I was trying to explain to my mom what I wanted and I said the only way I could desribe it was "antique charm" or "southern belle." Out of all the names I've seen/read this was the only one I could picture on future birthday cards, or the name letters on the wall ect. I'm glad you all like it!

I am not a mom and have never named a child, so I'm waaaay out of my league here. But here's what I always wish for myself... that I had ONE name, not a formal name and an informal version of it.

My driver's license says Tamara, but then I get flagged for being an uninsured driver because my insurance says Tammy. My passport says Tamara, but then I can't get on the plane because I bought the ticket with the credit card that says Tammy. My medical records can't be pulled into one file because some say Tamara and some say Tammy. My college applications had to be under Tammy to recognize my high school graduation, but I couldn't get student loans because my tax forms say Tamara. You get the picture.

So Paisley Mae sounds awesome to me. It's unique without being bizarre, and it's pretty without being overly flowery. And there's only one version of it. Sure, her friends will call her Pais in casual conversation here and there, like people call me Tam all the time. But when it comes to paperwork, she'll always be Paisley and just Paisley. Love.