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Some Parents Regret Names Of Kids
KSAT.COM ^ | 03/05/2008

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.


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: babynames; childrensnames; lemonjello; orangejello; psychology
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Regrets? I've always believed that when some parents sobered up; they probably realized Shi 'thead was probably not a good choice.
1 posted on 03/05/2008 9:08:02 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

I knew a black lady who had a set of twins and called them Orangejello and Lemonjello. No lie.


2 posted on 03/05/2008 9:09:06 AM PST by Slapshot68
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To: Responsibility2nd

SNL “baby names” skit:

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/92/92ababynames.phtml

Husband: Uh.. listen.. that’s “Os-wee-pay”.


3 posted on 03/05/2008 9:09:59 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Responsibility2nd
My middle name is "Hussein", and I don't think its anyone's business but my own. /Obama.
4 posted on 03/05/2008 9:10:39 AM PST by agere_contra
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To: Responsibility2nd

I know a Guy who was named Buck Jr. because his dad was a drunken egomaniac.


5 posted on 03/05/2008 9:12:09 AM PST by cripplecreek (Voting CONSERVATIVE in memory of 5 children killed by illegals 2/17/08 and 2/19/ 08)
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To: Responsibility2nd

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.


6 posted on 03/05/2008 9:12:40 AM PST by The_Reader_David (And when they behead your own people in the wars which are to come, then you will know. . .)
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To: agere_contra

I wonder why Hillary is not a popular name for baby girls these days?

>>>>Rhetorical question tag>>>>>


7 posted on 03/05/2008 9:12:51 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Slapshot68

I knew one who named hers shi’thead, live that down. Other “etnic” names always sound like floor wax of some sort.


8 posted on 03/05/2008 9:12:52 AM PST by Resolute Conservative
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To: Slapshot68

That was my first thought. =)


9 posted on 03/05/2008 9:12:57 AM PST by Marko413
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To: Responsibility2nd
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.

10 posted on 03/05/2008 9:13:03 AM PST by Content Provider
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To: agere_contra

I have known many men named Mohammed that are dreadfully ashamed of that name and what is associated with it.


11 posted on 03/05/2008 9:13:18 AM PST by tessalu
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To: Larry Lucido

“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.


12 posted on 03/05/2008 9:13:27 AM PST by icwhatudo
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To: Xenalyte; Tax-chick

this thread is screaming your names....


13 posted on 03/05/2008 9:13:41 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: The_Reader_David
Parents really should pick a name that will wear well, not one that sounds cute pinned to a baby or toddler.

Not to mention one that sounds like it belongs on a marquee board under LIVE NUDE GIRLS.

14 posted on 03/05/2008 9:13:44 AM PST by steve-b (Sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. All other "sins" are invented nonsense. --RAH)
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To: Responsibility2nd
The tribe has decided to keep the custom of naming babies after the very first thing the mother sees after giving birth.

*sigh* What is it now, Two Dogs F-ing???

15 posted on 03/05/2008 9:13:46 AM PST by null and void (I slept better when I thought our betters actually were better...)
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To: cripplecreek; Buck

Hey man. We’re talking about you over here.


16 posted on 03/05/2008 9:14:22 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

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. :)


17 posted on 03/05/2008 9:14:40 AM PST by Gman (AMIA Priest)
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To: Slapshot68

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.


18 posted on 03/05/2008 9:15:13 AM PST by squidly
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To: Content Provider

“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.


19 posted on 03/05/2008 9:15:15 AM PST by Slapshot68
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To: Larry Lucido

I love that skit.


20 posted on 03/05/2008 9:15:27 AM PST by ClearCase_guy
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