Conference oass::babynames

    One reason I started this notes file is so that I could plot frequency
    of names through time.
    
    For this reason, if people would add replies to notes like, My child
    is named xxx too, or my friend is yyy too, I would appreciate it.
     this could get tedios I suppose bt we could give it a try.
    
    Additionally, I have hopes of doing frquency through time comparisons,
    so if you do say my name is or my childs name is, some indication
    of year or date assign to the person would be helpful.
    
    (for all you Jack Bennys out there, you don't HAVE to reveal your
    age if you don't want to.)
    
    Randy

    We are thinking of naming our baby Harrison, if it turns out to be a
    boy.  Our rationale is that my last name is Harrison, but my husband's
    last name is Roody.  Hence, Harrison ? Roody.
    
    Leslie

    Why not ? Harrison Roody, like John Harrison Roody or Steven Harrison
    Roody?
    
    K.C.

    Why not Harrison as the middle name?
    
    Because we would want him referred to as Harrison.  And, I've never
    understood the rationale behind referring to someone by their middle
    name (unless, the child hates the first name and decides to go by the
    middle instead).
    
    Leslie

    
    Harrison would be a great first name particularly considering that
    it is your last name.  Be prepared for the very real possibility
    that the child will be called Harry at some point in his life -
    either by his choice or that of friends.  Would that be okay?
    
    Were you looking for middle name suggestions?   I like the sounds of
    Harrison Jon Roody  and   Harrison Paul Roody.  
    
    Good luck!
    Carol

    Unfortunately, I'm not wild about (a bit of an understatement, actually) 
    the idea of the nickname Harry.  We would run that risk, certainly,
    which is one of our hesitations.
    
    I wasn't specifically asking for middle name ideas, but I certainly
    welcome them.  We're actually considering George, a name which neither
    of us really likes, but was the name of my husband's uncle.
    
    Thanks for the input.
    
    Leslie

    Well, this is kind of late for an update, but what the heck ...
    
    My last reply was on December 12, 1991, and our son was born the next
    day.
    
    We did end up naming him Harrison George Roody, and we love the name.
    It is a little bit confusing when people either:
    
    	- just know my name (Leslie Harrison - didn't change mine when we
    	  got married), ask my son's name (and, I just give them his first), 
    	  then they hesitate and ask ... so, his name is Harrison Harrison?
    
    	  Nooooooooooooooo, he has my last name as his first name and he
    	  and his dad share their last name.
    
    	- they just shake their head, when they ask for my full name, then
    	  my son's, and they assume that I'm giving his: last name, first.
    
    Oh well, it keeps people on their toes!
    
    And, as far as his being called Harry goes, it just doesn't happen. 
    A few people have asked, but we tell them (emphatically, granted) that
    his name is not Harry, and it has worked out fine.
    
    So, sorry for such a longwinded response, not to mention two years
    late, but ...
    
    Leslie

    Well, Leslie, you're in good company.  The Pulitzer Prize-winning
    columnist, Anna Quinlan (sp.?), has a son Quinlan!
    
    -Tracy
    

    That's interesting, Tracy.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Leslie