Our Baby’s Name Was Perfect Until We Met Her

‘What’s in a name?’ you ask

Ruby (author’s collection)

We wanted an elegant and sophisticated name for formal occasions but one that could also be shortened into something quirky and fun for everyday use. We’d privately chosen Samantha and planned to call her Sammie for short.

In my mind’s eye, I could see myself palling around with my little peanut, Sammie, on our many…