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Brother for Nirvana and Jude

263 replies

Zoomer122 · 07/06/2022 18:05

We are looking for a brother name to go with older sister Nirvana and older brother Jude.
I am in love with both dc’s names,Nirvana was initially named after the band that me and dp both really love but when we looked into the meaning it just settled it for us, and with Jude we got inspiration from the beetle song

these are some names that we like but can’t use:
Hendrix-we didn’t love the nn options and we weren’t quite feeling it
Fender-we loved the connection to Fender amps and guitars but it didn’t feel like a complete name for us
Bowie- dp top choice right now with possible longer name Boden but we already have a Beau in our family who often gets called Bowie
Blues-family don’t feel like it’s a proper name to use
Indie-my top choice and I’m trying to convince dp
Fox-this is my second choice but don’t like the nickname possibly of foxy

We are quite settled on the middle name options either Michael or Beesley after my late grandfather

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TrashyPanda · 08/06/2022 09:31

Crosby
stills
Nash
Young
Emerson
Lake
Palmer
Dave
Dee
Dozy
Beaky
Mick
Titch
Simon
Garfunkel

inmyslippers · 08/06/2022 09:31

Rickrollme
Slash
Axl
Ringo
Ziggy
Jerry Garcia
Cocaine
Groupie
Everyone
Is
Snickering
Behind
Your
Back
And
Your
Kid
Will
Hate
You

^* poor kid have they got a useable middle
Name

KimWexlersPonyTail · 08/06/2022 09:23

Miles (Davies)
Quincey (Jones)
Lenny (Kravitz)

NippyWoowoo · 08/06/2022 09:19

TonyBlairsLover · 07/06/2022 19:51

Nawww you can’t call a child Dakota, how about Texas or Tennessee? 😭 you do realise a name is for life

I've heard of a Dakota going by Kody.

If it's states OP is after, Oklahoma is a nice mouthful

WimpoleHat · 08/06/2022 08:31

why should I have to stick to society’s norms

You don’t. In any context. But with naming children, you are making a choice that has a huge impact on them, likely as not for their whole lives. So you have a responsibility as a parent to think through all the implications of that choice. It is not the same as naming a pet. It is not (at least in my opinion) an opportunity for you to demonstrate your musical preferences or your quirkiness.

We went to a kids’ science talk a year or so ago. Young PhD student presenting. “Hi”, he said “my name’s Lord and I’m your presenter today. And yes, Lord is really my name and no, I don’t know why or what they were thinking.” And everyone laughed and he did his talk. But it occurred to me afterwards - that is the reality of his life. Every time he introduced himself, that’s the patter he felt he had to come out with. Think about how many times you give your name in an average day. It must be awful. And while you might deem Simon a “boring” name, I’ve never known my BIL have to do anything other than say “Hi - I’m Simon”.

Bonabee · 08/06/2022 08:25

I quite like 50 cent

But if you are in the UK then 50 pence would be more appropriate.

AllThingsServeTheBeam · 08/06/2022 08:24

WeasilyPleased · 08/06/2022 00:38

I will admit that I raised my eyebrows a bit at the name Nirvana at first but actually it's pretty especially if shortened to Vana.
Enzo is fab. Good luck OP and ignore the pearl clutchers!

I am far far from a pearl clutcher.

SmiledWtherisingsun · 08/06/2022 08:22

Eagle Eye
Eminem
Chesney
Enrique
Michael
Ronan
Jordan
Lenny
Ricky
Moby
Conner
Seal
Shaggy
Curtis
Robbie
Usher
Damon
Curt
Beck
Billy
Liam
Noel
Mani
Ian
John
Nas
Snoop
Sonic
Buster
Jeff
Sebastian

suckingonchillidogs · 08/06/2022 08:16

ShirleyJackson · 07/06/2022 18:38

Formby?

I like this one best 😬

SmiledWtherisingsun · 08/06/2022 08:12

Cliff
Elvis
Marvin
Otis
JZ
Elton
Bruno
Zane
Freddie
Stevie
Frank
The Weekend

peachaay · 08/06/2022 07:59

Its difficult to suggest names when we don’t know the other bands/music you love. I think that’s what’s making this feel a bit posey and faddy, that you just want a name that sounds kind of cool rather than, like Nirvana - one you say means a huge amount to you.

I think something like Dylan or Harrison might give a nod to music when heard in conjunction with your other children whilst also not limiting your child.

saraclara · 08/06/2022 07:56

"...them names"? Okay, maybe it's not a choice

saraclara · 08/06/2022 07:55

I hate Jaxon. Why do people do this? Is it a deliberate choice to appear illiterate?

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Zoomer122 · 08/06/2022 07:32

I love how everyone’s already commenting on a name a child already has got!!
I wasn’t looking for options on nirvana’s name I was trying to find a name for my next dc
and as for some of the really rude comments on the names like blues and fender, I was never going to use them in the first place and if everyone read it at the start you would be able to tell that I won’t/can’t use them names for certain reasons, they were only mentioned so people could see what sort of style of baby names I like

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Cottagepieandpeas · 08/06/2022 07:22

Scirocco · 08/06/2022 06:40

Naming your children after people runs the risk that the people might later turn out to have done questionable (or just straight-up reprehensible) things, so I'd avoid naming them after any individual musician.

Nirvana and Jude also have spiritual/faith meanings, so maybe something along those lines could work well, like Gabriel (Gabe), for example? Or something a bit uncommon but not obviously "on theme" like Kit (which you could always say was a subtle tribute to Cat Stevens)?

Or drum Kit.

Scirocco · 08/06/2022 06:40

Naming your children after people runs the risk that the people might later turn out to have done questionable (or just straight-up reprehensible) things, so I'd avoid naming them after any individual musician.

Nirvana and Jude also have spiritual/faith meanings, so maybe something along those lines could work well, like Gabriel (Gabe), for example? Or something a bit uncommon but not obviously "on theme" like Kit (which you could always say was a subtle tribute to Cat Stevens)?

Cactusprick · 08/06/2022 00:56

Oldfilmsareshit · 07/06/2022 18:29

This is cringey. It’s your kids names for life not your music preferences that need to be considered. What if they hate indie/ grunge. What if you had been called Disco or Jive or Twist? Don’t lumber them any more….

I thought exactly this. It’s so bad.

WeasilyPleased · 08/06/2022 00:38

I will admit that I raised my eyebrows a bit at the name Nirvana at first but actually it's pretty especially if shortened to Vana.
Enzo is fab. Good luck OP and ignore the pearl clutchers!

alanabennett · 08/06/2022 00:37

If you're going to use Jaxon please use Jackson at least. You're not branding a product, you're naming a human being. Jaxon and the like doesn't make parents look cool, unique or quirky. Just illiterate.

CandyLeBonBon · 08/06/2022 00:17

@internetpersonme 😂

internetpersonme · 07/06/2022 23:59

Zoomer122 · 07/06/2022 22:01

After thinking about it for a bit me and dp have found the name Enzo and we think it works well with the other dc

Kurt loved benzos

internetpersonme · 07/06/2022 23:55

Zoomer122 · 07/06/2022 20:00

I guess it’s just hard to please everyone hahaha
I was never into naming my children Simon or Richard etc. and yes I’m aware they are quite unusual but it dosnt mean they are unusable if they really hated there first names they always have there more traditional middle names to fall back on (Rose and Johnathan)

Its absolutely crazy haha really shows you're different and cool and i am impressed you've heard of Nirvana.

I bet it sparks loads of fascinating conversations at social events when you say it's really an ethic name

rubydoobydoo · 07/06/2022 23:26

Not going to comment on Nirvana as she already exists and has that name.

First name that popped into my head to go with Jude was Gabriel though!

IDreamOfTheMoors · 07/06/2022 22:45

Hello - my name is INIGO Montoya.
You killed my father.
Prepare to die.

Oldfilmsareshit · 07/06/2022 22:38

Bikini Kill
mudhoney
dinosaur jr
pavement
janes addiction

all great bands

oh sorry, forgot we were discussing an actual human.

nirvana is ridiculous. And I love Nirvana