Ten On Tuesday: Names

This week’s questions, hosted by Chelsea as always, are especially apt for me since I’m in the process of trying to choose a name for my daughter. I couldn’t resist answering them!

1. How did your parents decide on your name?
The way I remember it, they had a waitress at Bennigan’s named Kathleen and liked it. Fitting for an Irish restaurant. As for my middle name, Alexandra, it is after my grandfather who’s middle name is Alexander.

2. Do your initials (First, Middle, Last) spell out anything fun/funny?
Nope! I used to be KACS (my mom’s maiden name was one of my middle names) and now I’m KAF.

3. Did you take your middle name from childhood or did you take your maiden name as your middle name?
I took my middle name from childhood because I just really like it and thought it sounded best. I also wanted to symbolically give myself completely to my husband even with my name.

4. Are you or will you name your children thematically (ie. same first letter, all of same origin, etc.)
I don’t think so. The only thing we might do is go with all names with family significance.

5. Did you decide on baby names as a child? Did you stick to them or change your mind?
Definitely not as a child, but I had some names I liked starting in high school. I still like those names, but not as much as I used to.

6. Does your family have any names that have been passed down through generations?
There are a ton of Davids in my family including my uncle and brother (and husband). My dad’s name is Christopher Barry and my other brother’s name is Barry Christopher. My middle name is for my grandfather. My mom’s name is Paulina because her dad was Paul and her mom was Ina. There are probably more that I’m forgetting too!

7. Do you look at the meaning of the name or just the name itself?
I probably wouldn’t choose a name based on meaning but when I do like to know what names mean and it makes them that more special. Kathleen means “pure” and I have always treasured that.

8. Do you name pets with human names or with pet names?
Ours all have human names: Eddie, Cleo, and Oliver.

9. Are there any names that you have an affinity or dislike for based on a childhood experience/someone you once knew?
Yeah, I mean I wouldn’t name my children any of my ex-boyfriends’ names for one. I think it’s unavoidable.

10. What are some of your favorite names? Why?
I’m not going to share my absolute favorites since we’re in the process of choosing a name for our baby, but in general I like classic and Biblical names, nothing too unique or trendy.