Obviously, we are thinking about names. Which of these do you like better for a girl - if you hate all of them I guess you can tell me but still pick one you like better. The middle name will be Diana no matter what.
Post by cricketwife on Oct 24, 2012 18:22:12 GMT -5
I've only known two Reagan/Regans and they were both girls. However, when you put R(e)agan with Diana it just sounds sooooooo political to me.....first you think president, then you think princess. Regardless of the spelling, I don't think many people will think of Shakespeare.
I'm not thrilled with any of the choices b/c I like names that are clearly for one gender or the other. To me, Cassidy is the name that most likely would be a girl.
None are really my style, but I picked Cassidy and it's growing on me the more I think about it. It's unique without being weird. Also, it's feminine but not too cutesy.
Post by GailGoldie on Oct 24, 2012 19:55:01 GMT -5
I also feel Regan is "ree gan" and Reagan = ray-gan. I like both of them, and IMO they are both girl's names... i have never met or heard of a boy Reagan (sure, it's a sur name for the president, but that means nothing re: gender for first name).
and who cares about people thinkinf of the president and princess diana? she isn't going to walk around saying her whole name.
you can't worry about what people will think- just worry about what YOU think. I have a son named Gibson and i'm sure some people think of Mel Gibson and hate it... but i don't care, i think it's a cool name.
Yes, Diana is a done deal. DH's biological mom who died when he was 5.
Not Cassandra because, well, I don't like it - I do like Cassidy.
I knew Reagan/Regan and Peyton would not be popular but we like both. I did not put the president and princess together but it is something to think about.
I also get the Exorcist reference but it's sort of obscure.
I like Reagan a lot but people are going to think of the Exorcist, the President and Shakespeare, probably in that order (the first two may be switched). And those first two are strong impressions lol. but if you don't care I would do that. I don't like Reagan Diana though so since Diana is set, then I think I would find a different name.
I have known a couple girl Reagans, but it is just too closely associated with the president for me. Bailey strikes me as too cutesy for a grown woman, and the Peytons I know are boys.
I agree with PPs that Cassandra and Diana are both nice.