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What names do you judge the most?

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EmilySmallwood · 16/12/2015 23:37

Seems like a lot of people judge names on here, so just wondering which names you do...

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SirChenjin · 17/12/2015 16:13

I'll bite.

Run of the mill names that are given a youneeq spelling - although I don't judge the name, I judge the parents. Does that count Confused

Oh - and hyphenated names. Kelly-Louise has given way to Ruby-Mae - still awful.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 17/12/2015 16:09

I tell you what I really do judge, cutesy-wutesy little girl names that are suitable only for babies or dolls. They make me angry. That is because I think it contributes to the genderising of girls from birth by giving them a name that reduces them to a little cutesy thing rather than considering them as an adult woman one day.
I do believe that a Ruth or a Rebecca will be unconsciously treated as more capable than a Pixie-Boo in life so yes, I judge those parents. But I'm a humourless feminist so plenty will think I'm a twat for that.

Sunshine511 · 17/12/2015 15:58

I have been on countless threads where people are saying don't call your child x, y or z because "people will think you're illiterate", "there are too many trouble makers by that name", "too pretentious", "too posh", the list goes on! People make judgements on names on here every hour of the day! Maybe the poster is looking for a list of names to avoid due to the various remarks she has seen on other threads?x

AnnaMarlowe · 17/12/2015 15:57

There is a difference between giving your opinion when asked (as on MN baby names threads) and judging.

I have a lovely friend who has a terrible (IMO) name. She in turn has given her DD (IMO) a terrible name.

I don't judge either of them, they like their names (both of which are big MN no no's) I just feel a bit sorry for them - as I think there are lot and lots of lovely women's names to choose from.

They have no idea I think that neither of their names pass the high court judge test. It has no impact on our friendship.

She possibly hates my name too!

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 17/12/2015 15:45

I think you do ask quite an interesting question. We all build up perceptions of people when we hear their names whether we admit it or not.

freespiritsbadattitude · 17/12/2015 00:35
Hmm
MistressoftheYoniverse · 17/12/2015 00:18

Relax people!...

celtictoast · 17/12/2015 00:12
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ilovelamp82 · 17/12/2015 00:09

So you thought it would be a good idea to ask more people to post horrible comments?

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EmilySmallwood · 17/12/2015 00:07

I'm not the one being horrible! It's the comments I'm reading on some other people's posts that are horrible!!

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SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 16/12/2015 23:52

Define "judge" in this context.

I wouldn't judge a child by their name, but some names would seem to say something about the parents - rightly or wrongly. For example, I would imagine Hugo's parents to be more middle class, well educated etc. etc. than Ryley-Jai's parents.

Even that doesn't always work however, it's just a general first impression you get on hearing a name.

Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 16/12/2015 23:51

But I regret answering this because it is a horrible question!

Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 16/12/2015 23:44

I don't judge a child by their name, but maybe I do make snap judgements about what their parents must be like. It's either end of the spectrum for me - uniquely spelled 'modern' names and your Ptolemy and Juno esque names, which I would deem 'posh'. I don't bat an eyelid at uncommon names such as Tiger, Dallas or Bay (just a few random examples).

ilovelamp82 · 16/12/2015 23:44

What a horrible question. Ultimately you are going to offend people.