What’s in a name? A lot actually… In fact–ancient cultures believed that your name was a predecessor for who you’d become, what you’d stand for, and the legends you’d create. Nowadays, young parents seem to be trying to out-stupid the other parents in the kindergarten PTA by naming their kids something ‘original’ just for the …
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Foster parents pressure 16-year-old foster kid to change his name from Ryder to Ryan, claims his name is too lewd: ‘They would like me to strongly consider it so I could have the chance at a professional future’
Babies aren’t put on this earth to have professional names. I understand why a parent wouldn’t want to name their kid something absurd, but if a kid is named something that society at large has decided is acceptable, who are we to make them feel wrong about that? I wouldn’t name my kid Hunter, Dallas, …
Seguir leyendo Foster parents pressure 16-year-old foster kid to change his name from Ryder to Ryan, claims his name is too lewd: ‘They would like me to strongly consider it so I could have the chance at a professional future’
Mom forbids 16-year-old son from going by ‘Lex,’ yells at teacher for not using the name ‘Alexander’ in school newsletter: ‘She told me I should stop trying to discard the name she lovingly chose for me’
Nicknames can be such a touchy subject when they don’t have to be. If you’re having a kid, you need to write down their name and every possible nickname they could have. If the sound of any of these nicknames makes you feel a level of disgust that would amount to absolute detestation, you probably …
Seguir leyendo Mom forbids 16-year-old son from going by ‘Lex,’ yells at teacher for not using the name ‘Alexander’ in school newsletter: ‘She told me I should stop trying to discard the name she lovingly chose for me’
Sister-in-law asks new mom to change her baby’s name from Liam to Alexander because she always wanted to name her baby Liam: ‘Mike didn’t let her use the name is because his ex has a son with that name’
It’s so difficult to name a human being. Once you go through all of the names of all the middle school bullies, weird acquaintances, and exes you and your partner have ever had, you’ve only got about five names left over. It’s difficult enough for two people to choose a name that they both like, …
Seguir leyendo Sister-in-law asks new mom to change her baby’s name from Liam to Alexander because she always wanted to name her baby Liam: ‘Mike didn’t let her use the name is because his ex has a son with that name’
Parents and kids reveal all the times a baby’s name got changed at the last minute: ‘I was Sarah, and now I’m Bentley’
Naming a baby is a serious undertaking. In theory, this is what they are going to be known as for the rest of their lives; no parent wants the embarrassment of their kid growing up and changing their name by deed poll because their naming choices caused so much unnecessary stress. As such, it’s no …
Seguir leyendo Parents and kids reveal all the times a baby’s name got changed at the last minute: ‘I was Sarah, and now I’m Bentley’
Parents refuse to call 15-year-old daughter by her middle name after unusual first name prompted bullying: ‘They claimed that I’d always be bullied…and a name change wouldn’t prevent anything’
As parents, there aren’t many ways to ensure that your kid doesn’t get bullied. Chances are, every child will be the victim of some sort of harassment from their peers at some point, so it’s good to set them up for success so it doesn’t become an insurmountable problem for them. I’d say the #1 …
Seguir leyendo Parents refuse to call 15-year-old daughter by her middle name after unusual first name prompted bullying: ‘They claimed that I’d always be bullied…and a name change wouldn’t prevent anything’
‘Sup baby, my name’s Raygun Steele’: Eclectic names at Utah children’s rodeo inspire awe and confusion
It is an undeniable fact that in many instances, your life may prove to be more difficult if your parents bless you with a more ‘creative’ name. There are exceptions to this rule, though, and one big one is if you happen to live in the state of Utah. It’s practically a requirement in the …
Seguir leyendo ‘Sup baby, my name’s Raygun Steele’: Eclectic names at Utah children’s rodeo inspire awe and confusion
15-year-old named Arthur wants to change his ‘grandpa name’ to Dex, mom claims Dex is a fake name: ‘She told me not to insult her’
Nicknames are powerful. They can become almost more important than your given name in some cases. But there are two types of nicknames: ones that you choose, and ones that are thrust upon you. Sometimes you have no choice. Your uncle points out your flat feet and calls you Flat Stanley, which evolves into just …
Seguir leyendo 15-year-old named Arthur wants to change his ‘grandpa name’ to Dex, mom claims Dex is a fake name: ‘She told me not to insult her’
Pregnant mom keeps baby name a secret from parents after they pressure her to change it, they lash out: ‘Extremely insensitive and intrusive’
Not everyone loves surprises. Some people would be angry if they were on the receiving end of a surprise party. They want time to prepare, mentally and physically, and can’t stand not being in control. (By the way, it’s important to know where your friends fall on this issue before you try to throw them …
Seguir leyendo Pregnant mom keeps baby name a secret from parents after they pressure her to change it, they lash out: ‘Extremely insensitive and intrusive’
‘Every 4-year-old girl in my son’s class is named like Ingrid and Astrid and Edna’: Moms discuss the rise in little girls with old lady names
You have a generationally appropriate name if you are a millennial named Ashley, Brittany, or Lindsay. The same applies if you’re a baby boomer named Betty, Susan, or Pattie. For some reason, girl names seem to change more throughout the years, making their marks on every generation. You’d be hard-pressed to find a baby named …
Seguir leyendo ‘Every 4-year-old girl in my son’s class is named like Ingrid and Astrid and Edna’: Moms discuss the rise in little girls with old lady names