What's Your Name?

[manicinsomniac]

We've done mother's, father's, grandmother's, grandfather's, children's names. But I don't think I've seen an inspiration thread based on our own (maybe we don't like our own generation's names!)

Thought it might be interesting though. For those who want to share.

Also, how common was your name when you were born? And do you like it?

I'm a Rebecca. I think it was in the top 5. Certainly top 10. I was frequently in situations where we had to decide who was going to be Rebecca, Becca, Becky, Bex etc just to distinguish. I still really like it though. But I don't like Becky and am not that sold on Becca and Bex either.

[thegreylady]

I've read the whole thread and my absolute favourite so far is Jessamy with Loveday a close second :)

[Serena2013]

Have namechanged for this as so far I'm the only one...
My name is Serena, which I love. It's unusual enough that I have only ever met one other but it is easy pronounce and not too difficult for people to spell.

[googietheegg]

Anna. I quite like it and have always felt like it fits anywhere. My sister is Kate, which I like too.

[Pickles101]

Joanna. Get called Jo by everyone but am Annie to my dad. Personally I hate it.

[emmyloo2]

Emma. Always liked it. Is quite popular (I am a 70s child) but I have always liked being called Emma. It's simple and quite pretty.

I am trying to settle on a name for my DD due in May and I want a name like Emma which is classic and stands the test of time. I am thinking Elizabeth.....any Elizabeths out there who like their name?

[TheFallenNinja]

Gavin. Mumsnet is my guilty pleasure

[rainbow2000]

Martina but there wasnt many of us around.I dont mind it now but growing up i didnt really like it.

[liftthatup]

Julia. Like it much more as I get older. Have only met one other- think that was the problem when I was young and wanted to be called Judy like the cool girls...

[sooperdooper]

Shelly, not very popular either when I was at school or now - I have met a few others but they usually spell it with -ey or as a nn for Michelle

I like it, it's not popular enough to have too many people with the same name, but not so unusual people have never heard of it