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Valentine as middle name for boy

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FozBoz · 10/02/2018 07:09

There's a chance I might have to have my baby this week, very possibly Valentine's day. Could I use Valentine as a middle name without sounding like a knob

Is it wanky? Will he hate me? I thought it might be nice to mark his birthday, and if it were any other saints days, I use those.

First name James, surname starts with F.

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SuperBeagle · 10/02/2018 07:10

I think it's wanky, sorry.

But, it's not my baby!

MrsMcW · 10/02/2018 07:15

Umm. It's a lovely idea, but when he hits the teenage years and his friends find out, I can see him cursing you for it... All sorts of Stupid Cupid nicknames spring to mind! If you are set on it, maybe give him two middle names so he can just use one of them in public? Ie, James 'X' Valentine F...

FozBoz · 10/02/2018 07:21

ansolutely not set on it - a very recent development in baby naming idea, I really can't decide whether 'unusal/nice' or 'poor kid'

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hahahaIdontgetit · 10/02/2018 07:22

I think it's lovely.

allglitteredout · 10/02/2018 07:23

I love it, it's cute ❤️

hardworkharriet · 10/02/2018 07:24

One of DH’s relatives was called Valentine and died as a young man in WW1. There is a big memorial to him in their family church. Not weird or faddy at all.

Itscolderoutside · 10/02/2018 07:26

I like it, especially with your other names. Sorry to say but I think 'tease factor' depends on where he will grow up and who he will grow up with. If you think he is likely to go to a challenging secondary school for example, I would think twice about a name that could be considered pretentious. If you can see the path ahead and he is more likely to have friends whose parents might go for similar choices, then IME, a name like Valentine wouldn't stand out and be remarked upon as much, if at all. As an adult he might really like the uniqueness and thought behind it.

Equimum · 10/02/2018 07:27

In my sleep deprived state, I misread the last bit as ‘first name, Jesus’ .

I think it’s nice to mark ‘special’ birthdays in this way, and I don’t think Calentibe is that unusual.

DryHeave · 10/02/2018 07:27

I know a man called Valentine, born on Valentine’s Day. As an adult there was no issue.

FilledSoda · 10/02/2018 07:36

It's a beautiful name.
I'm not sure kids get bullied over this sort of thing, isn't that a bit like victim blaming ?
I think some kids bully others and they don't actually need a reason.

Twickerhun · 10/02/2018 07:39

I think a child would be bullied fir that name yes. Kids get teased for much less

danTDM · 10/02/2018 07:43

SO common in other European countries. Fear not, it's like being called Alan.

seven201 · 10/02/2018 07:45

I wouldn't use it personally.

RickOShay · 10/02/2018 07:45

Lovely name, was on my list, can you get it past your dp?
I couldn’t!

rubberducker · 10/02/2018 07:45

I know a child whose middle name is Valentino after Valentino Rossj - hasn't caused him any issues! I think names are so diverse now that kids don't blink an eye at a more unusual name, especially a middle name.

Slartybartfast · 10/02/2018 07:45

i dont like it, is there anything similar

Slartybartfast · 10/02/2018 07:45

i prefer valentino

megletthesecond · 10/02/2018 07:46

He won't thank you for it when he's at school.

SpottyBrolly · 10/02/2018 07:47

I love it. It was in my list for a first name but dp said no.

ShortandAnnoying · 10/02/2018 07:47

I like the name in itself but I guess it could lead to teasing, which is a bit of a shame. I think it might depend on your background whether he gets teased. Are some of his friends likely to have unusual names?

Slartybartfast · 10/02/2018 07:49

seriously though do people share their middle names? i mean who would know? particularly at school?

Rainbowsandflowers78 · 10/02/2018 07:49

I would have said yes generally but a big no if it’s because he was born on Valentine’s Day

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FozBoz · 10/02/2018 08:07

Mixed opinion - which is why I wanted a wider set of views - so thank you

Yes I had considered the piss taking factor. People are quite conservative round here with kids' names. That said, I bearly know the surnames of many of DS' friends (never mind middle names!) but teenage years could be hard to ride out.

DH doesn't mind too much about middle names.

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Happydoingitjusttheonce · 10/02/2018 08:09

I’d give it as a first name for a boy. It’s cool. And shortened to Val. I think the teasing thing is overstated

NotAnotherEmma · 10/02/2018 10:24

Dear God woman don't do this to any child regardless of gender or being born on Valentine's Day. Just NO...it's so trashy.

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