Amethyst

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My fn is unique--to the point that a search on Google of my fn only had me in the top 10 results, at least until I resigned my f-t job to be a f-t mom.

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June 26, 2012 11:43 AM
In Response to Why Not, Indeed? Take Two

For the Geeks among us, Penny/Penelope is the non-geeky girl on The Big Bang Theory. Another possible source of exposure for this name in recent years.

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June 14, 2012 04:57 PM
In Response to Enter For a Chance to Win a Baby Shower! Just tell us, what baby name do you secretly love?

Love the sound of Kiriath, meaning stronghold. But I'm not sure I could actually do it, even if I could get DH on board.

For a girl, I like the sound of Inara. But I first heard the name on a character that wasn't exactly a role-model, so I don't think we'll use it.

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April 23, 2010 09:51 AM
In Response to The Generational Sweet Spot, Or Why Your Parents Have Such Bad Taste

I had a great-great grandmother with the name Ersie. I'd always assumed that it was a relatively common name alongside Elsie, but when I checked the NameVoyager, Namipedia, and a quick search of Google, I didn't find anything that supported that idea. Is anyone else familiar with this generational name? My NE tendencies have piqued my curiosity as to where this name came from. I've put out some inquiries within my family in hopes that someone may know a family story on this.

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October 9, 2009 10:10 PM
In Response to Ledasha, legends and race: part one

Just a belated thank you. Several months ago I was asking for input on the name Izola. I much appreciated everyone who gave feedback! Since my husband dislikes the nn Izzy, we ultimately chose another name for our daughter--Tabitha Grace. I don't always have time to keep up with the discussions, but I do enjoy them very much when I can! And now I'll return to my normal lurking.

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March 21, 2009 10:01 AM
In Response to Compounds, Splices & Frankennames

Not on the thread topic. I'm expecting my first in early August. We aren't finding out if it's boy or girl. Our list of possible names is still quite long, but I'd like to get some objective opinions on one name under consideration--Izola. Izola (eye-ZOE-la) is the name of a family friend who was an "adopted" grandmother up through my grade school years, so it is familiar and has sentimental associations for me. How does the name strike someone unfamiliar with it? Does it sound old-fashioned? Made-up? Awkward? Any cultural associations?

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January 17, 2009 11:22 AM
In Response to Do April showers bring Aprils?

Another comment about seasonal/month/day names. I grew up with (if I remember birthdays correctly) a Summer born in the summer and a September not born in September. Have also met Autumns, do not know when they were born. Several years ago, I met a Tuesday who was not born on Tuesday. She'd be in her 20's now. My best friend through grade school was born on Valentine's day and had Valentine as his mn.