Do you think we should consider the teasing factor so much when we name our kids, or do you think that if they get teased a little over their name it will just make them stronger? I'm not saying purposly name your son vagina or your daughter Butch. But some good names can't even be considered anymore because we are being too protective about those school- age years when kids might tease them.
2006-12-06 07:38:21 · 16 answers · asked by Ryan's Ma 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I don't so much look at the teasing factor just because like someone else said, if they have a weird name, yeah they get teased. If they have a normal name, they get teased for having a common name, if neither of those happen, they get teased for being slow, too smart, too dumb, too fat, too skinny, etc. There's no way of getting around the teasing so youre kid will either buckle from it or get stronger from it (the teasing of anything, not just a name)
I named my son Preston Anthony. When I named him, I didnt think about what other kids would say at school, I thought about what it would be like in the adult world with that name. Would it sound good on a resume? Would he make him sound childish? Ghetto? Like anything I don't want him to sound like. Things like that. I wanted him to have a name that screamed for respect. One that he could be proud of as a businessman or whatever he chooses to do in life.
I'll stop boring everyone with my novel...
2006-12-06 07:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by Barbi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is something to be said for a SMALL bit of creativity but seriously, some of the names that people come up with on here are just plain cruel. They are more concerned about what THEY want rather than what is decent for a child. Things to consider include teasing, but also spelling the name, pronouncing the name, and what the name indicates. Some names give off a certain "race" or "ethnicity" WAYYY more than others. And seriously, when was the last time you even thought about voting for President D'Brickashaw??
2006-12-06 08:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully when i think of a baby name, i don't really play in to much the teasing factor of the name. Kids now a days get teased for things like the brand of tennis shoes they wear, the clothes they wear, the sports they play ect.....teasing is a part of life. I just try to go with names i like, and hope the child will like as well.
2006-12-06 07:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of names will cause teasing, in fact there is a way to tease with just about every name, and if you pick one that is "tease free" it may not be something you like. Also, just because you cannot find a way to tease with it doesn't mean that other kids can't. So I personally wouldn't worry about it as long as it isn't something that screams "MAKE FUN OF ME".
2006-12-06 08:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by ... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't even consider the teasing factor. Face it; kids are cruel. No matter what name you give your child he/she will be teased about it in some way or another. If kids can't think of a way to tease them for their names, they'll find something else to tease them about.
2006-12-06 07:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should take a little consideration when nameing your child. They will be stuck with the rest of there lives, but you also have to remember that kids are mean and will find something to tease other kids about if it;s not there name it will be something out. Go with a name that has special meaning to you and your Family and the child will be proud to have that name no matter who teases them
2006-12-06 07:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by shells&kk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kids are cruel, and they are going to tease other kids regardless of whether they tease them about their names, or somehting else. I was teased all the time about my first and last name. My first name is Heather, so of course it was always, Heather , feather, leather, hows the weather.., etc...and it was worse with my last name. So i dont think it really matters at all. If its not the name, it will be the way the kids looks, the height of the kid, the way he dresses, etc...
2006-12-06 07:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some names are more feminine or masculine than others. This is the first opportunity you have as parents to protect your child from unnecessary pain. Stick with names that are at the very least, appropriate for either a girl or boy.
2006-12-06 08:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known guys named Beverly and Precious - what were their mothers thinking?!? (Clearly they weren't). Too many people think they're being original or clever when they stick these poor kids with ridiculous names - they don't stop to think that one day these babies are going to be adults, and will have to endure their names for the rest of their lives unless they want to go to court. It's a serious responsibility to name another human being, and it should be taken seriously. And enough already with the weird spellings, it just makes you look ignorant!
2006-12-06 07:49:38 · answer #9 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always take it into account. Kids are mean - why give your kid a disadvantage. A little teasing is to be expected - I'm sure they'll get it no matter the name, but keep it reasonable. (Richard Gere named his son Homer, after his father, but how many years do you think he'll be tortured by asking if he likes donuts, or "Doh" remarks. )
2006-12-06 07:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by Bondgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋