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Original poster

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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Chaoslatte · 07/06/2022 20:49

Fender really is bordering on child cruelty. Ever heard the term fender bender?

What about Freddie?

ObiWankyKnobber · 07/06/2022 20:49

Bing

Regularsizedrudy · 07/06/2022 20:46

Zoomer122 · 07/06/2022 19:01

I didn’t realise my kids names were that controversial!!😳
Me and dh both love there names and so do our family’s and I have no regrets
Nirvana wasn’t just named after the band!hahaha
she was named due to the concept in Hinduism, Nirvana means "bliss" or being in "a transcendent state free from suffering”
And as for the spelling mistake on the Beatles totally my fault forgot to proof read

Are you and dp Hindus?

Original poster
Zoomer122 · 07/06/2022 20:45

why should I have to stick to society’s norms
I can give so many examples of other peoples more unusual names.Just because you wouldn’t name your children Nirvana and Jude dosnt mean you have to make me feel like I’ve burdened my kids with bad names.My kids are healthy and happy and that is all that matters,all I wanted wise a sibling name for there baby brother!

OP posts:
Margotshypotheticaldog · 07/06/2022 20:45

How is Sören pronounced?
Now I'm thinking maybe Zeus...

ZarquonsSandals · 07/06/2022 20:44

Jaxon has really been overdone in the past few years.
If you liked the idea if names associated with Hinduism, maybe look at some of those.

Margotshypotheticaldog · 07/06/2022 20:42

@ Idreamofthemoors I was pointing out the correct pronunciation of the name does in fact go nicely with the theme. Generally people in this part of the world pronounce it Geee zus.
Not particularly amused by it, I'm just in a good mood.

debwong · 07/06/2022 20:41

I think it would be best to go with names that rhyme with Nirvana.

Sultana
Banana
Gymkhana
Mañana
Klarna

Snoken · 07/06/2022 20:40

KirstenBlest · 07/06/2022 19:34

@Snoken, MN likes non-English middle-aged persons names and insisting on the original pronunciation is ridiculous and anyone can say it correctly after you've told them once

Good to know! Sören it is then:)

tryingtosettle · 07/06/2022 20:40

TambourineOfRepentance · 07/06/2022 20:35

Honestly some people on here need to remember these are (most likely) real children's names

Well yes, that's the problem! The people naming their children Fender or Slash are the ones who seem to need reminding that they aren't naming a video game avatar.

But its not a problem though is it? It affects you in absolutely no way and provided the parents are happy with their choice then that's that. The child will either grow up to like or dislike their name, but that can happen whether they Fender or Gerald or Joe.

Plenty of people like unusual names, what you deem as being unacceptable many of people don't.

And criticism of names someone has already used is just bitchy and pointless.

TambourineOfRepentance · 07/06/2022 20:35

Honestly some people on here need to remember these are (most likely) real children's names

Well yes, that's the problem! The people naming their children Fender or Slash are the ones who seem to need reminding that they aren't naming a video game avatar.

AllKnowingGerbil · 07/06/2022 20:33

Griffin

Don't know why just sounds of a similar ilk

IDreamOfTheMoors · 07/06/2022 20:31

Margotshypotheticaldog · 07/06/2022 20:26

Another vote for Jesus, but pronounced
Heeeey- zoos
Which would go nicely with Heeeey Jude 😁

@Margotshypotheticaldog

Why is “Jesus” or as you so blithely put it, Heeeey- zoos… so amusing to you?

There are hundreds of thousands of Hispanics named Jesus who then name their sons Jesus.

Wow. Just wow.

ChazzaGirl · 07/06/2022 20:30

Showaddywaddy has quite a ring to it 😛

Seriously, I think Blue is a nice name. I also like Joe (Strummer), Eddie (Cochran) and Woody (Guthrie). Don’t be put off by others, OP, it’s your choice so go with what feels right. I always thought that if I’d had children I’d name them after one of my musical heroes.

LilyMarshall · 07/06/2022 20:29

I know a Hendrix, a Red and a Blue. Nobody says anything negative about their names. They're just their names.

ArtVandalay · 07/06/2022 20:29

Rickrollme · 07/06/2022 18:31

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

This. Exactly.

Pinkdelight3 · 07/06/2022 20:28

Jesus Beesley could work. Or Jeesus Beasley, for the Beetles/Beatles connection.

IDreamOfTheMoors · 07/06/2022 20:27

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….

@Oldfilmsareshit

I keep thinking of a 95-yr-old “Nirvana.” Or a 95 yr-old “Shout” lol.

Pinkdelight3 · 07/06/2022 20:26

Never mind* Meatloaf, how about Sören Maltloaf?

*No Nirvana pun intended.

Margotshypotheticaldog · 07/06/2022 20:26

Another vote for Jesus, but pronounced
Heeeey- zoos
Which would go nicely with Heeeey Jude 😁

tryingtosettle · 07/06/2022 20:26

TonyBlairsLover · 07/06/2022 20:21

@tryingtosettle there’s unusual names and just plain ridiculous. It’s not being bitchy to say that it’s the child who has to live their life with that name.

They might be ridiculous to you but not to others, and that's the point. I'd not name a child Blue, but Beyonce did and I imagine plenty since. Same with the other names suggested. There are already posts from people telling the OP they feel sorry for her children and that serves no purpose other than to be bitchy. I just don't think its necessary. People can have/voice an opinion but it doesn't have to be in such a mean way.

Hutchy16 · 07/06/2022 20:24

Stupid fake post…dailyfail ‘journalist’?

TonyBlairsLover · 07/06/2022 20:21

@tryingtosettle there’s unusual names and just plain ridiculous. It’s not being bitchy to say that it’s the child who has to live their life with that name.

Shedcity · 07/06/2022 20:18

TonyBlairsLover · 07/06/2022 20:13

@Shedcity has to satire? Rebel and Blu

😂 op already liked blues I felt like blue was a better option.
the kids are already nirvana and Jude, I don’t think blue will stand out much in there! They may not be my choice, but neither are all the Oliver and Mabels I see recommended on this board!

tryingtosettle · 07/06/2022 20:17

Honestly some people on here need to remember these are (most likely) real children's names you're taking the piss about, and a real mum in the background. Yes, they're unusual names, no they're not to everyone's tastes including mine, but come on, its easy to be bitchy behind a phone screen. There are thousands of kids with unusual names, in 20 years time there won't be tonnes of Michaels, Richards, Stevens just like we dont see baby Linda/Sharon/Tracy anymore. Names and trends change but there's no need to publicly jump on someone for asking for suggestions. I'm sure everyone could pick apart the names you've all chosen for your kids.. too boring.. too biblical.. twelve of them in a class.. unusual spelling etc. What someone names their child isn't hurting you and if the child hates it that much they'll change it, just be kind for goodness sake.