Teachers: What names are you sick of?

[Kycha]

I knew someone who had twins. She was determined that she wanted the twins to be independent and she was adamant that they not have rhyming names. So she named the boys James and Timothy. Within a year, they were Jimmy and Timmy.

Those are 2 of my brothers names(not twins). My DSil has resorted to calling them Im because she can never remember which one is Tim and which one is Jim. I honestly don't think my parents even thought about rhyming nicknames 44 years ago. And my youngest brother and Dad are named Thomas, nickname Tom. So, Tom, Jim, Tim and Tom.

Oh, and my youngest brothers name is Thomas Scott. He got married a few years ago. And his wife has 2 brothers. And guess what their names are? You guessed it...Thomas and Scott.

 

[A4Disney]

Bad name on Toddlers and Tiaras last night. A 6 year old named Sarynitti. AT first I thought it was pronounced Sary-Neeti...nope it was pronounced Serenity!

 

[Binnie]

Having grown up with a name likBinnie, I feel bad for these kiddos with weird names or weird spellings. Like me, they'll never be able to buy the collectible license plates or magnets at every gift shop. It still makes me sad that I can't!

Dorky but true.

 

[TinkPirateMom]

I knew someone who had twins. She was determined that she wanted the twins to be independent and she was adamant that they not have rhyming names. So she named the boys James and Timothy. Within a year, they were Jimmy and Timmy.

Lol! When we decided to name my son Timothy James, I said you know we are naming our son Tim Jim?!? My husband is Timothy and his father is James (which is a name I have always liked) so we went with that combo rather than having an actual Jr. Everybody calls him TJ though.

 

[Diznygrl]

Judge Judy recently had a girl on named Emigh. I spent FOREVER trying to figure it out, and finally the defendant said the plaintiff's name. It's pronounced "Amy." (highlight to see)

That's the name of a 103 year old hardware store here (apparently now owned by ACE), so I immediately knew how it was pronounced.

 

[Kirby]

As long as we're talking names, we're about to name our daughter (due in a couple of weeks) a not too popular name for our area so before I spring it on the family I'd like to get some opinions to see if it "annoys" anyone. The baby, a girl, will be named "Denver Abigail". I didn't see it mentioned on here although someone mentioned not liking "place" names. We're actually not naming it after the town. It is a combination of my two grandmothers first names. I believe Denver was a popular old time Irish name back in my grandmother's time. So let me know what you think. I have thick skin and I'd rather find out if it's annoying now rather than later.

Denver sounds like a boys name to me.

Lol! When we decided to name my son Timothy James, I said you know we are naming our son Tim Jim?!? My husband is Timothy and his father is James (which is a name I have always liked) so we went with that combo rather than having an actual Jr. Everybody calls him TJ though.

We named our son James after his great grandfather. I told my husband that I would only agree to it if we did not shorten his name to Jim or Jimmy. My MIL tried her darndest to get Jimbo to stick just to irk me but we ignored her and he goes by James.

 

[ShesAPirate]

The OB doc that delivered me wanted me to be named after him. His first name was Frank so he suggested Francesca. My parents hated it! So they named me Krista and cannot find a darn thing with my name on it!! LOL I actually think now as an adult Francesca would be cool because it is not common and I could have been called "Frankie" for short. Plus, I am kind of tomboyish anyways.

Wow, was he friends with your parents or something? That sounds pretty forward, for a doctor to suggest the baby be named after him I *do* like Frankie for a girl, though. And Georgie, too

I am another who has a differently-spelled name. Gillian (like "Jillian") was always mispronounced and there were no stickers or pencils with my name on it. Mom named me after a cousin in England, where spelling it with a G was the common way to spell it. She wasn't just trying to be different. Now in my 30s, I love my name -- but I was not a fan when I was a kid.

 

[2girls4me]

I have an Amelia and a Kate. When Amelia was born, I thought for sure she'd be the only one. Nope, there were 3 other Amelia's in the nursery. (she was in the nicu, so she was the only amelia there). I think my Kate was the only Kate in both nurseries. Se also spent time in the nicu. I'm Sarah, and my mom claims to have started the Sara/Sarah fad as it was always in the top ten baby names.

 

[tinatark]

I have a relative named Nicola, pronounced Nicole. And, yes, she is irritated when we don't spell/say her name correctly!

 

[Mrs.Toad]

Denver sounds like a boys name to me.

Me too. Sorry teacup princess. I don't think it's annoying at all, but I think most people will assume she's a boy or man.

 

[etoiles]

I work at a small school of just over 100 kids but we do have a ton of Treys there so that name is a little overdone around these parts.

 

[teacup princess]

In all honesty, I like Abigail Denver much better. If Denver didn't have any meaning to you, I'd ask what other names are on your short list.

I like that too but can't use it because we already have a neice "Abbey" in the family and the two names are too close. Plus I kind of like slightly masculine girls names. There was a TV show I used to watch where all the girls had boys names, Frankie, Teddy, Georgie, and something else. I don't remember the name of the show but I liked the idea of it.

 

[ShesAPirate]

I like that too but can't use it because we already have a neice "Abbey" in the family and the two names are too close. Plus I kind of like slightly masculine girls names. There was a TV show I used to watch where all the girls had boys names, Frankie, Teddy, Georgie, and something else. I don't remember the name of the show but I liked the idea of it.

It was "Sisters". I used to watch it, too, and loved that they all had male names

I think the other one was Alex.

 

[HsvTeacher]

I find it amusing that the parents seem to think they are the first ones to come up with it, when there are tons of them out there.

Along with Miracle, A'miracle, and Precious.

And yes, the -aiden boys are going to take over the world!

And you can't forget Duh-vine!

We actually have a child in our school named Duh-vine, and divine this child is NOT.

 

[teacup princess]

It was "Sisters". I used to watch it, too, and loved that they all had male names

I think the other one was Alex.


Yep. That was it. Good show.

 

[Brownsfan317]

Wow, was he friends with your parents or something? That sounds pretty forward, for a doctor to suggest the baby be named after him I *do* like Frankie for a girl, though. And Georgie, too

I am another who has a differently-spelled name. Gillian (like "Jillian") was always mispronounced and there were no stickers or pencils with my name on it. Mom named me after a cousin in England, where spelling it with a G was the common way to spell it. She wasn't just trying to be different. Now in my 30s, I love my name -- but I was not a fan when I was a kid.

Actually, he was very good friends with the family. My grandmother worked at the hospital and had been friends with him for a long time. Still strange though, because it didn't seem that they were that close for one of the kids to be named after him!!!

I LOVE the spelling of Gillian! It is a nice way to spell it without trying to get too "creative" with the letters.

I also must admit that although I would say I am not a fan of the name Georgia, I love the way Jorja Fox spells it.

 

[golfgal]

I knew someone who had twins. She was determined that she wanted the twins to be independent and she was adamant that they not have rhyming names. So she named the boys James and Timothy. Within a year, they were Jimmy and Timmy.

When I was pregnant with our twins I had someone tell me that we couldn't use the names we picked out because they didn't rhyme and twin names HAD to rhyme .

As long as we're talking names, we're about to name our daughter (due in a couple of weeks) a not too popular name for our area so before I spring it on the family I'd like to get some opinions to see if it "annoys" anyone. The baby, a girl, will be named "Denver Abigail". I didn't see it mentioned on here although someone mentioned not liking "place" names. We're actually not naming it after the town. It is a combination of my two grandmothers first names. I believe Denver was a popular old time Irish name back in my grandmother's time. So let me know what you think. I have thick skin and I'd rather find out if it's annoying now rather than later.

Are you prepared for everyone to ask you "was she conceived in Denver". Then as she grows up-the boys will latch on to the "Mile High" association with Denver-which is also associated with having sex on an airplane. Just the two thoughts that came to my mind. Sorry, I wouldn't do that to a child, especially a girl.

 

[golfgal]

OK, another wacky spelling: Alyzziah--or to the rest of the world Elijah.

 

[spacemountainmom]

When I was pregnant with our twins I had someone tell me that we couldn't use the names we picked out because they didn't rhyme and twin names HAD to rhyme .



Are you prepared for everyone to ask you "was she conceived in Denver". Then as she grows up-the boys will latch on to the "Mile High" association with Denver-which is also associated with having sex on an airplane. Just the two thoughts that came to my mind. Sorry, I wouldn't do that to a child, especially a girl.

That's pretty much what I was thinking too! I just don't know why any parent would subject their kid to a "weird" name. They are stuck with it for life.

My name is pretty "normal" or least "normal" for my generation. There are numerous ways to spell it. My parents decided to pick a spelling that is more commonly associated with men. It's somewhat annoying. I always have to spell it for people. I am routinely mistaken for a man based upon my name. When I was 18, I got nasty letters from the government asking me why I hadn't registered for the selective service. My name is just different enough that you very rarely could find a personalized anything and to a kid that is a big deal.

My married last name is spelled exactly as it sounds, but people cannot spell it. They always want to add letters here and there. I have to spell it all the time. My kids both have very traditional names because they always have to spell our last name.

I am not a teacher, but I do work in a school and there are some really odd ones out there. My personal favorite in our building is "Maverick". I always want to ask his mom if it's a Top Gun thing or Bart and Bret Maverick.

 

[cadesfirsttrip]

My oldest son is Chaz Nevada. My youngest is Cade Dakota. Chaz was conceived in Las Vegas, but I've never been to either North or South Dakota! Two things about Cade's name - first I thought I made it up! Truly. But, since he's been born, I've heard "Cade" all over and they are all his age. In fact, in his tiny school, he was one of 2 Cade's in his class this year (2nd grade). I wonder what was going on in 2002/2003 with the name Cade that I can't remember? Also, if I haven't indicated whether he's a boy or girl on forms, I always have to be asked because it seems no one knows if it's a boys name or a girls name (or course, if they see him, they know!) When he started 1st grade, they had him listed as an African American Female in his class. I had to tell them that he's a multicultural (blonde hair, blue eyes) Male.