A Rose By Any Other Name. . .
Hmm, well. Here is a post I am slightly embarrassed to be writing.
Once upon a time, we decided that when we had children, we would call them by pseudonyms on the blog. We got pregnant, we found out it was a girl, and we decided on a name for the blog.
Except, then, within just a few days of her birth, Bart commented on how much he liked the name and. . . perhaps we might use it for another daughter down the road.
“Too late,” I said. “I’m not switching it now.”
But as weeks went by, he kept mentioning it. My mom commented on what a nice name it was. I’d liked the name from the beginning, but hadn’t really considered it for a real-life name, but now every time I wrote it on the blog, I thought about how much I liked it.
And finally, eight weeks after her birth, we decided we needed to make a call one way or the other. If we wanted to keep that name on the table for future daughters, we needed to pull it from the blog and rename our current baby quickly. The longer we waited, the more awkward it would be.
Which is why last night, we spent a long time sitting on the couch and suggesting possible blog names for our little baby.
So, if you’ll all indulge me, here is Ella:
It’s possible, of course, that if we had another daughter we’d choose another name for her, but at least we’ll have the option. And that’s a nice feeling.
You are all good souls to put up with this ridiculousness.
(Now off to edit the last two months worth of posts and hide (but never delete!) your lovely comments on those posts)
I have to admit, I don't remember what you were calling her. Since I always think of her by her actual name! Too funny.
Better now than in a year! The Pirate's name is on my blog if you poke around. And I use their names on facebook and flickr so it's not a huge secret, but then they are fairly common first names so maybe it won't be an issue later.
Oh, I absolutely loved her last name – glad you get to hold onto it for the future. And, as usual – she is adorable!
Well, naturally, I love your new name. I like it so much I think I'll name my first daughter that. Oh, I already did.
The last couple of weeks I've been pondering switching to pseudonyms on the blog for the kids, but it seems like so much work, since I've been blogging for almost 3 years now. So, much better now that later!
Ahhh, I can breathe a sigh of relief! I was reading your post and was afraid you were going to pseudo-name her Rose. Part of why I love Rose is because it is fairly uncommon but classical at the same time, and I was afraid your loyal followers just might take it up and name their next daughter after you:-)
You guys are funny:)
I don't care what you call her on your blog….I LOVE her real name! OH- she is a cutie!
Not going to lie… it is a good name. So I hope you do use it in the future. Now I am wondering if I want to give our baby a stage name. It really isn't a bad idea! Only I am not as popular as you are so I wonder if it would just be silly of me. Or is it better to just go private? What do you think?
I love all three names! 🙂
"…." as a last name?? I guess you'll amend that requirement.
Hahahahahahahahahaha.
Haha, this is funny. I have a feeling I'm never going to go through this with the blog nickname we came up with 🙂
Either way, your name choices are great. Plus, she's so adorable that Ella fits. I can't help but think of Ella Enchanted.
Awesome, I love it. I read this so fast that for a second there I thought you were re-naming her real name. Phew! Her name is so perfect, I'm glad that wasn't the case. 🙂 I love the original pseudonym too… you're right, it would suit a future sister perfectly! Way to go for making the switch. In a few weeks we'll all forget it ever happened, and we'll dote on Ella just the same. 🙂
What, you didn't want to rename her "Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee" from The Goose Girl? I can't imagine why. 😉