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1. I say: "This is my son Teddy and, no, it's not a nickname."
You say: That's cute.
You think: It's honestly not that weird. I've known a girl named this before.

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2. I say: "Meet my sister Calleigh-Grace."
You say: Pretty name you have.
You think: Yuck.

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3. I say: "These are my twin sons, Nathan and Nahtan."
You say: That should be the start of a special bond.
You think: ...between Nahtan and people who think his name is a typo.

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4. I say: "Hi, my name is Emily."
You say: Hi, Emily.
You think: I don't like your name. But at least it's normal.

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5. I say: "I'm thinking about naming my daughter Clarabelle Gracelyn Matilde. What do you think?"
You say: Have you considered something like Clara Matilde?
You think: That.

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6. I say: "Hi, I hate my name - it's Angel."
You say: Oh, don't hate it.
You think: Good. I hate it too.

This message was edited 6/27/2006, 12:11 PM