You want to name her what?

• 06-06-2009 9:25 PM

  Sharita Joined on 06-07-2009 Posts 2

  You want to name her what? Reply Contact DF wants to name our baby if a girl "Langley". He said he has always wanted to name a girl that if he ever had kids. Apparently he has had this one for a while. I thought it was atrocious at first and now im still not sure. This will be his first and my 5th so it is a special privilage he hasn't been able to be a part of yet to name a baby so I know it means more to him but do you think that would get her laughed at? It sounds too much like "gangly" to me. Opinions? Sharita

• 06-06-2009 9:28 PM

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  Aleraninde Joined on 08-16-2006 Posts 1,992	Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact It's quite unattractive. It does remind me of 'gangly', and 'lanky' too.

• 06-07-2009 4:40 AM

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  GiggilinMichelle Joined on 03-26-2009 New Brunswick Canada Posts 478	Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I'm sorry...I kind of like it. I do agree that you can rhyme it with Gangly...but there aren't many elementary school kids that are going to know that...or lanky for that matter. (just my opinion!) BUT if it really doesn't suit you what about something along those lines....is it more the "ley" ending that he likes or the the beginning?

• 06-07-2009 4:29 PM

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  AmiJanell Joined on 01-16-2007 Dawson Edward Born 7/15/08 Minnesota Posts 1,786	Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I don't like it at all.  Maybe he would go for something like Angelee? Or maybe use it as a middle name.

• 06-15-2009 5:56 AM

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  Karen3288071 Joined on 03-02-2009 Posts 10	Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact How about Lanie/Laney . . it's close???

• 06-19-2009 7:29 PM

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  danelaby3423996 Joined on 06-19-2009 TX Posts 12

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I actually kinda like the name, it's unique,not common;an 'attractive" name for a girl I think and I doubt she will be teased for her name. Also the mere fact this is his first baby, is pretty much a really sentimental "big deal" for him , that I personally would want to grant that wish for him, ya know and maybe when you decide on the middle name, call her by her middle name amongst family. My family calls me by middle name and my first name has always been used in formal settings like school an work now. I was use to it;actually have quite a few family members who go by middle names amongst family members, was never sure why but common practice in my family.

• 06-20-2009 6:06 AM

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  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Tucker Lane 06/17/2008 Tyson Brady due 07/05/2009 Posts 810	Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I like it too! I say who cares what other people think as long as you both like it. I really do like it though...it is one of those names, the more you hear it...it just really grows on ya!

• 06-20-2009 7:19 AM

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  Jenn1212 Joined on 06-20-2009 Mount Laurel, NJ Posts 2

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact To be completely honest.. I don't enjoy it. I think that kids these days are torturous and she will probably get picked on left and right. When we were coming up with names, we said the full name out loud several times and thought about what it would sound like when introducing yourself to colleagues or job interviews. Also we took into consideration if the child was applying to places, whether or not people would realize the gender according to the name. I would hate to have my kid get a letter that says Mr. and she's a girl. or Ms. and he's a boy

• 06-20-2009 8:40 AM

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  DawninWA Joined on 04-02-2009 Posts 420

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I see nothing wrong with the name, but if you are not in love with it then I think you two need to maybe come up with something you both love. Is he from Washington? There is a town called that here. I personally prefer masculine girl names, which this would fit under. They are very normal now and who cares if you have to correct a person or two about her actually being a girl and not a boy. I had people ask me what my sons name was when she had a bright pink butterfly blanket on her. People are just dumb.

• 06-20-2009 9:10 AM

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  Cookiethief2 Joined on 12-18-2006 #1 5/17/06 #2 6/11/07 #3 12/18/09 Posts 977

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact Jenn1212: To be completely honest.. I don't enjoy it. I think that kids these days are torturous and she will probably get picked on left and right. When we were coming up with names, we said the full name out loud several times and thought about what it would sound like when introducing yourself to colleagues or job interviews. Also we took into consideration if the child was applying to places, whether or not people would realize the gender according to the name. I would hate to have my kid get a letter that says Mr. and she's a girl. or Ms. and he's a boy That actually happens to me quite frequently. It never bothered me and I just laugh about it. My name is Kendall and while it's becoming a more popular name for a female, it's usually assumed to be male. I've had clients, I'm a nurse, who will say they were expecting a man when I walk into the room. lol Pleasant surprise for them, or so they say. ;)  I like the name, but I'd probably still opt for Lainey instead.

• 06-20-2009 5:59 PM

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  pearl3271711 Joined on 05-30-2009 Posts 3

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I actually love that name for a girl. its unique, its gives the child an advantage over other kids because no one will have that name when she goes to school. i have two girls and i have never met another child with their name. much like my own name, i am the only person with my name that i know. it doesnt even show up in baby books & ive never been able to pull it up on line. im special, my children feel the same way. i think your daughter will feel the same. Besides, she will feel even more special knowing her father loved that name for her.

• 06-21-2009 2:29 PM

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  Susan3417708 Joined on 05-31-2009 Minnesota Posts 99

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact I really like the name. Give her a very feminine middle name so the name sounds like a girl. If DF has always loved this name, let him name the baby. The name will grow on you as you get to know your precious angel. As far as having people address her as Mr., I have even gotten mail for Mr. Susan.... I think the most important thing is for her daddy to tell her that he always loved the name and dreamed of having a little girl named Langley. She is his dream come true!

• 06-29-2009 10:38 PM

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  Chere123 Joined on 06-01-2009 Soth Africa Posts 79

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact My name is Cheré and I have never met any one who shares that name, when I was a kid that made me feel so special and unique, And children will always find something to tease you about, mine wasnt my name, i had a bad overbite, and was nick-named "Wabbit" - so no matter how hard you try kids can be crual and if they want they will find something to tease you about, I like the name Langley, it's a pretty name I think, her biggest problem will be mis-prononciation and spelling (I suffer that too) but by the time you reach your adult likfe you are used to it that if some one gets it right its a pleasant auprise =)

• 06-30-2009 9:58 AM

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  NaomiJosieGabeandBaby Joined on 03-19-2009 Philadelphia Area Posts 222	Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact It's not so bad. And if it is really important to him I don't see anything wrong with it. Does it have some special meaning to him? Like was he stationed at Langley Airforce Based or something ?

• 07-06-2009 2:40 PM

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  Erika~AJandJordan Joined on 09-22-2004 AJ~Jordan~ Kayleigh~Makenzie Posts 681

  Re: You want to name her what? Reply Contact Chere123: My name is Cheré and I have never met any one who shares that name, when I was a kid that made me feel so special and unique, And children will always find something to tease you about, mine wasnt my name, i had a bad overbite, and was nick-named "Wabbit" - so no matter how hard you try kids can be crual and if they want they will find something to tease you about, I like the name Langley, it's a pretty name I think, her biggest problem will be mis-prononciation and spelling (I suffer that too) but by the time you reach your adult likfe you are used to it that if some one gets it right its a pleasant auprise =)   I just wanted to say that I have a sil and her name is Chere.. I love the name, and she does too..