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Never really thought about what I'd name my kids... stare Depends on a lot of factors, I suppose, plus the other parent's input... Still... I suppose "Stillborn" and "Miscarriage" would always be contenders... stare



Hm... I'm not too sure. My opinion on names tends to depend on who it belongs to. it's more of a personality association thing for me. For example, I think Jack Bauer is a kickass name! m/ Yeah... >.> Maybe I'd name my kids Jack Bauer...

"Hi. What's your first name?"
"Jack Bauer!"

Heh heh...



To me? They're a means of identification and, as I said above, I tend to associate them with personalities. Although I try not to be too prejudiced, so they're unstable associations. I suppose I only really develop an unbiased opinion if I hear a name but don't know anyone by that particular name... I'm just rambling a load of crap, now.

As for affecting the way they live... Not quite sure what you mean. I suppose it depends on the name and the culture the person is in. I mean... Being named Jesus in the west would definitely get you a few odd looks.



Rob xp I suppose I like it. Never really thought about it. Although I know about six or seven other people with the same name that I tend to hang around with pretty regularly, so it all gets confusing at times.

My mother had a miscarriage a few years ago, but considering he died only two days before his expected birth, we still refer to him with a name, Nicholas. But maybe we're all overly sensitive.

As for a name changing the course of someone's life, I agree with Serial. Names don't seem to make a person, since it's not like it's really their desicion. And people can change their names fairly easy, especially famous people, like for example Elton John. And of course there's that famous Shakespeare quote, "Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?" So I suppose that's a difficult question for anyone to answer.

My name is Emily, it's simple and common, but I don't mind. I think it suites me... Not that I'm simple or common, or at least I hope I'm not, but I'm content with it.

....I didn't understand a word of that, sorry..

Secret societies....make the world go 'round. They're so...ack, what's the word? Ah, secretive. You know what I mean?