My sons have unusual names.

Knowles Thomas--- Old family name from my great great great great great grand father. It was actually that grandfathers mothers maiden name. The Quakers used to name their second born son with the mothers maiden name as the sons first name.

Odin Michael--- It is a cultural religious thing.

Kane Erik--- Kane means fighter/warrior in Celtic and Gaelic. He is my 40k baby. He wasn't supposed to be here. This kid keeps on fighting not matter what. He is having epileptic problems right now yet he keeps going.

My children have never had issues with people remembering their names. Teachers coachs and etc get it on the first time.

My name is Kristie. I was one of 5 yes 5 Christy's in my kindergarten class. I was Kristie with a K my whole childhood. I have always had to just spell my name. It is a PITA. So I vowed my children would have less common names. But I did give them a middle name to fall back on.


It is fortunate to be favored with praise and popularity.It is dire luck to be dependent on the feelings of your fellow man.

- The Havamal