That’s MY name!- June 24, 2012
I’m so proud of my daughter’s name. Charlotte Eva. I say it, whisper it in her hear, and scribble it on paper. It’s beautiful and fits her perfectly.
If you have read my blog for any length of time you may have picked up on the fact that I’m sort of obsessed with names. The amount of time, effort, and research I put into picking out Charlotte’s name is pretty insane. Here’s a quick look back.
Yes, the name Charlotte has grown in popularity, but not like some other girl names. The Nameberry thing in 2010 was just that it was the most searched name, not necessarily the one most parents chose. (see final link) 2011 brought no new little Charlotte’s to her daycare and none of my Facebook or blog friends named their umpteenth 2012 babies Charlotte. I haven’t really been sweating it.
Until this weekend.
Oh no he didn’t!!!!!!!
I griped and grumbled when I noticed this guy I grew up with named his adorable newborn daughter Charlotte. Bryan and I went to middle school and high school together. We even dated for a little while. He’s a sweet guy. I really seriously doubt he even knew my daughter’s name. Nor should he care. He should be able to name his kid whatever he wants. I don’t own the name Charlotte. I’m just insane. I can admit it.
This is me being a grown-up and getting over it. I posted this comment on a picture of his Charlotte….
Bryan, she is so sweet! Congrats! My daughter is named Charlotte, also. Great name!
See…I’m getting less crazy. Until the next baby name.
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Sooo..,I probably shouldn’t tell you that my first car was named Charlotte?
Your first car!? That’s funny! Why Charlotte for your car?
hahaha. yeah, there is a reason i picked isla. 😉
I know an Ila, but no Isla’s.
Haha…nope, you’re not crazy! I am the same way. We showed up to a play group with another Lyla (but spelled differently) and I could definitely feel the “that’s MY baby’s name” tension between me and the other mom.
I met the mother of a “Lila Kate” who got mad that I called her just “Lila”. It’s funny how we we get possessive.
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