Re: kids I know / have met recently
in reply to a message by Caroline
Mary Charles - First, it's hard for me to get passed the Little House on the Prairie connections. Second, Charles is just so wrong on a girl; making it a double name with Mary does not help. Mary Charlotte would've been sweet. Ahhh, what could have been.
Collier - Collier I could respect as middle name, if it were her mother's maiden name. But as a first name I find it pretentious sounding and harsh. Dislike no matter what gender it's used for.
Jacob - Not very exciting, but I don't think this name will ever completely lose it's charm for me. Only some of it.
Elizabeth - Timeless. Lovely, especially as a first name.
Caroline - Absolutely gorgeous.
Magnolia - I like Magnolia in theory, though I'm not sure how I'd really feel if I met one in real life. Could be outstanding, could be outlandish; I suppose the bearer would have to make it or break it for me. Maggie is sweet, though I've always preferred Aggie.
Emmet - I like it on fictional characters (only exposure to the names thus far), but I for some reason cannot wrap my head around it being used on a real child.
Georgia "Gigi" - Cute. Always thought Georgia was beautiful and sophisticated, while Gigi is adorable and friendly. Wonderful balance between given name and nickname.
Collier - Collier I could respect as middle name, if it were her mother's maiden name. But as a first name I find it pretentious sounding and harsh. Dislike no matter what gender it's used for.
Jacob - Not very exciting, but I don't think this name will ever completely lose it's charm for me. Only some of it.
Elizabeth - Timeless. Lovely, especially as a first name.
Caroline - Absolutely gorgeous.
Magnolia - I like Magnolia in theory, though I'm not sure how I'd really feel if I met one in real life. Could be outstanding, could be outlandish; I suppose the bearer would have to make it or break it for me. Maggie is sweet, though I've always preferred Aggie.
Emmet - I like it on fictional characters (only exposure to the names thus far), but I for some reason cannot wrap my head around it being used on a real child.
Georgia "Gigi" - Cute. Always thought Georgia was beautiful and sophisticated, while Gigi is adorable and friendly. Wonderful balance between given name and nickname.