for a baby boys name-
Reef
we've had mixed reactions to this name but as we live on the coast we wanted something surfy
2007-02-21 15:01:12 · 47 answers · asked by x_k3lli3_x 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Reef is ok, but it does remind me of Reefer.
How about a name of an exoctic sea creature? Or Nemo or Otto or Niko.
2007-02-21 15:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree... Reef is just too weird for a first name. I work at a school and the kids with really bizarre names DO suffer. But I do like the idea of something coastal... how about these?
My favorite would be
Dune - but others that might work could be Ocean, Bay, Cliff (a normal name that would have coastal references). Buoy, or as others suggested.. names that have a special meaning to you.. like surf spots.
Or better yet... use your unusual choices as a middle name.
2007-02-21 15:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by Cambria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reef isn't the worst name I've heard, but it's definately different. I think if your son is a surfer and can wear the name it'll be great for him! You know how it is as a teenager, your over the teasing by then.
Having been to San Francisco many times - and love it! I'd say it's a good name. If it's not the name they'll find something else to make fun of...
2007-02-21 15:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Reef is surfy all right, and it's not too bad. But since the saying of the name is enough to give the impression you want, why not give it a more normal spelling for a name, like Reif?
2007-02-21 15:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about Reef.. =/
What about...
Hampton- as in Hampton Beach
Dylan- son of the sea
Hurley- sea tide
Marino- of the sea
Nemo-Captain in 20,000 Leagues under the sea and a fish who lost his way.
Seaton- town by the sea
Oneil- the clothing brand
Kai-ocean
Carter/Carver just sounds like a surfer to me.
I like Hampton and Carter. I think those are nice, but it's up to you. Reef isn't horrible. It's just not my style. Good Luck!
2007-02-24 16:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by Hannah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And if it's a girl are you going to name her Coral?
Sorry, but I have to agree with the majority on this poll. Reef is ...uh... interesting, but maybe you can think of something a bit more norm... I think that there are tons of way cool names like Lief or Guy... but it's your child, and usually what parents name their kids fits them perfectly.
2007-02-21 15:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! It is definitely "surfy" but there are too many ways he can be picked on:
Beef, PEEf, Reefer.
Plus he could gain a stigma by just his name.
2007-02-21 15:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by mcaggia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want something surfy - try city's that are famous for their "surf" or beach life - Orlando??? Cisco (San Fran)? Not Reef ... cummon...
2007-02-21 15:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by brassinpocket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember when you name your child that he has to live with it for the rest of his life. Grade school will be enough to scar him with a name like that.
2007-02-21 15:12:40 · answer #9 · answered by kiera70 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not very impressed with the name and it sounds harsh, not a calm or easy going name that I normally associate with the sea.
2007-02-21 15:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by fizzents 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋