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 read a joke on FR awhile back:
A pregnant woman was in a car accident that left her in a coma. When she came to, she was told she had given birth to twins - one boy, one girl. The nurse told her that since she was in a coma, they asked the woman’s brother to name the babies.
“Oh no,” said the woman. “Bubba’s dumber than a box of rocks. He probably gave them really strange names. What did he name the baby girl?”
“Denise,” replied the nurse.
The woman was taken aback. “That’s a terrific name. Wow, maybe I underestimated good old Bubba. What did he name the boy?”
“Denephew.”
Luckily, my wife and I agree that children’s names should come from (a) the Bible and/or (b) great literature.
That immediately rules out thinks like Chance and ShaQueenta.
If “Sarah” is the most popular girl’s name, it may have something to do with my 5 granddaughters all named “Sarah”
Ya mean like Cher naming her lezbo daughter, Chastity? LOL!
I’ve always thought that Chlamydia would be a really pretty girls name.
“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.”
LOL..it’s like naming your daughter Medusa. Hey it’s cool sounding!
She was a gorgon, what??!?! lol
My ex simply refuesd to allow my son to be a III.
I still resent that.
I’ve got one of the world’s most popular names. John, you can say it in virtually every western language there is.
I doubt Buck will respond. FReepr since 2002. Only posted once.
What about Buck Jr?
You FReeping today?
Many years ago I heard a black comedian riffing about how all those names sounded like over-the-counter pain pills:
“...and these are the twins, Motrin and Nuprin—TYLENOL! Get down from there this minute!”
“My ex simply refuesd to allow my son to be a III.
I still resent that.”
Yeah gotta go with your ex on that...I’m a III and my dad was rooting for naming my son the IV. I told him that unless we’re monarchs of some rich kingdom I don’t know about, there won’t be a IV.
;)
“Denephew.”
I suppose in some states the brother could have named the kids “Deson” and “Dedaughter.” (Ducking for cover)
Damn, and I thought the parents of my elementary school classmate 'Dong Dong' and his younger brother, 'Ding Dong' were messed up (also black). Nothing beats 'Gaylord Humperdink' for the terrible name award though.
I suppose “Seven” is right out.
Wonder if she was eating that while they were conceived....
Gotta tell you they aren’t much far off from the weird ones like Shanikwanda, Shoniqua, Tyrondell, etc etc...
I know a young couple that just had a baby. They named him Vegas.
Naw, no really good (and verifiable) names - just the usual urban legends.
All my kids have Bible or Hebrew names, classic.
My daughter named her two sons Israel and Samuel. In Hebrew they are called “Srulik” and “Shmulik”
That skit is hilarious!
“Listen A$$wipe.....”
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