Popular and Unpopular Names & Theme Songs

[Cindy C.]

Joywitch wrote:

> Ahem.  Joy here.  Remember me?  The one who christened you Sin 
>D.C. and Amy Ziffenplatzen, respectively?  

Yes.  I'm not sure I ever thanked you properly, so consider this a 
proper "thank you."  In fact, I plan to embrace my new nickname in 
this post, as you'll see below.

Manuelita wrote:

>My first name is "Manuelita" (which I've always thought was 
>dreadful, even though it was meant to be an honor--I'm named after 
>my great-great-grandfather). 

Hey, it could be worse!  My grandfather's name was "Sam," and they 
wanted a son.  So when my mother was born, they named her "Sammie."  
Not Samantha.  "Sammie."  She hates it -- how many times can one 
person be asked "Is that your *real* name?" --  but has never worked 
up the courage to change it.

Melanie wrote:

>Although, I will say that I like the way Antonio
>Bandaras says my name...

I like the way Antonio Bandaras says *everything!*  <Swoon>  Don't 
know why he keeps making those dreadful "Spy Kids" movies, though.

Beth wrote:

>Beth, who, thanks to Cindy C.'s link, found that Elizabeth is 
>making a comeback ;o)

Oh, yeah.  "Elizabeth" is all the rage around here.  I almost went 
with "Elizabeth" 11 years ago, but opted for "Laura" instead.  Man, 
that was a great choice.  At the time, "Lauren" was hot.  Now our 
Laura is always the only one, and she actually likes the name!

Joywitch again:

> I think that you might want to consider getting rid of the boring 
>dh and naming your daughter whatever you want to name her.

I agree!  I think whoever pushes the baby out gets to name it!  ;-)

Philosophical!David mused:

>Um... I see the value of a partner here: to put a spoke in your 
>plans to blight your children's lives with the freight of your 
>personal unfulfilled dreams. You can get your revenge by doing the 
>same to your partner, thus giving your offspring a chance to grow 
>up.

Huh?  We're not supposed to live life through our children?  What 
are they *for,* then?  ;-)

Amy probed:

>What did you call your kids while 
>they were in utero? 

"Gilligan."  I don't think I've ever told anyone that!


Lastly, I think I have a solution to the sudden proliferation 
of "Cindys" and "Wendys."  Oh, sure, we could start using last 
initials and such to differentiate those with the same name, but how 
boring is that?  I think each of us should have a *theme song!*  You 
know, a link to a song that reflects who you are.

OK, here goes.  Henceforth (until I change my mind, anyway), my 
theme song is "Rapper's Delight" by the _Sugar Hill Gang_.  This is 
because it is old school and retro and rather frivolous -- like 
me!  :-)

http://www.bus.miami.edu/~ldouglas/house/shill/rd.html
(click "audio clip")

Sin D.C.