My Husband wants to name OUR Daughter Bonequisha......HELP!!!?

Question

He said that or Broomhilda....i asked was he joking and he's been sticking with the same decision for the last 2months.

So it would be

Bonequisha Anahjay-Mila DuPont
OR
Broomhilda Mila DuPont

PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS SOME WEIRD PHASE MEN GO THROUGH!

I know, i know....it's very embarassing!He said his mother and I know nothing about the beauty of names.
He also told me Broomhilda is very popular in German...the only problem is we ARE NOT German....this Man is going nuts.

Answer 1

Just say no way!!!

Good-Luck :)

Answer 2

Look, unique is one thing but those names are insane for some little girl to have to bear. I grew up with a weird name and it made me shy, embarrassed every first day of school at roll call and it's tortured my in some form or anther my whole life. Think of your girl! Bonequisha? oh hell, no. Broomhilda? why? No way I wouldn't even name a cat either of those two names. She'll be called "*****" in school if you name her Bonequ etc.. just you watch. And if you name her Broomhilda kids will say" oh, why don't you go sweep up some dirt, BROOMhilda." Do you want your child to be quiet, shy, and maladjusted?If so let your husband name her. BTW, My dad named me and I am legally changing my name ( in the process).

Answer 3

Invite your nephew/neighbor kid/random middle school boy over and ask his opinion. I'm sure he'll make fun of the name and your husband will remember how mean boys are to girls about their names at that age.

Bony. Broom. Yeah. That'll sting in a few years.

Bonequisha and Broomhilda are both strong, powerful women in history. Maybe he's after that feeling, like he wants your daughter to be sort of impervious instead of small and vulnerable. I don't know about the wacky names, but I know the whole "no body messes with my daughter" thing is pretty much what all dads do. Maybe you can find some similar women in history, ones with better names. Eleanore (of Acquitain), Joan (of Arc), Aisha, etc.

At the very least, negotiate Bonequisha as a middle name. Lots of us have secretly embarrassing middle names that don't hold us back. Mila B. DuPont. Lovely.

PS Settle this issue before the birth. One of my best girl friends was so touched hormones and tiredness and the sight of her husband holding their daughter that she let him name the baby a name she superhated.

Answer 4

Broomhilda is actually spelled Brumhilda.

Here are some variations of the name: Brinhild, Brinhilda, Brinhilde, Brunhild, Brunhilde, Brunnhilda, Brunnhilde, Brynhild, Brynhilda, Brynhilde, Brunilda, Brynnhild, Brynnhilda, Brynnhilde, Hilda, Hilde, Hildi, Hildie, Hildy and Nilda.

The girl's name Brunhilda \b-runhil-da, br(u)-nhi-lda\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "ready for battle". Heroine of the Siegfried legend popularized in the Ring cycle of operas by Richard Wagner. Brunhilda is one of the Valkyrie, maidens who ride into battle. The name has connotations of great physical strength.

Bonequisha he made up I bet!

My aunt's name is Bronwyn. Its a very unique name here in the US but when I was growing up in South Africa, Bronwyn's were as common as the Madisons and Kaylas are here.

It means fair and blessed. Its welsh. If you hubby likes unique names from other countries, get him to look at Celtic and Welsh names... there are some very pretty ones.

Answer 5

I wish I could say that, but I don't think it's a phase. What I would do is get your husband, sit him down, and say, "We are not naming our daughter Broomhilda or Bonequisha, then tell him what you want to name her. Maybe you can come to compromise...?

Answer 6

I personally think it is fine because your daughter is not the model. She is her own person and will do her own thing and by the time your daughter is old enough for people to say anything she might not be modeling any more. Maybe you could do Cynthia May or change the variant of May. Cynthia Mabel Cindy Mabel Just an idea if you are unsure. I have a sister named Cynthia "Cindy" I love Cindy May and think it is a beautiful name.

Answer 7

Tell him that even though he thinks they are lovely names, you are considering your daughter and how she would be treated at school and by other children if you both gave her either of these names...Some parents with the best intentions give their children's names that cause devastating and sometimes traumatic experiences during their childhood..Other children can be mean, thoughtless, and cruel....So just firmly tell him that Bonequisha or Broomhilda just aren't acceptable names. And if he persists, then tell him that he has to be the one to comfort her when she comes home crying everytime she gets picked on at school, which you can guarantee will be alot...and he has to explain why...LOL....Good Luck!

Answer 8

The parent who signs the Birth Certification papers after the baby is born can name the child whatever they choose. i hope for your sake that you're not having a c-section or will be out cold. I suggest that you tell your Dr. on your next visit to keep your hubby away from pens. No it's not just a phase, I was given a less than wonderful name by my father at birth and had to wait until I was a legal aged adult to change it.

Answer 9

Put your foot down and put the kibosh on both those ridiculous names right NOW! Let him know that under NO circumstances are you willing to even consider those names for your child.

Come up with a list and tell him to choose from amongst YOUR choices. You are the Mother after all! You get the final say. Do NOT allow him to bully you on this matter.

Answer 10

Yikes. I certainly hope it's a phase. He certainly likes um... shall we say "interesting" sounding names.

I do, however, think that Anahjay Mila Dupont is lovely.

If it makes you feel better... my husband didn't like the names I picked and he had his own 'interesting' suggestions... but he became more receptive to my picks towards the end of the pregnancy. Hopefully yours will too. Just tell him that you'll see if the names grow on you, that so far they haven't, and you'll continue to consider them and also look for other options in case they do not grow on you. This way it makes it sound like you're interested in taking his suggestions into consideration. He should also consider yours.

Best wishes and congrats on the little girl you're awaiting!

Answer 11

I actually like the different names. What I wanted to name my son, Morticai Knottingham, or Wolfgang, was not what I named him when the time came. My mother was having a cow. I wound up with Ryan. I think your husband will have a change of heart before it is all over.