Ebeneezer

[orangeleavesinautumn]

What do people think of the name Ebeneezer, please.

No.

No

Scrooge. Not keen sorry.

Got any veras?

It's a terrible name.

It’s Goode.

Don't be daft, OP.

No, unless you want your child to be miserable every Christmas.

wow! lots of quick responses, thank you,

next questions

1. would you mention to relative that this does not seem like the best choice
2. If yes, then HOW???

never thought I would be in this position as I have always made positive noises about any and all baby names, whether I like them or not

I think Marley would be better.

No I wouldn’t mention because it’s nobody else’s business but the parents what they name their child and they might not care what others think.

It's awful

If they ask for your opinion however be honest OP.

Goode

If they are devout Christians, they could have got it from the Bible.

I'm of a certain age and immediately think Goode. Will they nickname him Eezer?

Oh man you mean two people both agreed it’s a great name for a baby boy? Are you sure they’re not pulling your legs?

I think only response you can give is…. Oh that’s unusual, you don’t hear that name often these days…

E’s are good E’s are good

Awful, he’s going to be called Scrooge all his life. Tell them that.

if it was a sibling or a very close friend I'd say 'cop yourself on, babe'. If it's just an acquaintance or colleague I'd just do a mild 'oh you don't meet many of those, do you?'.

If they are in the UK, I would ask what made them think of the name and I would want to make sure that they realise the most common associations here are with Scrooge and with the Shamen song referencing drug use, both of which might lead to teasing at school.

One of the most famous names in fiction, a kid would get ribbed relentlessly.

You can just see it..."oh don't be a scrooge"

The baby is born and named, but the birth not registered yet... so if I am going to say anything it has to be more or less immediate. I'm paralysed with indecision! I was shocked, but tbh, it could be growing on me - or maybe the shock is just wearing off a bit

We found out my friend 'Ben' was 'Ebenezer' at his wedding! Knew him nearly 15yrs.

Could anyone really be cruel enough to give their child such a stupid, awful name?