Jeff’s Baby Name Suggestions

For years, I thought we’d decided on baby names. I’ve had three picked out – one girl, one boy, and one gender neutral for the past five years. Never once did Jeff express any disagreement with any of them. In fact, he was seemingly in full support and agreement.

Now that we know that we’re having a boy, Jeff has decided that he wants to explore some of his own ideas…after five years of silence. I will document them here…for posterity’s sake (and for what will surely be future entertainment).

1. Sage
2. Talen
3. Thorne
4. Stone
5. Brick
6. Eric
7. John
8. Zachius (I think hope he was joking about this one)
9. Paige (?!)

I know people with some of the names listed above…not all, but some. The fact of the matter is – none of these names, in my opinion, are anything like us. They don’t carry any personal meaning, and, in some cases, convey the exact opposite of the kind of people we are. In other words, I think my husband and I may be from different planets in the baby name dept.

Prayers appreciated.

To keep things fair, I will document my list here, as well. It’s shorter…I’m pickier, and genuinely want to choose a name that has either strong family or spiritual ties. I think personal significance gives a name strength. Perhaps it’s because my first name is my mother’s maiden name and just happens to be somewhat gender neutral. I’ve always enjoyed it and think there’s an art to choosing baby names.

That being said, I will wholeheartedly acknowledge the fact that my name choices are somewhat unorthodox and may very well be laughable to some, as much as my husband’s choices are to me! Here we go…

1. Sten/Steen
2. Boone
3. Mason
4. Christian
5. Piers or Pierce

Not that we’ll make a choice based on popularity or outside suggestions, but your feedback would certainly be entertaining! Comments/votes welcome.