Ten on Tuesday

Seriously, I feel like it's been a long time since I posted a Ten on Tuesday. Thankfully, Chelsea who came up with the fabulous Ten on Tuesday always has new and fun questions each week. If you ever want to participate, feel free and if you want to give her a list of questions, just send them her way.

1. How did your parents decide on your name?

I'm not entirely sure. I know my mom liked the name and my great great grandmother liked it because it was biblical.

2. Do your initials (First, Middle, Last) spell out anything fun/funny?

No, TCK does spell anything.

3. Did you take your middle name from childhood or did you take your maiden name?

I dropped my middle name from childhood and took my maiden name. I was never a fan of my middle name and my maiden name is very special to me and I didn't want to let it go.

4. Are you or will you name your children thematically? (i.e. same first letter, all the same origin)

At one point Adam and I thought that all of our children's name should have the name end in an "n". We had a list of names we liked that fit this theme. It hasn't taken, since Taylor doesn't end with an "n".

5. Did you decide on baby names as a little girl? Did you stick to them or change your mind?

Yes, I had a whole list of names. I always wanted my first born son to have my dads name for a middle name and Mason actually has two middle names and one of them is my dads name. None of the girl names have really stuck around.

6. Does your family have any names that have been passed down through generations?

Adam's middle name is after his Uncle Mitchell. My childhood middle name is the same as my biological father's except spelled gender appropriate, Rae. My dad is named after his grandfather.

7. Do you look at the meaning of the name or just the name itself?

Not usually. I have looked up the meaning of my kids names before, but I don't make my decisions based on the meaning.

8. Do you name pets with human names (Sally, Henry) or with pet names (Fluffy)?

Adam always makes fun of my family because my parents have always named our pets with human names. Not really sure why or what the basis of their decisions have been. His family has gone half and half with human names and pet names. We don't have any pets and probably won't for a little while longer. It will be interesting to see when that day comes at our house to pick out a pet name.

9. Are there any names you have an affinity or dislike based on a childhood experience/someone you once knew?

Yes, but this is a question that can get you in trouble. I don't want to offend anyone and what if someone really likes that name. Without getting in trouble, I'm not a fan of old fashioned names.

10. What are some of your favorite names? Why?

I have never liked answering this question. I don't like sharing my favorite names for fear that someone will use it. Obviously there are a ton of people out there with the same name, but I've been that way since I was a little girl. Imagine my excitement when I could finally share it with Adam when we were engaged. Unfortunately, my bubble burst when he didn't like some of my favorites. Oh well, we get to have fun picking out names once more.