Baby Names

We have all heard those baby name that make you think "What the hell were you thinking".  But polite people normally keep those thoughts to themselves and say something like, "oh thats different" or "Is that a family name"

Two of my four children have names that has cause people to say this.

My second child's name is Raistlin.  Pronounced Race-Lyn.  Most people are polite and say one of the polite comments, but I have been asked and told things like "Do you hate your child?" "He is going to get teased" and "At least you were smart enough to give him a normal middle name"

My youngest child is my Princess, he name is Stevi Rae and most comments have been kind.  Some people were surprised that after having 3 boys I didn't give my one daughter a more "girly" name.  My brother even called her Jessica for the first year of her life.

Picking a name for your child is a personal one, it is a process that isn't always easy.  No parent wants to be criticized for giving their child a name that they truly love.  You don't have to lie, but be polite!!