Why do some parents give their kids weird names, or worse yet name then after themselves?

Question

What is th deal with parents naming their kids after themselves, such as John Williams the III, or Jr.? Comon, let your kid have their own identity. They're not you, and it's narcissistic of certain parents to do that. It's vanity disguised as pride.

Or how about parents who name their boys with girlie names, like Leslie, Chad, Kyle or Ryan? Give them a real man's name like John, Chuck, Lou, Greg or Bill. or these mother's who name their girls hippie names, like Moonbeam, Sky or Cadence?

Give them a nice girls name like Cindy, Jennifer, Mary or Christine. You don't have to come up with some weird or freaky name in order to be unconventional or unique. People are unique by their souls and personality, not their names. If parents think a name is going to define them, then they really don't understand the true concept of uniqueness.

It's weird for the rest of us to have to remember or look at someone with those names. So comon parents, give your kid a normal name.

This point is just further proof that in order to be a parent, you should have to pass a test, just like school, driving or anything else in life that matters.

Jamie, you're a moron who clearly can't read!! I separated them into girls and boys names, but I guess that was too complicated for you to notice. What's your name, Candi or mandi?? Probably something slutty and ditzy based on your lame *** response!

To urine: Why do you care that I care? That's not what I asked. If you can't give a simple answer, then don't come in here. This form is for serious people who can answer a simple question. And who are you to tell me this isn't a serious issue? is sure is for those of us who have to deal with people like this and for the kids who have to inherit such stupid and weird names. They're subjugated to a life of harrasment and pain and it wasn't even their choice.

Now run along and pick the wrong vowel on wheel of misfortune!

Answer 1

My kids all have "normal" names due to how much I am passed over for my own unusual name. To this day, no one calls me the right name unless they become close to me.... It's like an unusual spelling of a "ghetto" name. Both the first and the middle name. My brother got lucky and was named a normal name for his first name, and my sister has a normal name. But nope, not me.

Some will say it's up to the child to grow up with a personality that shines and makes them memorable, but come on. :) Make your kids' names mean something to you or be something you think is nice and durable. Not trendy or a special creation of your own. If you want to create something uniquely yours, build a castle or write a fantasy novel series or something.

Answer 2

Often what is considered girly, masculine or even normal is subject to culture and/or ignorance. I have a son named Ezra Akira. People around here when they see his name or hear his name assume he's a girl. As far as I can guess it's because there's several a's in the name and people seem to assume an a at the end means girl.

Not only do they get his gender wrong, but they also seem to think that we made up the names, often asking "where did you ever get/think of a name like that?" Akira I can understand as there are few Japanese or even anime fans in this area, but Ezra... we live in what people might call the bible belt of the US... chances are any given person you talk to has at least 1 or more bibles at home. Apparently they're not opening them though or we'd get less people thinking both he's a girl and that we made the name up.

In any case my first sentence sums up the entire issue, well except for the people that really do "make up" names... that I don't think I'll ever understand since it's giving a child a meaningles name.

Answer 3

Why do you care? Like you said everyone is different so why should everyone think like you? Why is what you think right and true? I'm quite sure that a lot of people do not think John, Chuck, Lou, Greg or Bill is "a real man's name". I mean who would want to name their child Chuck but if you do then great. There are millions upon millions of people in the world with names you dont like. Either get used to it or enjoy the rest of your life under that rock.

And this situation is not that serious for you to get all hot and bothered. Why dont you try playing Sudoku or some pilates so you can relax. it's just a name...

Answer 4

1. How important do you think timelessness/agelessness should be when considering names for a child? I think that if they are timeless then it is an advantage, however, it really shouldn't matter. What should matter when naming your baby is that you love the name, it means something to you, and that it isn't stupid or something the kid will get bullied for. Agelessness isn't first priority for me. 2. Which of these categories of names do your favorites generally fall into? Which ones do you think make the best choices for a child? a) Modern Trendy Names: Names that were either invented or discovered in our time. (examples: Madison, Peyton, Camryn, Nevaeh, Kayla, Caitlin, Brayden, Kade, Hunter, Riley, Cole) b) Classic Comeback Names: Classic names that may have seemed "old-ladyish" or "old-mannish" a generation ago but are definitely back in style. They have the advantage of sounding stylish, but the disadvantage that if they once sounded like old-people names, they'll probably sound like old-people names again someday. (examples: Stella, Ruby, Hazel, Emma, Clara, Sophia, Eleanor, Henry, Jack, Julius, Zeke) c) Ahead-of-the-Trend Names: Names that seem almost ready to come back in style but haven't quite yet. They currently seem "old-ladyish" or "old-mannish" to most, but choosing one of these could make you a trendsetter, and when your child is an old man, his name might sound younger than he is. (examples: Dorothy, Sylvia, Gloria, Lois, Ruth, Walter, Arthur, Lawrence, Gilbert) d) Behind-The-Trend Names: Names that were most in style one or two generations ago. They might sound a bit dated, but they have the advantage of being very "normal" sounding while ensuring that your child won't be one of five in her kindergarten class. (examples: Jessica, Heather, Diane, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian, Scott, Eric, Todd, Jeremy, Jason) e) Timeless Names: Names that have been in use relatively consistently for the last 100 years and can't be dated to a specific decade. (examples: Elizabeth, Katherine, Miriam, Rachel, Caroline, Lydia, James, William, Victor, Samuel, Grant) f) Oddball Names: Names that are so uncommon they can't feel typical of any era and thus have some of the timelessness of the category above. (examples: Demetria, Rosamund, Evadne, Gawain, Abdiel, Piers) B) Classic Comebacks probably, my kid's names are Jacob James and Lily Belle. 3. Which of those six categories above do you like least or think makes the worst choice for a child? Oddball names, to be obvious, haha! They can be nice but often the parents just seem to be trying too hard. Good survey!!

Answer 5

To carry on the family name is traditional. Think that is why "hippie" names became popular - to "buck" the establishment. Too bad a parent "test" isn't available. And why name him William if you are going to call him Bill? My favorite: grandfather's name was "Woodrow", Jr. was known as "Woody" and his son, the III, was "Chip" (for chip off the old block - block like in block of wood!!!)

Answer 6

you're right. It does not make sense to name a child after yourself. I've always wondered why they do that, maybe because they can't think of any other names. And with weird names too. What about parents that give their kids names of the opposite gender? How about Alice , Ashley or Shannon for a boy and Sam, Sean for a girl? Wouldn't it be torture for them in school?

Answer 7

Agree with you 100%

Answer 8

Recently, someone I know named their twins Hayden (boy) and Cadence (girl). I think the names are ridiculous, but they are not my kids and it's her choice what to name her kids.

After all, no one told me what to name my kids.

Answer 9

i have never met a female named Chad, Kyle or Ryan... your a geek. whats your name? bob? john? i'm sure it's something boring

Answer 10

I cant understand the logic behind it , either