Conference oass::babynames

    We are expecting our first on October 26.  We have Luke for a boy.
    Still undecided on a girl, but the two choices right now are Abigayle
    and Keelin.   So I like your Abbey!!
    
    Joy Bradish

    I love the name Abbey...  nice choice.  Not too sure about Brendan,
    though, but that's just my opinion so don't pay attention.  I'm
    a bit concerned about you mentioning the fact that you've received
    a lot of opposition from others (not including your husband) on
    your choices.  My opinion on that is:  IT'S NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS!
    It really ticks me off when people say "Oh, don't name your baby
    xxxx, because I don't like that name."  When I was pregnant and
    people asked what names I had chosen, I always got negative comments
    and felt like decking some people.  It's not *their* child and if
    you and your husband like a particular name, then tell all those
    people to take a hike!  I really believe that you and your husband
    you choose a name that you like and don't give what other people
    think a second thought.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with
    the name Abigail or Brendan, for that matter.  This is a decision
    that is made for *life* and you, above everyone else, should be
    comfortable with your child's name.  Congratulations...
    
    - Kathryn
    

    I whole-heartedly agree with Kathryn... (.2), and whatever you feel you
    really want for your child's name should be what you give him or her.
    
    However, since you're soliciting opinions, I'll throw in mine, too.  I
    happen to LOVE the name Abigail, and one of the most darling friends
    I've had was named Abbey.  I really like it.  I like Brendan, but
    probably wouldn't pick it myself, because it reminds me too much of the
    female name Brenda, which I'm not wild about.
    
    Just my opinion!  Best of luck.
    
    J.

    
    I think Abigail is a beautiful name however I would shorten it to
    Abby or Abi not Abbey
    
    J

    My sister has a son, Stephen Brendan, and it sounds nice.  I like it
    very much because it's different, and somehow fits him.  Her maiden
    name was Ryan, so we're very irish and that is a nice first, middle
    or last name if you're irish.  Even for a girl now a days it's become
    popular. Just a suggestion.
    
    I also like Abegail.  I can't think of an irish middle name for that
    but I'm sure there are plenty.  
    
    Regarding the person who have "pushed back" for your choice of names.
    Being pregnant myself I have run into this, mostly from my husbands
    side who would like more traditional, but boring (in my opinion) names.
    My folks have been very good, and even have suggested very different
    names in trying to help.  However, my mother made a very nice point.
    No matter what my husband and I chose to name our child they will love
    it regardless, and hopefully his family will as well.  If they don't
    like the name, that's there problem.  As Kathryn said as well, it's
    YOUR child, this is the one time where NOONE should influence you, nor
    should you let them.  This is why I've chosen to keep my mouth shut
    with my husband's family about names.  I just say that's not our
    priority at this point, something will come to me later.  
    
    Or my husband has chosen the tactic of giving them the strangest name
    he can come up with that he knows his mom will hate, that way she gets
    the hint and usually stays quiet until the next visit.
    
    Good luck.
    Rebecca
    

    I love Abigail!!! I like it especially because I've tried to stick to
    Biblical names. I have a Rachel and a Hannah already and if the next
    one is a girl, I am strongly thinking about Abigail. Stick to your
    guns.
    
    Cindy

    I'm pregnant with twins...and I'm considering Abbey for a girl...I love
    it!!
    
    I DO have a concern though and that if your last name is LANG, she
    might get really razzed about having the name "ABBEY LANG"...that is if
    anyone remembers the Beatles song Abbey Lane!!
    
    Just something to consider...Best of luck to you whatever you decide!!

    re:-1
    
    The Beatles never had a song called "Abbey Lane"...  They had an
    *album* titled "Abbey Road".  Besides, even if it was Abbey Lane,
    I doubt anybody would tease a child over something like that.
    Abbey Road was a great album.
    
    - Kathryn
    

    Re: .7 & .8
    
    The song is PENNY Lane.  And I agree with Kathryn.  I mean, I recently
    overheard a child refer to the Beatles as "Paul McCartney's old group"!
    
    Actually, Abbey Lang has rather a nice ring. 
    
    K.C.