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Conference oass::babynames

Title:	A list of All the BABYNAMES (shadow copy)
Notice:	BABYNAMES is now on-line and writable! Enjoy...
Moderator:	OASS::BURDEN_D

Created:	Tue Feb 13 1996
Last Modified:	Fri May 30 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	996
Total number of notes:	7139

589.0. "I need some advice for Simon Anthony...." by RANGER::PELHAM (Life NEVER ends, it just changes) Wed Sep 26 1990 13:55

    Hi there,
    
    we are expecting our first child in April 1991.  We have decided on a
    boys name and a girls name.  Boys = Simon Anthony, Girls = Carmen
    Violet.  Our last name is Pelham.  We have our reasons for chooising
    these names, some are family reasons and others are just the plane fact
    that we LIKE these names!  Anyway, to keep it short, relatives and
    friends are inquiring about which names we've chosen etc.  When we tell
    them the names they give us their opinions regardless of if we've asked
    for their opinions!  Some are good and some are bad  :^(, basically I
    could care less what others think.  My only concern is that of the name
    Simon.  Now, I realize that when we were growing up in the 60's and
    early 70's Simon Says & Simple Simon was a game we used to play in the
    schoolyard etc.  But before we chose this name, we checked into it as
    far as kids are concerned now-a-days.  We found that 9 out of 10 kids
    don't even know who Simon Say is or Simple Simon for that matter.  I
    have taken into consideration the teasing factor (if any) etc, and
    started to realize that if kids don't tease you about your name, then
    they'll find something else to tease you about! Like the way you look,
    talk, walk, laugh or eat your food!!  I compare this to when I was
    young and (my name is Melissa) kids found ways to make fun of my name
    (and last name which was BROWN)! 
    
    So now I need to know, should I even worry about this any more, or
    should I consider a different name due to the fact that Simon Says
    exists more than I realize?  We really have our hearts set on these
    names, but we can't stand people who tell us it isn't something they'd
    choose!!!!  Well, it isn't their baby either!!
    
    Thanks for listening,
    
    Mel :^)

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
589.1	Follow your heart	STEREO::FAHEL	Amalthea Celebras	`Wed Sep 26 1990 15:55`	10
	Hi, Mel! (I guess that answered my questions! ;^) ) FWIW, the names Simon Anthony and Carmen Violet sound WONDERFUL! And personally, I think that "Simon says" might give the little tyke the edge! (I knew a kid named Simon, and he was usually chosen to be the Simon in "Simon says", and he LOVED it!) Stick with 'em! K.C.
589.2	good choices	TIPTOE::STOLICNY		`Thu Sep 27 1990 08:55`	7
	Simon and Carmen are both great choices in my opinion. I don't really see much teasing potential in Simon compared to so many other names. Sure, there's Simple Simon and Simon Says but they're not derogatory or anything. Kids will find something no matter what you choose, so go with your heart! Good luck, carol
589.3		CHCLAT::HAGEN	Please send truffles!	`Thu Sep 27 1990 13:46`	13
	I agree with the others...I don't see much tease potential in either name. I'd stick with them. For some reason, even the most tactful people like to voice their negative opinions on name choices. If I were you, whenever anyone asked me what names you chose, I'd reply "We haven't decided yet." and leave it at that until the baby is born. Once the baby is born, I doubt anyone would criticize the name you've chosen. � �ori � P.S. I'm due in April, too! We haven't even thought about names, yet. My sister (due in Nov.) borrowed my babynames book and hasn't returned it yet!
589.4	Stick to it	PFSVAX::LILLY		`Fri Sep 28 1990 10:50`	7
	Hi Mel, Stick with what you want. Kids can find something to tease about on any name. Simon is a wonderful name and after he's born no one will have anything to say about it they'll be so thrilled with him. Cindy
589.5	One more vote for Simon	KYOA::CHANG		`Tue Oct 16 1990 10:59`	10
	I really like the names you picked. As far as "Simon" goes, I agree with the other noters - kids will find something to tease about. The only Simon I ever met was a sincere, kind, warm, thoughtful, gentle man. As a result, the name Simon brings very good feelings when I think of it. Chris
589.6	Keep 'em coming...	USCTR1::MPELHAM	I was born READY	`Wed Nov 21 1990 14:57`	4
	Thank you for all the nice notes so far...keep them ALL coming (good or bad), I love reading others opinions & thoughts..... Meliss
589.7	Almost there......	USCTR1::MPELHAM	Life NEVER ends, it just CHANGES!	`Tue Feb 19 1991 10:22`	14
	Well I have 8 &1/2 more weeks to go. If a boy, we are DEFINITE on Simon Anthony (unless he is born on 4/13, which was my dad's b-day, then he'll be named Simon Robert, my Dad's name was Robert). If a girl, we are DEFINITE on Carmen Violet. I'm hoping to go on 4/13, it would mean alot to me, and if he (my dad) were still living, it would mean alot to him as well! He didn't have any granchildren when he died. Mine is the first for my Mom! I'll keep you posted. Thanks, Mel :^)