Is the best course of action in "Baby Names" to just say "it's beautiful!" when asked if we like a name?

Question

I mean, who's going to spike a name because someone on YA hates it?

P.S. Feel free to say that my question is beautiful.

P.P.S. Beautiful answer, Suzyy!

Answer 1

Well, I'm a top contributor and I disagree with a name more often than I like one. It's my opinion anyways so I say what I really, honestly feel. If you get offended by my opinion, too bad because you asked for it.

Lying just to get a best answer is dumb. Just say your honest opinion. That's what I do and I'm a top contributor :)

Edit: Beautiful question, Bill LOL :)

Answer 2

No, if I were asking a question, I'd want some serious answers lol. Though I do tend to keep to the rule 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all' - if I really really hate the name, but can't really do anything about it (what if the rest of their kids already have similar names?), I'm not going to tell them it sucks (even if it does lol).

But YA should definitely be a place for them to find honest opinions. A name means a lot in life - and I'm not just saying this because I love baby names so much, but it's true. People sometimes judge you from your name alone, before ever meeting you (Rose vs. Miikailynn). If an asker gets tons of negative replies to a name, then hopefully they'll get the message that it might not be the best choice for their child. However, sometimes really nice names (though I'm speaking a little biased here) get trashed mercilessly, but that's just how the internet is - whatever answers someone gets depends really on who's online at that moment lol.

PS lmao by the way, your question's beautiful =D. Definitely go ahead and use it. Lynn, Rose, and Grace would be gorgeous middle names :-).

Answer 3

If someone just wants points and a few thumbs up, sure, it makes sense to mindlessly support any random name, no matter how horrid. ;)

But don't neglect to give an honest opinion simply because you assume the asker won't take it to heart in any case. After all, if that was everyone's attitude, why even answer (or ask)? Every single question would simply get the tiresome, "Yes, it's CUTE!" (*shudder* LOL) sort of responses over and over again, without a single voice of reason among them.

Besides, there's a big difference between simply saying "No, that's not my style," and actually pointing out WHY you -- and likely many others -- don't care for a certain name. Whether it be a phonetically-impossible spelling, bad cultural association or even simply an overall trend the asker may not be familiar with, honestly pointing out such possible negatives -- especially those that may not be apparent to the prospective parents, but likely would be to everyone the child meets ;) -- should never be looked down on.

Of course, I realize not everyone sees it that way, and think a laissez-faire attitude the only "polite" sort of reaction, but honestly ... a reply along the lines of "Toilette is fine if YOU love it. And don't listed to the mean people telling you otherwise!" is just ignorant. LOL If someone is set on a particular name, they wouldn't likely be asking for honest opinions. All you have to do is provide that. And it's up to them how they'll take it. ;)

If it saves one child from a poorly-thought-out name, great! And even if it doesn't ... a few thumbs down never hurt anyone. I'd have quite a little collection myself, if we were keeping score (so to speak). ;) But you can't say I'm not honest!

Answer 4

Yes, for a couple reasons. 1. The name that someone chooses could be really important to them, it could be named after a relative or just a name that they really like. I plan to name my first son after my deceased father, and I wouldnt want people to say that they hate the name.
2. If you want best answer this is what people want to hear.

No, for a couple reasons. 1. If the person is truly asking for an opinion, then you should give them one.
2. For the sake of the child, you have to let the parents know if the name is horrible or if the kid could get picked on really easily.

I guess it is really up to the answerer to decide.

Answer 5

HA HA ... Your question IS BEAUTIFUL and UNIQUE...

Give your opinion, personally I don't know why people even ask that on here...it was hard enough hearing stupid answers from my own family...let alone a bunch of notoriously judgmental strangers up here...lol.

Say whatever you want...if someone is going to sack a name just because people here didn't like it...then they're goofballs anyway so it doesn't matter what you say.

Personally, I usually just try to be nice...unless it's some gawd awful name...then i put in my two cents...

Answer 6

I try to answer the question that is asked of me .
If someone wants an honest opinion then yes I give it to them .
If it's not to their liking then they shouldn't ask for an honest answer.

Wording is very important on YA

Answer 7

i think u should say your honest opinion and if you dont want to do that, and u dont like it just dont leave a comment!
if u like it answer and maybe be even star the question....and some people might not choose the name IF they ahve got ALOT of negative comments
if someone has their heart set on a name and doesn't want to change it...dont even ask for comments on the name, dont post a question asking if they like it because, then it would jsut mess everything up....
IF YOU LIKE A NAME KEEP IT DONT bASE IT ON OTHERS OPINIONS!

Answer 8

I think you should go with your honest opinion, because some people come up with horrid names and you could save a kid lots of teasing.

Answer 9

If they are asking me what I think, I am going to tell them the truth. Who knows, maybe I will open their eyes and tell them how ugly the name Clive can seem to outsiders (no offense, just picked a random name, as in Clive Staples Lewis).
I don't mind hearing other people's honest opinions:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqUp_0iIynynhQBXfWwSlJ3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071210183459AAv8WLA

Answer 10

No don't simply appease people, but do not offend them either.
Simply offer your advice, get your points, and answer other questions.

Any baby names you suggest have to go through the baby names occult and they are not a friendly or intelligent bunch dude!