[Magic_Mikki]

I'm sure that someone has vented about this before, but I am so ****** annoyed with people right now, I have to get it off my chest!

When I was pregnant with my first, my husband and I had a hard time coming up with a name that we both liked. Eventually, we decided on Alexandria as a first name. We decided on this name about a week or two before Alex was born, and when we told our families that this was the name and it is set in stone, my sister-in-law had a fit!!! She was so angry that we "stole" her name, and didn't want to hear anymore about it! She isn't married or even thinking about having kids anytime soon (at that time, anyway) and she wasn't even dating anyone! Apparently she gave us a list of names that past June/July, (and this was December of 06!) and we weren't allowed to use any names off the list. To tell you the truth, I wasn't a fan of any of the names, so I didn't think twice about them. I must add, even though this list wasn't written down or anything, I know Alexandria was NOT on The List!

Ok so now I fast forward to December 2007/January of 2008.. DH and I find out we are expecting again, and once again, my sister in law, who still is not married, presented us with The List of names that we can't have, even though they aren't the same names as the first time around. Also, just recently I was discussing with my best friend a few possible name choices, and I mentioned Audrey, and she said, "Ohh I like Aubrey!" (Notice the difference in the names). I said that was a very pretty name and I'd never thought of it, and I think I'll mention it to DH! Holy pissed off girlfriend, was she angry that I dare steal a name from her list! (My friend is not even dating anyone, let alone, thinking about kids!)

What I want to know is, why in the hell do people I know feel like it's ok to impose "LISTS" upon me, and tell me I can't use any of the names??? I've become so angry with this subject, and I get heated when someone asks if we've thought of names yet! How can I think of names when I'm not allowed to use any freakin names in the book?

Does anyone else have a beef with this? I know this was a long post, but I feel like I have lots of points to make, you know? I think we are going to name the new baby Aubrey Jennifer Madison Logan Riley just to **** everyone off!

[Magic_Mikki]

By the way, for the record- I know it's still really early in the game, but I think we've decided on Reese for a girl!! I am so excited that DH agreed to this name as I lobbyed for it for 9 months with my first! hehehe!

[oweirdo]

I think the fact that you want to name her every name you "cant" is great!!!!! MOre power to you! I never had that problem, so i dont have any anwers or advice.

[chrissyf320]

I would say this is a "first come first serve" situation! It would be different if they were pregnant and wanting to use one of those names, but why should you have to not use one of those names when they may change their mind or their future DH won't like the name...you just never know.

[songbirdxx]

Oh! We all so love to talk about names ,pregnant or not! There was a time when people found it such a compliment to have a baby whoose name was chosen to be the same as someone elses!Now we are all so intent on choosing something original!! we think more about that, than the names we actually love! Personally I love traditional, strong names with character, even if they have been used through the ages. I do like the name Reece and Alexandria is a very beautiful name, that is probably because I think Alexander must be one of the most lovely boys names ever!

[LovingJesusinAZ]

I agree with Chrissyf that names are a "first come, first served" basis. DH's family "stole" all my names---before I even knew them

In college I decided I'd love to name a boy Michael Stephen. Well . . DH is Steven so when we met I thought that would be perfect--just change Stephen to Steven. Well . . . DH pointed out he has an uncle Mike and the two would have the same first and last name. Scratch that off the list. (Uncle Mike is 65. Dang Grandma for "stealing" my name)

My favorite girls' name was Lauren Renee. Well . . . when I met DH he had a 14 yo old niece named Lauren. (She's now 19). Dang my SIL for stealing that name 14 years before I showed up!

I am a little sad these names are off the list (DH doesn't care if there are "repeats" but I do), but oh well! I just need to be more creative! Our son is Joshua and now that I'm expecting our 2nd we can't come up with names (for either gender) to save our lives!

I guess I can "steal" names back if I get really desperate

[MiaCamille]

first come first serve i agree but i really like Reese way better

[LeanyBean]

Must agree with the whole first come first serve thing. I also think that no one can have any power over unless you let them. Use whatever name(s) you wish to use for your little one. It's your baby, your choice.

[ruthann8]

We kept Ellamae's name secret until she was born, that way nobody would dare tell us they didn't like her name. And if they were mad about the name who cares, we already named her and it's too late to change our minds!

A list of names that you are not allowed to use is stupid. Whatever name you pick out there is always someone who will either be mad you used the name or not like the name, so use whatever name you want!

On the other side of things, my dh and I had a boy name picked out that was a combination of his middle name and his father's middle name. His father passed away in 2002 of leukemia. And my aunt used my dh's middle name for her son. I was mad at first but we have thought of another name that we like even better. And were not telling any family or friends until we have a son.

[Kats Playland]

I agree first come first serve. When I was pg with DD we picked out 2 girls names & 2 boys names. One of those being DH late grandfather's name. Well, 5 months after we found out I was pg with a girl his cousin found out she was pg and later it was a boy... She used his grandfather's name & we had no problem with it. But I can understand you about ppl saying you can't use "their" names. My SIL told us what names we couldn't use when we started talking about kids again, mind you we were trying at the time and she wasn't... I didn't like any of them names so I don't care. And I really don't see why they would get pi$$y about it, they aren't even close to having kids and probly will change their mind when they finally do. *lol*

And love your daughter's name. My DD's is Alexandria Makayla.