Do you think that what you name your child can impact how they turn out?

Question

If so, why?

Answer 1

yes I do. I gave my 3 sons common, normal names: James, Steven and Eric.
I think that all of the kids today being named "Nevaeh, Sage, Apple, Jagger" etc. are gonna face some big difficulties when they're older. Cutsie names can't be taken seriously as an adult. Can you imagine an accountant named "Sage"? Or something worse... I think it's all too much

Answer 2

I don't think a name in and of itself causes a person to have a different personality. However, I think that the name a baby is given is a reflection of the parent's view of the child. for example, naming your child after a beloved family member vs naming your child a completely unique name with invented spelling. I think the parents might view the little baby differently. and if the parents view the child a certain way, that affects the personality. Also, I think people have different feelings about different names so they would treat your child differently-perhaps without realizing it- and so that would affect your child's personality.

In short, it's not the name itself--that's just a set of sounds--it's how others around that child view the name and treat the child that MIGHT affect the child's personality.

Answer 3

I think that a "teasable" name can impact a child's self esteem. I've also heard that people reading resumes prefer "normal" names. So yeah, I think a names have an impact of who we are.

Answer 4

Yes I do. I named one child after Amelia Earhart but mixed up the spelling and I wanted her to have a strong woman's name who has proven her independence and someone who can accomplish great things in live. She loves the story and has already skipped grades because she wants to do the same in life and to stand out and be important and brilliant.

Answer 5

It can impact them...that is why some of these crazy names these days are not suggested for babies. But you also have to think about not naming boys to girly and girls to manly.

Answer 6

no. not realistically.
it seems like it but people judge u by your qualifications in the end.
i had a professor named passion. clearly the name meant for a stripper.
i know a loan manager named Princess.

and plenty of realtors in my area have CRAZY names.
it seems like it would be a big deal but its not.

doesnt mean u should go out of your way to name your child tylenol or something they would get teased for.

Answer 7

To some degree, but I think there is a far greater influence on how the child is raised and whether they are raised to have self-confidence and deal with people, nice or not, in all facets of life. It depends more on whether they are raised to be well-rounded individuals who can make good decisions and deal with whatever life might throw at them and whether they can take pride in their uniqueness, be it in their name, their hair, their clothing, their talents or whatever.

Answer 8

OF COURSE!!!

Do you really think little "Nevaeh" will be considered seriously for a CEO position?
Will Jynifer lose out to Mary on that Attorney partnership?
How much would you respect a bank president named Jermajesty??

People need to think about the CHILD, not their own wants.

Answer 9

It's possible, but it's really more on the environment the child is in. Kids will pick on each other no matter what their name or how nice they look or anything else. It's human nature.

Answer 10

It can impact the perception that some people may have of them when they're seeking a job, while they're in school, almost anything. Look how people jump all over Obama for having middle name the same as Saddam?