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, …
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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’
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’
Stepmom lashes out at stepdaughter for not naming their 5th child after her: ‘She feels like I was disrespectful to her and her efforts to be a mother to me’
Baby names can be a great way to honor those you love or those who have passed. Think of all the times in TV shows when a couple symbolically names their child after someone who has helped them along the way. Not only is it a great storytelling device, but it’s a nice real-life gesture. …
Seguir leyendo Stepmom lashes out at stepdaughter for not naming their 5th child after her: ‘She feels like I was disrespectful to her and her efforts to be a mother to me’
17-year-old girl named Sawyer begs family to use her name, paternal side refuse because they don’t find it sufficiently feminine: ‘They hate that I’m a girl with a boys name’
There’s a phenomenon where once masculine names become feminine in only a generation or so. There was a time when there were oodles of men named Kelly, Ashley, Leslie, or Carol walking around, only for them to disappear nearly entirely in 2024. However, some gender-neutral names have fought a good fight to stay gender-neutral. To …
Seguir leyendo 17-year-old girl named Sawyer begs family to use her name, paternal side refuse because they don’t find it sufficiently feminine: ‘They hate that I’m a girl with a boys name’
‘You’re both idiots’: New parents make an unconventional baby-naming deal, husband wants out after hearing wife’s ideas
It’s a well-worn trope that celebrities give their children wacky names (Think North West, Moon Unit Zappa, or most of Nick Cannon’s many children). I wonder why that is. Maybe they know their kids will never struggle to find employment, so they’re not worried about burdening them with an unusual name. Perhaps it comes from …
Seguir leyendo ‘You’re both idiots’: New parents make an unconventional baby-naming deal, husband wants out after hearing wife’s ideas
20+ Funniest Names Called Out in Hilarious Memes and Tweets
No name is safe…
Unmarried childless woman insists her sister rename her baby because his name is on her baby names list, their parents double down on her demands: ‘They said she prides herself on that list’
Who could forget the S*x and the City episode where Charlotte finds out that an acquaintance of hers stole the unique baby name that she had planned to use? It’s funny because it’s kind of an absurd thing to be angry about, but it’s a totally relatable and understandable feeling. But as far as I …
Seguir leyendo Unmarried childless woman insists her sister rename her baby because his name is on her baby names list, their parents double down on her demands: ‘They said she prides herself on that list’
‘That «y» was working overtime!’: Cousin roasts a new mom in the family group chat for giving her child an embarrassingly ‘quirky’ name
With nearly 8 billion people on earth, it’s tough for new parents to think of a name for their precious baby that’s 100% original. For a lot of parents, spelling a traditional name in a quirky way seems like a fun way to spice up their kiddo’s life, but at what point do these deliberately …
Seguir leyendo ‘That «y» was working overtime!’: Cousin roasts a new mom in the family group chat for giving her child an embarrassingly ‘quirky’ name