Is DH BIU- to talk with DSIL about planned baby name

[fringely]

DSIL is 34 weeks pregnant with first DC.
A few weeks ago her and her DP announced the planned baby name.
The actual 'sound' of the name is fine, but it is heavily associated with something which DSIL and her DP were not really aware of. They have been made aware of the association since (as it's pretty common knowledge- not sure how they hadn't heard of it tbh!) but are of the opinion most people won't make the association. DH and I are of the other opinion that most people will definitely make the association, it's not a good association, and genuinely worry that it's not fair to give a baby that name and it's fully possible it could lead to bullying when older.

Whilst DP and strongly agree on the huge issue with the name and agree it's unfair to lumbar a baby with it, I don't think DH should say anything. DH thinks he should have a proper talk with her about his concerns on the name and why he doesn't think it's fair to give to a DN. I think nothing good will come and we should stay quiet.

(So far we have said very little about it. We were notably shocked when told what it was, and clarified 'X' as in X'?? But other than that have nodded and smiled).

Hmmm yes that is unfortunate. I think I would give it another go pointing out how difficult this could be for the child, particularly if they ever want to travel to other parts of the world. But at the end of the day if they dig their heels in no one can stop them. I can’t see the kid thanking them for it as he grows up though. What a shame for the kid.

Good luck!

Yeah intervene

Damien?

I’ve never heard about ghengis aside from a dog in eastenders but that was years ago

I can’t say I’m a big fan of the name though!!!

I couldn't not interfere. Someone has to act in this child's best interests because if his parents are serious, they are setting him up for a lifetime of hassle.

This might be embarrassing but I have never heard of Genghis Khan 😬 literally no idea who he was and I'm late 30s, I'd just think you have heritage from another country if I heard the name.

@Poptasmagorical

Oh, I filtered by poster and it didn't show me the three most recent posts by op! So it's Ghengis. Where did they even get the name of not from the Ghengis?!

This is what I want to know!!

What other connotation have they come up with?!

Chit? Fanny? Uretha (Franklin)?

Come on, let us know.

Osama?

OP has already said the name if you read the thread.

@Changechangychange

Jezebel? Nosferatu? Noddy? Bing? Optimus Prime?

I know an Optimus!

Has anyone aleady mentioned this story? www.pupperish.com/bizarre-names-utah

Genghis would probably feel right at home in Utah.

I thought OP was joking, and would not actually say the real name.

@me109f

Chit? Fanny? Uretha (Franklin)? Come on, let us know.

OP let you know about a zillion posts ago. And about 80% of this thread is posters mentioning the name when reacting to it.

FFS.

I know a 12 year old Genghis, unusual name but not everyone connects it.

@fringely

Ok I'm kinda done here. The name is Genghis.

😂

I've taught a number of Turkish boys called Cengiz (pronounced more like Jengiz) so it seems pretty normal to me. Apparently it's derived from Genghis as it means Great Ruler but I'd never put two and two together. Maybe suggest they amend the spelling?

Cissy? Cis for short?

Epstein? For a boy?

I think they're winding you up or you're winding us up!

@Eesha

Charlie?

That was my guess too

@JammyDodgersandPeas

I've taught a number of Turkish boys called Cengiz (pronounced more like Jengiz) so it seems pretty normal to me. Apparently it's derived from Genghis as it means Great Ruler but I'd never put two and two together. Maybe suggest they amend the spelling?

Oh I've met a few of them too and never realised that it was likely to be from the same root. I've always write liked Cengiz out of all the Turkish names...

It’s not Putin is it?!

@anotherbloodyyearofcovid

Epstein? For a boy?

That's a surname, eg Brian Epstein and the sculptor, Sir Jacob Epstein.

Anyway the op has said the proposed name for the baby is 'Genghis'. Poor kid - if sister in law means it, I find it hard to believe she does.

If it's "Donald," make sure that child NEVER comes to the USA!