...those "Kaden O'Donnel Ireland Jupiter Gatburg"s to become gas attendants?
In the UK, we call kids "Tony" or "Gordon" and they become Prime Minister.
2007-09-27 14:37:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
To the person below, actually the 4Real and Superman couple were from New Zealand, not Australia.
People just want to be unique, I guess, which is why you get the interesting names.
But I don't think names make you destined to become a PM or a Petrol Attendant. Well, unless you have some really, really unfortunate name because you'll be made fun of in the media!
2007-09-27 16:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by Angie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be fair, Anthony "Tony" Blair and James "Gordon" Brown were born in the early 1950s. So really, an accurate comparison would be with American men in their 50s -- not their newborn counterparts. LOL More along the lines of George and Ronald ... and we know how those turned out. ;) Not to mention the fact that BOTH given names are among the most common in the states -- Anthony in the top ten, and James just behind at 16! ;)
And while I certainly think it's possible to overcome ones' name, don't you think it's possible that a ridiculously "ornate" name such as the one exampled might be exactly the reason poor little "Kaden" is still working the pumps? LOL Thus the reason parents need to consider how a completely created, misspelled or unfortunately childish name will fit their son or daughter in their 20s, 40s and 70s. After all, they won't be two forever!
Also -- and I'm not stereotyping here, this is familiar, documented research we've all undoubtedly heard before -- it's much more common for lower-income families to use just such names for their children, while more upper class parents are more likely to stick with the classics (whether they be common, popular choices, such as Emily and Jacob, or lesser-used choices such as Leopold, Aloysius, Augusta or Matilda). So really, "Kaden's" choice of profession may simply be an extension of being brought up in a working-class family. Perhaps Daddy even owns the station? ;)
2007-09-27 22:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Theres people with names you dont like or even completely the stupidest names ever according to your liking (including the UK) So i suggest you get over it...they arent your kids therefore why are you gonna get yourself all worked up over something like that.And it doesnt matter what kind of names you have people get higher in the business industries for many different reasons when others deserve it more which is really sad and says a lot about the world we live in and the people that fill it.
2007-09-27 22:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sabre 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've hit the nail right on the head. Many "girls" do this to their children.
I think you made a mistake when you singled out America, though. This occurs all over the world.
For example, the couple that wanted to name their child "4Real" were from Australia. The couple wishing to name their child "@" were from China.
By the way, also in the U.S., we call kids "George" and "William" and they become the President.
Oh, and we pump our own gas!
2007-09-27 22:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by mjh 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree. Too much emphasis on the exterior trappings, and not enough on the inner workings of the mind, heart and soul of who they're going to be bringing into the world. The name alone counts for so little! Let's all make sure they're great human beings as well! My teenage son's name is Anthony David, presently working in a large grocery store, no Prime Minister aspirations yet, but he's a good, honest soul. To me, that's all that matters! Viva la Canada!
2007-09-27 21:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
ummmm...I think that depend on the parents, not the country. You will get strange names in just about any westernized country.Naming a child Tony and him becoming prime minister really isn't much different from naming a child George and him becoming president...they are both called mistakes.
2007-09-27 22:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Miri 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree that classic names are so much more appealing now. I used to like unique names, but now there is nothing better than hearing a name like Tom or James. Why are people choosing any name and then just changing the spelling? Like Millissa instead of melissa. It's silly and screams "I am so afraid my child might be boring".
2007-09-27 21:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Lol. The only thing worse than a ridiculously ornate name to me is one that's completely made up. Laquandramariecontestaigh. (Pronounced La-Q)
2007-09-27 21:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by benvanzile 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
American that becomes president
William John, George, James(Jimmy), Ronald
2007-09-27 21:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by Halo Mom 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
my mother named me nataliya which is a russian name because my family's background or nationality before they came to america is russian. some women don't want to name their kids "tony" or "john" or "jennifer" or any other "common" names because they don't want their kids to have names like everyone else. i'm glad as hell my mom didn't give me a typical "american" name i would like be proud of where my family came from.
2007-09-27 21:50:59 · answer #10 · answered by nataliya 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋