Who broke the MN rules when it came to naming their babies?

[MissingMyMarbles]

Just had a look at the MN name ad at the top of the page, seems there are a lot of MN rules

DD1 has a very unusual name with a slightly unusual spelling - suits her down to the ground and we love it.

DD2 has, according to MN, got a very common name, perhaps even considered 'chavvy' by some, although we don't know anyone else by the same name, and it's not in the top 100 for England or Wales. It's also Welsh, and we are not, although we both have Celtic heritage (me more than DH) so Welsh blood is a possibility. We have to correct the pronunciation with most people. And, her middle name is French, and we are not. But, again, it suits her down to the ground and we love it.

Oh, and both their names mean the same thing - that was a coincidence, because initially I thought DD2's name meant something else as I have loved it for years, but only found out it's actual meaning when I was pregnant with her.

So who else has broken The Rules and couldn't give a hoot?

When I suggested my son's name on here 8 years ago, somebody did posted this in response

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I just cracked up laughing and called him it anyway.

Just read the rules. I don't agree with no alliteration! That can sound good. Moses Martin would sound shit (sorry Gwyneth) but Benjamin Bruce sounds good, or Gracie Garner

Why no 'K' names? My name begins with a K and have always wondered when on here.
I asked mn advice on a name for my ds and it wasn't overly negative but it was considered too harsh for a child, fastforward to a few months ago and another mumsnetter asked the same question and got told it was drippy and weak.

K names are chavvy, thanks to the Kardashians and the Rooneys

Iris - what the hell did you call him?!

Iris - that's made me laugh! Good for you.

Dd has an "old lady but not in a good way" name apparently, which reminds people of a soap opera character. Ds's name is a one syllable diminutive. And his middle name is that of a living relative.

I'm glad MNetters put me off using 'Anemone' though.

Iris you have to tell us!

tell us, tell us, tell us < chants >

I will pm you! but it will be a disappointment as you're probably expecting something like North-North-West, Hilfiger or Blanket!

oh just post it, I'm on phone!

no expectations!

I pmd it! you WILL be disappointed though. You will just think 'oh'.

Ds1 has alliteration (fab name)
Ds3 is has same name as dh's late dog, and it's not even a proper name due to some rules in Gaelic
Ds2 is ok though

This thread just made me search for DD's name to see what MNetters say about it, and it came up in one of those "worst name EVER" threads

That means I broke the rules, right?

DD name begins with a K.

DS name is top 10 (James) family name though and it's always been my favourite boys name.

Oooh ooh PM me too Iris - please please please please please please please

amazing my dc are Fabian David and Raphael (Rafe) Thomas. Both middle names are their maternal GF's names. All boxes ticked. Not that I ever asked or told anyone before naming them. I didn't need anyone telling my pregnant self that the names were shit.

Ah the Kardashians, my K name is a Kardashian name but the only one that is normally spelt with a K.

LaJardin your children have lovely names!
I knew someone whose surname was Fabian, not my favourite person, so that would not have been for me, but DS1s middle name is David, after PIL
plus 2 of our nephews called Raphael and Thomas, brothers.

now I wonder if our kids would qualify for any kind of lemon award?!

Ezza1

my gift to you!

and if you have a son you may borrow "Prince Harpoon Killah Wales"

thanks amazing when we first announced their names the reaction was generally and oh that's different.........

I gave mine really unusual names and one of them is even a Kh!!!

mwahahahahaha

My boys have really popular name. They have reasons behind their names though.

Top 3 names...shrugs...

My daughters name isn't popular but has risen in the top 100 since she was born.

I like my children's names. Thats what counts.

I have researched my daughters name on this site.

Apparently her name is chavvy & she will be pushing a pram at 16.

She wants to call herself Tia. I shall let her name change.

DS has an old English name that started off as a surname so that rule is broken. His middle name is the Irish version of a popular biblical name even though we aren't Irish (Shock horror)

Most girl names that I like are in the top 100 so if I ever have a girl she will probably have a dreaded popular name