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Nope. It's her right as a parent to name her child whatever she'd like... If you intervene and she changes her mind because of it... She might always think in the back of her mind, "His name should be Coyote but SHE talked me out of it..." Just let her do her thing... Besides, she might change her mind before the baby comes anyway... and even if not... Just in the time it's taken me to type this... I've kinda grown to like it!! :)

2007-05-25 19:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

It is true that it is HER baby; however considering the child will be stuck with the name until at least 18 yrs old you could delicately pose the question "are you sure kids will not make fun of him"? There is also a movie called 'Coyote Ugly' and a saloon.

If they are American Indian or nature lovers, you should just abandon the concern, because you will NOT have any bearing on their choice. Personally, had I felt my son (I am a nature lover and Am. Indian) looked like he should be named 'Coyote' when he was born I would have named that. We had several names picked out ahead of time (even for our twins), but did not decide on a name until later after we got to know their personalities.

2007-05-25 19:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Blackberry Briar 3 · 1 0

You have to remember it is her child. Maybe you should just drop some really good names as a first name and Coyote be a middle name. But in the long run she has the righ to choose any name she wants. Maybe check out what the names means. but in a day when children are being names jeimonta and other things which you cannot even say Coyote is really simple and strong name.
It is her child. She gets to choose.

2007-05-25 19:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by sassylyn 2 · 1 0

No, why would you want to? These days people seem to choose many different names for their children. I think different names like "Coyote" have character and are interesting. Plus if your friend is excited about that name, intervening might just cause trouble in your friendship. If you want tell your friend your honest opinion of the name, but assure her that you will still support her. Maybe you could try offering other names, she might change her mind on her own.

2007-05-25 19:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by pinkcat 4 · 1 1

Sensitive topic as she could get very upset if you donot share her love of the name. If she asks then by all means be honest (perhaps not brutally so).
If you really feel you should say something just ask her what the name means to her, perhaps find sme similar alternatives and throw them out there as names you like the sound of and see if she responds. Ask if she would mind if it was abreviated Co, Coy, Ote, Ky. If she does not like that then it may put her off, Alternatively just suggest she balance it with a more classic middle name or use it only as the middle name, at least that way the child will have options.

2007-05-25 21:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

"Intervene" is a strong word, but yes, I'd mention to her some reasons to be concerned. A lot of meanings to the word Coyote. A wild canine, sure, and a trickster character from Native American folklore, and a word for someone whose job is human smuggling.

You could suggest "Wolf" instead. It has some of the same canine connotations, and it's also an old form of "William."

2007-05-25 19:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by Red 1 · 0 0

Someone should that is a ridiculous name. I dont know how you talk a pregnant women hopped on hormones out of anything though.
You could subtley point out how odd it is by asking questions.
So what will you call him - coy? ote? Is there a meaning to that name I dont know? How did you decide on that name?
People get touchy about things like this though - the father might be safer to approach.

2007-05-26 01:15:46 · answer #7 · answered by jillmarie2000 5 · 0 0

No, its so hard to find a name your attached to that it really hurts when someone says that they don't think its a good name. One joy of becoming a parent is that you get to name your child whatever your heart desires. More than likely the name will transform into an easier nick name and if the kid really hates it, he can change it when he gets older or choose to go by a middle name.

2007-05-25 19:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I would, to prevent that child from years and years of trauma of name calling. Try dropping a bunch of really good and perhaps unique names, since apparently that's what your friend likes, around her and see if she likes any. If she doesn't respond I would put in my 2 cents (without being offensive) and if she still persists, there's not much you can do. :/ But how does the dad feel about this anyways?

2007-05-25 19:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Hell no... You may not like the name but its her kid.. My sons father wanted Conan or Jed. No one liked the names not even me..So we decided I would name a girl and he would name the boy.. My son Jed is going to be 16 next month.

There are some advantages to being the only "one" with a paticular name.

2007-05-26 06:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by patti 1 · 0 0

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