We've already recieved mixed reactions from family members. Most of them in opposition to the name.
2007-05-16 10:48:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I like the name. It's not to out there. And anyway it's your baby...so name it what you like.
2007-05-16 10:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa T 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I quite like it, and I think it sounds modern but not stupid.
By the way, it reaaaally isnt difficult to pronounce people- Taj as in Taj Mahal- Tarrj (one syllable)
I assume from the negative reactions your family is not of Indian subcontinent origin?
I think giving a child a name from a different country/background is a fantastic idea, and while I always consider how a name would look on a business card/company managers door, I wouldnt succumb to cultural racism by deliberately not naming my child an 'ethnic' name I really liked in order to avoid discrimination.
However, I do think Taj is a bit short. Maybe Tajal or Tajan, or you could look into other longer versions.
Does your partner like the name?
If you do give in to family pressure, or cant find a longer version you like, at least use it as a middle name, and that way you can call him that.
2007-05-16 18:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by Stardust 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is kind of abrupt, but if you really like it, then go with it. If you give him a middle name and your last name is longer it could flow really well. A middle name would give or him other options when he's older. A plus is that he's unlikely to be confused with othere kids with the same name. My brother, if he had a son really liked the name Reid, which my parents both hated, but they never said anything negative about the name. He had 2 girls and never used the name. I don't think I'd express opposition to a name a family member chose, even if I dislike it- it's such a personal choice. I might make other suggestions, but wouldn't criticize.
2007-05-16 18:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a little to out there for me. I like Daniel, Cole, and Ty.
Kids can be very insensitive so he would probably get teased as a Taj. Sorry but it is the truth.
I hope this helps!
2007-05-16 18:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I've heard the name many times, however, it seems suitable for a child of Indian descent. Not that it really matters, but it may cause a lot of questions for him as he gets older. Not necessarially a bad thing....you can use any name/ethnicity that you like. We live in a diverse country, but I'd keep that in mind.
2007-05-16 18:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Meg117 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, i don't think so.. it's simple.. it's not like it's tajarique or something... lol. and to hell with family members, it's your baby and make sure you know the meaning of the name too. I like it.
taj amir
taj kareem
taj james
just thinkin of middle names... lol.
2007-05-16 18:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally I have nothing against the name, but I'd leave it as a nickname. Think about his future. WIth all the reports of being discriminated against based on solely a name I would go with something a little less ethnic.
2007-05-16 17:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by maximumluv 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I like the name, but I don't think that it's a guys name, more of a girls name.
2007-05-16 18:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How do you pronounce it? Is it supose to sound like dodge but with a T (Ta-dj), or Tayg, or Tie, or what? Just from the spelling I don't like it cuz I can't tell how you're supose to say it.
2007-05-16 18:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by tanner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Remember, your son will have to live with that name--not you!
2007-05-19 23:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by MJfullmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋