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!
If it’s not too late, I’d like to suggest Talora and Gaia.
I’d love to see something on Ismay (f) or Arvid (m).
I’m a first time lurker, however I’d love to see some one finally have the name Anneliene pronounced “Anna leen”
It’s my younger sisters Christian name, to remind us of our heritage. All I know is that it is of Dutch African origins, although I’m not so sure that there would be enough information to make it a feature name.
I’m a first time lurker, however I’d love to see some one finally have the name Anneliene pronounced “Anna leen”
It’s of Dutch African origins, although I’m not so sure that there would be enough information to make it a feature name.
Would love to see a write up on Raleigh!
Raleigh is actually coming up later in August!
Too late to get in the game? How about Junia? It’s been baffling me for weeks. How exactly is it pronounced? Is it wearable? How common is it?
My beautiful mother’s name; Joyce, and her mother’s name; Ottilia.
How about Eilifur? I believe it’s an Icelandic name but that’s as far as I know. I came across it in a second hand book I bought recently which was presented to a Eilifur. I am definitely intrigued and would like to know more about the name as it’s not one I’ve ever heard of before.
I just discovered this blog last week, and I’m having a blast going through all the previous entries. I was a bit disappointed that Zoe and Eden (two of my all-time faves) hadn’t been spotlighted yet, though, so those are my suggestions!
I’m interested in the name Sibley, my maiden name.