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| Tue, 04-04-2006 - 10:32am |
Would you name your child something that you love the name,but not too keen on the meaning?Do you think that meaning is important?For ex:when I had my youngest,I considered naming her Mallory Claire,but Mallory means unlucky..Thanks.

I would definitely consider using a name even if I wasn't fond of its meaning. For instance, I love the name Lorelei. I admire it for its ethnic heritage (German), for the way it sounds, and its uniqueness. However, I'm not particularly fond of the association in literature with sirens. In the end, I came to the realization that 1) I love the name more than I care about the meaning. 2) Most people when introduced to a child will have no clue what their name means nor will they care. 3) In my mind, Lorelei Rock on the River Rhine was there long before the legend of the Lorelei, so this is what I focus on. :) I think I would regret not using a name that I love just because there are negative associations with its history or meaning.
In saying that, though, there are some names that may have wonderful meanings and sound beautiful but that I wouldn't consider using. For example, Adolph, Delilah, Jezebel, Judas, etc.
Those are just my thoughts!