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thread: OK - finally - our names...

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    WA
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    Talking OK - finally - our names...

    We know the sex and we have a named picked (have been calling bubs this name since we found out sex) - but thought I would share our name picks anyway

    Boy
    Talan James
    Brayden Riley

    Girl
    Tahlia Paige
    Kaylee Grace

    We have picked Talan James for our boy - but have the others as back ups just incase
    We hadnt shared our boys name because I couldnt be bothered with some peoples reactions... but I knew I was safe here!
    I did go through the names again with my mum on Easter weekend and she said she didnt like Talan (she doesnt know what we are having or thats the name we have chosen). It does upset me abit that people say they dont like the name - but too bad! We are set on it.
    Makes me feel abit bad though, they will feel guilty for the things they have said when we announce it!
    The few reactions we have found from 'Talan' are... 'Thats RAT poision' or 'Isnt that an EAGLES claw?' LOL
    I just say 'No - its spelt T-A-L-A-N'... lol

    What does everyone think?!

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    Apr 2009
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    I love Talan. Wish I'd thought of it.....

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    Aug 2008
    qld
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    I really like Talan, and if ur mum loves her grandson, then she will learn to accept that is the name his parents have carefully and lovenly chosen for him.
    She will just see a beautifully bubba, and forget that the name was not her cup of t.
    Congrats hunni and all the best.

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    BellyBelly Member

    Feb 2007
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    The few reactions we have found from 'Talan' are... 'Thats RAT poision' or 'Isnt that an EAGLES claw?' LOL
    I just say 'No - its spelt T-A-L-A-N'... lol

    What does everyone think?!
    Sorry, I don't like it for those reasons.

    But....if you like it, then that's all that matters! That's part of the reason why I didn't share names IRL before DS arrived, I really didn't want to know if they liked it or not.

    I think people would be incredibly rude to say something to you once your baby is born.

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    BellyBelly Member

    Mar 2005
    Limestone Coast, SA
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    I dont think much of your boys names, but I think Kaylee Grace is very sweet.

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    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    Central Coast
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    I love your boys name and I know 2 little boys with those names
    Talan is different but I honestly think it will get popular
    Brayden is gorgeous but Im biased-its my cousins names!

    Finding boys names is very hard. We are thinking of Ryder for our son and so far my side of the family loves it, not sure what DP's side thinks but I dont care. I love the name and they will learn to live with it!!

    Your girls name are gorgeous aswell

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    Nov 2008
    on the verge of greatness!
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    hi ms bb,
    if your mum is anything like mine, she will deny that she dissed it and declare that she was the one who thought of it! lol. she probably just isn't ussed to it, so don't worry too much.

    and like the others say. you name your bub for you, don't worry too much about other people as someone will always have something awful to say and someone will always love it. so long as two people are happy, you and dh, you're set.

    for the record thou i like it, i think its a good strong name for a boy.

    ox

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    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    South Eastern Suburbs, Vic
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    I love Talan and for goodness' sake, DON'T tell your family your potential names! Better to tell them afterwards, trust me!

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    smiles4u Guest

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    Geez, you are game telling anyone, ... We chose against telling a single sole as we didn't want a negative outcome from anyone before bub was born including my own Mum ... if you knew my Mum it would be a painful experience (didn't need that stress whilst pregnant) !!

    I like Kaylee ... and Talan could grow on me

    ... Have you thought of Kaylee Paige or Paige as a first name ?? ... it's pretty !!
    Last edited by smiles4u; April 15th, 2009 at 05:36 PM.

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    Oct 2006
    Sydney
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    Nice one, MrsBB! Your mum will be cool with Talan once he arrives - she might be a little embarrassed at first, but I reckon she'll grow to love it in no time at all.

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    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
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    I like 'em

    My mum and my IL's have to write our kids names on the fridge when they are first born so they can remember how to spell their names!! ROFL

    Took them FOREVER to remember how to spell Miss M's name

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    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2005
    Blue Mountains
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    I love Talan We tossed up the spelling of it, and went with Tallon. I really like your spelling tho And yep - don't tell anyone! It's also a powertool PMSL. And yes.. it's more popular than you think... I'm finding most people know of a Talon somewhere, be it at their child's school, or some friend of a friend.

    if you like it, just go for it. People get used to it I've found the only people that sort of screw up their nose are those that want to know the meaning.. or why we chose it. We just like it.. no deep & meaningful reason! LOL. pfft.

    Oh, and for what it's worth, you can cop just as much flack for naming them something ordinary like John or Peter. There's always people that won't like a name.

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    Aug 2008
    qld
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    Oh, and for what it's worth, you can cop just as much flack for naming them something ordinary like John or Peter. There's always people that won't like a name.
    Yup, so true, i did, Ok so i dont have kids with the name john or peter, but when i told MIL that #4 was a grl and we had chosen Emmerson, she looked at me and said, oh well, at least u still have plenty of time to come up with a better name, i mean wtf!
    We liked and thats all that mattered.

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    Feb 2008
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    sorry.. i think of rat poisen too. It would annoy me that i would have to explain it to everyone.

    Brayden tho.. gorgeous name. that was on our list too..

    hard with them girls names, i like them both, i wouldnt be able to choose!

  15. #15
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    WA
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    Thanks everyone

    We havent told anyone that Talan is THE name - just given them all 4 above. But only a few people. Names have been kept pretty quiet otherwise! hehe
    I appreciated all of your feedback. I think it is definately going to become a more popular name.
    The rat poision thing doesnt bother me - because its spelt different. I can get over that!

    ... Have you thought of Kaylee Paige or Paige as a first name ?? ... it's pretty !!
    Yes! I adore the name Paige but hubby not so keen so this was a good alternative

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    Dec 2007
    WA
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    I love Talan We tossed up the spelling of it, and went with Tallon. I really like your spelling tho And yep - don't tell anyone! It's also a powertool PMSL. And yes.. it's more popular than you think... I'm finding most people know of a Talon somewhere, be it at their child's school, or some friend of a friend.

    if you like it, just go for it. People get used to it I've found the only people that sort of screw up their nose are those that want to know the meaning.. or why we chose it. We just like it.. no deep & meaningful reason! LOL. pfft.

    Oh, and for what it's worth, you can cop just as much flack for naming them something ordinary like John or Peter. There's always people that won't like a name.
    So true Liz! Even with Brayden my brother said it reminded him of a friend who died (that we didnt know) - so I think any name comes with some sort of quirk!
    YAY that someone else has a Tallon - love it

    ooo - and I did google and see the powertool. How funny!
    Oh well - my name is Brooke - love it, but gosh it can get turned into so many different things... PMSL - but I survive!

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    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2005
    Blue Mountains
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    Well I never knew it was a rat poison until well after naming him.. I guess I can just be proud my house is clean enough that I've never had to use rat poison! hehe.

    Hollye - I don't have to explain to everyone, what's to explain?.. very few people comment on it. And I don't care what people think in their small minds, coz I can't hear it

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    Platinum Member. Love a friend xxx

    Jan 2008
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    Tahlia Paige beautiful name Mrs BB. there is a Tahlia at our playgroup she is just so pretty

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