This reminds me of a little girl named Willow. Alone it's fine, but her sister was Daisy.
I danced as a kid with a family of girls named after rocks: Jade, Crystal, and Diamond
When pregnant, one of my friends suggested the Supreme Court name test, take the name you are thinking and say out loud, "Introducing the newest member of the Supreme Court-Justice FIRSTNAME LASTNAME." If it sounds bad/unprofessional-don't do it.
We've discussed this before, but tests like this often discriminate against non-WASP names. We live in a society that rejects "black sounding" names on job applications and proclaims many normal ethnic names "weird," so these kinds of tests often reinforce negative stereotypes.
This reminds me of a little girl named Willow. Alone it's fine, but her sister was Daisy.
I danced as a kid with a family of girls named after rocks: Jade, Crystal, and Diamond
When pregnant, one of my friends suggested the Supreme Court name test, take the name you are thinking and say out loud, "Introducing the newest member of the Supreme Court-Justice FIRSTNAME LASTNAME." If it sounds bad/unprofessional-don't do it.
This sentiment again? Really? People never learn...
I danced as a kid with a family of girls named after rocks: Jade, Crystal, and Diamond
When pregnant, one of my friends suggested the Supreme Court name test, take the name you are thinking and say out loud, "Introducing the newest member of the Supreme Court-Justice FIRSTNAME LASTNAME." If it sounds bad/unprofessional-don't do it.
We've discussed this before, but tests like this often discriminate against non-WASP names. We live in a society that rejects "black sounding" names on job applications and proclaims many normal ethnic names "weird," so these kinds of tests often reinforce negative stereotypes.
I 100% understand and agree with you. I think if a name is part of your ethnicity or culture or otherwise represents who you and your family are in any way, this should not be a test anyone should use.
I do think white people picking trendy younique names should think about this though. There is no cultural reason why I should name my kid Ocean Blue Smith. If I picked that, it would be because I was trying to be cute and I think that's a disservice to my hypothetical child.
My almost 25 year old daughter is named for my mom's maiden name. Mostly out of respect for my grandparents. But, its Taylor so also a common name that was trendy at the time I used it.
DD is 23 and also Taylor. She was supposed to be Tyler (we knew she was a girl but I liked the name...) but my BFF at the time named her son that 3 months before DD was born. So we swapped a few letters...and DD's first name is the only name of all three kids that isn't a family name. DS1 was almost named Reason (a family name...) but it didn't pass the "naughty" test where I would use the name and yell "no *name*!" As if they were in trouble. Yelling "No Reason!" Sounded dumb and was crossed off the list.
I am laughing at the "naughty" test.
I would think a naughty test would be how the name sounds if called out in bed during the throes of ecstasy.
My kids are crying like boneheads and I was going to take them to Great Wolf Lodge tomorrow as a surprise for the end of the summer. They know we are going somewhere but they don't know where.
Ds1 was so awful this morning that I've threatened to cancel the trip and I'm sorely tempted to do it. The thing is, it's my birthday and H isn't here, and I wanted so badly to do something fun with the boys. Now I feel like I'll be grumpy either way.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
I know a few Maximus's (Maximuses?) and I don't think that's all that weird. We almost named my cat (in sig pic) Thor, but went with Steve instead. He's a great Steve.
I kid you not that the local news just featured 2 kids named Thor and Maximus on their back to school segment.
My mom has a first grader in her class that has gauge piercings in his ears. Who lets a child do that?
My husband want to name our eldest Maximus. I loved max but I just didn't like Maximus that much.
H thinks Triton makes an excellent name. Good thing I have no plans to procreate. My nephew (whose bday is today!) is named just plain Max. They liked that but not Maxwell, Maximilian, or Maximus.
Post by liverandonions on Aug 17, 2017 18:03:21 GMT -5
My sister has my great grandmas maiden name as her middle, and it's not an attractive name (Fleming). When she got married she planned to change her name to her maiden name to her middle. GG died right before her wedding and she left her money for having the name! She was the only one of our generation to get money, so she couldn't change it after that lol!
I know a few Maximus's (Maximuses?) and I don't think that's all that weird. We almost named my cat (in sig pic) Thor, but went with Steve instead. He's a great Steve.
this is still one of my favorite news clippings:
LOL, I googled and the internet really hates this name. Poor kid.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
I have an acquaintance who has 4 under 4. I have no idea how she does it, but I suspect it is made possible by a lot of $$$$$ and a lot of family support. When the youngest was about 6 months she and her H took a kid-free vacation to Europe for like 10 days. I could not believe it. Who the hell would want to watch 4 kids under 4 for that long?!?! On FB her life does look pintresty and perfect. It's baffling.I have
I have a friend who has twins who are 6, a singleton who is 4, triplets who are 2, and is pregnant with twins.
And yet she is somehow more calm and relaxed with her kids than I could ever be.
eta: Fixed one of the ages
I didn't think anyone would be able to top my acquaintance who had four under two (singleton, twins, singleton) but you just did!
I know a few Maximus's (Maximuses?) and I don't think that's all that weird. We almost named my cat (in sig pic) Thor, but went with Steve instead. He's a great Steve.
this is still one of my favorite news clippings: View Attachment
I had to read this 3 times real slow and sound it all out. My god. That is some white people spelling right there.
I bought it was gibberish for a good minute or two.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
I know a few Maximus's (Maximuses?) and I don't think that's all that weird. We almost named my cat (in sig pic) Thor, but went with Steve instead. He's a great Steve.
this is still one of my favorite news clippings:
This family owes an apology to the letters K, H, and Y.
My sister has my great grandmas maiden name as her middle, and it's not an attractive name (Fleming). When she got married she planned to change her name to her maiden name to her middle. GG died right before her wedding and she left her money for having the name! She was the only one of our generation to get money, so she couldn't change it after that lol!
This makes me think of the movie Runaway Bride where the radio host's last name was Fleming and his show was called "Wake Up with Flem."