We’ve all heard this story a hundred times. Soon-to-be-parents have decided on the perfect name for their baby. They tell a relative or friend and the response they get back is lukewarm or even outright negative.
“I knew someone with that name growing up and really hated him!”
“You’re going to name her what?”
“That’s an OK name, but have you ever considered…”
It’s hard to know whether these people are mean, misguided or just lack social skills. Regardless, it puts you in a tough position. Even if you love the name, the negative comments might nag at the back of your mind and cause you to second guess yourself or even change your mind entirely. If you wait until your baby is born to reveal the name, people will be less likely to make a negative comment because they know it’s too late to change your mind. So, if you’re worried that another person’s negative opinions could bother you, it’s probably best to keep your picks to yourself until after the birth.
On the other hand, maybe you don’t have the creative mind of a fourth grader looking for a good joke. If you don’t, you might not be able to spot the pitfalls of some name choices. Read these names and see if you can spot the potential for teasing:
- Justin Case
- Penelope Inez Garcia
- Daphne Velma Jones
- Isaiah Penn Daly
- Ian Kent Reid
- Renee Isabella Parker
- Robin Banks
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If you only got one or two of those correct, there might be some benefits to sharing your name choices with someone who has a more juvenile sense of humor.
Whether you decide to tell or not to tell, remember that it’s your baby and you get to choose the name. Don’t be bullied into making a decision you won’t be happy with!
Do you think it’s better to tell or not to tell? Post a comment and let me know!
♥ Amanda
ANSWERS:
- Sounds like “just in case”
- Initials spell PIG
- Daphne and Velma are characters in Scooby Doo
- Initials are I.P. Daly or “I pee daily”
- Sounds like “Ian can’t read” or “I can’t read”
- Initials are R.I.P.
- Sounds like “robbing banks”
