'Chalkboard mom' who went viral for name choices shares how daughter Laikynn feels about her name
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Mckinli Hatch, known as 'Chalkboard Mom,' revisits the viral moment regarding her daughter's unique name, Laikynn. In 2012, she shared name options on her blog, which drew harsh comments from readers. However, Hatch found strength in her community's acceptance of unique names. She feels proud of her daughter's name, explaining it was inspired by a road sign, with her preference for a more feminine spelling. Despite occasional mispronunciations, she's confident in the name's uniqueness, reflecting a broader trend in her Utah community.
Hatch shared some other runner-ups: Some of the blog comments were savage - people called the chosen name 'garbage' and 'stupid.'
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