Why the fashion for stupid names.

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ceecee32 · 25/07/2017 06:22

Can someone please explain to me why on earth there is the need to saddle your poor children with a stupid name which will affect them for the rest of their life.

Is there a competition somewhere to have the most ridiculous thing that can be thought of.....why???

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thisisafreename · 25/07/2017 08:06

Yes - thank you!

For fear of upsetting anyone, I won't mention any specific names, yet there is something very selfish about landing your child with a "unique" name that will cause them considerable embarrassment growing up. I can guarantee you, there will be plenty of children casting off bonkers nicknames and forenames in years to come. Already know two people who legally changed their name by deed poll due to embarrassing names. I myself have an incredibly boring name but thankful it will always be age appropriate and never completely nuts.

dowhatyouwish · 25/07/2017 06:32

Personally I like names that are different (but not silly sounding) and I don't like names such Claire as I think they are too common and plain.

SouthChinaMorningPost · 25/07/2017 06:27

its pretetentious bollox, bring back Colin and Claire and David!

My Son wouldn't believe me that Steve was a name - he'd never come across it!

KoalaDownUnder · 25/07/2017 06:23

I think people are utterly desperate to find something 'different'. At the expense of all common sense.

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