I want to name my baby...Tiana

[PrincessKsMom]

mannnnnnn, some of you are really givin my wife a hard time about this name, why dont cut her some slack, shes trying to be diffrent....hell, i hated my name when I was little, and i got teased all the time, hell people still cant pronounce my name rite

And FYI..her name will be spelled Disnee......all rude comments, keep it to yaself please.....

For someone who is considering giving his daughter a name that might cause her upset and teasing, you'd better hope she's born with thicker skin than you.

ETA: I actually think the name Disnee is cute for a girl.

 

[cymbaldiva]

I love the name Disney for a little girl. I think its adorable. I direct a child development center so I hear A LOT of names. Some are cute - some are a bit weird in the spelling and some are just strange. As for her not being taken seriously or professionally; I think that would be untrue. In my experience women with unusual names are easier to remember and can build a persona because people are intrigued by them simply because their name is unique. I've seen this happen time and time again.

Have to disagree - In my business, I have to transfer files to other adjusters/handlers all the time. This would be another name I'd hate to have to try to explain. What sex is the person...no clue, not to mention the upper level adjuster not being taken seriously just on name alone.

OP, if you insist on saddling your kiddo with a unique name, do them a favor and at least pair it with something less original - that way when they're old enough they can decide what to go by without having to go thru a legal name change.

 

[clueluvzdisney]

OP, if you insist on saddling your kiddo with a unique name, do them a favor and at least pair it with something less original - that way when they're old enough they can decide what to go by without having to go thru a legal name change.

Saddle ? thank you for your choice of words lol... no but seriously i asked the public to give all their personal opinion and thats what u did... uh Thanks i guess cymbaldiva

 

[badblackpug]

Also, bear in mind that from kindergarten through 8th grade you child will be called "Dizzy."

 

[kate_wdw]

Any time I see the name Disney anywhere i get butterflies. A rush of happy endorphins take over my body I still havent ruled out any Disney character names but the name Disney just makes me happy.

Your child will probably inspire that reaction in you regardless of what you name her.

If i were to purchase any Disney sippee cups ,clothing from a Disney store, games made by Disney his or her name will be on it. I know when I was younger i loved having clothes with my name on it.

As others have pointed out, having other people point out Disney stuff to your daughter and make remarks and jokes about her name would probably get old really fast and could easily turn her off all things Disney.

will my child be able to be a Lawyer, Attorney Disney Doe, or Judge Disney Doe, or Doctor Disney Doe...hmm I have alot to think about...

It's clear that people make negative assumptions about applicants with "unique" names that hurt them when it comes to being offered admission to schools and job interviews. (There have been studies conducted on it.) So, yes, your child would absolutely be at a disadvantage in the professional world.

I agree with a previous poster that you should save the name for a future pet.

 

[Coconut36]

Your child will probably inspire that reaction in you regardless of what you name her.



As others have pointed out, having other people point out Disney stuff to your daughter and make remarks and jokes about her name would probably get old really fast and could easily turn her off all things Disney.



It's clear that people make negative assumptions about applicants with "unique" names that hurt them when it comes to being offered admission to schools and job interviews. (There have been studies conducted on it.) So, yes, your child would absolutely be at a disadvantage in the professional world.

I agree with a previous poster that you should save the name for a future pet.

All well put. Also if the point as quoted above is to have all kinds of cutsie wootsie stuff with "Disney" on it for this child that sort of doesn't work if you use "Disnee" (and I'm sorry but "Disnee" is just a hot mess to look at)

Just remember..the child not you has to live with this for the rest of their life. The child, not you has to deal with the jokes, the teasing, the name calling and being overlooked for jobs/applications because of their name. People think they are being so cute and clever but I don't think they ever think about the reality they are setting their child up for in life.

I do also agree if you are going to give your child such a name you better get much thicker skin..this is the tip of the iceberg in regards to thoughts/reactions and again..your child will be the one coming home crying or screaming how much they hate you because you named them something like Disney. One can get happy feelings from their child without giving them the name Disney. I like chocolate and it makes me happy but I wasn't going to name my kid Chocolate because of it.

Personally I think this is intended to be (especially after the father chimed in) but you never know.

 

[CathrynRose]

we can cry together in our beauty shop!

Yes, yes - we can drink it out, at The Bucking Cat.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

An application for employment was received at my workplace. Every manager had a giggle when the receiving manager shared the applicant's name; Crystal Chandelier. Seriously!

Now, that's not Disney (or Disnee) Campbell. The gender neutrality is what I like the best. However, it can pose some issues to others who are not comfortable with that.

Your child will be unique unto you. Name her or him what you think is best. I absolutely hated my name growing up (and still don't care for it at all) but the only thing about it was that no one my age had it. It didn't scar me for life, it's just life.

There are hundreds; thousands of children "out there" with names that consist of nothing more than poly syllables strung together. There is a general stereotype associated with those names, which can be used against them.

So, name the baby what you will. Don't worry so much about what others think, and raise the child in love and respect for others and life will go on.

(And seriously, including my response, who really does what faceless message board people say)!

 

[crashbb]

And FYI..her name will be spelled Disnee......all rude comments, keep it to yaself please.....

That makes no sense at all given that your wife said this in her first post:

If i were to purchase any Disney sippee cups ,clothing from a Disney store, games made by Disney his or her name will be on it. I know when I was younger i loved having clothes with my name on it.

If you don't spell it Disney, then that stuff won't have his/her name on it, will it?

 

[mjkacmom]

No honey boo, I am as serious as a heart attack.

I know someone who gave her dd the name BOO as her middle name. What do you even say to that?

 

[Heidict]

I like unusual names, but normal names. Changing the spelling to something "cool" normally just results in a stupid name that nobody can pronounce or spell.

I don't think Disney (of Disnee if the DH is to be believed) is a name that would serve her well in life. The jokes are endless and kids will think of all of them and then some. Even if she were able to get through her academic career with her pride and self-esteem intact, she would then have to face the professional world, where I don't think she would be take all to seriously.

As a PP poster said, if you really want to "honor" disney with her name, think of something else that will make you think of disney without making it so obvious.

 

[pigletgirl]

Please, just keep your child's interest at heart. Would YOU want to go through life with a name like that? I would not.

 

[christineann]

As a former teacher, I ask you to think of your child first. I taught kids who wouldn't even tell other children their names because they had strange/made up names. Little kids don't want to stand out in that way. Changing the spelling just looks like a misspelling on the birth certificate. If a parent is determined to do that, why not use it as a middle name so the child can be called by his/her first name?

Being creative is a nice attribute that can be acted upon in so many ways. Naming a child is not always a good way to do that.

 

[Green Tea]

You didn't mention Apple in your OP because it stands out in a good way.....

Please don't do that to your kid. What is sweet in a crib looks terrible on a resume for a bank job in 25 years.

 

[clueluvzdisney]

DH thinks the spelling of her name would be Disnee... I dont like it... we still have not agreed on a spelling we have been debating forever on oh and I didnt mention that Disney would be a middle name. ive read all your posts. Thank you guys for being concerned and giving me valid reason why not to name her Disney and a special thank you for those that are ok with me doing whatever I want. I really am reading them and taking everything into consideration alot of the stuff i hate to say I agree with... that is why i asked for some input. Still doesnt mean i wont name her that but i have time to think is this what i really want? oh can someone tell me what is... i guess people think this is fake... uhhh its not we are serious!!!!!!

 

[clueluvzdisney]

I know someone who gave her dd the name BOO as her middle name. What do you even say to that?

 

[luvmy3]

DH thinks the spelling of her name would be Disnee... I dont like it... we still have not agreed on a spelling we have been debating forever on oh and I didnt mention that Disney would be a middle name. ive read all your posts. Thank you guys for being concerned and giving me valid reason why not to name her Disney and a special thank you for those that are ok with me doing whatever I want. I really am reading them and taking everything into consideration alot of the stuff i hate to say I agree with... that is why i asked for some input. Still doesnt mean i wont name her that but i have time to think is this what i really want? oh can someone tell me what is... i guess people think this is fake... uhhh its not we are serious!!!!!!

When are you due? Do you know what you are having?

 

[2girls4me]

No, not a fan.

 

[phorsenuf]

When are you due? Do you know what you are having?

I wonder if it's going to be twins. Boys.... or maybe girls?

 

[dogluva]

I have to tell you, as a teacher, this is a bad idea. I have a lovely student with a name that is very different and is the complete opposite of who she is. The kids are awful to her. They make up different versions of her name and it is just horrible for her. These are nice kids for the most part, too. It is like they cannot help it. She has told me the meanest things of how they butcher her name. Even adults make fun of her name (not in front of her of course). She told me the other day that she hates her name and it is not really her name. She then told me a normal name that was "really" her name". So sad. I believe this name has caused her so much grief and has affected her self esteem. Others may have been able to pull it off, not her. Some can and some can't. I would never have been able to and I am glad that I have a normal name.

What I am saying is you don't have crystal ball as to see what kind of child you are going to have and whether she can handle it. You are already getting negativity. You may need to rethink this for you baby's sake.