Monday, May 14, 2007
Where'd You Come up With Simon?
I've been asked this question about a fazillion times since Friday.
Some people have asked with that sort of scrunched up critical look on their faces, others gush about the utter cute-osity of the name and then ask. We've gotten mixed reactions (though mostly very positive) which is what I expected. (hence part of the reason we didn't share the name in the first place)
Let me clear up ONE thing. He is NOT named after Simon Cowell. (though I do adore SC and his nasty insults) ;)
Simon, has in fact, been named since days after Benjamin was born. Tom and I were sitting around one evening talking about names for any other future boys we might have and I threw it out there. I'm a little embarassed to say I actually got attached to the name while being a loyal viewer of the show '7th Heaven.' I was honestly very surprised when Tom said he loved it. There is actually a post about this and a few other boy names we tossed around (that managed to escape my careful Too-secret editing) somewhere buried on my old blog.
I love the name because it makes me think of an adorable, precocious little boy with glasses. (probably because of the little chalk drawing "hello my name is simon" guy and the movie Simon Birch) It's not especially "cool" or "popular", which frankly, isn't something we wish on our kids since WE weren't particularly either and it kept us out of trouble. ;) I like that it's not an out there name, but it's still used rarely enough that he won't have to be Simon G. in his kindergarten class.
Some people have asked with that sort of scrunched up critical look on their faces, others gush about the utter cute-osity of the name and then ask. We've gotten mixed reactions (though mostly very positive) which is what I expected. (hence part of the reason we didn't share the name in the first place)
Let me clear up ONE thing. He is NOT named after Simon Cowell. (though I do adore SC and his nasty insults) ;)
Simon, has in fact, been named since days after Benjamin was born. Tom and I were sitting around one evening talking about names for any other future boys we might have and I threw it out there. I'm a little embarassed to say I actually got attached to the name while being a loyal viewer of the show '7th Heaven.' I was honestly very surprised when Tom said he loved it. There is actually a post about this and a few other boy names we tossed around (that managed to escape my careful Too-secret editing) somewhere buried on my old blog.
I love the name because it makes me think of an adorable, precocious little boy with glasses. (probably because of the little chalk drawing "hello my name is simon" guy and the movie Simon Birch) It's not especially "cool" or "popular", which frankly, isn't something we wish on our kids since WE weren't particularly either and it kept us out of trouble. ;) I like that it's not an out there name, but it's still used rarely enough that he won't have to be Simon G. in his kindergarten class.
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Oh Erin, I hate to tell you but Simon and Ben are going to be the kings of their school. (Star Wars/Trek notwithstanding)
LOL R... well, we also figured, if that's the case, a cool kid could REALLY pull off a little bit of a quirky name like "Simon" ;)
Phooey on anyone who doesn't like the name. Double-phooey on anyone who tells you that they don't.
Me, personally? I lurve the name. It is beyond cute! And you're right, he will probably be the only Simon in his class, which is a good thing. 'Cause you know that Ben will be Ben G., don't you?
I was actually looking back through your Too archives this morning trying to find the name thing you had on here, where we eliminated names from the top 100 list. I was wanting to see if Simon was on the original list. But it wasn't!
I also found a post where you said that most people had you pegged to have a girl. GUILTY as charged. You sure fooled me. You just looked so different. I dunno. I've been really off with my gender guesses as of late. What is wrong with me!
Me, personally? I lurve the name. It is beyond cute! And you're right, he will probably be the only Simon in his class, which is a good thing. 'Cause you know that Ben will be Ben G., don't you?
I was actually looking back through your Too archives this morning trying to find the name thing you had on here, where we eliminated names from the top 100 list. I was wanting to see if Simon was on the original list. But it wasn't!
I also found a post where you said that most people had you pegged to have a girl. GUILTY as charged. You sure fooled me. You just looked so different. I dunno. I've been really off with my gender guesses as of late. What is wrong with me!
LOL Carrie. Yeah, I knew Ben would at least have a decent chance of being a Ben G... but I've found it's not popular enough that he'll be one of say, FIVE Bens in his class. ;) It didn't matter anyway, I loved that name way too much to pass it up. (grin)
simon is also biblical and so follows benjamin. (just like my micah and noah!)
and simon is also quite english! i know quite a few simons here in the uk =)
so yea! for the brits =)
and simon is also quite english! i know quite a few simons here in the uk =)
so yea! for the brits =)
Janelle, that's the other reason I liked it... (the british thing... I LOVE British and Irish names) Also a fan of biblical names. :) Noah was on my list too!
I never even once thought of American Idol when hearing Simons name and I watch it all the time. I think even if Simon Cowel is jerky he is still a very handsome man. I think the name Simon is Manly too. Hi I am Simon!! so nice sounding. GRRR to any one who is a nay sayer. Shame on them. Deb
Well, you know how WE feel about Biblical names.
Whoever tells you they don't like the name Simon probably named their kid Jaden. ;) I think Simon Davis is possibly the third most adorable boy name I have ever heard in my entire life. Seriously! (You might be able to guess the two that are tied for first place)
Whoever tells you they don't like the name Simon probably named their kid Jaden. ;) I think Simon Davis is possibly the third most adorable boy name I have ever heard in my entire life. Seriously! (You might be able to guess the two that are tied for first place)
I like Simon. It reminds me of 7th Heaven too. I'm just glad you didn't name him Seth. (Sorry to all of you Seth's out there.)
Erin you told me a long time ago that you and Tom were really digging the name Simon. So I was really excited that you named him that.
He is just adorable!!!
He is just adorable!!!
Were you too busy with having a baby to see the final 7th Heaven? I still have it Tivoed and can tape it and send it on if so. :) I sadly admit I watch hoaky TV too.
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