What do you think about these names?

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What do you think about these names?
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Sat, 01-01-2005 - 11:36pm

I find out if im having a boy or girl in 2 days here is what ive thought about so far, please let me know what you think

Isaiah
Cyrus
Jayden
Brandon
Clayton
Dominic

Ariana
Olivia
Natalya
Isabell
Kendra
Keira
Kendall

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Registered: 04-28-2003
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 12:26am

Isaiah - Nice, I prefer Elijah which is similar
Cyrus - A name I think I should like, but don't. Seems like something from a comic book
Jayden - Gag, NO! Run screaming from this name!
Brandon - Eh, a little 80's for me, but a pleasant name
Clayton - I like Clay a little better, seems less stuffy
Dominic - NMS

Ariana - Pretty
Olivia - Loved this name 10 years ago, now it is too popular
Natalya - Like this, a nice alternative to Natalie
Isabell - too many
Kendra - NMS, doesn't have a very attractive sound
Keira - Lovely name
Kendall - this is a boy's name to me

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Registered: 12-23-2004
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 1:06am

Isaiah - like it
Cyrus - not my style
Jayden - too many ayden ending names
Brandon - haven't heard it in awhile, not bad
Clayton - sounds preppy
Dominic - not my style

Ariana - very pretty
Olivia - pretty, but way too popular
Natalya - very pretty
Isabell - too popular
Kendra - the few I've known are snobbish (sorry)
Keira - I love names that start with K, this one is pretty and not overly used
Kendall - not bad

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Registered: 10-02-2004
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 1:07pm
I like Isaiah and Olivia!
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Registered: 11-29-2003
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 1:46pm

I'll rank your lists.

Boys:

1. Dominic -- nice and traditional, yet underused. I like nn Nic.

2. Brandon -- ok, makes me think of 90210. I really like Brendan; have you considered that? I would rank Brendan (or even Brennan) above Dominic.

3. Clayton -- Clayton/Clay are fine names, but a little "soap opera-ish" for my taste.

4. Isaiah -- I know Biblical names are becoming all the rage, but all I hear is "reading from the prophet Isaiah." What about Isaac, nn Ike? I like that!

5. Cyrus -- I don't care for the look or sound of this name.

6. Jayden -- So ultra-trendy I fear the name will become very dated. Also, it just strikes me as a girls' name (an offshoot of Jade, Jayda, etc.)

Girls:

1. Keira -- Very nice! Makes me think of the actress Keira Knightly

2. Kendra -- Unusual, but pretty.

3. Ariana - Kind of pretty, but a little too fussy/frilly for my taste, and I don't like nn Ari.

4. Natalya - I would much prefer just Natalie/Nathalie. But this is ok -- I don't like the "y" in there. I would prefer Natalia as a spelling.

5. Kendall - don't love unisex names, but this one I don't mind too much.

6. Isabell - I am just tired of Isabel and Isabella as names. I never really understood the big appeal. I DO like Isabelle much more than Isabella. I would add an "e" at the end; I think that's the prettiest spelling. I love Annabel/Annabelle. Have you considered that?

7. Olivia - I really like most classic names, but I don't like this one at all. I put it in the same category as Isabella and Sophia. All 3 are popular names that I just don't get! Maybe it's because I don't like the "O" initial or I don't like Liv or Livvy as nns.

Good luck! Hope this helps.

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Registered: 07-03-2003
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 1:52pm

Isaiah - I like it, but I don't think I'd choose it. It's NMS.
Cyrus - No
Jayden - Too many of them!
Brandon - I like it
Clayton - I like it
Dominic - Really like it

Ariana - I Love it!
Olivia - Love it!
Natalya - I prefer Natalie
Isabell - Eh. It's ok
Kendra - Eh. It's ok.
Keira - I like Kiara better
Kendall - It's ok.


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Registered: 04-18-2003
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 8:30pm
Isaiah or Dominic for a boy, Keira or Ariana for a girl.
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Registered: 01-02-2005
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 8:41pm

Isaiah - I like this name, although it's too religious for my taste (I know three very religious couples who have a son named Isaiah). Not that it's a problem - I just wouldn't use it myself. I prefer Isaac and Elijah.
Cyrus - No... I don't know why. I don't like Cyril either, which is quite similar.
Jayden - I prefer sp Jaden, but I think it's way too over-used. So trendy there will be 4-5 Jaydens/Jadens in every class. If you don't mind, then go for it. I have a friend who has a son named Kaden. He's 12 years old and when he was younger he was always the only Kaden. Now there are loads of them, Jaden, Aidan, Kaden and Brayden... you get the idea.
Brandon - Gives a feeling of the 80's - early 90's. It's a strong, masculine name. I'm normally not into creative spellings, but I prefer Branden. If you want another suggestion I'd say Brendan - it's one of my favorite names.
Clayton - Quite unusual nowdays, but I kind of like it. And the nn Clay, it's cute.
Dominic - YES, great name! Like nns Nicky and Nico.

Ariana - Haven't heard of this name before, but it sounds nice.
Olivia - Very trendy, not a favorite. I really like Liv and Livia though - both names are popular in Scandinavia.
Natalya - Not my taste, I like some russian names (like Nicolai etc) but not Natalya.
Isabell - No... prefer sp Isabel though.
Kendra - It's cute!
Keira - I love Irish names, this is a favorite.
Kendall - Boy's name to me, I prefer Kendra.

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Registered: 01-02-2005
Sun, 01-02-2005 - 10:06pm

Isaiah- nice, would like another way of spelling.
Cyrus- NMS
Jayden- NMS, would dig Hayden more.
Brandon- Standard, would like more as a middle name.
Clayton- nice, not terrific.
Dominic- NMS at all.

Ariana- OK
Olivia- One of my favorites, but would only use as a middle name, too popular now for first.
Natalya- I like Natalie better.
Isabell- NMS
Kendra- OK
Keira- nice, try Kalin as a "K" name, seems like you like them.
Kendall- My favorite of your list, I would give this 5 stars.