Top 10 songs about imaginary girls

imaginary dana October 3, 2007 no Comments

As you may have read here on TIG, I am all knocked up, expecting a baby girl in early January. We've been trying to think of the perfect baby name for the wee one… and while it's not a requirement per se, it would be great to give our girl a name that already has an amazing namesake song. I mean, I blush to the core with giddiness every time I hear "O Dana" (either version, but particularly the Okkervil River remake. Swoon!).

I've gone through a pretty extensive list of what I've dubbed "Songs About Imaginary Girls" to try to find the perfect name for our little girl.

{Note: In order to be considered, not only does the name need to be good, but the song must also kick ass. Great songs about icky names have been ruled out, as well as bleh songs about great names.}

Top 10 Songs We're Considering Naming Our Bebe Girl After:

"Veronica" by Elvis Costello
Though "Allison" is the more obvious choice, I've always had a soft spot for the rollicking chorus in "Veronica." Plus I love the name… though I'm not crazy about "Roni" as a nickname.
"Charlotte Sometimes" by the Cure
"Come to me / Scared princess /Charlotte sometimes" — too heavy a legacy to give to such a wee girl??
"Sweet Adeline" by Elliot Smith
Great song, great name. *Sigh*
"Sally Cinnamon" by the Stone Roses
Will kids beat her up on the playground for that one?
"Sheila Take a Bow" by the Smiths or "Sheila Na Gig" by PJ Harvey
Though I think I'd rather name her Polly than Sheila.
"Emily Kane" by Art Brut
Too bad Emily is the most popular name in like, 16 countries right now, or we might go for it based on my love for this song alone.
"Rosanna" by Toto
You knew I couldn't make a list like this without bringing in the Soft Rock, right?
"Josie" by Tullycraft
"Josie wants to be in a punk rock band!" What a great legacy to give our girlie!
"My Coco" by stellastarr*
Their first and, in my humble opinion, greatest song.
"Lucretia My Reflection" by Sisters of Mercy
My fella nixed the idea of naming our daughter after a song that features such prominent use of the late-80s drum-machine. But I'm still hopeful.