Conference oass::babynames

    For the boys' names, I like 'em all except for Corey and Casey (just
    personal taste - and for some reason, although I LIKE the name Casey,
    Casey Hagen just doesn't sound right to me.) and I would stick to
    Raymond for a middle name.
    
    For the girls' names, I like Candice Leigh, Candice Rae, Kristen Leigh,
    Kristen Rae or Sheri Leigh.
    
    K.C.

    Funny, your list of "sissy" names includes a couple of my favorites
    while your list of names under consideration has names that I
    consider to be kinda "sissy" (Corey, Casey) in that I couldn't 
    imagine a grown (business) man with those names - so, different
    strokes for different folks!
    
    I like Daniel Raymond, Alex Raymond, and Patrick Raymond for a boy and 
    think they both complement (or are the same style as) Matthew Richard.
    
    I like Kelsey Rae and Amber Rae for a girl and agree with you that
    Kristen Hagen doesn't flow quite as well as some others.  Would
    you consider Krista/Christa (like Christa McAuliffe) instead?
    
    Good luck on your choice,
    Carol
    

Actually, we kind of crossed off Casey and Corey off the boys' names list.
I liked them at first, but after consideration, I don't think I like them
that much after all.  But our sons aren't going to grow up to be businessmen
anyways. They're going to be professional baseball players!! :-)  (Remember
"Casey At Bat" and Casey Stengel?)

I really like Patrick, (altho hubby doesn't), but I don't think I can have
a Pat and a Matt, do you?

Keep 'em coming...the list is narrowing!

� �ori �

P.S. I'm surprised Raymond is being picked over Ray for the boys' middle names!

Well, we've narrowed it down a little bit last night.  

First choice for boys is Scott, but we still need a middle name.  I'm very
flexible when it comes to middle names.

BOYS			GIRLS         		MIDDLE choices
1. Scott		Kristen       		Rae?   
2. Samual		Candace	      		Amber?
3. Daniel		Kelsey	      		Leigh?
4. Alex			Claire(?) (Hubby added  ????
			  this one last night)

It's nice that the replies have liked many of our choices, but is there one
name that stands out?  (Remember, this name has to go with Hagen.)

� �ori �

    Boy - Scott Raymond!
    
    Girl - Kristen Leigh.  (It could have been worse...you could want
    Meaghan - Meaghan Hagen?  Ick.)  Or, instead of Kristen...how about
    Kristine?
    
    K.C.

    
    Boy - Scott Andrew Hagen
    
    Girl - Kelsey Beth Hagen
    
    I know, these middle names weren't on your list, but I like
    them best!

    What about:
    
    Scott Allan Hagen or 
    
    Allan Scott Hagen (you could even call him Scott if you'd rather 
    
    A. Scott Hagen   verses  Scott A. Hagen 
    
    Did you consider  Annette Lori Hagen or Annette Lorraine Hagen?
    
    Kelsey Rae Hagen is my 1st choice other than the above
    
    
    Good luck!!  Keep us posted~!!
    
    
    Christina 

    Another thought for a girl - what about: 
    
    Richelle Lori Hagen???   I think that is great!!  
    
    Richelle Lorranine Hagen real is pretty too!  You'd have your name and 
    your husbands name sort of combined!!!    
    
    More: Richelle Annette Hagen, or Richelle Rae Hagen!!!!  
    I'd think your husband would be somewhat proud!  
    
    Whatcha think!!?? 
    
    CP
    

    I spelt your full name incorrectly ealier Lori.  
    
    Sorry...
    
    I meant to write:  Richelle Lorraine Hagen.  
    
    Another nice way to figure out names is to sign all your names as 
    though you were signing a Christmas Card or something.  Then you 
    can see how the whole family looks listed out:  example:
    
                        Love, 
    
                        Richard, Lorraine, 
                        Matthew & Richelle 
    
    or                  Love, 
    
                        Rick, Lori,              
                        Matt and Chelle   
    
    
                        Love, 
    
                        Rick, Lori
                        Matthew and Richelle                   
    
    
    Richelle is pronounced Ri-shell (an a short I rather than a long I) 
    just like Ri-chard actually.
    
    Well, i think I'm rambling here. 
    
    C-Ya

So far, the name-picks of the day are:
	Scott Daniel Hagen
	Kristen Rae Hagen (altho I still prefer Kelsey!)

RE: .8-.10 ...Interesting suggestions, but we don't want to name the baby
after ourselves.

� �ori �

    "name-picks of the day" .... I like it!   'Cause we all know you
    could leave the delivery room with a Michael John or some such...
    it's not over til it's over and April is quite a ways off!
    
    Scott Daniel is great and combines two of your favorites!
    I'm with you on Kelsey.
    
    Carol

    I still like Kristen Rae.  Scott Daniel is GREAT!
    
    K.C.

    Lori,
    
    Somehow I have a feeling that you will have another boy
    this time.  Anyway, I like Scott Daniel too.  Both names
    are my favorite.  For girls' name, I like Kristen the most.
    I think both Kristen Rae and Kristen Leigh are very pretty.
    Keep us posted!
    
    Wendy

    
         A pretty name that I like and hope to name my
         child someday is  Devin Linnea. It looks weird
         but sounds pretty, it is pronounced De-vin (short e & i)
         Lynn-a (silent e long a). That would sound pretty
         good with Hagen.
    
         -Lynn
    
    

                            
    My niece's name is Linnea, but it is pronounced:
        
         
    Lyn na ah (as in Linne'a)  
    
    The e sounding like a long a - with a soft a on the end.

    There is also a B-movie actress named Linnea Quigley, pronounced like
    in .16.
    
    K.C.

    Hi Lori,
    
    Here's another suggestion:
    
    Boy:  Kyle Daniel Hagen
    
    Girl: Chelsea Rae Hagen
    
    Carol