What’s in a name?
Yesterday was an exciting day for me. After five months of pregnancy, it was the day I finally got to go to the doctor’s office and find out the big surprise; boy or girl.
Although I was certain I already knew the answer, I was still excited to hear the doctor confirm that this time I would be having a girl. For the last few months, I’ve been picking out girl names and my oldest sister has been explaining that I have to have a girl so that she doesn’t have to. (After having two boys, she would rather just share a girl with me than to actually try for one again on her own.)
To my utter shock and amazement, however, the first thing I saw when the baby appeared on the screen was not indicative of a baby girl. No, I was proven wrong on Wednesday. The new addition to my home will not be a little girl as I had originally thought, but a happy little baby boy.
Of course, I will be thrilled as long as he is happy and healthy, but this does pose a dilemma, and not just because my sister may have to rethink her plans about future children. Since I was convinced that I was having a girl, I haven’t really dedicated much time to picking out a name for a little boy. In fact, I have no idea where to begin. Sure, I have the next four months to think it over, but I’ve decided a little input might help. So, any suggestions?
March 26th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Jeffrey. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
March 26th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Get a life Jeff you want her old man after you.
She would be better to decide on something more original in the J category like Justin/Joshua/Jimmy or Jason.
Now to move on to a good one Jessica , why not consider the name of a good outlaw. Now why not name him Jesse James Lewis, say JJ for short.
March 26th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
The name of a good outlaw….hmmm. Now that’s an idea, Hobbs. But surely Jessica would say that “ChenangoRenegade” is out of the question.
March 27th, 2009 at 7:47 am
I don’t think I know of anyone who has named their child after someone’s screen name. Very original Chenango Renegade, but I’m not sold yet.
March 27th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
As you said Jessica, “happy and healthy”. You have your priorities straight.
March 29th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
My girlfriend was told she was “definitely” having a girl (per the unltrasound). Her baby boy was born 4 months later. Wait and see,maybe you’ll use your girl name after all…..
March 31st, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Jessica,
Knowing your older sister Jenna ask her what she thinks of the name Elmer!! I’m sure she will tell you the story of the name a fellow teacher in Oxford suggested for her…becareful what you ask for!!
April 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I heard all about the Elmer story during Jena’s pregnancy, and as original as that name is, I just don’t think Elmer Lewis has the right ring to it.
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:13 am
If it’s a little girl, the name Lisa would be a tribute to my very good friend, Lisa Lewis, who recently passed away.
A cute boy’s name would be Louis!
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
Ummm…Don’t you think “Louis Lewis” would be a little much?
April 26th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Call him Sam! That should get him started on a good foot. Seriously may God bless you and the child and give you a name for him that will rais his head in Joy. loved you article. keep writting.
love from cocomut.