Surname Surname
Amelia Meredith
Ian Richard
Elliot Michael
Audrey Maura
Daniel Evan
Georgia Charlotte

Omg, can you two shut up already...

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Anonymous wrote:I must be peak DCUM because these are the best names I’ve seen on a thread.

You’re just so used to them, they sound familiar and fine. That’s not the same as “liking” them to most people. You’ve just accepted them like we accept other cultural mainstays. These names are dull. They may be safe. But they’re the equivalent of khakis and a navy blazer.

What clothing do you think people wear in law offices and country clubs?

I go to both, and not that. And the segment that does isn’t classic or was oh, just stuck shopping at BB because it’s easy. It’s very DC. That’s the point.

So people don't wear navy blazers and khakis at law firms and country clubs, except for the people who do, but they didn't mean to? Sorry you've lost the plot. It's ok to not like classic names but they're classic for a reason.

Classic to whom?

The millions and millions and millions and millions of people who chose them.
Sorry but Braxleigh just isn't my cup of tea! You do you girl!

I like how you think there is nothing in between naming your child Catherine/Elizabeth/Henry and Braxleigh. You have a very odd worldview. I suspect you don't get out much.

The logic of your argument falls apart and you resort to ad hominem attacks. Sounds about right for Braxleigh's mom! Or whatever yuNiQue name you think is so much better than everyone else's!
And by the way, before you say it, my kids names haven't even been mentioned on this thread so my only dog in this race is sticking up for the top ten names that are just too pedestrian for you. GMAFB.

Well, you certainly aren’t a WASP, are you? No danger there. You sound childish and aggressive, and there’s no need to stick up for the top ten names. What on earth are you rabbiting on about? People are simply pointing out its dull to use them repeatedly and commonly. That’s not exactly a wildly controversial view. Calm down with your strange acronyms and rage.

Also - dog in a race? Nice garbled saying. I wouldn’t think you’d know much about the classics, right?

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Anonymous wrote:I must be peak DCUM because these are the best names I’ve seen on a thread.

You’re just so used to them, they sound familiar and fine. That’s not the same as “liking” them to most people. You’ve just accepted them like we accept other cultural mainstays. These names are dull. They may be safe. But they’re the equivalent of khakis and a navy blazer.

What clothing do you think people wear in law offices and country clubs?

I go to both, and not that. And the segment that does isn’t classic or was oh, just stuck shopping at BB because it’s easy. It’s very DC. That’s the point.

So people don't wear navy blazers and khakis at law firms and country clubs, except for the people who do, but they didn't mean to? Sorry you've lost the plot. It's ok to not like classic names but they're classic for a reason.

Classic to whom?

The millions and millions and millions and millions of people who chose them.
Sorry but Braxleigh just isn't my cup of tea! You do you girl!

I like how you think there is nothing in between naming your child Catherine/Elizabeth/Henry and Braxleigh. You have a very odd worldview. I suspect you don't get out much.

The logic of your argument falls apart and you resort to ad hominem attacks. Sounds about right for Braxleigh's mom! Or whatever yuNiQue name you think is so much better than everyone else's!
And by the way, before you say it, my kids names haven't even been mentioned on this thread so my only dog in this race is sticking up for the top ten names that are just too pedestrian for you. GMAFB.

Well, you certainly aren’t a WASP, are you? No danger there. You sound childish and aggressive, and there’s no need to stick up for the top ten names. What on earth are you rabbiting on about? People are simply pointing out its dull to use them repeatedly and commonly. That’s not exactly a wildly controversial view. Calm down with your strange acronyms and rage.

Anonymous wrote:Benjamin is not WASP, in DS’ class there are 3 (my WASP child, his Jewish friend, and his Hispanic friend).

I am Catholic, my kids go to Catholic school, so most of the kids we know are Catholic, and I lose track of all the Caroline/Elizabeth/William/Henry/James/KCatherines in their classes or at their school. I laugh when people insist they're "WASP-y" names because IMO they are also very very popular among Catholics (ok, at least a subset of Catholics).

Sophia Ann

Benjamin is not WASP, in DS’ class there are 3 (my WASP child, his Jewish friend, and his Hispanic friend).

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Anonymous wrote:I must be peak DCUM because these are the best names I’ve seen on a thread.

You’re just so used to them, they sound familiar and fine. That’s not the same as “liking” them to most people. You’ve just accepted them like we accept other cultural mainstays. These names are dull. They may be safe. But they’re the equivalent of khakis and a navy blazer.

What clothing do you think people wear in law offices and country clubs?

I go to both, and not that. And the segment that does isn’t classic or was oh, just stuck shopping at BB because it’s easy. It’s very DC. That’s the point.

So people don't wear navy blazers and khakis at law firms and country clubs, except for the people who do, but they didn't mean to? Sorry you've lost the plot. It's ok to not like classic names but they're classic for a reason.

Classic to whom?

The millions and millions and millions and millions of people who chose them.
Sorry but Braxleigh just isn't my cup of tea! You do you girl!

I like how you think there is nothing in between naming your child Catherine/Elizabeth/Henry and Braxleigh. You have a very odd worldview. I suspect you don't get out much.

The logic of your argument falls apart and you resort to ad hominem attacks. Sounds about right for Braxleigh's mom! Or whatever yuNiQue name you think is so much better than everyone else's!
And by the way, before you say it, my kids names haven't even been mentioned on this thread so my only dog in this race is sticking up for the top ten names that are just too pedestrian for you. GMAFB.

"sticking up for the top ten names" lmfao girl...

It's alright sweetie, you are very special and unique and I'm sure your kids names reflect that.

My kids have traditional Ethiopian names (where both their father and I are from). Yes, their names do reflect their heritage and are very meaningful to us. Laugh and throw in your Braxleigh and yuNiQue comments all you want.

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Anonymous wrote:I must be peak DCUM because these are the best names I’ve seen on a thread.

You’re just so used to them, they sound familiar and fine. That’s not the same as “liking” them to most people. You’ve just accepted them like we accept other cultural mainstays. These names are dull. They may be safe. But they’re the equivalent of khakis and a navy blazer.

What clothing do you think people wear in law offices and country clubs?

I go to both, and not that. And the segment that does isn’t classic or was oh, just stuck shopping at BB because it’s easy. It’s very DC. That’s the point.

So people don't wear navy blazers and khakis at law firms and country clubs, except for the people who do, but they didn't mean to? Sorry you've lost the plot. It's ok to not like classic names but they're classic for a reason.

Classic to whom?

The millions and millions and millions and millions of people who chose them.
Sorry but Braxleigh just isn't my cup of tea! You do you girl!

I like how you think there is nothing in between naming your child Catherine/Elizabeth/Henry and Braxleigh. You have a very odd worldview. I suspect you don't get out much.

The logic of your argument falls apart and you resort to ad hominem attacks. Sounds about right for Braxleigh's mom! Or whatever yuNiQue name you think is so much better than everyone else's!
And by the way, before you say it, my kids names haven't even been mentioned on this thread so my only dog in this race is sticking up for the top ten names that are just too pedestrian for you. GMAFB.

"sticking up for the top ten names" lmfao girl...

It's alright sweetie, you are very special and unique and I'm sure your kids names reflect that.