Are you a long-time reader, but never commented? Is there a name you’ve been dying to suggest for ages, but fear that I’ll scoff? Reject the suggestion, you, and your every idea about names? Ignore your email forever? (Okay, that last one might actually happen, but I’m working on it.)
Here’s your chance.
The week of September 10 is reserved for requests from those who have never, ever, ever commented before.
Here’s how it works:
1. Leave a comment on this post with one name suggestion.
2. I’ll take the first four names that:
Have not been previously been covered here. Aren’t so crazy close to a previously covered name that there’s little new to say. Have enough history of use to create a story. Is not already on the calendar in the upcoming months.3. It is unlikely that the first four names posted will fit these criteria, so don’t be discouraged if you are post #10.
4. No worries if you’re suggesting a super-common name or a wildly unusual one. All are welcome.
How will I know if you’re a lurker? Easy. Your comment will be held for moderation, as all first-time comments are. I suppose you could invent a fake identity and game the system, but I’d prefer that you don’t go to extraordinary lengths to fake us all out. Just use the contact form in the top right corner of the site to request a name.
Ready, set, go – and I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Ander – it’s basque for Andrew
Ainara – also Basque, it means Swallow (the bird) It’s our girl’s name, but we’re having another boy, so he’s probably going to be Ander. (my husband is Spanish, born in Basque country, obviously)
I was hoping *crosses fingers* you could cover the name Aeson. It’s my absolute favorite boy name but none of my favorite name blogs have ever covered it; I’d love more information on it. 🙂
I heard the name Romelia (pronounciation: rom-ay-lee-a) once and have loved it ever since. Especially since I can shorten it to Romy or Romee (pronounciation: romay) which are both names that aren’t extremely popular in my country but also unot very unusual.
I would love to hear about it.
P.s.: I thought of another way to shorten it; which is Romia.
Don’t think I have commented. What about Zia? Getting to included?
Or Mahalia, Miquain, Riva, Kala, Kita, Ajua, Veran.
I met a baby Zia recently – that would be fun to read more about. 🙂
I’ve read for about a year now and some names I would like profiled are Marisol and Luella. For Boys a getting to Mac(k).
I love this site! Thank you. 🙂
Hi, I’m a longtime lurker. I’d like to know more about my own name, Hallie. I rarely meet people my own age with my name but I am starting to see it on little girls more often. Thanks!
hi, i’ve never commented before. i would love to read a post on “getting to Tess.”
Tessa! I’m annoyed that it only shows up on the SS charts in 1964. I’m SURE it must have a deeper history than this!
It was probably usually used as a nickname for a variant of Theresa 🙂
Hi, throwing in my daughter’s name, Willa, into the mix. I’m starting to hear it everywhere now (my daughter is turning 5 next month). Would love to hear your take on her name. 🙂
Raluca!
I wasn’t sure if we were supposed to comment or send a message, so I did both 🙂