No, theres a Thomas at work and I hate his guts.

I dont know, it doesnt sound right with the surname.

That might be an option, but lets keep looking.

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Conversations like this are not uncommon among expectant parents.

Valerie Fridland, who was kind enough to share her insight on the linguistics of naming.

(For example, Hayleigh or Hailee for Haley.)

“I Thought She Was Joking”: Woman Begs Sister To Rethink The Name She Chose For Her Son

Research backs this up, she noted.

In a sense, we value tradition more in boys names than in girls, Dr. Fridland said.

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“I Thought She Was Joking”: Woman Begs Sister To Rethink The Name She Chose For Her Son

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“I Thought She Was Joking”: Woman Begs Sister To Rethink The Name She Chose For Her Son

“I Thought She Was Joking”: Woman Begs Sister To Rethink The Name She Chose For Her Son