How many of you out there have had “issues” with what to name your new baby? It’s like the bain of my exsitance these days when my hubby and I sit down and rifle through baby name books, family names, scrabble boards (jokes). We just can’t seem to find the right fit and the right fit is so hard. It’s almost like picking a Brand Name for your product, what will people associate with that particular name? What feelings will it envoke? Will the kid get beat up in the school parking lot? Will young girls swoon just hearing his name? Can you picture your child as an adult with the same name? I can think of alot of cutesy names right now for a sweet little pudgy faced baby with drool hanging down his chin, but is that the type of name you want your child to deal with for the rest of his life? Will he hate you for naming him Pooky??? Will he hate you even worse for naming him BRUTUS?? (no offense to any Brutus’s out there?).
Next is the whole family issue, with so many extended family members each having opinions about what’s hot and what’s not. Everyone has some association to particular names and you hear the common comment of “I knew a guy named ……. once and he was a loser!” lol. Or… “um, no offense Daria but my neighbour has a dog named that.” After hearing that you couldn’t possibly name your child after your sister’s neighbours dog…could you??? :)
Imagine standing up in Elementary school and telling your class how you got your name. “Um…my parents just really liked the name Sparky.”

So that being said, do you have any Favorite names right now? Suggestions? I’m open to hearing them. I want a name for my son that’s either classic or unique but not weird. Strong but not bullyish :0)
No dog’s names please! LOL!! Parrots, horses and wildcats will be considered…
Thanks!