Conference oass::babynames

    I definitely like Kelly for a girl.  Neither of the boys' names are
    ones I would pick, and I couldn't choose b/n them.
    
    K.C.

    I agree that Kelly would be very nice. I also like Larissa.
    
    As for the boys names, I like the name Kelsey very much - but I
    thought it was a girl's name.  At least I know one girl with that
    name.
    
    Mary

I consider "Aleta" and "Alida" to be "STRANGE" names, not unique, because I
have never heard of them and have no idea how to pronounce them.

Between Larissa and Kelly, I'd choose Larissa.

Between Reece and Kelsey, I'd pick Kelsey.  I, too, thought Kelsey was a
girls name.  Maybe it's both.

Personally, I'm not fond of any of the names on your list. I prefer more
common names such as Amanda, Christine, Matthew, etc.  (I don't like them
BECAUSE they are common, it's just unfortunate that everyone else seems to
like them too.)

Good luck with your little one. Let us know what you choose!

- Lori

    First, I have heard of Kelsey for a boys name AND a girls name.  I
    like it for both...it's a very nice name.  I like it alot better
    than Reece.  As for your girls names, I like both Kelly and Larissa.
    But if you are looking for uncommon, I would think Larissa is more
    uncommon than Kelly.
    
    My 1st choice votes are for Kelsey and Kelly!
    
    Lisa

    I vote for Larissa for a girl's name, although I like Kelly, too.
    
    As far as the boys' names, I didn't really go nuts over either one.
    I, like the preceeding voters, thought Kelsey was for a girl.
    
    So, I guess my vote is just Larissa.
    
    J.

    I'd go wih Kelsey - but for a girl, even if it is a boys name as
    well it has a very feminine sound.
    
    Jacqui

    Just wanted to add....Does anyone watch CHEERS?  I believe Frazier
    Crane's real name is Kelsey.  I don't know his last name, but I am
    pretty certain his first name is Kelsey.  I do like it for a boy...
    or a girl!

    
    It seems that our finalists are still changing daily. The replys
    that we have gotten here, along with other peoples responces,
    have helped alot.

    Here's our latest choices (as of JUNE 26th):
    
    	GIRLS			BOYS
    	-----			----
    	LARISSA			CASEY
    	KELLY                   COREY
    	KELSIE
                                     
    I still like KELSEY as a boys name, but the overwhelming majority
    of people seem to think it's a girls name. Therefore, we have adopted
    CASEY which we both like, sounds fairly close and is fairly unique.
    
    I have seen CASEY as a girls name too but I HOPE that it is more
    commonly know as a boys name...
    

    re: .8  I know how you feel.
    
    When my husband and I were trying to pick a name for our second baby,
    we came up with Jordan for a girl...yes a girl.  Of course, everyone
    we knew said the same thing you are hearing...."That's not a girls
    name, its a boys name"....Actually, its either!  And if you could see
    my little GIRL...JORDAN MICHELLE...you would say she looks like a 
    Jordan.  As a matter of fact, we find it very hard to picture a boy
    with this name now!  It fits our daughter perfectly. 
    
    Alot of names are very versatile...Ryan (which was mentioned earlier)
    is used for both girls and boys, sometimes they way it is spelled is
    different though (Ryanne).
    
    Anyway, just thought I would give you my 2 cents worth.  I know how
    people can influence your decision.  But if you really like the name
    for a boy, as you seem like you do....Go for it!
    
    I do like Casey too!  And yes, I have seen that name for both too!
    
    ---Lisa ---who couldn't keep her mouth shut!

    Yeah!  I like Casey!
    
    K.C.

    I didn't see anyone mention Reese.  If you like that name, maybe you'll
    like the name Reed/Reid.  It is not common, not strange, and not
    criminal, but close to Reese.

Rob,
    I like CASEY, my cousin is named CASEY. I like KELSEY too, but like 
everyone else I think of a girl when I hear it. I also like LARISSA. They
all sound good with Chapman. My 2 cents worth. 

                                 Kim

    I absoultely LOVE the name Larissa, it sounds lovely with Chapman.  I
    never really liked the name Kelly (Kelley?)  
    
    I would think that kids might tease a Reese (after the peanut butter
    cup)  I think that one should give their children beautiful and unique
    names, but one's they can live with so that they won't reject them
    later.
    
    I know a ten year old boy named Ashley Justin.  But, in about the third
    grade, kids teased him because it was a sissy name.  So, now even his
    mom calls him Justin.
    
    Susannah Muir Adam
    (I learned to love my name, although no one ever gets it right the
    first time!)

    I see you've taken Alida off your list.  Hmmm...  I was going to
    vote for that.  It's my grandmother's name and she is an absolutely
    wonderful person.  BTW - I think it was Lori a few back who wondered
    how it's pronounced...  A-lee'-da.  The accent is on the second
    syllable.  Anyway, I was seriously thinking about naming my daughter
    that as my husband LOVES the nickname Ally, but figured that it would
    get shortened to 'Ali' which I don't like as much, so we named her
    Allyson instead.  I've always liked that name, too.  At any rate,
    back to your poll here...  I guess I'll vote for Kelsey for a boy
    (BTW - it's Kelsey Grammer who plays Frazier on 'Cheers') and Larissa
    for a girl.  (or how about Lorissa??)  Anyway, congratulations.  You'll
    love being a parent.
    
    - Kathryn
    

    HI, 
    
    I like most of the names but I think Reed, as suggested previously, goes
    very well with Chapman.  Alissa and Alida (SP?) are very nice but you
    could also try shortening Alida to Lida or Lita (Lita Chapman - 
    pronounced Leeta).  I must admit my dislike of Casey and Corey.  How
    about a Scottish(I think) name - Kian Chapman - for a boy?  Saw that
    name in this notes file a way back, and I adore it!  Ian Chapman
    doesn't sound bad either. Good luck!
    
    JLee

    FWIW, I like Kelsey and Casey for a boy,  and they both sound good with
    Chapman.  Kelsie for a girl is good too.  The only reason I'd steer
    away from Larissa is potential grade school nicknames.   Can't you just
    hear some bully starting to call her Larry?  Ugh!  Or even worse, IMO,
    Rissy.  Yuck!
    
    I think I'd go with Kelsey for either sex.
    
    
    Susan

    
    FWIW...
    
    I believe names such as the following all started out being used
    as names for males, then females:
    
    Casey
    Corey (shorter form of Corinne for a female)
    Drew (originally short for Andrew maybe)
    Kelsey
    Kelly
    Tracy (and then Tracie or Tracey if a girl)
    Lynne
    Lesley (or Leslie for a girl now)
    Ashley
    .
    .
    .
    
    It may just be a coincidence, but you unerringly picked names
     that are boy/girl, so it suggests to me
    that that is a quality you are searching for. "Larissa"
    is the only name so far on your list that is customarily
    used with one sex only. Do you have a theory about prefering
    a boy/girl name? Just curious.
    
    Personally, I probably wouldn't pick the names you've
    chosen, but that is only one person's opinion. I am disappointed
    when friends may comment negatively about choices we are
    considering, but realize that it is only their opinion
    and may be  influenced by someone they know with the name
    who has questionable behavior, values, etc. Moral is,
    pick something YOU like. But thanks for giving us the chance
    to read, reflect, and consider our decision before we
    make it for our child.
    
    Good luck. 

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    YES, IT'S A BOY !!!  CASEY WAS BORN SUNDAY MORNING 9:45 JULY 1'ST
    (ONE WEEK EARLY).

    HE WAS 8 1/2 POUNDS AND 21 1/2 INCHES LONG AND HAS RED HAIR, LIKE
    MINE.
    
    THIS OFFICIALLY CLOSES VOTING...
    
    	T H A N K   Y O U   A L L    FOR YOUR OPINIONS AND HELP. 
        -------------------------
    
    	IT HAS BEEN GREAT FUN CHECKING THIS CONFERENCE EACH DAY, PRINTING
    	THE LATEST RESPONCES AND BRINGING THEM HOME FOR MY WIFE TO READ.
    
    	OF COURSE THE FINAL DECISION WAS OURS, BUT IT REALLY HELPED
        TO GET OTHER OPINONS.
    
    	P.S.
    
    	SINCE WE DIDN'T KNOW THE SEX PRIOR TO BIRTH, WE WENT TO THE
        HOSPITAL WITH 2 NAMES:
    
    		CASEY RYAN (OF COURSE) AND
    		KELLY CORINNE (MABY NEXT TIME).
    
    	WELL, I HAVE TO GET BACK TO THE HOSPITAL, WE BRING CASEY HOME
    	TODAY.
    
    	THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN,
    
    		ROB.
    
        
        
                                                                              

Congratulations Rob!  And welcome Casey Ryan!  Great name...especially
for a red head!  

Now you can check out the PARENTING notesfile (node HELPME)!  :-)

� �ori

    I have a niece named Kelsey Lynn.  I think the name is very pretty and 
    unique for a girl.  Though I don't like it for a boy.  Would you
    consider the name for a girl?  For boys: well,  Reece is definatly 
    different.  It sort of grows on you.  but, I don't know about the 
    sound of Reece with your last name.  It sort of sounds like Ree when 
    it's followed by Chapman.
     

    Congratulations Rob!  Casey Ryan is a GREAT name!!  I replyed in 
    reference to Kelsey and Reece a bit to late in my privious message - 
    
    CASEY was already in town!! 
    
    Best of all to you and your family!
    
    

    Congratulations, Rob and family!  Casey *is* a nice name.  In fact,
    my husband and I considered it if we had a son, but alas, Allyson
    arrived instead.  Have fun being a dad!
    
    - Kathryn
    

    Congrats, Chapmans!!  (And, Wonderful choice!)  ;^)
    
    

    Congratulations!  Casey Ryan is a great name!  (My daughter is Caileigh
    Ryan, so I'm biased.)
    
    For future reference:
    
    I _love_ Reese (with an s) Chapman.
    
    Re an earlier response:
    
    No need to spell Tracy with an i or ie if it's for a girl.  On the
    other hand, the name Tracy Chapman is already taken...
    
    Tracy