Originally posted by Samantha Puppy
Our top two names of each gender are Kate (Katharine only if she's in trouble or graduating or something "official"), Rachel, Evan and Noah - the girls are set, it'll be either Kate or Rachel, but the boys are subject to change.
Love the names you have picked out so far! I'm Katharine Irene and I go by Kate so I thought I'd give you some insight into what I've experienced in terms of spelling/misspelling, etc. Katherine with an "e" is more common than Katharine with an "a" - at least in terms of how people think it should be spelled. (maybe "a" is a more popular up and coming spelling with the current generation, I don't know) People misspell Katharine a lot, even after correction. I don't know if you have any particular attachment to the "a" spelling, but if not you might want to go with "e" - especially if you're trying to stick with something less likely to be misspelled.

Originally posted by Samantha Puppy
My possible-future-sister-in-law may be named Cate/Catie. I know it's out there but it's nowhere near so common as to make people ask if it's spelled with a C or K - around here, anyway. So I feel pretty safe using Kate. The biggest correction will be "No, it's not KatIE, it's just Kate."
My paycheck at work currently has my name misspelled as Catharine! Ha, never had anyone do it that way before ...and it's so weird because our office manager spells Kate correctly on the work schedule. I've asked her to correct it once already (I was afraid my bank wouldn't cash it), but I guess I have to bug her about it yet again. Also I go by Kate only and never Katie - but the occasional sweet old lady (usually) can't help but call me Katie and/or Katie-dear. People think it's more endearing somehow – something about "ie" names.

Anyway, enough name talk! Congratulations on your little bun in the oven…or should I say nugget. You are looking beautiful!!