Posted on 03/05/2008 9:08:01 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
Many parents want a distinctive, appropriate, special-but-not-too-special name for their children, and 58 percent believe the right name contributes to success. Some would even pay people to help find a name.
Even with all the thinking that often goes into the decision, 3 percent of parents regret the names they chose and would change it if they could, according to a survey by BabyCenter.
They often said they would make a switch because a name has become too popular or gets mispronounced. A few parents felt that the name just doesn't seem to fit their child, the company said.
"Many parents view selecting a name for their baby as one of the most important and most difficult decisions they've ever made," said BabyCenter editor-in-chief Linda Murray. "Parents want to find a name that conveys their child's unique identity and will suit their personality throughout their lifetime."
Parents of boys said they wanted to convey strength and individuality, while femininity was the top concern for parents of girls.
Other findings included:
9 percent of new and expectant parents would pay someone to help them pick a name 48 said celebrities don't influence baby naming trends 26 percent said mom's vote has more weight than dad's when it comes to baby naming
People also said they look for different things in a first and middle name. The most important thing for a first name is sounding good, parents said. For a middle name, it was honoring a family member or carrying on a naming tradition.
However, 57 percent of parents said their kids are not named after anyone or anything in particular.
In December, BabyCenter released lists of the top 10 names for boys and girls.
I knew a black lady who had a set of twins and called them Orangejello and Lemonjello. No lie.
SNL “baby names” skit:
http://snltranscripts.jt.org/92/92ababynames.phtml
Husband: Uh.. listen.. that’s “Os-wee-pay”.
I know a Guy who was named Buck Jr. because his dad was a drunken egomaniac.
Just think how silly it will sound when retirement homes are full of women with names like ‘Bambi’ and ‘Brandi’. Parents really should pick a name that will wear well, not one that sounds cute pinned to a baby or toddler.
I wonder why Hillary is not a popular name for baby girls these days?
>>>>Rhetorical question tag>>>>>
I knew one who named hers shi’thead, live that down. Other “etnic” names always sound like floor wax of some sort.
That was my first thought. =)
In time, this may be viewed to be the most regrettable element to the story.
I have known many men named Mohammed that are dreadfully ashamed of that name and what is associated with it.
“FEE-MAH-LAY”
When asked why she picked that name, the mom said it was on the little girl’s wrist bracelet at the hospital.
this thread is screaming your names....
Not to mention one that sounds like it belongs on a marquee board under LIVE NUDE GIRLS.
*sigh* What is it now, Two Dogs F-ing???
Hey man. We’re talking about you over here.
The unwritten rule in our home is that our children’s names have to look good on a resume’. Their names are Elliott and Olivia. :)
I met a woman who had named her daughter Chlamydia. I am not making this up. She said that she knew what the name meant, but just thought it was such a pretty name.
“However, 57 percent of parents said their kids are not named after anyone or anything in particular.
In time, this may be viewed to be the most regrettable element to the story.”
My son and daughter’s first names are their own...they’re not out of the ordinary, just unique to the family. Their middle names are the names that honor family.
I love that skit.
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