Bob & Kelsey's Adoption

Friday, March 04, 2005

Names

In the midst of all the paperwork, we have started thinking about names. We have a long list on the white board in our home-office, complete with current popularity rankings and trending (is the name on the rise or decline). Yes, we are over-achievers. Sheeesh! (If you want to see a cool name web site, check out Name Voyager. Once the applet loads, type in a name to see its popularity over the last 100 years.) One of the challenges for us is to pick a name that we really like and is "hip" but that also will be classy and distinguished for an older woman. Studies have suggested that women with certain "cutesy" or "sexy" names don't do as well in the business world.

Currently on our list:

OliviaGingerSummerGabrielleReeseSylvia
SabrinaJasmineChloeCarlyLilyClara
BrianaMarissa

Any suggestions?
Email us.