what do you think of this name?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2006
what do you think of this name?
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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 7:15pm
what are your thoughts of Skylar Grace for a girl?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2005
Fri, 05-19-2006 - 7:22pm
Although Grace is pretty, it has become really popular as a mn, and almost seems like a filler. Skylar is just not my style at all. It doesn't age well and seems very juvenile. It is not classy at all. Sorry, but I just don't like it.

                             
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2005
Fri, 05-19-2006 - 7:51pm

Sorry, I'm not a huge fan either.


To me, Skylar has a very definite



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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2006
Fri, 05-19-2006 - 8:26pm
thanks for your posts... i kinda like it. i don't worry about if it sounds like a professional name when she's an adult. it will be her brains that gets her into that "professional" job not her name. i heard of the name from the movie "good will hunting" and it's just stuck with me. grace is timeless...
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-05-2006
Fri, 05-19-2006 - 9:15pm

Skylar Grace...I think it sounds rather cool.

And you are right to point out the fact that her name will not determine whether she is smart or will get into a good college or any of that. I mean, what did people think when they first heard the name Condoleezza??????

It's not like you're naming her Molasses Grace or SweetiePatootiePie Grace.

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Registered: 10-14-2005
Fri, 05-19-2006 - 10:02pm
I just want to clarify here -- I'm not saying that by naming your daughter Skylar you are setting her up for failure. Of course her brains are more important than her name. However, there have been repeated, significant studies that show that first impressions -- including specifically names -- affect important things like an employers decision to grant someone an interview or to hire them. It may not be fair, but it's life. I'm just giving you my impression of the name and my thoughts on why it might not be the best choice. You certainly don't have to agree with me, but I'm just trying to be helpful since you asked for opinions.



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