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Trying to decide on a name!

Hi! I am due December 30th, and my boyfriend and I are keeping the gender a surprise. We have a name picked out for a girl, but not a boy. We want a unique name, and boy's names seem to be harder. Both my boyfriend and I are big star wars fans, and today, he suggested Anakin! I like it a lot, but it is definitely unique and I don't want to be that parent that gives their child a terrible name without realizing! So my question is, what do you think of the name Anakin? No need to be rude; "politely honest" is the way to go! (: Thanks!
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If you love it, go for it! My dad wasn't crazy about the name we picked for our little guy, but once he's here I'm sure Dad will get over it! We picked Brantley Monroe for our son.
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If it makes you feel better I am seriously consideing a Star Wars name as well for my son, but not quite as obviously related to the franchise unless you are a big fan.

I am leaning toward Revan, I just have not figured out a good middle name yet.

In my opinion what matters most is that you like the name and you are still gonna think it is cool 10 to 20 years down the line. And the plus with a name like Anakin is if the kid does go through a stage where he does not like the name, he can call himself Ken.  But considering you two are big fans, he is bound to probably become a big fan of Star Wars too.
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Such a pretty name! I live that x
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I have chose Thea Iris for my little lady :)
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We have picked skyler-rose we live in the country so not very many different names around here!its the only girls name I could think of at first!x
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Laurennn,  I'm curious what name you picked out for your girl.  Sometimes,  family is just weird,  and the name is fine.  But sometimes,  the name is so odd or off-putting that almost everyone in the child's life will be put off by it.  Do you mind posting the name you are choosing?  I'm just curious.  

Wallflower - the name Anakin is cute,  and fine,  but there is no one who will hear that name and not say Anakin Skywalker.  Anakin is unique to Anakin Skywalker,  and that's perfectly fine if you want that association.  Certainly,  he was an endearing character in the Star Wars series.  
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Thank you, ladies!
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They* wanted
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I agree wwith the first comment. With my first son my family hated the name we picked because it wasn't a common name. St hey wanted a 'normal' name like James or Brian.  Uhhh. Haha. But it is your child! So go for it :)
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If you see love the name you should stick with it were having a girl and we picked a name and all of his family have said it's horrible and they hate it but it's what we both want it's your child who cares what other people think! We had Theo picked for a boy which I totally adore!! Good luck
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