If you absolutely love it, and aren't deterred by the negatives, then use the name. Just be aware that his future classmates may find it great teasing material, because it will probably be a "girl" name to them.
And I'm not just concerned about kids teasing him. I'm concerned when he's in college and the fraternities are looking to send letters to all the males in the class and he's excluded.
I have a friend whose DH she and I call "Male Shannon" since there are so many women. Not a good thing.
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I like it in principle, but I wouldn't do it.
I think it is WAY too solidly in the girls' camp.
And I'm not just concerned about kids teasing him. I'm concerned when he's in college and the fraternities are looking to send letters to all the males in the class and he's excluded.
I have a friend whose DH she and I call "Male Shannon" since there are so many women. Not a good thing.
Cathy
"Ashton WAY to popular and really dont like it. I think Ashley is much more striking of a name"
I understand your not liking Ashton.
I hear Ashley and I automatically think girl.
Ashley is a pretty name, but having worked as a teacher and never having come across Ashley as a
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