are made-up names going too far?

Question

the #996 name for 2006 was "neveah"...people - that's heaven spelled backwards INCORRECTLY. it spells "haeven"

what are your opinions about the craze with names like navaeh and the ever-popular jayden?

jayden is #334 on the social security list and, as babynames.com claims, it is made-up. "The meaning of the name Jaden is Combination Of Jay And Aiden"

Answer 1

I think people are getting a little too caught up in trying to be creative and original with their children's names. Instead of coming up with beautiful names most parents are creating strange concoctions that nobody can spell or pronounce. What ever happened to naming a child after a loved one? Or at least coming up with something that makes sense?
I have a few friends who have come up with some of the most ridiculous names. They probably should have saved these choices for their pets not their children.

Answer 2

I guess all names were made up at one time. I remember when Ashley was a unique name people shrugged at. The whole heaven thing is a little crazy at least Hannah still spells Hannah backwards. I did give my child a unique name and some people do dislike it but we like it and it sets her apart from everyone else in a positive way.

Answer 3

Technically, Jayden is generally considered an unfortunately common misspelling of the Biblical name Jadon. The Jaden form can also be considered an elaboration of Jade -- and therefore more commonly used for girls -- but either way not a "made-up" name. Only a badly spelled one. ;)

Neveah is horrid. And yes ... even worse than Nevaeh, which IS "Heaven spelled backwards." Why anyone thinks that an attractive or even positive thing is beyond me -- as most religious sentiment done in reverse is considered to have the opposite effect LOL -- so an odd choice either way.

And yet, created names are completely out of hand. It's one thing to say, for example, that Imogen was (in essence) "created" at one point. Generally as a mistaken Shakespearean transcription of Innogen. But in all honesty -- the vast majority of people thinking themselves "creative" enough to rival these time-honored, classically-used choices are most certainly NOT up to par with Shakespeare. Or anyone else who's managed to "make up" a name still in common usage today. In other words, the particular creations brought to most of our minds come across as decidedly lower-class, misspelled or outright ignorant.

And with millions of possible name choices out there, why not just do the actual work and find one?! Making up a random jumble of sounds seems quite the cop out, in my opinion. After all, anyone can think up "Shaqueefa" or "Kayaleeanne" and call it a name. That's decidedly UN-creative, in fact. LOL But if you want something that actually IS unusual and interesting, do some research and find one! ;)

Answer 4

Yes i think so there is a clear differance between reasonable and ridiculous and some people have crossed the line. If you are of a certain orgin and your name is out of the ordinary thats one thing but people have made names nonsense. I think we need to remember that kids will need to grow up and use this all day and perhaps in a career when choosing a name its not a joke. Good Luck !!!

Answer 5

I get a little chuckle out of it. It's like parents are in a competition with each other as far as their babies name's go. They're focused on being the most "creative" and "imaginative" when what they really should be worried about is how that impossible-to-spell name is going to affect their child in the future.

Answer 6

I absolutely hate them. I can't stand names with no history. I know some people like 'modern' names. I can think of names that are more modern, but aren't completely made up, like Piper, Bryce, Kyla, and Cameron.

Answer 7

Yeah, I've already made three posts about Neveah. It's horrendous, isn't it?
Jayden, Braden, Caden, Aiden, Zayden, Hayden. GROSS GROSS GROSS.

TO JEDI: Skylar is a bastardization of Schuyler, a German name meaning scholar. It's not made up, just misspelled :)

Answer 8

i like names that are different "neveah" is a little crazy yes. but it just seems like everybody has the same name ---Ashley, Jessica, Heather, Matt, Chris-----

i have a Jonathan Clay (Jr)
and soon to have a
Lucas Allen Ranger

Answer 9

I think it's okay for parents to give their kids a unique name, but come on, there has to be a limit. I know one kid named Ka'Javeiouses. I mean really, is that nescessary?

Answer 10

Well I wanted to give my son a name that was not common, I was one of 6 Sarah's in class and it was horrible. So my boyfriend (Chris) did alot of research of old names that are not used much anymore and named our son, Rhys (pronounced like Reese) it from Welsh origin, so we did not make up a name to make him different. We gave him a name that will set him aside from every other boy in his class. And as far as in a future professional setting I think his name is one that will be noticed and it will show that he can be powerful and successful in whatever he does.