It's a nice thought but they want to combine their names to show their love for each other. They want to name it Meethew. I don't want to interfere in their lives but should I speak up to save the kid from a lifetime of "what's your name"?
2007-03-01 09:28:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
What are their names? Perhaps we can suggest something more appropriate. That name just sounds silly, for either a boy or a girl.
Will Smith and his wife Jada did the same thing, but used their names as a basis then changed them slightly. Their son is Jaden (from Jada) and their daughter is Willow (from Will). Perhaps they can modify the names and use Dad's name as a middle name for a girl, and Mom's for a boy.
Good Luck! And if they choose Meethew give the kid a nickname!
2007-03-01 09:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by chocolateandnuts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's good that you're being discreet about interfering with your son's life but there comes a point when you need to speak up. They are probably too blinded by love to see the possibly horrible results of this decision. That's putting it nicely. I can't think of a nicer excuse as to why someone would do something so retarded like combining their names for their kid. Unless it was like Joanne or something like that but "Meethew" will be a big mistake and as soon as that kid knows better he could harbor some resentment towards his parents.
Do they really have the best interest in the child or are they just satisfying some twisted psychotic desire? It sounds like you're the sane one at this moment and you should approach them about this as if you're walking on eggshells. If they won't hear you back off and you'll just have to let it go and realize that they could possibly set this kid up for years of ridicule. Let's just hope this isn't an omen of more bad parenting in the future from these two. Christ.
2007-03-01 17:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the operative word in this question is "if". Obviously they are not yet expecting a baby so they have at least 9 months to reconsider their choice. Many parents-to-be have an idea as to "what to name the baby", but few actually go with their first choice. I am going to be a first time grandma in April. My daughter and son-in-law are 27 and 29 years old and pretty responsible people. They feel so strongly about not getting negative feedback from certain "vocal" family members that they have said they will not tell anyone their choices of baby names until he/she is born and named by just the 2 of them. Since this is not an immediate issue to deal with, I'd let it go and revisit it if they get pregnant. There is nothing wrong with politely giving your opinion, but know that ultimately this will be their child and their right to name it whatever they want to. As grandma, you can call your grand-baby whatever "pet" name you'd like to go with. Maybe if they go with this strange name and you call him/her a nickname, it'll catch on.
2007-03-01 17:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is such a stupid name! Well you might want to interfere a little, I realize it's not necessarily your place, but that poor kid! Not to sound cynical, but most people don't stay married and they fall out of love. Over 70% of all marriages fail, so it's stupid to name your kid after both of you when the rate is so high of divorced couples. That kid will be ridiculed because of that name.
2007-03-01 17:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could suggest they buy a baby name book and find something that they can combine out of the names in there.
I hope they can come up with something different for the child's sake and yours if it bothering you that much tell them. If they're offended, so what, so are you apparently!
2007-03-01 17:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by jamsterette@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think they will resent your interference. I have four kids and would have been upset if someone shot down a name we wanted for our child. I would suggest coming up with a clever nickname.....
Meethew is definitely different..... but nowadays there alot of different names out there. I don't think it will stand out with names like Apple, Moxie Crimefighter, Moon Unit, Dweezil, Scout, etc.......
2007-03-01 17:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by blueyonder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is a nice thought but you have to admit the name, 'Meethew' is a little strange. But maybe you can talk you son and his wife into using 'Meethew' as a middle name instead.
2007-03-01 17:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Nevaeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While having an uncommon name can sometimes be a good thing this is not one of those times. I would politely point this out and suggest that they maybe find something a little less unique.
2007-03-01 17:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by jcnvybbe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are their first names? Maybe we can help come up with something better and help you save the poor little child lol.
2007-03-01 20:14:46 · answer #9 · answered by autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geez... people are so stoooopid these days. I don't think there's much you can do... I feel for you. I hope they get their brains together and think of a decent name, but I don't think you should interfere. Reminds me of the girl in my school whose name basically translated into "urine". In an effort to be creative, people these days really go overboard.
2007-03-01 17:38:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋