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This is my 4 year olds name. Holden Presley - named after the main character in the "Catcher in the Rye". Oh and my daughters name is Phoebe named after Holden's sister in the book.
by mysaparkI am considering Holden because Catcher in the Rye is my favorite book of all time. Great, strong name!
by kmichaels01Love this name. 25 weeks and we have a little Holden James on the way 😄
by mmh0409My last name is Holden, so of course I love it! We are pregnant and searching for a first name to go with Holden. :-)
by emmymcraeI have loved Holden ever since I read Catcher in the Rye in school. He is the coolest literary character of all time in my book. I would consider Holden just because of that book.
by MegSFI think of the As the world turns character Holden on this one I love this name but we will be going with Ronan. Funny he is now a Young and the Restless Character my fiance does not know. shhh.
by kellyjean278623 weeks along. Having a boy and we're naming him Holden Daniel. :) Love it.
by jessicafawnWe love this name! I'm only 9 weeks along, but if we have a boy, his name will be Holden James. And is sister is Lucy Jane.
by natalieandtrevisLove the name! My son is named Holden.
by Heidi WAudrey
by larabday@gmail.commy family name is Holden, and now that I'm married and expecting, I want to honor that... and if its a boy, he will be Holden Merle Watson!
by AimeeleaOur 27 month old son is named Holden and we LOVE it! (yes I made a point of reading Catcher in the Rye before naming my son after the infamous character)
by jjmomof5We are naming our baby boy Holden. My husband is a writer and one of his favorite characters is Holden from Catcher in the Rye. Also, it doesn't matter what you name your child. If he is going to get picked on, a reason will be found.
by calliegirlieIts a really cute name! I used to babysit a little boy named Holden.
by bekawoodI really like this name but my husband is not sold on it...he seems to think our little one will get picked on with Holden whatcha holding?!
by Briash2007I am naming my baby boy Lucas Holden, he is due March 15th, 2011!
by mskrismorI love it!
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