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 girl in high school who’s parents thought it would be cute to name her Candie. Her last name: Kane.
Her current profession: exotic dancer (didn’t even have to change her name!)
Thank God my parents decided not to give me a “cute” or “trendy” name!!! A kid named John has a lot more options than one named Adolf...
I’ve known a Margarine (pronounced Marja-REEN.) Also a Taveta. Both were black.
I also knew a girl named Waltrout (Wally for short.)
A lady in Binghamton NY named her son King and daughter Princess.
King went on to play basketball at UNC.
King Rice.
That was in reference to an old wise Indian Chief joke....
That reminds me of the Friends episode where Joey was looking to change his last name for his stage name. Chandler suggested, “Stalin.” lol
I’ll bet the number one regretted name is Britney.
“I also knew a girl named Waltrout (Wally for short.)”
Please tell me Waltrout was like the maiden name of the mother or something...(not that it excuses it lol)
Thanks for posting that chart. I love that graphic to show people how unpopular she really is.
Had to pull rank before my wife had my daughter’s name misspelled at birth. Michelle with one L, is what she wanted.
It’s bad enough she’s going to have to spell her last name every time someone hears it like I have my whole life. Of course she’ll marry some day and that won’t be a problem.
No, Waltrout was not a maiden name. As I recall, her parents were German, so maybe it’s a popular name in Germany.
Whats wrong with the name Wolfgang?
My father in law, now deceased, had a middle name that was just a letter.
When I was growing up, I knew this kid who had a hair lip. He swore a lot. We called him Fun You.
Go ahead....clickher.... She's from "Urange", Texas...and travels to "Feraday", Louisiana by Greyhound regalar..
Trying to be trendy, my sister named her daughter Mollee with a french accent thing over the 1st “e”
My niece, who is now 14, got sick of explaining how to spell her name so she dropped the french accent. lol
Moon Unit and Dweezil don’t need no stinkin’ resume...
Hey Texgal - that was mighty funny. Thanks for the laugh
Harry S Truman...
Yet he signed documents Harry S. Truman
“I wish I could have twins and name them Levitra and Cialis.”
...and Viagra for triplets
...add Enzyte for quads, but just call him BOB!
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