Those of you who have Unique names and you have named your children unique names do you think that everyone should have the right to a different name instead of having 5 Joshua's and Emily's in the same class?
Also you are successful right? I am a photo Major and I am also going toward a degree in Anthropology specializing in the field of Archeaology. Can you think of any people who did great things with unique names, I am not talking apple or cocoa names cause those are trashy but that last question pissed me off.
I am defensive about my name because I think it is really pretty, and it's Jewish (I was told by a Jewish lady at passover when I was 12) Also I named my daughter something unique and I don't regret it in the least I hate how some people are so unoriginal sometimes. I mean I guess if you like the name Jane or Emily or Hayden or Haley...the list goes on that's okay but what about identity?
2007-01-30 17:38:21 · 15 answers · asked by WINGS 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
My name is pretty common but I don't mind (Theresa Rose).
My mom is a kindergarten teacher and once I visited her class and there was this adorable little girl named Saria. Now one of my favorite names is Sariya (they are both pronounced the same suh-ri-ya).
I don't know why, but I kind of like more common names for boys and uncommon names for gilrs.
My favorite names:
Marianna
Genesis
Sariya
James
Aiden
Alex
*I have this joke with my friends that my "spirit name" is Desiree Luvchild. Just a joke though.
2007-01-31 02:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My name is Miriam and I named my daughter Leora. Both names are not common but I wouldn't say they are unique either. When I think unique I think of made up names. I think identity shouldn't be tied into a name. Children have been developing their own identity for thousands of years through their personalities and accomplishments and I'm sure children born now can do the same...
2007-01-31 02:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know what you're saying!!!! i don't have a different name, and i graduated with four other girls by the same first name. it's a pain, because if you're all in one room, you never know who's talking to you. i don't get spelling names weirdly, because it's still the same name, just spelled weirdly. the child won't be as unique if you just picked a name that wasn't popular. but it's up to the parents in the end really, and some people just don't understand.
2007-01-31 07:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by Duelen 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have no children. I am not keen at all on the tryndee names that are around today, but doesn't mean I'm in love with names from 500 years ago. And ironically enough, my name is Emily. Frankly, I'm not sick of it. It ages well and everyone knows how to write and pronounce it. What is the world coming to, naming their children with such atrocities! A few of my combinations for my future children:
[Girls]
Aurora Mabel Selene - Aurora is theg oddess of dawn (Roman myth), Mabel comes from Amabel meaning loveable, Selene is Greek myth goddess of the moon (pronounced se-LEE-nee)
Juliet Thalia Elspeth - Juliet coming from Julius, Thalia again is Greek mythology. She was a muse of comedy and pastoral poetry and it's pronounced tha-LIE-ah. Elspeth is the Scottish form of Elizabeth.
Phaedra Cecily Rose - Phaedra is yet again Greek mythological, meaning bright and pronounced FAY-dra. Cecily doesn't have the grandest meaning ("blind") but all in all, it's a lovely name. Rose is a popular middle name choice but it is the best I have come up with in this combination. I have considered Niamh, which is Irish pronounced NEEV.
[Boys]
Lysander Nathan Rhys - Lysander is probably most commonly seen from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The name is Greek, and was the name of a Spartan general. Nathan means giver in Hebrew. Rhys is Welsh, pronounced REES, and it means enthusiam.
Kenneth Alasdair William - Kenneth means handsome, coming from Coinneach. Alasdair is the Scottish form of Alexander (I am not Scottish. I am Chinese). William comes from Wilhelm.
Dominic Rupert Charles - Dominic meaning "of the Lord". Rupert is a form of Robert, meaning bright fame. Charles I believe comes from Karl / Carl.
Théoden Conor Henry - Théoden is the literary name from Lord of the Rings. It comes from both Anglo-Saxon and Norse background, meaning "leader of the people". Conor is Irish, meaning "dog lover". And the handsome Henry meaning "home ruler"
2007-01-31 14:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by εmmeʟinз 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If someone depends on their name to give them an identity in their life, then they're living a shallow existence. A name is just a label. It won't take you very far. But your actions will. I think unique names are just fine as long as they're easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and not laughable when the child grows and has to survive in the world.
2007-01-31 02:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by chnchita 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I don't have a unique name myself but my son does and i think its my way of making sure he has unique and own identity. I also think that when he makes his mark on the world nobody will be confusing him with anyone else. I only wish that i had a more original name myself. I think original names are great just as long as they are not ridiculous i mean its a lot harder to get ahead in life and have people take you seriously with a name like moon-unit :)
2007-01-31 02:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by natasha v 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Listen, it was an honest question. Why do you have such a chip on your shoulder about it? Why are you so defensive about your name if you like it so much? I never said that your name was horrid. You obviously did not understand my question. Unique is one thing... spelling childrens names like you don't know how to spell is another. (Gryffen, Nikkole) Or naming your child something like Treasure, Cinnamon, Gypsy, Diamond... well... I'm not putting people down because of their names. Read my question again. You have to admit that it makes sense.
P.S. You get angry at me for asking an honest question... but you attack people who name their children "normal" names? With an attitude like this.. you seem to fit the stereotype...
2007-01-31 02:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by cutesy76 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Hey, don't get so defensive, Oceana. Before you get that degree, it might help to learn how to spell archaeology.
You're right, you DO have the right to name your child whatever you want to. All we're saying is, don't be surprised when she comes running home from school crying because all the other kids are picking on her. Poor little girl.
2007-01-31 06:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
my name is heather.
not uncommon, but old-fashioned so it isnt used much.
i would love to have a more unique name,
but im glad im not a madison, ashley, emily..ect ect
and spelling them differant, just looks weird
madyson
ashleigh
emmalee
and what is with the name aiden??
its a hard core punk band.
now a popular name.
sorry if i sounded to harsh
-heatherâ¥
(formally hetty)
2007-01-31 02:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by (miss hypnotic) 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
who cares what are names are when are parents decided to name us they names us with unigue names anyways being born and giving a name is enough dont u think all my kids have a different name cuz when u look into ur childs eyes its a mircle and unigue in its self who cares about names
2007-01-31 12:43:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋