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First of all, all celebrities do not "always" give their children unusual names, that's an absolutely ridiculous assertion. Far more "celebrities" of every stripe give their children the same sorts of names as everyone else than give them truly unusual ones. Have you even read any of the different books that list celebrity baby names, or are you just relying on the odd news report? Names like Moxie CrimeFighter are few and far between compared to all the little Elizabeth's and Jack's. Do you have a problem with Apple's little brother's name, Moses? If so, why? Have you heard of twins named Hazel and Phinnaeus? Those are "real" names, and they are Julia Roberts' kids. Susan Sarandon and Meg Ryan both have sons named Jack Henry. For every "stupid" celeb baby name you can cite, I bet I can name ten "normal" celeb kids' names.

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Second, not all unusual names are "stupid" or "daft." Pretty harsh language for such a mild name as Apple, for cryin out loud. What the hell is wrong with Apple? Are you aware of Gwyneth Paltrow's own take on it, how sweet and "clean" it sounds to her, how the baby is the "Apple" of her father's eye? Why is that a bad thing?

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Third, not all children with unusual names get "teased." How would you know what happens to celebrities' kids in school? Go to Beverly Hills High, do you?

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Fourth, you have absolutely no way to back up your ludicrous claim that "they will obviously change it when they're older." Frank Zappa's kids seem quite well adjusted and happy to be who they are, and they have not changed their names. Matter of fact, I can't think of a celebrity's child who's grown up famously bearing an unusual name who then changed it in adulthood. Can you name one? More importantly, can you name twenty? Because you'll have to name many more than that for your ridiculous assertion to come close to being probable, much less true.

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Fifth, you act as though non-celebs, i.e., regular people like, oh, I don't know, all of us, never use unusual names. Are you even reading other people's posts here? Can you possibly be a member here and be unaware that names like Sonnet, Thursday and Butterfly are very much enjoyed by the "real" people who post here? There are tons more examples I could name. Would you say that because we are not celebrities, those highly unusual names are perfectly okay with you?

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Sixth, your own posting name is FairyGirl. Why is it not Emma, if you so despise the use of unusual names? Is it okay for you because you're not a celeb?

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Seventh, a great many people who have "celebrity" status have achieved that by being exceptionally good at whatever they do. They are by definition remarkable people. Why should they be limited by what the average masses of humanity do, say, or like?

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Finally and most importantly, what the f*k is so great about everyone having the same hundred names? I for one would not want to live in such a colorless world.

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Get over yourself.

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Edited spelling

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~Lillian~
Proud daughter of Ann and John
Proud sister of Lauren and Leah
Proud wife of David
Proud mother of Alexander, Scarlett, Sophia, and Gideon

This message was edited 6/4/2006, 3:41 PM