tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post5816239414607424803..comments2023-10-04T04:22:22.883-05:00Comments on Odi et Amo: What's in a name?Averillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-84547101923860322002010-12-07T21:56:34.259-06:002010-12-07T21:56:34.259-06:00I'm a little late to this post, but just wanti...I'm a little late to this post, but just wanting to point out that Liam is a great nickname for William. My nephew is William Phillip, but with a plethora of Bill's, Will's, and William's in the family my sister decided to call him Liam.. everyone always loves the name and the history behind it.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04959598983541302366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-84927831668075835022010-11-15T02:59:20.998-06:002010-11-15T02:59:20.998-06:00I have to be honest, I love the name William for y...I have to be honest, I love the name William for your son. It is such a strong name, and I could truly see you having a son named William, yet I cannot explain why. I know this does not help, but I love the perimeters you have set for selecting a name. It will be honorable and a beautiful name, no matter which you choose :)Sarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-45187200757545085022010-11-11T22:24:14.754-06:002010-11-11T22:24:14.754-06:00I had to go with James- it's my baby's nam...I had to go with James- it's my baby's name- but I didn't have much of a choice- he's the 4th!Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-32831975622439131402010-11-10T15:18:01.357-06:002010-11-10T15:18:01.357-06:00Do you like the name Evan? I think Evander is a g...Do you like the name Evan? I think Evander is a great name and I didnt even think of the boxer once :) Other then that I LOVE the name Graham!! Maybe because there was a really hot guy I went to high school with and I just get that "hot boy" sense when I hear the name. Oh and Kirk- awesome name- totally cool, but not too cool that its trendy- I think its awesome!LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-39372760589568665432010-11-09T16:17:04.919-06:002010-11-09T16:17:04.919-06:00Graham got my vote!! Gray is a good nickname - I k...Graham got my vote!! Gray is a good nickname - I knew a guy who went by Gray and it totally suited him! All the best with deciding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-31399219402590341932010-11-08T09:29:55.033-06:002010-11-08T09:29:55.033-06:00Graham Kirk has a great ring to it.:)Graham Kirk has a great ring to it.:)Maureen Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867941090215246763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-56844225796374007202010-11-05T12:33:11.982-05:002010-11-05T12:33:11.982-05:00I actually really like the name Gray!!! One of yo...I actually really like the name Gray!!! One of your commenters suggested it as a nickname for Graham...Maybe it's because it's a color you use a lot in your design, but for some reason it sounds great to me.<br />Gray William Conn? (That way he can go by Will/Billy if he doesn't like Gray?)Patricia Shepardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825057108605071171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-26887185134531342352010-11-04T16:01:04.021-05:002010-11-04T16:01:04.021-05:00Im a jewish girl - so had to say... Mazel Tov - al...Im a jewish girl - so had to say... Mazel Tov - also --- I know you don't know me, but you have the name "William" on the list twice - so I'd go with your gut and go with that name. Its great long, or nicknamed to Will (every guy I know names Will has been way cute!) LOL!! <br />Best wishes to your family!The Glam Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115215714972554178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-79875298979846481022010-11-04T11:51:57.000-05:002010-11-04T11:51:57.000-05:00Janell was right--you have to love the name that y...Janell was right--you have to love the name that you're going to be saying time and time again, and as you said, one that works for a boy and a man. That said, I like Graham. It's just different enough, but not weird. And it's cute for a boy but mature for an adult too. But take your time, and pick what feels best for you!casey at loft and cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180716705337502674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-8072136910119283612010-11-04T11:44:16.119-05:002010-11-04T11:44:16.119-05:00I like them all...although must admit that I did i...I like them all...although must admit that I did immediately get the boxing image with Evander. We used a family name for the middle (my Dad is "Aubrey") and actually wanted a "Harry" and came up with Harrison after my sister said she refused to have a nephew named Harold :) I didn't vote b/c I cannot choose but I really love Graham. It was one on my short list for our son.Susie @ Maddie G Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144849682748170658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-79432477749813912872010-11-04T09:57:24.549-05:002010-11-04T09:57:24.549-05:00Fab choices, darling!
Especially loving the last o...Fab choices, darling!<br />Especially loving the last one!<br /><br />xoxox,<br />CCCouture Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401719580947285891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-18475453871465605722010-11-04T08:34:00.987-05:002010-11-04T08:34:00.987-05:00As I began reading this post I was thinking how I ...As I began reading this post I was thinking how I would suggest you make your decision and not share the name...well, then I read on! That approach worked for us, we didn't want any feedback, pro or con, to feel completely free to make our own decision. But now that you've opened it up to the world...I love the name Graham! <br /><br />I did hear one piece of advice that I thought was great, when considering names. It was this: Imagine your saying the name over and over again, hundreds of times a day, and if you are not sick of it afterwards, then it is a good name!<br /><br />JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-65268957146396132592010-11-04T07:30:22.153-05:002010-11-04T07:30:22.153-05:00I love the name Graham Kirk. And I don't think...I love the name Graham Kirk. And I don't think it's un-nicknameable. In fact I can guarantee someone will call him Gray.Rebecca Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01966786749792856394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-9386878536804485762010-11-04T07:20:23.820-05:002010-11-04T07:20:23.820-05:00Have you read Freakonomics? There's some real...Have you read Freakonomics? There's some really interesting stuff in there about names.Nichole@40daysofhttp://www.40daysof.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-45530766854198956172010-11-03T23:05:54.128-05:002010-11-03T23:05:54.128-05:00Congrats! I think it's funny that one of the c...Congrats! I think it's funny that one of the choices is James Michael Conn. That is the name that my parents picked out for a boy if they ever had one. I still can't get over your name. :) Just don't take my boy baby name... Connor. ;o) (p.s. this is April "Conn" LaBoda)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-45220965747484716312010-11-03T21:56:09.314-05:002010-11-03T21:56:09.314-05:00Love your choices! For some reason I really like ...Love your choices! For some reason I really like Graham Kirk - I'm sure you guys will find the perfect fit!Hello Lover...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01412616468509644693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-86045237698942244182010-11-03T20:56:49.638-05:002010-11-03T20:56:49.638-05:00I have to say that no one ever made that cracker r...I have to say that no one ever made that cracker remark to your Uncle Graham. Of course he is imposingly tall and scary!Jody Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031378214797420014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-23992832465522520332010-11-03T19:44:54.082-05:002010-11-03T19:44:54.082-05:00I'm partial to William because that was on our...I'm partial to William because that was on our short list. We almost had a Will but went with Luke instead. If we ever had another little boy he would probably be Will. I also like Graham a lot. Couldn't you always do William Graham or Graham William? <br /><br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-7747478818864110592010-11-03T17:25:21.235-05:002010-11-03T17:25:21.235-05:00Anon: My maiden name is Harrington, which I have c...Anon: My maiden name is Harrington, which I have considered as a middle name, but it's rather long and definitely unusable as a first name.Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-60228772525414485592010-11-03T16:51:18.418-05:002010-11-03T16:51:18.418-05:00I think they are all great names. As a mother of ...I think they are all great names. As a mother of three it is also a good idea to look down the road to think about the types of names you want to give your other children. If your first child is family names, you might want to stick with that trend. If you choose something traditional, then do you want that for the others? Kids do actually talk about their names in relation to the siblings in the family.<br /><br />I personally love traditional names, and named my children after family members...Emma Elizabeth, Samuel Patrick (I wanted his middle name to be Shannon which was my husbands mother's maiden name...he thought it sounded too girly---I should have fought harder) and Mary Margaret. In the end do what you love. And seriously, once you see your baby the name will come. <br /><br />BTW, I love that you are waiting to find out the sex. I never found out and was wrong all three times...it was the best surprise each time. Good luck!!!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-79079728281434639052010-11-03T16:45:29.538-05:002010-11-03T16:45:29.538-05:00Just curious, why is you maiden name not a contend...Just curious, why is you maiden name not a contender?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-34859345296410551402010-11-03T16:04:52.727-05:002010-11-03T16:04:52.727-05:00I have a Graham and a Kirkman, both family names.....I have a Graham and a Kirkman, both family names....I vote Graham Kirk.Moorhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09003409120175084949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-89872530543200130142010-11-03T14:35:07.982-05:002010-11-03T14:35:07.982-05:00don't forget- you can call him Liam if you nam...don't forget- you can call him Liam if you name him William. Liam was my #1 but hubby didn't like it :( it's also getting popular!Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-74822614803533082382010-11-03T14:31:33.879-05:002010-11-03T14:31:33.879-05:00Just as yesterday, I am outvoted!
My reasons are ...Just as yesterday, I am outvoted!<br /><br />My reasons are entirely personal. When I was in high school I knew an adorable young man named Willie, who I'm sure eventually morphed into a lawyer named Will.<br /><br />And Moultrie Creek is near St. Augustine, one of my favorite places.<br /><br />None of this is of any use to you, but it was fun to think about.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898073277524952683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-19217957339190554102010-11-03T14:21:04.274-05:002010-11-03T14:21:04.274-05:00Can I go completely off and say Michael Moultrie s...Can I go completely off and say Michael Moultrie sounds fabulous to meMaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547321109503148189noreply@blogger.com