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Honestly, I probably wouldn't comment on their names unless I found them different or interesting.

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This is my son Dylan:
You say: *smile* What an interesting choice.
You think: Another? I don't see the appeal at all.

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This is my daughter Maisie:
You say: What an interesting name.
You think: Well, maybe it's short for Margaret. That'd excuse the fact that she's named Maisie.

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This is my son Jack:
You say: Nice to meet you, Jack.
You think: Dear God,
I'd appreciate it if the name Jack was wiped from the Earth, and with it all its bearers (except for those who actually use it as a nickname). Soon, too, before they outnumber the rest of us.
Love,
Amy

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This is my daugher Elanor (nn Ellie):
You say: What a pretty name. Are you a Tolkien fan?
You think: I definitely like Elanor (but Elenore owns, soo...), but Ellie? Why not strap a sign to her head that says "My mommy doesn't have any creativity with nicknames"?

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This is my son Thomas (nn Tom):
you say: Nice to meet you, Tom. Great name.
You think: Tom's such a cute name...I like Thom better, but Tom is still cute--despite the fact that I so r