I want to name my baby...Tiana

[maxiesmom]

As long as you raise the child with love, and a good spirit, I dont see any problems. People making fun of a childs name or judge them based on it only means the other person has a problem, not your child.

That is easy enough to say as an adult, but a lot harder to actually deal with for the child. What little child can rationalize that the person picking on them because of their name is the one with the problem? As a child when you are teased all you know is that if feels awful.

 

[Coconut36]

That is easy enough to say as an adult, but a lot harder to actually deal with for the child. What little child can rationalize that the person picking on them because of their name is the one with the problem? As a child when you are teased all you know is that if feels awful.

That is why as a parent you need to really think through things like a name and the ramifications the CHILD has to deal with growing up and in their life.

 

[joviroxx]

That is why as a parent you need to really think through things like a name and the ramifications the CHILD has to deal with growing up and in their life.

yep, just like that guy named Harold whose last name was Balz... Poor poor Harry....

 

[amyren]

I'm pregnant and spend a lot of time on the Baby Center message boards. "Disney" isn't my style but it's also not as crazy as half of the names that other moms to be have picked out. Apparently it's now popular to name your baby after characters from the Hunger Games series I'm having a boy and seriously considered "Elias" as a way to incorporated something Disney into baby's name. It's pretty subtle, different and classic without being too over the top.

 

[diamondpixienc]

Okay name your kid whatever you want because it sounds like you have already made your mind up soooo. Anywho, just a thought to keep in mind. Remember that the first thing college admissions and job recruiters will see are pieces of paper and/or an electronic record with their name on it and that is the FIRST impression someone will have of you and/or your child. It was this thought that I shaped my kids names around. I took care not to seem too gender or race specific i.e. my DD's names on paper as long as there are no gender specific info such as maybe girl or boy scouts you will not know until they walk through the door that they are female. Are you following me with this? Also, if you are wanting to name your kid something wild play around with it and maybe come up with their professional or stage name too i.e. D. Campbell, PhD or D. Campbell, Esq. or Dr. D Campbell and Associates. Finally, everyone keep referring to these "celebrity" baby names Apple, Rumor, and Blue Ivy. They can have those crazy names because of who their parents are. But Apple or Rumor Joe Blow from the west side of Chicago might raise some eyebrows. "You named that baby what?" Just my two cents.

 

[cornflake]

Can we leave Rumer Willis out of this?

Apple, Blue Ivy (a stripper/porn name if there ever was one) and plenty more stupid celebrity offspring names I'm with you.

However, the Moore/Willis kid is not named 'Rumor' she's named 'Rumer' after Rumer Godden, a fairly famous author. Same as their younger daughter, Scout, is named after the character is To Kill A Mockingbird. Not the way many would go, sure, but Rumer is after a person named Rumer, not a random noun.

 

[Deb & Bill]

no. Raider... lol. you are something else

I was looking at your husband's tee shirts.

OP, good luck to you all getting pregnant! I am sure after trying for 5 months, when you want a child very badly, causes much anxiety. I hope it happens soon for you!

I named my daughter Hunter. People either love it or hate it. I'm fine with that because I still love it (for a girl, not a boy--but that's just me). Anyway, about the Laker comment--that made me (sorta) laugh because I had someone ask me if we had another child if we were going to name it Fisher, because DH used to duck hunt and fish too. Now, he does neither of those things and runs so by using that person's logic, I'd now name the next one Runner, lol.

I actually knew of a family that named their two sons Hunter and Fisher. It was a long time ago when I was a teenager and it was in my home town. But then my next door neighbor was named Spring Delight X (replace X with her last name).

 

[Buckalew11]

I was looking at your husband's tee shirts.



I actually knew of a family that named their two sons Hunter and Fisher. It was a long time ago when I was a teenager and it was in my home town. But then my next door neighbor was named Spring Delight X (replace X with her last name).

Oh my! Oh well.

And Spring Delight...well, that's just delightful, lol.

I do a lady's hair named Sweet. I'm sure it is a nickname but I have no idea what her real name is. She's in her upper 70s. I also do a lady's hair named Maxie. Her granddaughter's name is Elizabeth but when she when into Law, she started going by the name Maxie also.

 

[IDoDis]

A girl at the school I used to work at was named Surprise. I can't remember if they spelled it Surprise or Surprize. Either way -- poor kid!

 

[heartsy77]

i wouldnt hate that idea either

I am looking to get a French bulldog puppy and name it Disney! I always though it would be cute for a Frenchie!

As far as your baby goes: It's your child name it what you want!

 

[MrsPete]

I think Disney is a pretty horrible name for a kid for several reasons:

Lots of people have mentioned that it'd be hard growing up with the name Disney. It'll certainly be shortened to "Dizzy" in elementary school at least, and even if it's said in a loving tone, that's not particularly complimentary.

In middle/early high school when "kid stuff" like DisneyWorld is absolutely un-cool, the poor kid's really going to be teased. She'll quickly grow to HATE everything associated with the mouse.

And then as an adult . . . well, just imagine the principal reading out "Disney Jones" as your daughter walks across the stage to receive a diploma -- and hearing a round of giggles from the crowd. Or writing "Disney Jones" at the top of a resume or a job application. Some people will associate this name with warm family memories, but others will see it as childish and lacking in serious ability. It'd be a handicap as a professional.


If you really, really, really want to call your child Disney, I suggest that you stretch it into a longer, more formal name for her official birth certificate . . . and then use Disney as a nickname. Disanna, Disella, Disilyn, Dislinda, Disandrea, Dislana, Dislieena, Disneah. I have to admit that I don't actually like any of those suggestions. Maybe do away with the "z": Dianna, DiLyn. Anyway, that'd give the girl a "normal" name for her birth certificate -- it gives the girl an out -- and then you can call her whatever you like.

 

[Lady Elle]

i love the name Disney , and if you like it thats all that matters, but if you are not sure, even using it as a middle name would be nice.

 

[luvmy3]

I was just going to suggest this. If I had an "unusual" name that I truly loved, I would make it my child's middle name.

Look at Jessica Simpson---She just had a baby girl, named her "Maxwell" and they plan on calling her "Maxi"..poor child is going to be called "Maxi Pad" for the rest of her life!

That is easy enough to say as an adult, but a lot harder to actually deal with for the child. What little child can rationalize that the person picking on them because of their name is the one with the problem? As a child when you are teased all you know is that if feels awful.

I couldn't but help notice your username, wondering what you think about the pp's comment?

 

[3boymthr]

As for the Dizzy comments well, there was a very famous Dizzy - last name Gillespie. So all in all not soooo bad. Good history there.

But, can you imagine the weird looks you'd get as you walked thru Disney World saying "Disney, what do you want for lunch?" or "Disney, stop right there."

Also, DH and his siblings all have unusual names and only one was given middle names (and her first name sounds like FIL was dropping acid when he picked her it - she was born in the late 80s - and watching too much Star Wars when he picked the first middle and the second middle name is that of an acknowledge middle ages serial killer - hmmm maybe he was dropping acid ). DH's name is a nickname you'd call a baby as a cutesy love name. Oh, the fights I've had with the DMV and the insurance company and the other insurance company, and the hospital, and City Hall (getting our marriage license and filing birth certificates) because they didn't believe that a grown man could actually have his name as a real legal full name.

ETA - It's your choice what to name your child but having listed to DH and his siblings with their names I'd say if you do decide to go with the name Disney, go with something normal like Heather or Michelle or Isa"belle". So she can use D. Heather or D. Michelle when applying for jobs or insurance or...

 

[Just*the*ten*of*us]

That is easy enough to say as an adult, but a lot harder to actually deal with for the child. What little child can rationalize that the person picking on them because of their name is the one with the problem? As a child when you are teased all you know is that if feels awful.

I'm not saying I would expect the child to rationalize it, however I dont think the name is as BIG of a deal as people are making it out to be. Lots of people, especially in this day and age have uncommon names, nevermind the fact that little kids will pick on others for any old reason. Her name could be ANYTHING and they could still find a way to use her name to her disadvantage. I went to school with a girl named Sara, and they called her Stinky Sara. She didnt stink, and her name wasnt weird, yet they still found a horrible nickname for her. I understand where everyone feels she will be disadvantaged (even as far as teasing) with a name that stands out but I truly dont think it would be the downfall of her childhood if her name was Disney.

Maybe instead of OP changing the name of her child, everyone else should change their mindset that anything thats not "normal" or standardized, is wrong. I wanted very much to name my son Carey after my father, but after the thousandth person telling me not to, I named him Kyle, and when my father died, I regretted it. Little different from the OP, but has the same sentiment, nonetheless.

 

[disney4us2002]

It is actually kinda growing on me for a girl but definitely not a boy. Last names are very common first names now and Disney is obviously a last name. There are several ladies in my office with Carters, Parkers, and Hunters. Really, what is the difference between those and Disney? I like it better than cities which seems to be growing in popularity too - son is friends with a Cheyenne, Savannah, and Aspen. Yikes!

 

[clueluvzdisney]

I think Disney is a pretty horrible name for a kid for several reasons:

Lots of people have mentioned that it'd be hard growing up with the name Disney. It'll certainly be shortened to "Dizzy" in elementary school at least, and even if it's said in a loving tone, that's not particularly complimentary.

In middle/early high school when "kid stuff" like DisneyWorld is absolutely un-cool, the poor kid's really going to be teased. She'll quickly grow to HATE everything associated with the mouse.

And then as an adult . . . well, just imagine the principal reading out "Disney Jones" as your daughter walks across the stage to receive a diploma -- and hearing a round of giggles from the crowd. Or writing "Disney Jones" at the top of a resume or a job application. Some people will associate this name with warm family memories, but others will see it as childish and lacking in serious ability. It'd be a handicap as a professional.


If you really, really, really want to call your child Disney, I suggest that you stretch it into a longer, more formal name for her official birth certificate . . . and then use Disney as a nickname. Disanna, Disella, Disilyn, Dislinda, Disandrea, Dislana, Dislieena, Disneah. I have to admit that I don't actually like any of those suggestions. Maybe do away with the "z": Dianna, DiLyn. Anyway, that'd give the girl a "normal" name for her birth certificate -- it gives the girl an out -- and then you can call her whatever you like.

You are just too cute!!! I love all your little ideas... Dilyn? omg it looks pretty to me. I just love the fact that you thought of all these names for my thread. YOu are a sweetheart!

 

[clueluvzdisney]

I'm not saying I would expect the child to rationalize it, however I dont think the name is as BIG of a deal as people are making it out to be. Lots of people, especially in this day and age have uncommon names, nevermind the fact that little kids will pick on others for any old reason. Her name could be ANYTHING and they could still find a way to use her name to her disadvantage. I went to school with a girl named Sara, and they called her Stinky Sara. She didnt stink, and her name wasnt weird, yet they still found a horrible nickname for her. I understand where everyone feels she will be disadvantaged (even as far as teasing) with a name that stands out but I truly dont think it would be the downfall of her childhood if her name was Disney.

Maybe instead of OP changing the name of her child, everyone else should change their mindset that anything thats not "normal" or standardized, is wrong. I wanted very much to name my son Carey after my father, but after the thousandth person telling me not to, I named him Kyle, and when my father died, I regretted it. Little different from the OP, but has the same sentiment, nonetheless.

Maybe your son will name your grandson or daughter Carey. Its a beautiful name and Im sorry for the loss of your father just the 10 of us... =(
and thank you for your comment

 

[MsLeFever]

My son has a last name for his first name (it was my grandmother's) and a last name for his middle name (another family name).

I like your idea - spelled Disney. If I had a student with that name I would assume that it was a family name like my kids.

Does seem more feminine - I think using it as a middle name would be lovely.

 

[fireflymedic]

As I say theyname now it does not seem bad. She may grow up to hate the mouse though not all people love every thing disney.

In this area a lot of people go by ther middle name. So you could make it the middle name and call her Disney and if they dont like it they can go to Susey D Doe