Anonymous
10/10/2020 20:41
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here. I still like both names. I get that they might feel unusual to some folks, and that's find. Imogen is a version of a family name and Astrid has personal significance for my husband and I, as well as being a relatively common name in his parent's home country (we want a name that will feel at home with our extended family as well).
It sounds like there is a slight preference for Imogen, which I will take into account. Thank you to everyone who provided good faith feedback. To everyone else: sorry you are so limited!
Limited??? Those kids will change their names as soon as they can.
No way. I have an unusual name and love it. So glad I wasn’t one of 7 Jennifers or 5 Heathers in my class.
Exactly. And these names aren't even that unusual. Imogen fell out of favor for a while but is fairly popular in the UK now, and Astrid is a classic name that has been around forever. I think people are responding to the fact that they are just outside the mainstream or that they might be harder for some Americans to pronounce. But my in-laws have trouble pronouncing names like Eleanor and Melanie. My husband's name gets mispronounced constantly even though it is phonetic. That's not a reason to not use a name, it's a reason for people to be more open minded and try a little harder.
No, it isn't. And I'm British.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 20:30
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
My son has a cute blonde Astrid in his class. She is the coolest kid - bright, creative, funny, nice. I love her unique name, but wondered if she got made fun of because of it. My son looked at me like I was crazy when I asked him, so I don't think it's an issue for her at all.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 20:26
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
Honestly, both of these names sound like prescription medication.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 20:25
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
Neither!
(But if you must, Imogen is better than Astrid.)
(But if you must, Imogen is better than Astrid.)
Anonymous
10/10/2020 20:14
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
Astrid is a very pretty name. Reminds me of the book White Oleander. It’s also easy to pronounce, despite its uniqueness.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 20:06
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
Greta, Ingrid, Stella, Claudia - any of these would be better while similar spirit
Anonymous
10/10/2020 19:54
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
I have seen Imogen come up way too often on naming forums for past few years, so it might end up being pretty common. I am not fond of the name personally but if you like it go for it.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 19:46
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
Also prefer Astrid over Imogen.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 18:45
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
I like Astrid
Anonymous
10/10/2020 16:29
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
I like Astrid. Imogen sounds like a medicine.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 16:22
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think they are both awful. Imogen sounds like a pharmaceutical company. Astrid sounds like a wicked witch. Don’t saddle the poor girl with either name.
This.
Imogen?! Beyond horrible
It's quite common in the UK, so if you have British roots, it makes total sense.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 16:11
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
Anonymous wrote:Sorry OP, I posted about similar-style names when pregnant and forgot how conservative people are around here. Everyone's kids are named Henry and Caroline.
I prefer Astrid of the two. It's classic, pretty and a nice fit with your Scandinavian last name.
Imogen is lovely too but feels a little more plain to me. Kind of like the difference between Claudia and Celeste to my ears. Astrid feels lighter.
Agree. Astrid says “bright” while something about Imogen says “morose”.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 16:09
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
Anonymous wrote:I love Astrid! My co-worker's daughter has that name. His family is Swedish.
Another vote for Astrid. What a pretty name. It calls to mind a scene from The Sound of Music where the kids are running across a field of flowers.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 16:03
Subject: Re:Imogen or Astrid?
Sorry OP, I posted about similar-style names when pregnant and forgot how conservative people are around here. Everyone's kids are named Henry and Caroline.
I prefer Astrid of the two. It's classic, pretty and a nice fit with your Scandinavian last name.
Imogen is lovely too but feels a little more plain to me. Kind of like the difference between Claudia and Celeste to my ears. Astrid feels lighter.
I prefer Astrid of the two. It's classic, pretty and a nice fit with your Scandinavian last name.
Imogen is lovely too but feels a little more plain to me. Kind of like the difference between Claudia and Celeste to my ears. Astrid feels lighter.
Anonymous
10/10/2020 15:43
Subject: Imogen or Astrid?
People are welcome to have opinions on the names, but thinking they’re really out there says