Sun and Moon

Cross my palm with silver. Braid her hair with gold.

More gold, actually, because oh look, she’s already blonde.

You planned for just one baby. You got two, early in the morning on the day of the longest eclipse.

And yes, my red hair does suit silver. I agree.

But you named her Aurelia, to honour the rising sun.

You named me after a bastarding country.

Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t change my name. It won’t destroy our family. I’ll keep the letter A.

By golden sun and silver moon, why did you never think of Artemis?

This NEW story explores the terrible name choices that some parents make 👀

Remember, people: you aren’t just giving a cute name to a cute baby. You’re also naming the adult they’ll hopefully turn into one day.

It’s a huge responsibility. Choose wisely.

• Feathers

• Bees

• Stars

• Keys

• The Land of Ice and Snow

• Dragons

• In the Pink

• Fridge

• Sun and Moon

• Buffet Lunch

• Service

• Socks

• Death and Rebirth

• Serenade

• Basket

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