Today’s story comes to us from Elisabeth. It’s a great example of how you can know exactly what you want – but it might still take a little work to find it!
Reader Baby Name Story: A Botancial, Literary Choice
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Tag Archives: Cassandra
Name of the Day: Cassia
Looking for something more feminine than cowgirl Cassidy, but less elaborate than the tragic Cassandra? Here’s a nature name that just might suit.
Thanks to Laney for suggesting Cassia as Name of the Day.
25 Sensible Names for Girls
While we’re of the opinion that there is no such thing as a normal name, we do grudgingly admit that there are safe, sensible choices. These are names that will never prompt a stranger to say, “What an interesting name!” But neither will they cause someone to do a double take and say, “Umm … how do you spell that?”
This list could include such enduring classics as Elizabeth and Mary. But we’ve chosen instead to focus on names that have a more current feel. Many were not in use before the 20th century. Some may not remain viable options by the time your granddaughters arrive. But bestow one upon your child circa 2008 and odds are that it will wear well throughout her lifetime.
So if you’re searching for the elusive normal name, we’ve compiled 25 perfectly sensible, inoffensive, well-known names for your consideration.
Substitute: Alexandra
You named your first doll Alexandra. When you wrote short stories, the heroine was always called Alexandra. Back in college, when you and your girlfriends imagined you future kids, yours was always called – you guessed it! – Alexandra.
Now you’re expecting and it’s a girl. Only it feels like every other parent has stolen your top pick, including your old roommate AND your sister-in-law.
It’s true. While the name has always been in use, since 1988, it has been in the Top 50 – that’s two solid decades where more than 6,000 newborns were dubbed Alexandra every single year. Some quick back-of-the-envelope math shows that more than 90,000 Alexandras joined our ranks in that time frame.
Should you barrel forward and call your daughter Alexandra anyway? It’s a tough call.
