Unusual Baby Boy Names - Common Sense Versus Colorful Imagination
When searching for unusual baby boy names don't just read the name - say it out loud. Imagine talking to someone, or meeting someone, with that name. What would YOU think? Does it have the ability to rhyme with an off-color word or a phrase that could lead your baby boy down a road of being taunted by his peers?
Does this unusual baby boy name sound like it is better suited for a baby girl? If so, don't choose it, period.
Say the unusual baby boy name to a friend, your spouse, or someone you trust. Ask them to spell it. If they can't easily spell the unique baby boy name you've considering - don't consider it. If a grown adult with a lifetime of education cannot spell this unusual name, how will your child do when learning to spell his own name in school?
Thinking of a using family name that is unusual? It is wonderful and honorable to name our children based off the family members we would like to honor. However, is this family name so out-dated that it could cause torment for your son? Think about it and choose carefully. Perhaps that unusual family name would be better suited for your baby boys middle name.
Try to not get too quirky when choosing an unusual baby boy name. Just because you were eating a hamburger when you went into labor with your baby boy is no reason to name your son "Whopper". An unusual baby name should not be chosen on a whim.
Another very important thing to consider is the initials that your son will have based off the unusual baby boy name you choose. Just think what the life of a Ragu Alton Tompkins could be like with the initials R.A.T.
Lastly, remember that whatever baby boy name you choose for your baby will also be the name he will carry with him all his life. Will this unusual baby boy name be too unusual for a mans name? Will he have to constantly explain after introducing himself that his mom was eating a hamburger when she went into labor?
There is a fine line between an unusual baby boy name and a flat-out weird baby boy name. During your pregnancy, you will have a lot of time to take names into consideration. Really think about them and ask for help from those your trust when trying to decide on an unusual name for your baby boy. For more tips, advice, and ideas, feel free to visit the Unusual Baby Boy Names Blog.
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Jennifer Ledbetter is an avid golfer and currently resides outside Atlanta, GA with her husband, their 4 children, and two very "whacky" cats. Ms Ledbetter takes pride in sharing her "finds" with the online... View profile
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Post a CommentJ.E. - I SOOOOO agree. Worse yet is when Dad's name is "Mike" and the poor son goes by "Little Mike" his whole life.....
@Packrat - you bring up some valid points. Being a parent who gave her children unique names, I know the real challenge doesn't fall into whether my kids could spell it or not. The challenge was in finding all those cutesy gizmos with the kids name already pre-printed on them!
I disagree about a child having a difficult time learning to spell their name in school. Children around the world have many unusual and sometimes LONG names. When learning to first read and write, they wll have difficulty with everything, so their name is usually the first thing they learn and should be the least of their problems. And a child' surname can be even more of a challenge because they don't hear or use it daily. I have an unusual name as do several of my siblings. Learning to spell it was never a problem. I also don't think that explaining what your name means or how to spell it is a big deal. Same with naming after a family member. Yes, granted naming a boy in the USA "Marion", like John Wayne, or Charlemagne or Agnes probably isn't a good idea :) But old-fashioned names like Emily or Harold are now recognized as better than being the fifth Kimberly or John at your job or in your classroom. Other than those points, you bring up some valid issues that parents should consid
Good article. Another problem is when a son is named after his dad and is called "Junior" his whole life! I always felt sorry for kids like that! Unusual spellings of common names are another option for parents who want something a little different.