SIL named her baby Salem

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Registered: 10-26-2003
SIL named her baby Salem
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Thu, 09-16-2004 - 10:00am
I posted here months ago about my SIL wanting to name her baby Salem after her favorite place to visit(Salem, Mass). At the time she didn't know if it was a boy or girl, but it was Salem eighter way. Well, on monday 9/13 SIL gave birth to a beautiful little boy and she did indeed name him Salem! I still am not crazy about his name but he is so cute. His middle name is August. I guess the name will grow on me!!! Here is a link to his hospital picture if anyone is interested in seeing him!!!

http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage_view.asp?URLID=4G7P2Y6R4T

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 09-16-2004 - 10:32am
Congrats! Darling baby. His name will grow on you as he grows. Definitely interesting! Ginger
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Registered: 06-14-2003
Thu, 09-16-2004 - 12:09pm
Huh, I don't think the name's so bad!
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Registered: 10-26-2003
Thu, 09-16-2004 - 2:38pm
The name is just not my style and it reminds me of a pet, witch, or cigarette. My SIL is obsessed with Salem, Mass and witchcraft stuff. I guess it is just a little too weird for me, thats all!
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Registered: 04-03-2003
Thu, 09-16-2004 - 2:45pm
It is a little strange, but not out there totally...after all, it means "peace"...maybe you can think of that instead of the witchcraft!!

Carrie

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 9:48am
Well, Salem isn't my favorite (Salem Mass. kind of gives me the creeps, and I wouldn't name my child after a place where sad, cruel things happened), but your SIL must really love it there. But I LOVE August, and I think the name flows beautifully. It could definitely be much worse!
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