Am i the only one who doesnt actually like LOTS of the names on here? People are asking "do you like, or what do you think?" but almost all the time EVERYONE loves the names, am i really the only one that thinks "nooooooo you are not giving birth to an 86 year old, or an outrageous exotic flower so PLEASE do not call your child that"
we cannot all like everything but it seems everyone just says what the OP wants to hear, why? they asked, surely they want the truth from a broad spectrum
2007-12-06 22:52:37 · 12 answers · asked by ♠ Merlin ♠ 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Right there with you.
I hate so many of the names I see on here because they're just bizarre or trashy... I don't think everyone's "just saying what the OP wants to hear" I think most people genuinely mean it when they think "Narcissus Ma'Niah" is a "cute/classy/adorable/sophisticated" name.
And really... isn't that even scarier?
I must be one nasty woman because I'm the one who says things like, "Do you want your child to be a stripper?" or "Do you spend ALL day watching Days of Our Lives?" or "Someone's been reading too many Harlequin romance novels?"
2007-12-07 03:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like most of the names either, but sometimes I do. I find I answer those more often because I'd like to say something nice. I do answer some with "are you high?" or "you've got to be kidding me", or "it's just cruel to name a kid that", but I prefer to find the nice names and give it a thumbs up. They are mostly the "normal" names and many people on her criticize people for naming their kids something normal, pronouncable and spelled correctly. So I just throw some support behind them.
I just don't like when people get all offended when you say you don't like the name they asked about. Why are you asking for opinions if you only want people to agree with you? I understand there are some hormonal pregnant women on here, but still.
2007-12-07 02:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by JM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I am going to disagree with your premise that people who ask questions always want to hear the truth. This is rarely the case. Most people who ask questions are seeking support. They are seeking confirmation that their previously accepted decision is good.
Most of the time the questions about baby names are asked by women. Most of the responders are women.
It is very unlikely that one woman will tell the expectant mommy, "Your name choice is stupid. It reflects the angst, the ignorance, and the indifference of the quality of your life. (You seem to be a redneck-trailer trash kind of slut anyway.) Of course Amber is a great name, (for a stripper.) Good luck with your baby!!!!!!!!!"
Most of the time women will be supportive of each other, even when they may personally disagree with the other person's choice. The rationale seems to be, "Well, it is her baby so it is her choice. I would never name my child something that stupid-obnoxious-pretentious, but she is pregnant and therefor hormonally impacted. And she is a woman. So I will support her as best I can."
Also how much genuine caring can you expect from strangers. Could the rational behind the answers be along the order of, "Who cares? But I don't want to be seen as a cold hearted *****, so I will be supportive."?
This lack of honesty, while motivated by good reasons, does of course make for some confusion. You appear to be caught in the dilemma faced by most people. Should I tell a convenient, socially acceptable lie, or should I demur offering my real heart-felt opinion, or should I just blast her with both barrels and ler her deal with what I really think?
2007-12-06 23:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Schtupa 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't like lots of the names here either - but I like the ones YOU hate and vice-versa. The flower names and the old names are my favorites. I don't like cute names. Different opinions are interesting.
But I do agree with you that some OPs (but not all) are just looking for someone to agree with them, not real opinions
2007-12-07 01:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by lazylazymo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find it somewhat infuriating the names that new parents impose on their newborn. They are often stupid (the names, not the parents). For example, an immigrant couple whose surname is Angelopolis (nothing against the Greeks) call their baby girl "Angel". Years later, the kid is known as Double-A or some such. It's just not fair. That's all I have to say, take it or leave it.
2007-12-06 23:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by FRANsuFU 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In almost all those cases they are already set on a name and just want people to reassure them they have chosen a good name, not to mention we pregnant moms to be are hormonal and will snap at anyone who says a name is ugly and honestly i could careless what people think of the names i choose for my children, they are my children and they will wear their names with pride.
2007-12-06 23:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by Wishmaster 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I usually tell people when I think the name is bad, but a lot of people simply won't answer the question if they don't like the name.
2007-12-07 00:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, I hate a lot more names than I like around here. I have rather specific taste in names.
2007-12-07 01:26:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sydney 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont agree about the 86 year old bit. Any old people were young once, and anyway, fashions are circular.
Most of the names on here are pretty regular, so are agreeable to most people.
2007-12-07 01:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by Stardust 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The rationale here at yahoo is to agree with and praise
the questioner to get chosen best answer hence my
low percentage.
High percentage means you one big nasty suck up.
2007-12-07 00:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by Jesusa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋