Can a baby's name affect its personality?

Question

Some names are seen as dorky and others as elegant and grand. I'd like to know if you think that children grow into the stereotypical traits of their names. Has your name had an effect on you?

Answer 1

Yes. I have an unusual name and it has affected my whole life. Whenever I meet someone I always hear the same lines: "Say that again." "Where does it come from?" "What does it mean?"... The first sentences I exchange with a new acquaintance are always about my name. It gets tiring.

No-one ever remembers what I'm called and often I hear people refer to me as "whatsisname" or "the guy with the weird name".

Over the phone I never use my own name, I've made one up, as normal as they come, so as not to have to give mine.

So, yes, my name has affected my personality, but I don't think all names do, just those out of the ordinary.

Answer 2

I definitely don't consider Devin or Bradley a strange name. Something out there like some of these names that celebrities are naming their children are the ones that are strange. Stick with what you like. Just don't go off the deep end to be different, like say, Pilot Inspektor or Phinneaus. But if you like Pilot, be prepared for your kid coming home saying other kids are teasing him. There is always going to be one kid that can find a word or phrase that rhymes with your kid's name and can find a way to make fun of them. There will always be bullys no matter what your kid's name is. Even if your kid's name is traditional, someone could pick on him/her just by some physical feature or what kind of car you drive. That is the way the world is and we have to deal with it the best we can. My husband is Mexican and I am American. Our daugher's name is Carina. Even though that name isn't totally normal, she still might get teased for her heritage. Thats how it goes.

Answer 3

I guess it does. I want to work in the advertising field like in a agency after high school, have to drop out of Academy Of Art College, and end up being a medical assistant. Merrick the medical assistant. I would be just as happy if I was working in a good advertising agency. At least I don't have to waste all that money while I was enroll in Academy. I guess I just love to stick those needles into somebody's a**. It's so much fun where you hear them squint like a little pig. That's a very good question. You deserve a star baby!

Answer 4

I don't think my name has been around long enough to be a stereotype, but it has always been a burden to me. At school kids said I had a boys name (because Peta is pronounced the same as Peter). Now I'm an adult I still get hassle because in the UK, where I live now, they pronouced Peta like this: 'Pet - ah', instead of 'Pee-ta'. It is highly irritating and I wish I was just called something normal.

Answer 5

Its a funny one isn't it? I hated picking my sons name. I wasn't just naming a baby, I was naming a school kid, a teenager, a student, a man looking for a wife, a father, an elderly man.... finding a name to take one person through all the stages of life was the most difficult thing we have ever done!

I want my son to be happy, go lucky, a little cheeky to get to where he wants to be and confident. We called him Charlie after falling in love with the film The Itailian Job (the one with Michael Caine). Ok we don't want him to be a womaniser bank robber but you get the gist!

He is growing into his name beautifully, he is a charmer, cheeky and a bit of a chancer! Everything a Charlie should be!

Answer 6

You're name doesn't make your personality. You make as an individual your own personality. As it can affect the way you feel because of people pickin' on you or what not. It doesn't make your personality. Personality, is more deep down and within and doesn't have nothing to do with your name. Even if your name is really popular or not so popular, you make the personality behind it for yourself. So be happy with you're name. And if you have a unquie name that you don't like to much and someone picks on you for it. Just remember at least your parents (mom or dad) had some creativity and didn't just follow the trend of everyone else. I do agree however going over bored with the uniquness is really over doing it. But hey it's your name and make the best out of it. Don't think just because your name sucks and you don't like it. That doesn't mean you suck and don't have to like yourself. Be your own person and make your name. Don't let your name make you.

Answer 7

Well yeah i suppose it wud affect ther personality because if u give them a real gocky name then they will get bullied which will leave them withdrawn an unconfident. Whereas if u give a real pretty classy name they will love it as will all ther mates so think bout it really carefully an imagine them using that name in 10 years an then 20 years an then 50 years!!! Can u imagine ur granny bein called jessica or blossom!!

Answer 8

No I dont think my name has had an effect on my personality but I can see how a name could if you were constantly bullied over the name you were givin you'd probably have really low self estem because of it but thats more people atttitudes towards each other and not so much to do with the name

Answer 9

My name had a huge impact on who I became. I never did like it and told my parents as much when I got old enough not to worry about a back-hand from either of them. I was constantly teased and belittled growing up with my name. I tried just using my initials, but when I got into the dating game... losers would make up their own lingo for what my initials stood for.. morons !! Parents !!! Please think carefully before spitting out a name !! It could torment your child in today's society.. children are so cruel these days !

Answer 10

My experience is bound to my surname: for the time I carried my father's surname (with whom I've got a very bad relationship) my life was just a disaster, so at the age of 16 i chose to take my grandmother's surname. Amazing enough the day I got my passport I got my first really huge change, my life has never been the same. I'm much more successful and self-confident person.

My name, however remained the same, and so far I’m convinced it’s a powerful one!