Julia Roberts twins -- Why must celebs give their kids unusual names?

[debster812]

Can I play the voice of dissent? Just for a minute?

Our DS has a 'unique' name. Not trendy, not odd, just a bit unique (but more common than we originally thought). DH's family simply could NOT wrap their brains around our choice of name if it were a boy. We finally started tellling people that asked, 'If it's a boy, we are going to name him Obbidiah Babblejack".

I guess my point is, that if anyone dared question the name(s) we gave (or give) our children, we take offense, so why wouldn't a celebrity as well. These names might have very special meaning to Julia Roberts and her husband.

Of course, this is just my humble opinion.

 

[palmtreegirl]

The world would be a pretty borning place if everyone strove to be mainstream.

:thewave: Whoo Hoo, I couldn't agree with you more!

 

[snoopy]

I really don't care what names these celebrities give to their children. I just think that some of these celebrities are unbelievably pretentious in an amusing sort of way, and it becomes all the more clear when they choose names for their babies.

 

[2bemarried]

I like the names....but I also didn't object when my niece was named Dakota. We told my husbands family over Thanksgiving that when we have a little boy he will be named Theodore James (after our dads). Dh's sisters immediately flipped and asked how we could do that to him. Good thing we didn't tell them that our girl will be named Cecily Nicole.

 

[frozone]

It's amazing how vocal some people can be about other people's children. As a single father, I'm always getting unsolicited advice about what I should or shouldn't be doing for my daughter. And, honestly, if you're not my mother or preacher, I ain't listening. Let the woman name her babies what she wants.

 

[gymmom]

when we have a little boy he will be named Theodore James (after our dads). Dh's sisters immediately flipped and asked how we could do that to him. Good thing we didn't tell them that our girl will be named Cecily Nicole.

I LOVE both of those names!! Good for you!


Lisa

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I told my Mom that we were not telling anyone the names we choose for this baby. The reason being that, when we were PG with DD, we thought of Sebastian for a boy. Everyone said how much they hated it and he would get made fun of etc. So DH, who really loved the name, backed down.

My Mom was a little whiney about it (in a teasing way), but they all get to be in the dark for their previous actions.

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

Doesn't John Travolta have a son named "Jett"? always thought that was on the odd side.

LOL, Our friends' son is named Jarret, but they call him Jet (his initials), but his dad IS a USAF pilot sooo...their other sons are Makay and Milo.

I like unusual names not because I am in any way pretentious, but because they sound pretty. I am sure there are plenty of people who think Remy and Holland are stupid names. And lord help them if we have another girl since her name will either be London or Normandy (if ever a boy he will be Conner Adrien-DHs choice). My girls are both named after 'places'. Remy for Rheims and Holland after the country.

 

[PneumaticTransit]

Wouldn't be my choice for names, but hey - the children can always change their name.

My mother was going to name me Candy - so glad she didn't. Sounds more like a stripper's alias. (Sorry to all the DISer's named Candy, Just MHO)

One of my managers named her son Reef. I didn't think too much of it until I realized their last name is Ide (pronounced eyed). Reef Ide? Refried? Oh well, any woman that goes thru the 'joy' of labor is entitled to name the baby whatever she wants! Although, ever hear about the woman who named her daugher Placenta? She said she heard the word in the hospital and thought it was pretty... maybe someone should have explained to her what placenta was before she signed the birth certificate...

 

[mickeyboat]

I told my Mom that we were not telling anyone the names we choose for this baby. The reason being that, when we were PG with DD, we thought of Sebastian for a boy. Everyone said how much they hated it and he would get made fun of etc. So DH, who really loved the name, backed down.

My Mom was a little whiney about it (in a teasing way), but they all get to be in the dark for their previous actions.

We were good! Tell us!

Actually, we kept our names secret for the same reason.

Denae

 

[DiznEeyore]

OMG, I am rolling over the above. Particularly Pilot Inspektor and Audio Science. And we all thought Michael Jackson naming all his kids Prince Michael was bizarre.

And crazy Michael has nothing on his brother Jermaine -- two of his kids are named Jafaar and (are you sitting down?) Jermajesty. What were those parents thinking?????

 

[Imzadi]

These celebs must meet THOUSANDS of people in a given year, on the red carpet, at premieres, at charity events, etc. They must get sooo tired of meeting EVERYONE named: Jennifer, John, Michael & Mary. They probably want a more unusual name, if for no other reason, when they are calling to their child with them on the red carpet, their own child will know they are speaking to them. In a rare case, if a stalker is chasing them, they need to be able to say, "Phinnaeus! Come over here right NOW!" Not "John, come here!" and have all the papparazzi named John rushing over & getting in the way.

 

[phamton]

My mother was going to name me Candy - so glad she didn't. Sounds more like a stripper's alias. (Sorry to all the DISer's named Candy, Just MHO)

I knew a girl named Candy who had a sister named Cookie.

Although, ever hear about the woman who named her daugher Placenta? She said she heard the word in the hospital and thought it was pretty... maybe someone should have explained to her what placenta was before she signed the birth certificate...

http://www.snopes.com/racial/language/names.htm

 

[snoopy]

And crazy Michael has nothing on his brother Jermaine -- two of his kids are named Jafaar and (are you sitting down?) Jermajesty. What were those parents thinking?????

OMG, I am sorry if its not politically correct of me to laugh at this, but dang, I needed a laugh today, and you've given me one.

Bless you. Now I'm sure someone will come along and tell me I'm terribly insensitive for not respecting Jermaine Jackson's choice in names, so I'm putting on my flame suit in preperation.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

We were good! Tell us!

Actually, we kept our names secret for the same reason.

Denae

I might need help with a boys name. DH and I cannot agree on anything (never have been able too.) I LOVE one name, it fits my criteria (and I have a lot), but his Chiropractic Assistants DH has the same name. I didn't even know that.

Oh, and a popular football player has that name also, but I don't care. It's what he gets for making me listen to football all day long.

 

[DiznEeyore]

OMG, I am sorry if its not politically correct of me to laugh at this, but dang, I needed a laugh today, and you've given me one.

Bless you. Now I'm sure someone will come along and tell me I'm terribly insensitive for not respecting Jermaine Jackson's choice in names, so I'm putting on my flame suit in preperation.

So glad I could give you a giggle!! And if you're insensitive, so am I 'cuz those two are my new all-time favorites!!

 

[shari2shop]

Those poor kids have Julia Roberts as their mom I think they'll be just fine. LOL

Okay... PALMTREEGIRL.... I have to ask... I see that you have Cate in your signature line. My daughter is a Cate too (Just Cate, not short for anything). Do people comment on the spelling of your name???

Thanks!

Shari

 

[eeyore0062]

Well, at least the middle names are normal.
When they grow up they can always call themselves Patty and Walt! When I think of the name Hazel, I think of the maid Shirley Booth played on TV!

You ARE kidding about Jermaine Jackson's kids, right????

I agree with you about Gweneth Paltrow's child, I don't think I would want to be named Apple.... if she has another will it be Pear?

 

[PatriciaH]

Did anyone ever see the comedy skit with Jim Carry (I think it was on In Living Color) where they are having a baby and trying to pick out a name. He is freaking out about every name even normal ones like John saying the kid will get picked on ("John-might as well be a toilet-John has to go to the john", etc.. You are wondering why he is so weird when the UPS guy comes to deliver a package and asks for Mr. A**wipe. Jim Carry says it is pronounced A-swee-pay

I always feel for the kids with weird names. Not so much the stars kids because they pretty much have it made but normal kids. What are some parents thinking? I really like my name and we would probably stick with something normal if we have kids like Elizabeth (my sis), Nick (DH's dad.) I try not to judge but some times I just wonder why it sounds pretty to the parent and all I can think of is a stripper.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Jermajesty is the funniest thing I've ever heard...and it's true all right!

The Jackson clan is just from another planet.