I wanted to name my recent baby Asuncion de Maria, after one of my friends from Mexico, but my husband vetoed it. We’re not, after all, Mexican ... and my aunt Kathleen was happy we remembered her. Her grandchildren have “modern” names!
I rather like that, but I’m hispanic, too. My mom and a couple of her sisters were not into ethnic names, but she named me after a character in a smokin’ hot novel, and one of those aunts named her eldest Salome-so where is the logic in that?
I like both names! Asuncion is beautiful but Kathleen is nice as well. All the Kathleens that I know (and for whatever reason... I know quite a few) have all been uber smart and as sweet as honey. Funny how some names of people just demote a great feeling. Now.. the name Susan or any of its derivatives.. not so good for me. Snooty, pompous, arrogant and stupid. I need to meet a nice Susan to break the mold. Hugs, Mom