What is the deal with parents naming their children wierd names or spelling a simple name wierd?

I read that there are now kids named Harry Potter, Gandolf, Adidas, and Reebok. . . Oh and Apple.





I'm sorry but that's not being unique or individualistic, it's a permanent punishment for your kids!





Why?

What is the deal with parents naming their children wierd names or spelling a simple name wierd?
Well the most common names are so boring, it is no wonder that parents are naming their kids those kind of names. Besides, the kids can always change their name when their older, that is if they want to change it. The weird name could ultimately shift their personality.
Reply:It's their opinion. If they want to name their child "Apple" let them. But anyway it is kind of strange. But I guess if you really like Reebok shoes, why not name your child after them? Myabe they had a trama of a bad name themself as a child, so now they are punishing their kid with the most horrible name imaginable. Or... maybe they were just craving apples?





ehh who knows anymore?
Reply:These are the same people who ate paint chips as children. Idiots.
Reply:well, im probably going to be one of the wierd ones. we are going ot name our daughter Katherine Flower. there is a reason for it though. Katherine is a family name from my family. Flower was chosen by my husband. you see, he is korean. and we really liked the name margaret. but we were afraid people would call her maggie. well in korean, maggie means catfish. and DEFINATELY we didnt want that. Flower was chosen, because, well.. when i told him i was pregnant, he bought me a convertable vw beetle thats mello yellow. the cars nick name is daisy. since we were dating, he has always brought me flowers. just because, no specific reason. i have a dog named lily. who i love very much. (im one of those dog people, yes) we thought alot about other names... and none seem to be right. So, one night when we were out for dinner, he told me how much he loved me, and that he finally came to a decision about what he thought we should name our daughter. He said Flower. one, because for the rest of my life, i would always have a flower from him. Two, because in almost every language, Flower means flower. or some variation. and Three, because he wanted our daughter to be a beautiful as her mother, who he thinks is as beautful as a flower. (corny i know, but thought it was sweet.) Besides, if in the future she decides that Flower is too hippy, or weird, we think Katherine is a good strong feminine name that would be great. she can decide on her own what she wants to be called. We of course, will always refer to her as our Flower.
Reply:I know what you mean. My sister in law spelled her daughters name in a stupid way. Can't tell you cause if it's seen she'll wig. But now she bchs that nobody spells it right. Well dah! If you would have spelled it right to begin with you wouldn't have to spend the rest of your life correcting the world and crabbing about it like we are the stupid ones and you are the only one sane. I can't stand it. She makes major family wars out of it. It's not our fault she's a ditz. If my mom ever did that to me I would have come up with some off the wall name to call her instead of mom. Trust me. I'm mad enough that my grandson was named after his father, and grandfather and great grandfather. Hell. I gave him a nic name and it stuck. Too bad for all of them. Imagine calling the name and 4 different people say what? Forget that. People need to wise up. They make a game of everything anymore. It's sickening.
Reply:They just want 2 be Different that's all it might be weird 2 Us but not 2 Them so why Judge them it won't change the situation with their children's names.My Niece's name is Bambi Lee %26amp; yes she was Teased as a child but she loves her name
Reply:Maybe because they are cruel, or maybe they think they are doing their children a favor. By giving the kids odd names, they stick in the minds of the people they meet, and maybe they mum or dad (named... Mary and John, perhaps?) had the opposite happen to them, and want to try and change things for their offspring.
Reply:They are trying to be unique but taking it too far. I'd hate it if I had a weird name. I wouldnt do that to my kids. They would be tormented for life!
Reply:well it's up to the kid weather or not they live up to their name.
Reply:These are parents who worry more about being hip then giving their children a decent name.
Reply:I think a lot of those parents pick the weird names to get extra attention for their kids. Its pretty pathetic, makes you wonder how many kids will be changing their names when the turn 18.
Reply:theyre fanatics of the books or movies, extremely fanatic.....same as a kid naming his/her dog after an anime character haha
Reply:I think a lot of parents don't look into the future when naming their kids. A kid named Harry Potter is "cute" when the kid is under the age of 12. But what about when he grows up and is applying for a job? The name on his resume is going to be HARRY POTTER. An employer is going to look at that and either laugh or think its a joke.


Parents need to grow up, stop looking at Hollywood for these "ideas" and realize that a name means a lot in today's society. People make judgements on people based on names. Someone named Hennessey isn't going to be taken as seriously as someone named Sarah or even something unique like MacKenzie. Hennessey is the name of a drink, not a kid people!
Reply:their child their choice
Reply:Because parents think if they name their kids after famous people they will turn out to be like them.
Reply:Well, a name isn't technically permanent, but I get your drift. It is pathetic that some people have so little common sense that they would do that because they think it's cute. How cute will it be when little Apple is applying for a job, but stripper seems a more likely position for such a name? How awesome will Kal-el sound when he's working as a journalist?
Reply:I personnaly like the old fashion names but people these days want to be very dif. I agree it is punishment.
Reply:I think it's terrible as well, a classmate's sister named her daughter Hennessy!





I don't think that certain parents realize that these names are actually stupid rather than unique. I have had to enter names into a computer and I could always tell a person's age range by their name. The younger people always have the names like Diamond and Sapphire. I think there was even a Princess!
Reply:It is very stupid, parents seem to believe it is their choice however it is something a child will "live" with!
Reply:They are on an ego trip or they don't care how much trouble the child will have with a weird name.
Reply:I am an older adult. My parents gave me a name that I never heard another named that until I went overseas. My family has been here since the 1600s so it wasn't something they they brought from the old country. I have had to spell the darn thing a million times. It is misprounced more than not. I turn around and look if I even think someone might be trying to call me. Any nick name dirived from it sounds cutsie ie cece. I spend time explaining where my name came from. I have also worked with small children and have seen some names that parents should be charged with child abuse. King, Queen, Princess, Sir, and other names that are spelled so wrong that one can only assume that the parent never attended school. Parents need to think that this is the name that the child will go out into the world with. One they will be know as in the business community. I would have trouble taking someone named Pinkie seriously. At least I can say my name is spelled correctly and is common in a country even if it is not my country. My parents could tell my sibilings who they were named after. They were all named after some family member but mine was never explained. As a small child it is hard to understand why I wasn't. There have been interesting theories though. Just as it is difficult to say what a cute baby when the little thing is not especially cute it is hard to come up with a suitable response when someone tells you their childs name and it is just plain foolish.
Reply:i dont really know!





But my name is ...Jociane.. and i hate my name! Happens dat i live in iowa, but im originally from Brazil.


Now here in the states ppl cant get my name rite..


from time 2 time folks call me ''... jocane...


So i changed to ..josey.. cause i already do hate my given name... now ''folks spellin wrong on my credit cards'' and callin cocaine is now joke i coud take any longer... hahaha


peace


''Josey


;-D
Reply:parents are influenced by Hollywood
Reply:Parents think it is cute, but the kids have to live their whole life with it or have it legally changed.





It can create embarrassment and confusion in schools too.





Of course, we can not all be named John Smith or Jane Doe either!
Reply:They just want to stand out. Instead of naming their son Michael or Jacob, they will name their kid Pilot Inspektor. They find it funny, or cute or whatever...but they don't think what it will do to the kid when he/she is 20 years old or even a teenager. And these names are cute when they are little..but when they are 30-50....not so much.





And they think if they take a "normal" name..i'll use my own name as an example...Jamie....and they want to make it "unique" they'll spell it Jaimye...or something like that. They'll make it look like no way like it should be said.
Reply:Gosh ... could you imagine screaming gandolf get your butt back here now you would die on the spot .... I called my daughter aimee and it is so frustrating as everyone spells her name wrong i can see where you are coming from i am just so glad i had the common sense to not be sooo unique with her name .. feel sorry for the kid named harry potter
Reply:Jason Lee named his son "Pilot Inspektor". Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter "Apple Blythe Alison Martin". Penn Jilette named his children "Zolten Penn Jillette" and "Moxie Crimefighter Jilette".





It's an odd mentality that some people get, where they believe they're doing the child "a favor" by giving them some name that will make them "unique and exotic". What does "unique and exotic" equate to with other children? Someone to beat up and make fun of.





It really has nothing to do with the kid. It has to do with the parents trying to label their children in such a way that it makes the parent appear "unique and exotic", when it really just makes them look dumb and cruel.





Parents need to stop looking at their kids as "fashion accessories".
Reply:Maybe people do not want to name their kids: John %26amp; Jane


Too plain
Reply:When you find out please tell me.


I feel the same way you do.


Put the shoe on the other foot and think ..What if it was your name?


I have been hearing names like Gustaf, Dax, Lonan and worse.
Reply:I have no idea. I named my daughter Danielle, classic and sweet. She doesn't have to have a crazy name to be unique, she has a normal name and has an absolutely magnetic personality! I think some people just want to make their kids stand out or something, I think that should be left up to the kids' personalities! I chose a family name and I think that makes it even more special and will give her a sense of belonging and family history for the rest of her life! :) but that's just me I guess; to each their own!
Reply:Personally, I think naming your kid John or Sarah is punishment. How plain!





I have a very unusual name, and I have to correct people all the time, but the compliments I get when people DO hear my name are quite nice.





Now, some names (like Reebok) are silly, but I don't know that it's really permanent punishment. Some people may think, "Wow, your parents were screwed up, but that's kinda cool. Maybe Reebok will give you money!" (I don't know. I'm reaching.)





I knew a girl named Leaf, and her sister's name was Meadow. We always thought it was weird, but the older we got, the more I liked it. It really described her personality.





All of that said . . . you should listen to Lewis Black's rant about people naming their kids screwed up things. :)

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