HELP ME NAME MY BABY!
Posted in: Uncategorized | June 22nd, 2009
I really never realized how difficult it would be. It’s so permanent! And so…as if it sets a foundation for the rest of his life. Clearly, I’m not overthinking this at all 
But because I’m so tired of thinking about it, can I ask you to give me your feedback?
So here are the options. All you need to do is click on ADD COMMENT and let me know which option gets your vote.
#1. Vlad
#2. Anton
#3. Daniel
#4. Oliver
June 22nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Vita,
My vote is for Anton, it’s unique but yet, somehow familiar.
Please keep us posted as to what you decide.
Michelle
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
Hi Vita,
I second the vote for Anton.
Best wishes,
Diane
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Hi Vita,
You’re not overthinking it: there really are a number of aspects to consider. When naming our son, I found myself thinking of:
–family (I wanted my son to know the parts of his background that aren’t obvious, like the fact that we have Scotch-Irish ancestry).
–carriage, meaning how will he carry the name, both in childhood and adulthood. As a child I always stood up for my name, liked that it was unusual and very much grew into my name as an adult. I see the same happening with my son as he proudly tells people, “I am Tain! T-A-I-N!”
–sound. I love that Tain’s name (Tain Elijah) is melodic (my husband is a musician).
–feel. The name just has to feel right. Only you can know that, and you’ll know it with even more certainty when you’re holding him in your arms. I can’t quite describe it, but I just knew Tain was indeed Tain when I saw him.
As for your choices, I will say that I like the alliteration of Vlad Vygovska and I also like the melodic sound of Anton.
But remember what we spoke about recently: take in all the advice and the votes, but know for yourself what feels right for your baby.
Love,
Sophfronia
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Aunt Foo Foo votes for ANTON!!! And might I mention, Vita, you look beautiful and radiant! Congratulations to both you and Vitali!
Love,
Aunt Foo Foo, Babysitter Extraordinaire!
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 am
So, here is my highly opinionated opinion
I am not a fan of Vlad or Oliver. Anton and Daniel are both fine. Anton is cute and has that slightly-exotic-but-not-unpronounceable thing going on, but in my mind it is, for some reason, has a working-class-Mother-Russia-ish association. I don’t know, probably just me. Daniel is a nice basic name. However, my favorite boy’s name of all time is Max 
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:06 am
Oliver is definitely out for me and I’m not crazy about Vlad. My vote is for Daniel Anton. When he is young he can be called Danny and when he gets to be a teen Dan.
By the way Doug and Lisa finally settled on Miles James Hatch.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
Hi Vita,
How about Anton Vitali? You have to have a “V” in there someplace
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Hi there, sweetie!
You still look gorgeous, so what more do you need? Oh – the name!
I also love Anton. A bit unusual and exotic.
A lot of people say you will know when you see him, but I was still unsure for a few days. Then we went with our first choice after all.
Good luck! Wishing you lots of love,
Nika
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I like Daniel. I vote for Daniel.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Dear Vitochka,
Decisions, decisions… These are all really good names. I don’t know how I feel about Oliver but the choice is understandably tough. I think, for me, the Oscar goes to Anton, with Daniel as runner up. Anton Bambino
aww. Whatever you decide, he is going to be the cutest little bambino ever! I can’t wait 
Love,
Dodichka
June 24th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Hi Vita,
I was thinking more life Salvatore or Giovanni but since you guys aren’t Italian and I did not see those choices (hmmmm) I like Daniel. Strong and manly.
Love ya…….johnny d
June 24th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Momma Hatch’s suggestion is brilliant, actually. Daniel Anton sounds nice and rolls off the tongue. And if the kid wants an unconventional name when he is old enough to care, he can always start using his middle name.
June 24th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Hi Vita – you’re in the home stretch! Of course I vote for Daniel – it’s the name of my younger son and my boyfriend!
Best of luck to you.
Darcy
June 24th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I really like Anton!!
June 29th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Anton = “priceless”
http://www.andythenamebender.com/name-meanings/Anton.htm
July 7th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Congratulations Vita! I’m very happy for you and Vitali.
I like Daniel for its meaning: “God is my judge”, but the name Anton is unique and has a nicer rhythm. I’m left to combine the two as others have suggested: Daniel Anton.
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Congrats Vita! wonderful news..I say Anton too…yep definitely!