Names....

So as you can probably guess, the number one question we've got since announcing the pregnancy..... "What names do you like?" I have to wonder... how does one choose a name for their child? It's just so huge. Your child will have to live with the name you choose for the rest of their life. What if they hate it? What if kids make fun of it?
Some...or ANY advice on this huge task is welcome.

Another thing that makes it hard is the fact that everyone has an opinion on every name. And most people won't hesitate to tell you their opinions, especially if they don't like it... you don't want people to cringe when they hear what you're naming your baby. Or think to themselves, "Do they HATE their child???" But it all comes down to what THE PARENTS like... not what other random-hardly-know-you-but-still-not-afraid-to-criticize-your-name-choice-people think.

Anyway, I was introduced to this site by my very-wise, good-name-picking sister, Cami. And I will admit, I had my favorite names on this site picked long before I knew I would have to actually use one in the next nine months...

So here are some our favorites right now... In order of favorites.


Girls...


This has been "my name" since the I was approx. 11. The only reason I can think not to use it, it seems to be becoming more popular.





Mark's not sure about Jane. I love it because of Jane Banks. (Mary Poppins anyone?) Although, I will admit, it's rather plain...but classy.


Boys...
Boy names are a lot harder for me. But I have a few favorites picked out....
Boston is what I want for a boy... Mark is being convinced more and more... and has finally admitted to liking it. :) I can be rather persuasive.


Is our child destined to be a nerd with a name like Noah? I think it's adorable...

This has been "Mark's name" forever. Sadly, I have a bad memory of a Luke from high school... I'm working to get over it :) and I would even say it's growing on me.

What are your thoughts on our names?