Would it be ridiculouse to name my daughter Kleopatra (if i get married and have kids!)?

Question

i just like the name.... i have a long way to go but i was just curious

Answer 1

My guess is that the idea of the "K" comes from the fact that your name begins with a "K".

I have never had a student by the name of Cleopatra, but this does not mean it wouldn't be a good name to choose. Maybe you should read more on her and decide if in fact you find the 'original' Cleopatra worthy. For example although she was a strong woman, she did end up manipulating 2 important men. You may or may not like characteristics attributed to her. If in the end, you decide, you don't like the name for a child, you might consider it for a future pet. I do not mean this in a negative way at all. But, if you decide you still like the name, but not for a child, why waste it?

Another poster talked of how some African Americans name children and the same would have been true for those early folks - Faith, Hope, Mercy, Charity, etc.

Sometimes I do wonder about some names. Years ago I knew a Chattles Belle. My only thought was that this mom had no clue that 'chattle' was a 'slave'. It made no sense that the mom would name her daughter this. Mom must have just liked the way the name sounded, I guess.

Here is a possible alternative where you can use the "K" in lieu of a "C". Chloe seems pretty popular at the moment and if you use a "K", you would have a popular name, but have put your own spin on it.

Answer 2

I think the meaning or implication of the name is more important then schoolyard teasing. Besides only smalltown hicks do that anyway. Cleopatra then would obviously be an extremely regal and distinguished name

For the "top contributor" I am surprised he doesn't know the origin of such unique naming and have more compassion for his students. In the black community it came from slavery. Blacks were removed from their culture, so instead of naming their kids "Jenna," "Christine," and "Olivia" like the massa's children, they named their children attributes that they wished their children could aspire to, hence "Treasure" (because no slave was treasured), "Unique" (because all n!ggers are lazy, dumb, and dishonest), and "Princess" (even Disney doesn't recognize that there are black princesses!!!!!!!), etc.

As far as the name sounding ghetto on the resume (as the post below mine suggests), names don't really matter on resumes, it's the credentials that matter. Think Condoleezza.

Answer 3

Hey you can name your child anything you want.
Kleopatra is a beautiful name. It might not have been used for many years but look at the new cars that are actually resembling older cars.
Sort of a funny story:
My sister named her first child: Kendall (after my mother's baby brother that died)
She named her 2nd child: Vivian (after my mother's grandmother) Her husband hated the name Vivian because he said it was way way to old.
But it is a beautiful name. God Bless

Answer 4

I would think you could name a child Kleopatra if you wanted to (may cause her being teased in school however). If singer Frank Zappa can name his son DWEEZIL, anything is allowed nowadays. In one of my stories I've written, the main character has a daughter that I named KAYLEIGH WREN and he called her Wrenny as a nickname.

Answer 5

Having been saddled with one of these "unique" names, I speak from experience. Your daughter will hate you for years and have many insecurities. Give her a nice name that will work not only for a little girl, but also for a grown woman who someday might want to be a doctor, attorney or management professional who would be taken seriously. Kleo isn't likely to compete well with Whitney, Caitlyn or Maria.

Answer 6

I would never ever name my daughter that. She'd be teased all of her life. Pick a name that won't make her the victim of teasing. Buy her a doll when she's born & name it "Kleopatra."

Answer 7

Well, Cleopatra is a very unique name. But I think that the reason that the name isn't too popular, is because it was popular about 2500 years + ago. I really wouldn't name your child Cleopatra or Cleo-it is too old. Try Jenna, Christine, or Olivia. Just suggestions.

Answer 8

I have an Aunt named Cleopatra.
She went by Pat or Patra in school even Patti.

Answer 9

Yes. Her classmates will make fun of her until she escapes to college and tells people "Just call me Elizabeth".

What you like shouldn't count. What will make her life easier when she is young and defenseless should count.

Answer 10

Isn't there a baby names category? Genealogy is generally about researching dead ancestors.