1. Parenting & Family

Discuss in my forum

Readers Respond: Are Popular Baby Names Also Great Names?

Responses: 2

By , About.com Guide

From the article: Top 50 Baby Names
As you look down through the list of popular baby names, do you have any strong reactions? Are there some names you simply adore and a few names you just can't stand? Share your thoughts and opinions on what makes a baby name a great one. How much does popularity have to do with it? Share Your Opinion

My name

My name isnt popular but is very pretty. Jara. Like Sarah but with a J.
—Guest Jara

cute story about Olivia

First day postpartum, my Ob docs were a Father Son team. Older Dr"what did you name this baby?" Me "Olivia" Older Dr "deHaviland?" (after a famous actress well before my time) Later the same day when the Younger Dr came in to check on me "What's this baby's name?" Me "Olivia" Him "Newton-John?" She was actually named for the meaning "peaceful child" but this story is cute.
—Guest Momma Ann

Share Your Opinion

Are Popular Baby Names Also Great Names?

Receive a one-time notification when your response is published.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.