Do you think my sons name is okay?

Question

His name is Junior, I let his father choose the name, im concerened for him in later life, he is a red head and his name is just Junior, he is 18months now so im kinda used to it now!! Do you think he will be picked on at school?

Well when i say his name Junior that is it, no middle name or anything just Junior, I was thinking as he grows up i will shorten his name to J or summat to help him out, i agreed with partner if a boy he could choose name if a girl i would, i know if we'd of had a girl he would of let me pick regardless so thats why i let him name him Junior. Do you think shortening to J will work?

Thanks everyone, i will be showing this to my partner as i have suggested many times to add his name in, and he says his name is fine but ive always been worried but i promised him naming duty!

Answer 1

i think Junior is nice, Jordan and Peter named their son Junior (just junior like your son) i don't think he'd get picked on but shortening it is fine too, Jay is lovely and he'll always have the option of using Jay or Junior when he's older!

My son is called Zachary and i have called him Zac since he was teeny, same as my youngest daughter Jasmin, we oftern call her Jaz when we're feeling lazy lol so you decided if you want to shorten it!

in all honesty i quite like Junior, it's much better than a lot of the awful names people give their kids like Angel, Princess, Poppy, Kitty etc.

xx

Answer 2

Personally I don't really like it. there is sr, jr, I, II, II. So my question would be, what is his first name being that he is a junior. Does he have a middle name?
He will probably be picked on but kids will find anything to pick on eachother. I knew a girl named Sunshine. She got through school just fine and I am sure that he will too.
Plus there is a movie called Problem Child and the kid is horrible in it. He is a red head and his name is Junior. My first thought when you said that he was a red head

Answer 3

Hmm, I'm not sure. It will sound a bit funny when he's 55!

Boys who are known as Junior are usually not given that name as an official name. Its a NICKNAME! Usually given when the boy is given the same name as his dad - ie if a man is called David William Jones and his son is also named David William Jones then the little boy might well be known to his family as "David Junior" or "Junior" just to distinguish him from his dad. Its not his real name and he probably only gets called Junior by close family and friends. I think its silly to give the child "Junior" as their official name, like calling them "Poochie" or "Snuggles" or something!

I don't think people think long term with baby names. A baby will only be a baby for a short while and one day that baby may be a High Court Judge or a Lawyer or a middle aged businessman. Not sure how being called "Junior" would affect him then . . .

Answer 4

Sorry to say but I think there are better names out there that your husband could have chosen. There's nothing wrong with the name but your baby isn't going to be 'Junior' all his life, what about when hes a teen? x If you want my opinion I think it would be best to change his name before he sets off to school, as he is more than likely going to get picked on. Sorry for sounding mean but it's for your sons own good, it's horrible to be bullied at school x

Answer 5

Honestly, it's a cute name for a baby but what about when he's an adult and he's a solicitor or plumber and he has to put it on his business card, or on his stationary?

If you really like it why don't you change his name to his dad's name. That way you can justify calling him Junior and it would be fine for people to know him as Junior, but he'll have a more serious name for later life, when it may be a little embarrassing.

This is only my opinion. I could be wrong! Please do not take offence.

EDIT - Just realised I've said almost word for word the same as Danielle R. Sorry D.R.! Complete coincidence!

Answer 6

I like Junior, I think it's sweet! But lets say his surname is Smith, and Junior's full name is just Junior Smith then I'd consider changing it to include his dad's name as a middle name (eg. Junior Michael Smith), he can still be known as Junior and then if his friends want to call him Mike or Michael they can! He can still go by Junior to family!

Answer 7

First of all the red hair has llittle to do with it, 2 of my kids have red hair and all sorts of people go on and on how pretty their hair color is.

Junior is a fine name. I have heard it used from people from all walks of life, northern, southern, country, city ,black and white.

I think that calling him J or JR may alleviate possible teasing. I see that somebody else mentioned that maybe you should legally give him the Daddy's name and continue calling him Junior. I would have suggested this as well. That way he has a "real" name when he enters the job force.

Answer 8

If you cannot afford to change his name just call him J.R. if your really concerned about it. You could have just given him your husband's name instead of just Junior and yeah i know what you mean. The redhead Junior from problem child. If you do keep this name for your son it is very possible he will get picked on but then again how many people actually watch problem child? I mean nowadays? If this will continue to be a concern for the both of you and you can afford a name change do it. If not just call him J.R.

Answer 9

Well I hope Junior has a middle name too.


Junior is a nickname and a nickname only. Frankly, I think your husband and yourself have done your little boy a great injustice.

Will he be picked on in school? Yes ..kids are cruel.
Could he possibly have trouble getting a good job ..not if he is gonna work in a fillin' station or the local Walmart down home. But the corporate world generally does not give a second look to a guy named Junior

Answer 10

did you consider changing his legal name to the same name as his father and then continuing to call him junior. on papers at school and everything it would say, "william james whatever" (you know what i mean) but he would be called Junior by everyone who loves him. that way if he wants to be adr or a lawyer someday his name will be the same as your husband's, and he will be a 'junior'. this kind of change wouldn't affect baby right now either because it would just be on paper and you could continue calling him junior which is adorable. also, it's a huge honor to be names after a family member, especially your daddy.