Short list [New and Improved! :D]

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Short list [New and Improved! :D]
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Mon, 04-16-2007 - 2:37am

This is the new list of names that I'm considering (some were on my original list, but I've also added and removed quite a few). All of your comments and suggestions have been a great help!

George
Peter (called Pete)
Roger
Mark
Arthur (called Art)
Paul
Thomas (called Tom)
Edmund (called Ed, Eddy, or Ted)

Antonia (called Annie)
Catherine (but Katherine is )(called Cate or Cat)
Alice
Margaret (called Meg or Greta)
Anne (but Anna is +) (called Annie)
Virginia (called Ginny)
Jane (maybe called Jenny)
Mary
Penelope (called Penny)
June

So what do you all think? What are your favorites? Are there any you would never even dream of using? Why?




Edited 4/16/2007 1:24 pm ET by betsychocolate

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Registered: 01-15-2007
Mon, 04-16-2007 - 11:21pm
I *love* George, Peter, Thomas and Edmund, and I like all the other boys' names on your list, except Mark. It's an OK name, it just seems a little plain for some reason. I'm crazy about Antonia, Penelope and June, and I like the other girls' names you've listed, except for Margaret. I've never been a big fan of this name, I think because I don't like the hard g in the middle. But that's just me, of course. Anyway, good luck with your decision, and best wishes!
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Registered: 04-17-2007
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 4:12pm

you have a lot on your list that I have.

I love Thomas and George. In fact I was going to use George with my first but there is a cousin named George that I don't really want to associate with - but I love the name. And Edmund is also a favorite of mine. Those are my top picks of your boy names.

I love Virginia! But I think my SIL is using it. And Anne is on my list as well. Catherine and Alice are great names as well. I love Margaret and call Maggie - that was our dogs name though so it is out for us but I still love the name. Those are my favorite of your girl names.

You have great names!

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Tue, 04-17-2007 - 5:34pm
Nice list. The only two I wouldn't dream of using are Virginia because I've never liked it (seriously...back to grade school, though I like the whole "yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," sound, it always intersects with Vicki in my brain and I knew too many I didn't like and isn't it weird how that happens) and Penelope and I already have a Penn. So, really, I think you'd be good to go with any of them. My personal favorites, though? I love Arthur (love the nn of Art,) Thomas and Edmund (Ted is sweet and I ADORE Ned if you went with that) for the boys. For the girls, I like Antonia, Mary and June (this sweet little name has been growing and growing on me of late.)
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