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Top 5 terrible names

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periselene · 26/08/2008 12:21

Boys Monty Colin Humperdink Reynaldo Junior Girls
Ellie
Millie
Molly
Lily
Polly

What are yours?

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LadyThompson · 26/08/2008 18:51

Yes, it's difficult isn't it? You see, I don't give a monkey's, really, what people think of my name or the names I will be giving DD; but I think some people actually seem to get hurt if names they have chosen get criticised, when really it doesn't matter a jot. Anyway, I post in this topic less frequently that I used to!

scottishmummy · 26/08/2008 18:57

but it would obviously hurt if someone made derisory comments about your baby name.no brainer that it's insensitive and needless

so if folk dont care - dont start name calling threads

ElfOnTheTopShelf · 26/08/2008 18:59

this is an odd thread

The thing about names is that you have to take it on the chin. You're not going to get everybody in the world loving your name choice.

I love my DD's name, other people dont - but I dont let it worry me, I still like it, and DD hasn't raised any objections yet so I'm still happy

LadyThompson · 26/08/2008 19:11

Thing is Scottish Mummy, names are interesting to talk about. I love thinking of names and wish I could have ten children just so I get to come up with lots of lovely names. I fully appreciate that people might not share my taste, and I don't mind. I think it's a little unreasonable to imagine that everyone is going to share my opinions to the letter. I really DON'T mind what other people call their kids, I mean that so sincerely. But above not minding, of course I still have OPINIONS, and everybody does. And that's ok. And a babyname forum is precisely where you might wish to express them. Supposing I had called my daughter Evadne, and someone started a thread saying it was a name that made them want to puke, or that it reminded them of a skin disease, or it was a cat's name (ie the sort of things that people do say on here) - I would just think - oh well, more fool them. I wouldn't think the poster was evil or spiteful or out to ridicule my life choices. I'd just think they had ridiculous different taste.

scottishmummy · 26/08/2008 19:14

really you love thinking names?i had a headache coming up with shortlist of 2-3 male/female

LadyThompson · 26/08/2008 19:21

I LOVE it. If I could get a job as a professional baby namer, I would. I don't think I'd get much work mind you...ah well...I don't just like the contentious babyname threads, I even like the ones where people say "DC due next week! Please help me think of a name".

solidgoldbrass · 26/08/2008 19:59

Belgianbun: I do hope that's a joke otherwise that definitely wins Buckethead of the Week! FFS just about every name in the history of the world was once the name of someone someone knew who died. LIfe goes on, you know: if someone wants to call their baby FanjelinaFoof then that's up to them, and having someone start screaming that they can't utter that name because BWAAAAAAHH it was what my GOLDFISH was called and my goldfish just DROWNED would be completely ridiculous.

solidgoldbrass · 26/08/2008 20:01

ANyone who's going to actualy take seriously to the point of having their ickle feelingweelings hurt by the objections or criticisms of a bunch of people they never met on a message board is someone who should get out more and try to get something of a life.

hatrick · 26/08/2008 20:02

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solidgoldbrass · 26/08/2008 20:08

Hatrick: not everyone who posts on here knows every fucking thing that ever happened on here before they joined: why should they? And someone expressing an opinion on a name that is the name of someone who died is not having a pop at any bereaved individual, just expressing an opinion on a name.

donnie · 26/08/2008 20:11

another classic wanky thread on MN.

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Hulababy · 26/08/2008 20:24

LOL at idea of some of the names on these lists as being modern, trendy names with short shelf lives!!!

DD's name, albeit spelt differently, is n the very first post. Modern and trendy - hmm, okay - so why do we know of so many very old wmen with this name then?

BTW, not bothered if some person on a website I don't know doesn't like DD's name - I probably don't like the names they chose for their children either.

Jacob is on one list as uber trendy and modern - it was in the bible!!! lol

Yes, there are names I don't like and would never chose myself. Would I list them here and risk upsetting or offending someone? Of curse not. I have tact and sensitivity!

Very odd thread, really is.

CuppaTeaJanice · 26/08/2008 20:29

Found Kunti in a baby name book - also Cathair and Gaylord. All got vetoed!

Vian · 26/08/2008 20:29

I don't give a damn if people hate my kids names.

Every single name you could possibly choose will be deemed lovely by some and horrible by others.

It doesn't really matter.

madcol · 26/08/2008 20:31

Cathair - is that an airline?

CuppaTeaJanice · 26/08/2008 20:34

Yes - it only flies furry moggies and people called Catherine!

LadyThompson · 26/08/2008 20:36

Well...I'm not quite sure that we should only list names we like. Truly, I think if someone mentions a name in a negative light, I think people shouldn't worry about it so much.

As to the poor lady who lost her child, whose name has been unwittingly mentioned on this thread, I should think there is no one in the world who would want to hurt her (and I don't know who it is or the circumstances). I do understand a bit - I'm a widow - and my late DH's name has been mentioned on here quite a bit, because it's still popular for youngsters (maybe more so than when he was given it!) Yes, it stings a bit if I see it criticised, but I know it's not meant, and names don't really matter, and it's just chit chat.

BouncingTurtle · 26/08/2008 20:41

Shit I haven't managed to get past fabio's post I have tears rolling down my eyes...

That has got be to the funniest thing I have read on MN for ages!

solidgoldbrass · 26/08/2008 20:51

Actually, one of the more worrying trends these days is people shrieking and filling their knickers with outrage on the behalf of other people who might be offended, when no specific offence was intended. Too many people use hurt feelings or the possiblity of hurt feelings as a censorship tool, so it's kind of important not to let the Oversensitivity Police get too much of a grip.

Slubberdegullion · 26/08/2008 21:00

OK, here's my 2pence worth again but look I will promise not to virtually shove a vanilla slice in anyone's face this time.

Here is the way this is.

Some MNers are not offended if they see their own DC's name on a list of most horrid or soon to become rancid names.

Some MNers are offended.

Such is the way with all things. I don't think either response is right or wrong, it's just the way of the world. Now of course you can tell the mners who are a hurt to get a life or a grip or whatever, but I doubt they will. For some, having their chosen name, and the name that their dearly beloved child will carry with them for the rest of their life as "ghastly" is not going to be a nice thing to read.

So that is how it is.

What I fail to understand is why these threads have to happen.

So you hate a list of names, and you list them on an open forum. Some random internet person comes along and reads them and goes "oh yes, I hate those names too, aren't they just awful". And the two of you do some virtual internet high five across the ether.

Some other random person is sat at home, maybe they have logged on to talk about their DC's success in vanilla slice making, and they open the thread (and come on let's face it, how difficult is it not to open these threads). They see their DC's name. And they are in the hurt persons camp of mner.

So they go away a little , while OP and random other go away feeling, erm what, a little happier that they have agreed on a name they hate

Children's names are interesting. Sometimes I feel that a little (or perhaps a whole massive dollop) of tact is required on them though.

thisisyesterday · 26/08/2008 21:04

it isn't about censorship. It's about caring about other people's feelings.

just because you're online doesn't mean you're immune from being civil,. courteous, polite and kind.

unless you're like this in real life? in which case I can totally understand why you rely on a computer for friends.

if you wanna have a fucking laugh at names of children that some very beloved MN'ers have so tragically lost then go ahead. but please don't expect the rest of us to join in

Slubberdegullion · 26/08/2008 21:05

WEll SGB, I guess we are just different types of people (mn's rich tapestry and all that). I don't actually like the thought of upsetting anyone. So maybe I am in the Oversensitivity Police.

MN has a whole load of brigades and police so it was only a matter of time before a group of women joined forces to be nice to one another.

I hold my hands up. I'm in.

LadyThompson · 26/08/2008 21:05

Ok, Slubber. Sensible post. I'm for free speech too, Solidgoldbrass, but you must admit Slubber makes some good points.

I think some people ARE a tad too sensitive BUT I don't want to upset anyone or cause real hurt, so...I am now trying to temper what I say a bit.

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