Names for kids

lumi · 10-09-2005, 09:06 PM

If you had kids, what would you name them? What wouldn't you name them?

Maquisard · 10-09-2005, 09:38 PM

yes:

f: Adriana, Kristina
m: Milan, Dejan

no:

f: Samara
m: Damian

Sage · 10-09-2005, 09:40 PM

For boys, I tend towards more conservative Biblical names such as Michael or Daniel, or conservative non-Biblical names like Kenneth or Robert.
For girls, I tend towards more esoteric names like Rain or Fern.
Of course naming a child is a three-party debate between the mother, the father, and the child, and often names that have been locked in for months are discarded once the child makes his or her appearance and doesn't look at all like the name you and your spouse have chosen.

ScottMate

*Melanie68* · 10-09-2005, 09:49 PM

I won't be having kids but the parallel universe Melanie would name her kids:

Zoe for a girl and Ian for a boy.

They wouldn't be named:

Any male name rigged for a girl. Any female name with a 'y' instead of an 'i.' And I definitely wouldn't name her Zubaida Eulalia (go to http://www.babynames.com and try the random renamer-that's what they renamed me.

)

Boys - I can't think of a bad boy name.

lumi · 10-09-2005, 10:05 PM

For the most part, I want to stay away from the common names around today, like John or Rob. Also anything that could be turned into an insult, like Deloras or Willie.

I like the name Ridley. I think I've heard of a guy and a girl with the name, so it's kind of asexual. Leo is my dad's middle name, so I might give that to a son. I also like Shawn, even if it is more common. For a girl, I like Victoria (latin for victory).

lumi · 10-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mares

Dejan

Is that pronounced like Dijon mustard?

Kolzig · 10-09-2005, 10:16 PM

I have no idea what names I would give to my children, if I ever had any.
I have never even really thought about this.

DustCropper · 10-09-2005, 10:27 PM

I like Keahi, if it's a boy. It's Hawaiian, and it means fire.

After I graduate I want to work overseas, so if I have my child overseas, I would like to give him/her a name from the culture that s/he was born in.

I guess that means I need to live in Hawaii.

squarejawhero · 10-09-2005, 10:33 PM

I met a girl named Berry the other week. I thought that was an ace name. I can't think of any boy names atm... without steering the thread into comedy.

Tobbe · 10-09-2005, 11:25 PM

If I had a girl: Maria, Elisabeth, Julia
If I had a boy: André, Andreas, Alex

Crunchy in milk · 10-09-2005, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie68

I can't think of a bad boy name.

Then you haven't watched enough soap operas.

saucyminx · 10-09-2005, 11:31 PM

Easy. I haven't decided for my daughter, but I know I want to name my first son Iskandar (Alexander).

Intrepid Homoludens · 10-09-2005, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie68

Boys - I can't think of a bad boy name.

Try Adonis.

I'm serious. For a while it was a desirable masculine name with Filipinos. Can you imagine parents naming their son that? The pressure it would put on him? What if he turns out anything but strikingly handsome? And even if he were handsome, imagine how pompous it would make him seem. I've seen some young men with the name Adonis, and believe me, it's a f#&king cruel joke played unto them.

Starflux · 10-10-2005, 12:40 AM

Wow, Iskander. Nice name, Mira.

I will give my theoretical children multi-syllabic, powerful names, with which they may once rule the world with dignity. I've only got one name for a boy set, but I will not disclose it for fear of dirty theft.

Ninth · 10-10-2005, 01:58 AM

I heard the name Ambre (Amber) yesterday. I like it.

samIamsad · 10-10-2005, 02:00 AM

Vivian is lovely, too. Though I'm never going to have kids. Ever.

SCRUGAtes13 · 10-10-2005, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mira

Easy. I haven't decided for my daughter, but I know I want to name my first son Iskandar (Alexander).

russian names are great, like Tatyana and Kristov. love 'em!

Like:

DAUGHTER:Lisa

SON: Angelo

Dislike:

SON: yoshi, ludwig, jeremy

DAUGHTER: Catherine, marlene, betty

pinkgothic · 10-10-2005, 03:32 AM

Hmm, tough one.

m: Mictian (from the Aztec MICTLANTECUHTLI) Oh, and: Mine, you can't have it.

f: Elizabeth (so she could tell everyone 'Liz' has nothing to do with her name but perhaps with an affinity to reptiles)

Runner-up:

m: Ingvar (plus it sounds suspiciously like Ingwer which is german for...)
f: Ginger

No way:

m: Norman (death to the mother of his Najesty, Norman Fisher-Jones! The sheer cruelty of the naming process! OFF WITH HER HEAD! )
f: Meike (...notice a certain bias there? )

Ninth · 10-10-2005, 04:16 AM

By the way, any french person who name their children Brandon or Brenda because of Beverly Hills ought to be shot. And there are thousands of people in this case...

pinkgothic · 10-10-2005, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spider Crusoe

Also anything that could be turned into an insult, like Deloras or Willie.

Just a quick thought - I think it's probably ridiculously difficult, if not impossible, to avoid the chance of a name you picked being able to be an insult. I mean that not in the manner that anyone sufficiently mean and creative could warp any name, but in that the times change, words change their meaning. And that I find a bit of a pity - because I echo your sentiment. Calling a child something which is an established insult (or means to) is just cruel

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Sage Bad Influence Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama USA Posts: 5,547	For boys, I tend towards more conservative Biblical names such as Michael or Daniel, or conservative non-Biblical names like Kenneth or Robert. For girls, I tend towards more esoteric names like Rain or Fern. Of course naming a child is a three-party debate between the mother, the father, and the child, and often names that have been locked in for months are discarded once the child makes his or her appearance and doesn't look at all like the name you and your spouse have chosen. ScottMate Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ignorance is bliss, denial is divine, and willful ignorance is a religious experience. Share the love. <3

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Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	I won't be having kids but the parallel universe Melanie would name her kids: Zoe for a girl and Ian for a boy. They wouldn't be named: Any male name rigged for a girl. Any female name with a 'y' instead of an 'i.' And I definitely wouldn't name her Zubaida Eulalia (go to http://www.babynames.com and try the random renamer-that's what they renamed me. ) Boys - I can't think of a bad boy name. Share Share this post on Twitter

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lumi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2,120	For the most part, I want to stay away from the common names around today, like John or Rob. Also anything that could be turned into an insult, like Deloras or Willie. I like the name Ridley. I think I've heard of a guy and a girl with the name, so it's kind of asexual. Leo is my dad's middle name, so I might give that to a son. I also like Shawn, even if it is more common. For a girl, I like Victoria (latin for victory). Share Share this post on Twitter

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Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I have no idea what names I would give to my children, if I ever had any. I have never even really thought about this. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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DustCropper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,117	I like Keahi, if it's a boy. It's Hawaiian, and it means fire. After I graduate I want to work overseas, so if I have my child overseas, I would like to give him/her a name from the culture that s/he was born in. I guess that means I need to live in Hawaii. Share Share this post on Twitter

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squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	I met a girl named Berry the other week. I thought that was an ace name. I can't think of any boy names atm... without steering the thread into comedy. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

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Tobbe Living with my love Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 1,453	If I had a girl: Maria, Elisabeth, Julia If I had a boy: André, Andreas, Alex Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ''My names George. It means... Well, its just a name'' George Stobbart-Broken Sword

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saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Easy. I haven't decided for my daughter, but I know I want to name my first son Iskandar (Alexander). Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

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Starflux A Servicable Villain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the ocean spire Posts: 1,730	Wow, Iskander. Nice name, Mira. I will give my theoretical children multi-syllabic, powerful names, with which they may once rule the world with dignity. I've only got one name for a boy set, but I will not disclose it for fear of dirty theft. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Visit my webcomic Captain August!

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Ninth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,409	I heard the name Ambre (Amber) yesterday. I like it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ...It's down there somewhere. Let me have another look.

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pinkgothic Feind der Anonymitaet! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,898	Hmm, tough one. m: Mictian (from the Aztec MICTLANTECUHTLI) Oh, and: Mine, you can't have it. f: Elizabeth (so she could tell everyone 'Liz' has nothing to do with her name but perhaps with an affinity to reptiles) Runner-up: m: Ingvar (plus it sounds suspiciously like Ingwer which is german for...) f: Ginger No way: m: Norman (death to the mother of his Najesty, Norman Fisher-Jones! The sheer cruelty of the naming process! OFF WITH HER HEAD! ) f: Meike (...notice a certain bias there? ) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Me pee stick bigger you pee stick." (credit to, but not attributed to, Jeysie) "Don't be careful, be immortal." Brat™, certified as by Trep Winner of the Second-Best-Dressed and Non-Specific awards in the Unbiased Impostor Awards™, amongst many others. Non-Conformist to Non-Conformism™ Internet Explodifier™ - the best weapon of mass destruction!!!11one Trademark Overuser™

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