Silas Alexander Grey

     If you love names as much as I do, you can probably relate to spontaneous name crushes. Falling quickly in love with a combo or even a single name, and falling hard! As I get name crushes, I'd like to share them with you, and share why I like them!

Currently crushing on Silas Alexander Grey. 

Silas - A biblical choice, fairly popular hovering just outside the top 100. It is literary connotations (Silas Marner), which is a sweet spot for me. You've got several great nickname options; Si, Las, Lassie, Silo, Ace, etc. 

Alexander - He's strong, he's solid, he's classic-- what's not to love about Alexander? And he adds the perfect touch in this combo.

Grey - A softer touch, he rounds this double middle name combo off nicely. Grey is a well-known name, but surprisingly unpopular. He sits at #979 on the US popularity list for 2013, and the alternate spelling Gray didn't even make the top 1000. 

     What do YOU think of Silas Alexander Grey? What would you think if you met a little boy with this name? Would you consider it (or something similar) for your child? 

Let's Talk About Finley

     Finley is considered a unisex name in today's time. Its meaning is "fair-haired hero." It fits in well with the trend of two syllable names ending in "-ley," as well as with the trend of "Finn" names. The Finn nickname is one of it's greatest assets for boys, but the softness of the name makes it fit for girls.

     Taking a look at US Popularity lists, Finley came up at #290 for girls in 2013 and #483 for boys. The girls may slowly be taking over the name, but as of now it isn't odd to see it on a boy by any means.

     Several celebrities have chosen the name. NCIS: LA star Chris O'Donnell donned his son with the name in 2006, his other kids are Lily, Chip, Charlie, and Maeve. Jason Sehorn, former NY Giants cornerback, and his wife, actress Angie Harmon, chose Finley for their daughter. Finley Faith Sehorn's sisters are Emery Hope and Avery Grace. Lisa Marie Presley chose for one of her daughters as well, twin to Harper. 

     Would you ever consider Finley for your child? Would you use it on a boy or a girl? What middle name would you select?

Feature Friday: Livia J.

     Fairly often, I plan on featuring different name enthusiasts. Today, I've chosen to feature Livia J. Here's her interview:

What do you think of your name?
-I like my name, but I'd prefer to be Olivia rather than just Livia. It can get confusing.

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
-I met a girl named Nyssa once, and since then I've always wanted her name.

What are your favorite boys' names?
-Probably Cooper and Sebastian.

Why are they your favorite?
-I've always loved Cooper, since my early teen years. Sebastian is a newer love, I love how it sounds so elegant yet really masculine.

What are your favorite girls' names?
-Cecilia and Imogen for sure! And I still love my daughter, Ayla's, name.

What are your dream sibling sets?
-Ayla, Sebastian, Hugo, and Imogen! Or maybe Ayla, Cooper, and Ivy! Ayla and Dean if I just had two!

Which trumps: meaning or flow?
-personally, flow. But I love meaningful names on other people's kids.

When did you start loving names?
-when I was in my early teens. I started naming all my old stuffed animals, and I still remember most of their names! There was Sarah, Bartholomew, Mitch, Eric, Hyde...needless to say my taste has changed since then :)

How would you describe your naming style?
-It is really all over the place! I like trendy names, like Roman and Harley, but I like classy extravagant names like Sebastian, Hugo, and Cecilia.

Write your name list:
Cooper Augustus
Sebastian Lee
Dean Maddox
Byron Channing
Roman Lewis
Hugo Ethan
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Imogen Ruby
Cecilia Iris
Ivy Noella
Hattie Quinn
Scarlett Daphne
Harley Amabel
Willow Eden

Do you have any friends who love names as much as you do?
-sadly, no!

If you have an SO, what do they think of your name choices? Do they tend to agree/disagree with them?
-he likes some of them, like Cecilia and Imogen. And Dean for boys. But he's okay using names he doesn't love, and we compromise by choosing names he loves in the middle (that I like too).

What are your SO's favorite names?
-He loves Dean for boys and Ruby for girls.

Margo, Margot, Margaux!

     A trendy baby name among the people often called "name snobs" is Margot. At only #944 on the US Social Security popularity list, it is a pretty uncommon name, though everyone has most likely heard of it. It's a lovely vintage choice, a diminutive of Margaret, meaning Pearl.

     A dilemma any parent considering the name would run into is spelling choice! While Margo and Margaux are not ranked on the SS popularity list (and Margot is), they both have rich history and are worth considering. Love for the name is growing. Vintage is trendy these days, and Margot is ready for her revival!

     Would you ever consider Margot for your daughter? What spelling would you choose? What name would you pair with it, and would it be a first name or a middle name?

xx Addy

Hello, World!

    Hello, world! My name is Addison Clara S. C., but you can call me Addy. Before I begin my blogging about names, I thought I'd introduce myself.

    I am 17 years old. My name was formerly Addison Claire S., but it changed when I was adopted last year. I'd always hated my name, Addison is a boys name in my mind and Claire is an overused, filler middle. So, when I added a new last name to my birth certificate, I got to tweak my middle name to be the more lovely Clara. I have lots of brothers, some biological and some from my adoptive family, but no sisters. My adoptive parents mean the world to me, they've been there for me since way before my dad died.

    I've always had a love for names, I name everything. Over some time, I'll be sharing with you names I love, names I hate, names I hear, everything about names. So welcome, and enjoy:

xx Addy