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 should have known it was you that posted. I started laughing and could barely see the screen, and looked down and saw your name. Of course. heehee haw haw
Okay she’d be called ‘pooper’. Kids are just so sweet.
I agree, she may have wanted to help, but I have never heard of “Regret” as a last name. It was very cruel.
We named one son “IV” and darn it he is set on naming his son “V” Give me a break!
I shall appeal to my future dil.
My mother taught twins named Vicious and LaVicious (they lived up to their names).
How about Watson Llewellyn Walden II??
My son Jeff wanted to name a girl “Seven” or “Pasco”
I have weird kids (but nice)
Saw this in a supermarket !
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/07/07645434/0764543407.jpg
Obama’s mom was named “Stanley” because his Grandpa Stanley Dunham wanted a boy to name after himself, and merely named his daughter with a boy’s name. So his daugter’s name was Stanley Ann!
oooh, you’re meannnnn! LOL
I have a couple of forebears named “Little Page,” one of whom served throughout the Revolutionary War. Wish I knew what that was all about...
In one of the census records he was listed as “Little P. Proctor.”
I used to know two village idiots from Round Lake, Il named Pluto Plotz and Dudley Fuddpucker. I am not making this up!
Our genealogy shows names staying fairly consistent in the 1800s until about 1900 when fanciful names were more in vogue (Lucy, Ruby, Opel, Rose, etc.). It’s interesting! I have a Mary Stanley Parmelee and a Ruth Williams Colman in my ancestry.
Rolland was my dad’s name. It makes information about him easy to find, especially with the odd spelling. All his life, he went by “Bud” because his dad was Rolland, too.
See post 114!
My uncle’s name was GW. No name attached to the initials. He made up his own name as George William. We call him Dub or George.
There’s a lady I work with whose name is C hill, so her email is chill@___.com
My cousin is named Frederick. I heard the name all my life so I guess it sounds normal to me. I always liked it.
I suspect Fonzie gets some laughs at the local high school, although it’s possible the current teens never saw “Happy Days.” My kids didn’t recognize the name.
Obstetrician in town.. First name Hyman.
Nicknamed 'Buster'?
They celebrated Baby's arrival by getting a shag carpet and a new sofa ... voila!
My friend and I were home alone drinking one night and he started leafing through one. It was one of those that have the name, and then give its "meaning" and information about the name.
My friends name is Bruce.
After his name in the baby book it said, "May be gay"
I thought he was lying when he told me. Then I looked.
Sure enough. Bruce - May be gay
It's much better than naming the kid Bruthie
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