My son, now 2 is Lochlin Callum. It means Lake Warrior . When I say his name to people, they look like I am one of those "freaks". Well, I will start to say, I had surgery with him for an incompetent cervix at 12 weeks, 4 shots of steriods and bedrest starting at 20 weeks until 35 weeks where he was a miraculous 6lb14 oz! 8 Mos prior to conception of my beautiful boy, I had lost a boy at 18 weeks at home alone five days after my water broke. I consider Lochlin to be really signicant meaning as he is a fighter, from the womb onwards. What do you think of the name now that you know my story.
Oh and I lived on the lake when I lost Alex and conceived Lochlin and then delivered him.
2007-06-04 10:57:49 · 70 answers · asked by Yummy♥Mummy 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
At first I wasn't sure about the name, but after reading your story I love it :D As long as it means something to you :)
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, but Lochlin is definitely a fighter and his name is a great one to bear :D
2007-06-04 11:02:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a beautiful name, and it makes it even more beautiful because it has such a meaning behind it.
I have a little fighter too, his name is Ethan. He was born at 33w, and spent a month in the NICU, with a few days on a vent, and all but 2 days at the very end on a feeding tube.
It sounds like your little guy is a fighter.
Edited to add, don't feel like you have to justify his name to anyone. It's a strong name that he can be proud of when he gets older. LIke another person said it's not like you named him Rainbow Sunshine or anything. And dont think you have to make up a nickname for him to say around other people. His name has meaning, and you should teach him to be proud of that.
2007-06-04 11:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I think it's a great name to start with (but then I am married to an Irish guy, and we like a lot of Irish/Celtic names). After hearing the story, I think it is even better - it has a significant meaning to you which is fantastic. Better than those people that name their babies after celebrities, or go through "top trendy names" to find one and pick something that really has no meaning to them. You put thought and love into his name, and you should be very proud. I am sure he will love his name as he gets older, especially if you ever tell him the story.
2007-06-04 11:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by happiestgirl0825 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the name Lochlin is a really sweet name at least you named your son a name that actually has a meaning that is important to you and your child. And I am sorry to hear about the loss of your other son. And all of the complications you went through during your pregnancy. That name will be a good story for you and your son to tell for the rest of your lives.
2007-06-04 11:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, personally love the name Lochlin, and I have even before this wonderfully triumphant story. I've always seen it spelled Lachlon, though. But I think it's a grean name. I think 'Callum' makes there being too many 'ah' sounds in his name. But when he's in school people won't say "Hey! Lochlin Callum!". They'll mostly call him by his first name. So I think it's a wonderful name. Great name! And I hope both you and him have a great life!
2007-06-04 13:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by Linzz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not one of those who would have looked at you weird even without knowing your story. I think Lochlin (pronouned lock-lin, yes?) is a great name!
Knowing your story just makes it even better.
I am a believer in the power of names - you have to give your children names that are strong - something they can grow into. So they can be the hero of their own story. A name that makes sense, good and solid. Not too "unique" or "froofy". (Have you noticed how many people are naming their daughters "Mckinzea" recently???) Lochlin is unique, but not weird. It's a strong name - respectable and interesting. leaving your son free to become anything.
The people who look at you weird probably named their kids "Hunter" and "McKinzea". No offense to the children who inherit mass-quantity names...I was one of those children. But I applaud you for giving your son a name with personality and meaning, without going overboard. Your story is personal, so the name's meaning is completely appropriate.
Good luck to you and lochlin!
2007-06-04 11:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Think that its a good name for a boy thats has went through all of that i like the name and if fits him very well dont think about whatever other ppl say hes your son and thats a unigue name and he can tell him the unique story to go along with his name.
2007-06-04 11:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by nikki k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honey you should never ever be ashamed of your sons name no matter what other people say or think or how they look. Who cares about them... You know why thats his name and it means something to you. And if there is ever a time when he is made fun of in school for his different name you can explain to him it's meaning and give him something to be proud of... I think that it is a beautiful name... embrace it, dont be ashamed of it...
I am sorry to hear of your loss, and I wish you are your son now the best of luck and health!
2007-06-04 11:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by Beckwith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name is fine, but if you are having problem with people's reaction; have you thought you might be having to tell your story to people right up until Lochlin has turned 18 and started making little Lochlin's
2007-06-04 11:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen girl, you can name your child as you want and nobody has right to say anything - especially after being through the things you explained!
He is a warrior and he has a good name! With this name he must be successful!
2007-06-04 11:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by ♪ ♥ alma ♥ ♪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋