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I'm a huge Tolkien fan, so I really want to name at least one of my children after something from the books. Eowyn? No. Arwen? Hah! Everyone would know where her name came from then. Samwise? There are already other Samwises, and I'm sure as hell not naming my son Frodo or Merry or Peregrin. Peregrin? No way.
So last summer, whilst rereading the Simarillion, I came across the name that I will hang on to--Laurelin. It's the name of one of the Two Trees, it sounds remotely normal, and it's not easily identified as being from Tolkien. But I'll know it's from Tolkien. And it's easily shortened to Laurie.
I've always liked boys names for girls as well--I've always wanted to name one of my daughters Ethan. I just think it's a pretty name and appropriate for a girl. I also like men's names that have been feminized--ala Alexandra.
As for boys, I like traditionally sturdy Gaelic names like Aidan and Sean and Declan...and Niall.
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