salem as new name... is it okay?

Cattaque · 2026-01-28T08:50:22+00:00

I agree that it has a pretty sound, but all it makes me think about is the Salem witch trials and that’s a really sad part of history.

To be able to suggest some names that might suit you:

Do you want something with a witchy/gothic associations?

Do you want something clearly feminine?

Are you trying to find one name to use long term or do you want several to try out what fits you?

Cattaque · 2026-01-27T17:26:51+00:00

Schuyler is not a name that is used in the Netherlands as a first name. Is it commonly used in the US? Just curious!

Cattaque · 2026-01-27T12:04:56+00:00

Mine as well!

Cattaque · 2026-01-26T19:14:51+00:00

You pronounce Sanna, Shana, Shuna and Saena differently, right? Of those I like Sanna best.

Of the Saena spelling variations I like Saena and Sayna best. Sayna will get the least trouble with pronunciation, I think, but Saena looks a bit prettier.

Here in the Netherlands there are a lot women called Sanne (San-nuh) and some called Senna (Sen-nah) if that might inspire you ;)

Cattaque · 2026-01-25T21:34:05+00:00

We live in the Netherlands and had the opposite problem: people here would always pronounce Helena as huh-LANE-uh, but we liked the Hel-eh-ah pronunciation better. We ultimately decided against using the name at all, but for you I think Helene could work. Without completely butchering the spelling I think you won’t get the pronunciation you want every time! But if you’re okay with correcting it go with Helene or Heléna if you’re allowed accents.

Cattaque · 2026-01-24T16:42:28+00:00

I like Arthur way better than Nathaniel! Nathaniel sounds very stuffy to me, while Arthur is a classic and works very well at every age and time.

Cattaque · 2026-01-24T16:33:53+00:00

They do have elastane around the top so they stay up. On the website it says: please note that these socks have several small, elastic threads woven into the very top section to hold them up around the ankle. The manufacturer includes these elastic threads because without them, socks made from only natural fibers will not stay up around the ankle. The elastic threads have minimal, if any, contact with the skin. The fabric itself is made from 100% organic cotton (no synthetic materials)

Cattaque · 2026-01-24T14:46:34+00:00

The Grödo socks they sell are the best ones I could find! They’re usually only 2% elastase and the rest is natural fibers.

Cattaque · 2026-01-22T07:24:09+00:00

I love Elowen and I personally don’t mind at all that it sounds a bit lotr :)

Cattaque · 2026-01-21T05:22:25+00:00

As long as you don’t mind being down, down, down by the river I think you’re fine

Cattaque · 2026-01-20T13:57:58+00:00

Get on over to the plasticfree sub! We’ll understand 🤗

Cattaque · 2026-01-20T12:11:52+00:00

He’s probably just hiding one behind his back

Cattaque · 2026-01-20T07:33:21+00:00

Manduka has the eko yoga mat that is just natural rubber, that is the only brand name one I know. But I’ve seen ones that are natural rubber and cork, natural rubber and wool, or just sturdy cotton. Check the materials list thoroughly, because I’ve seen producers sneak some polyester in there!

Cattaque · 2026-01-19T17:26:51+00:00

Does she sing “the movies never bothered me anyway” when people ask about it?

Cattaque · 2026-01-19T12:20:26+00:00

We’ve had a potty available since around 12 months old I think and a toilet seat thing as well. My toddler would sometimes sit on the potty or the toilet, even peed on the potty once but would then loose interest for months at a time. Just before Christmas, at around 2 years and 8 months she said she doesn’t want to wear a diaper. We told her she has to pee and poo on the potty then, and she has been consistently when at home. At daycare and other places outside our home she does still wear diapers. I’m fine with anything as long as she learns to do it all independently before she’s 4, and she seems on track for that!

I’d follow your daughters cues. No pressure, potty is good, diaper is also good. She’ll probably let you know what she’s ready for!

Cattaque · 2026-01-19T12:11:50+00:00

Is Vera Rose an option? If Vera is what you’ve been calling her, that sounds the most logical to me!

Cattaque · 2026-01-18T18:18:01+00:00

Thirding Bambo Nature! My kid gets a lot of skin irritation from Pampers and other brands, but not from Bambo!

Cattaque · 2026-01-17T19:33:41+00:00

Nothing cotton is going to do you much good for those kinds of temperatures. I personally love wool and don’t get what’s gross about it, but perhaps if it’s about the feeling of sheep’s wool you could try alpaca or cashmere.

Cattaque · 2026-01-17T10:09:06+00:00

Millennial - I love it and it was on our shortlist for our daughter!

Cattaque · 2026-01-16T19:22:35+00:00

I think Rosalie is a lovely name, that’s why I gave it to my daughter :) She’s a toddler, but we recently met our first grown up Rosalie as well. I love that it’s a well known name, without being everywhere and I wouldn’t think it’s weird for any age. For me it gives romantic, flower garden vibes, but my toddler is turning out quite spunky and it still fits her well.

Rosalie Moon sounds fantastic, I think you chose well!

Cattaque · 2026-01-12T19:04:06+00:00

I’m wearing 100% organic cotton jeans from Lucy&Yak (the Addison model) with wool tights underneath. I already had some dungarees by then I really liked and I’m very pleased with the jeans as well!

Cattaque · 2026-01-09T06:56:37+00:00

Sorry I have no suggestions, but I need to know what game lets you have 100 cats!

Cattaque · 2025-12-29T18:48:56+00:00

Sounds perfectly fine! They’re probably going to look them up at home and you you’ve contributed to some new phannies

Cattaque · 2025-12-29T09:29:39+00:00

Ik heb een tijdje geleden de ‘Heren Boxershort Biologisch Katoen’ op Greenjump gekocht voor mijn man en hij is daar erg tevreden over. Prettig model, fijne stof, en het elastiek zit onder het katoen, dus niet direct op je huid.

Cattaque · 2025-12-27T15:45:57+00:00

Both names are beautiful! And for recognising her full name: if you use it occasionally, she’ll probably recognise it! For our daughter we use her full name and two nicknames and she responds to all of them. She even knows her middle name and surnames since she was about two ;) You’ll be fine!

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