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My kids say they have horrid names!

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:46

I have 6 kids... 4 dd's and 2 ds's... both my son's and one of my daughter's hate their names and middle names.

I feel like such a failure!

Linnie A
River D
Russell-Jay A
Nemea L
Coral V
and
Acacius J

I think they are lovely, does anyone like them?

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ggirlsbells · 16/12/2008 21:12

I actually like their names.

They are unusual and obviously mean something to you

Nancy66 · 16/12/2008 21:12

Well, I understand why your children hate their names - it didn't occur to you at the time that your son might not thank you for calling him Russell-Jay Adonis?

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 21:10

Nemea it's from a myth. She's supposed to be goddess of mountains.

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mummiesnet · 16/12/2008 21:08

I knew a Calico-Blue once, I guess that's worse..

NotDoingTheHousework · 16/12/2008 21:05

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VersdeSociete · 16/12/2008 21:05

I like them for the onebatmother reasons. Where does Nemea come from?

themulledmanneredjanitor · 16/12/2008 21:04

not a joke for a mother no.

but surely you can see that those names are unusual to say the least?

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 21:02

am not new. new name because of identity crap and i wanted to use their names so you understood.

clearly i'm some kind of a joke for a mother.

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GrimmaTheNome · 16/12/2008 21:01

Comfort yourself in the knowledge that at least the kids have some taste

ruddynorah · 16/12/2008 21:00

russell-jay adonis?

welcome to mn, you'll fit right in love. we like a laugh.

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:59

Adonis is a greek god..

MmeHereWeGoWassailLindt they disregard them too but i suppose they think it is an improvement.

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mummiesnet · 16/12/2008 20:57

Oh, was frantically hoping this was a wind up...

poor kids..

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:57

Thanks Winky.
I don't think ds's will ever change their minds. so STUBBORN.

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TheSeriousSanta · 16/12/2008 20:56

Why on why do you Christen a Child 'Adonis'???????????

Other than that, I agree with onebat, you have one crazy, but interesting family!!!!

MmeHereWeGoAWassailLindt · 16/12/2008 20:55

Your second names are lovely. Would your children like to use them?

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:55

My eldest is 19, bless she's the only one who doesn't say anything!

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:54

mummiesnot new name... not new to mumsnet. Thanks anyway

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onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 16/12/2008 20:54

I think your family sounds crazy and interesting

Sad they don't like them - tell them they can change them when they're 18?

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:54

ffs people don't need to be rude.
at least have imagination.
and yes i asked your opinion but it is a simple yes or no!

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WinkyWinkola · 16/12/2008 20:53

No, this is all wrong. You don't ask for opinions on your children's names once they've been given. You are proud of their names. They meant something to you when your little ones were born.

I think it's pointless posters saying they don't like them. Totally unconstructive and depressing.

What you could do is tell each of your DCs why they were called that name. Tell them how much that name meant to you, why it was special for them. Give them the chance to be proud of their name.

Your DCs will learn to love their names as they get older. They won't be among the countless Charlottes and Olivias and Jakes and Charlies!

You're not a failure!

mummiesnet · 16/12/2008 20:53

Welcome to mumsnet btw OP. I see you joined today by contributing to another baby names thread.

seeker · 16/12/2008 20:52

You are, presumably, joking?

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MmmMum · 16/12/2008 20:52

Sorry and Lilac..

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DoubleBluff · 16/12/2008 20:51

they are a bit 'out-there' as names go.
But they are not horrible, just unusual.
encourage them to undestand that it is ok to be different