So we're in a bit of a quandry. We know we're having a boy and we're about 85% sure what his name will be. Of course, we, the Mrs. and me, have been referring to our baby by this name. Yet the difficulty has come when referring to the baby with other people. Last night, the Mrs. slipped the name out on the phone with a friend. Thankfully the friend didn't hear it and the secret was safe. But still...
You see, we're not wanting to tell anyone what his name will be until he is born. There are a couple of reasons: a) it's always a nice surprise; b) that way people cannot form an opinion, yeah or nea, for said name -- they just have to accept it (we're not thinking anybody would do this, but it's something we considered). Mainly, it's reason (a). We want to surprise people. And we want to have a secret.
Okay, back to the problem. We can refer to the child as the baby/him/child/bundle of joy. But it may be a little vague. What I'm thinking I'm in need of is a temporary sobriquet (GRE word!). My father-in-law has referred to our child as A.J. (Aaron Junior) since before he was even a "glint in our eyes". I'm in favor of the nickname Bob (of course this implies his name will not be Robert) for now. My father might prefer Angus.
Any ideas?
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I'm thinking Sue.
nice reference. And...no.
My choice is .................
The letter please.............
........Quasimodo.......
I think said child should be referred to as "special guest" until his real name is revealed.
Along those lines, why don't we just call him B.R..
I like Special Guest... very clever!
Just a note: the little one may never shed this nickname. You may want to make it something he can live with!
There is always a moment that the previously selected name may not fit exactly once the child is born. For example, Bob, when born, make actually look like a Phil, or, even an Irving. Then, what do the parents do? Of course, as the child grows, Bob, who make have been born looking like an Irving, make actually turn out to look like...Bob.
The decision is soley that of the parents...It is not a light one with many books published to help the deeply thinking parents. One can be traditional or creative:
John or Jeaar
Paul or Aa'je
However, since you have chosen the name, continue to speak to the young lad using his name. If it slips, then fine. The one side effect of continual usage while still in the womb is that the first words out of his mouth may be his name. He will be a genius!
How about (MAG) Michael Aaron Guest
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