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Aladdin

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pinkylulu · 24/01/2011 22:18

I have just had a baby and one of the babies in the ward with me was called Aladdin. Hideous! Another was called Jayzee - needless to say both mothers were teenagers trying to go for a different name.

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fruitshootsandheaves · 25/01/2011 16:45

I think Potatohead Pixar has a certain ring to it

cocoachannel · 25/01/2011 16:39

Wow- imagine that? Naming your child after a Disney character...!

Pot, kettle doesn't even cover it OP!! I assume you know they made the films about everyone's favourite VW Beetle?

SixtyFootDoll · 25/01/2011 14:00

BAcktracking now OP>

Some people might think it odd naming a child after a car that went to Monte Caarlo?

SirBoobAlot · 25/01/2011 13:50

Teenage mother comment is a bit catty, don't you think? Was 18 when DS was born, and he has a very normal tradiotional (Welsh) name.

lockets · 25/01/2011 13:45

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rachel234 · 25/01/2011 13:41

Neither do I actually - I think you made up Disney to make your (ignorant) point sound more plausible.

Why do you refuse to tell us your child's name, OP?

Firawla · 25/01/2011 13:33

I dont believe you about the middle name Disney! whatever, just trying to excuse your self from your earlier ignorant comment I think.
As others have said Aladdin is a decent and very old name, its not like something made up! Your attitude is hideous more than the name Aladdin!
I prefer the spelling Alauddin but either way I do like it

kreecherlivesupstairs · 25/01/2011 12:55

Was he fuck called Disney. 0/10 for originality.

pinkmagic1 · 25/01/2011 12:55

I have actually come across a Cinderella, BunnyWunny!
Like others have said Aladin is actually a proper name, but pronounced more like Ala-a-din rather than Aladin. Do you know what nationality the babies father was? People more than likely think my DS has rather a strange name but we are a racially mixed family.

BunnyWunny · 25/01/2011 12:49

I'm calling my next one Cinderella...

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pinkylulu · 25/01/2011 12:44

Princess Jasmine.

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rachel234 · 25/01/2011 12:41

What an ignorant OP - not only critising someone elses' choice (without being asked) but also implying that teenage mums make silly choices.

OP, what is your child's name?

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pinkylulu · 25/01/2011 12:32

I would understand if the mother was Arabic but they were not. The lads middle name was Disney.

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mopsyflopsy · 25/01/2011 12:30

OP, yes in the interest of fairness you ought to share your baby's name with us, so that we can 'judge' it!

kreecherlivesupstairs · 25/01/2011 12:22

DD was asked by the mother of an Ala-ha-din if they could get married when she was older.
Twas on the post natal ward. I declined.
OP, you are being horribly judgey and I note you haven't come back and said what your baby is called.

TitusOates · 25/01/2011 12:22

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mopsyflopsy · 25/01/2011 12:19

I have an Arabic friend called Aladdin, nickname Al. It's not that bad, is it Confused?

evamummy · 25/01/2011 12:16

I still think it isn't nice to call someone else's newborn's name hideous (without being asked for opinions). What if his mummy is on mumsnet? How would you feel? And what if they have strong Arabic connections? Should they still call their baby Jack or Charlie just to 'fit in'?

juneau · 25/01/2011 11:58

Poor kid! He's going to have a lifetime of being asked if other kids can rub his lamp!

flopsy1974 · 25/01/2011 10:53

I agree. It sounds silly in the UK and the poor kid is very open to bullying when he gets older.

ThePosieParker · 25/01/2011 10:25

It is hideous.....this is the UK where Aladdin can be found every winter at a theatre near you...

evamummy · 25/01/2011 10:21

"I have just had a baby and one of the babies in the ward with me was called Aladdin. Hideous!"

What a judgmental, narrow minded attitude. What did you call your baby??

shoobidoo · 25/01/2011 10:05

sorry, that didn't come out quite right, I'll try again:

Aladdin (also spelled Ala-ud-din, Ala-ad-din, Alaeddin, Alauddin, Allaedin, or Alaattin) is a male given name which means "nobility of faith" or "nobility of religion".

shoobidoo · 25/01/2011 10:04

Aladdin (Arabic: عَلَاء ٱلدِّين, ʻAlāʼ ad-Dīn) (also spelled Ala-ud-din, Ala-ad-din, Alaeddin, Alauddin, Allaedin, or Alaattin) is a male given name which means "nobility of faith" or "nobility of religion".

Lovely name with a lovely meaning imo Smile.

Yes, OP, what did you call your baby?

mayanna123 · 25/01/2011 10:01

What a mean, ignorant thread. Aladdin is a lovely, genuine name - I know a lovely one in his 40s. And actually makes a refreshing change from all the Alfie, Archie, Jacks around. Why are we so narrow minded and critisize anything just because it is different??

OP, what did you name your child???