I can't stand it when I read comments on here calling names cute! Do these people not realize that at some point the baby will grow up and will probably not want to be considered cute anymore? Does this bother anyone else? And before you start, I don't need your opinion that I'm taking things too seriously or need to get a life, etc. I've heard that all before. I just want to know if anyone else gets annoyed by people who only consider the "cuteness" of a name and neglect to think about the long run.
2007-10-13 15:08:30 · 19 answers · asked by Who's sarcastic? 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Noelle© , that was a cute answer. I'm not being sarcastic.
Irish Mommy, as usual, you get me, you really get me!
2007-10-13 15:20:13 · update #1
From what I've noticed, it seems that there are two types of people that use the word "cute" when describing a name. These people are either:
A: 12 years old
or
B: Completely unaware of what the word "Cute" actually means. It's as though they have no other words in their vocabulary to say that they like the name so they simply blurt out "Oh, how cute that is!"
So, to answer your question, I wouldn't say it bothers me, but it does get a little tedious to read over and over that this name or that name is cute. I sometimes wish people would use a thesaurus on occasion.
2007-10-13 17:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kate G 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, it bothers me to the extent that when I see a beautiful, classic name receive a comment along the lines of "that's totally CUTE!" I visibly cringe and have to mentally remind myself "This is a real, properly-spelled name that would be a mature, well-thought-out choice for any individual. It is NOT simply an overly-infantile jumble of sounds meant to permanently date a child to the age of two." ROFL
In other words, I think the "cuteness" of names is quite overrated, and wish people would consider how the name will sound on someone NOT still wearing Huggies. LOL
Cute is fine for a childish nickname. I mean, that's sort of the point, isn't it? No need to make the formal version equally informal. LOL
2007-10-13 15:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I get a little annoyed, I try to think of names that can have cute nicknames for children, but have something more substantial for an adult.
I think a "cutesy" nicknamey name won't give a child the most options in life.
Although there are exceptions, I have met a girl with a cutesy spelling of the name Tiffany who is an engineer.
2007-10-13 15:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Kiki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry if I've bothered you by calling a name cute. I understand your point but I don't think it's the most awful thing to have a child with a cute name. As long as the name can "grow with him/her" so to speak. Does that make any sense at all? For example; the name Grace is undeniably cute for a little girl yet also sophisticated and elegant for a woman.
Sorry. No annoyance intended ;)
xXo
2007-10-13 15:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by ♪♫Noelle© 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This makes me laugh... but remember that trends tend to change.
For instance, my real name is Megan which wasn't a very common name when I was little (I'm in my mid-twenties). It always felt too "cutesy" next to the Jennifers and Angelas and Kristins.
But now with the way names are changing, Megan is much more common and respected and not nearly as cutesy as the Laylas and Zoes of the world (which are two beautiful names, by the way).
I figure if I name my daughter Kiele (which I'm thinking about), by the time she grows up, there will be other, much younger sounding names out there than that.
2007-10-13 15:18:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-05 08:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah!!!!!!!
There is one exception though.
Picture a baby name Henry.
Isn't the novelty of a baby named Henry the most darling and cute thing ever. But of course, when Henry grows up he will grow up with a professional and respectful name.
2007-10-13 15:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree. The worst I ever heard was the actress Shannon Sossamyn (sp?) who called her kid Audio Science. That's not even a name, just two words.
2007-10-14 07:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why I prefer unusual names... they may not be "cute" but they'll be different. I enjoy having a different name, even though I do get teased about being named after something else... and I get asked if my parents were hippies a lot. But that's life for you.
2007-10-13 15:24:12 · answer #9 · answered by dragonsmercy 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, you aren't the only one. The "cute" comments can be somewhat annoying (for me, that's just the tip of the iceberg though).
2007-10-13 16:22:51 · answer #10 · answered by Reese 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋