Kohen.

hazel14rich

DH doesn't like the name Kohen, but it's the ONLY name that I can even imagine naming my son. I love it. I don't know what to do because he hasn't tried to help pick out any names he likes or give me options. Thoughts?

bbiutmcph

Cohen is a very controversial name.  It doesn't change it spelling it with a K.  I really think you should research WHY it's offensive. Team husband here. 

Edit: Plus naming is about compromising.  I have had to forget about some of my favorite names because DH didn't like them and vice versa.  

canarygirl

bbiutmcph said:

Cohen is a very controversial name.  It doesn't change it spelling it with a K.  I really think you should research WHY it's offensive. Team husband here. 

Edit: Plus naming is about compromising.  I have had to forget about some of my favorite names because DH didn't like them and vice versa.  

Another vote for Team Husband.

wassuphoes

No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no. 

1. offensive name choice, it could paint your child in a negative light, or yourself.

2. Naming is totally about compromise. If he doesn't like it, keep searching. Ask him to come up with a list of names in a certain amount of time ( 3 days, a week, a month, etc whatever works for your timeline)

And honestly, if you're not due within the next month, just step away from names a bit. Heck even if you, stop looking/actively thinking for a week and come back with a fresher state of mind.

MyCousinVinny

I think, regardless of its meaning, if your husband isn't on board, you have to go back to the drawing table.  Naming a child is about compromise so instead of trying to convince him to like it, maybe you could come up with a list of others names for him to look at.

I loved the name Josephine for DD2 but DH was not having it.  I was bummed but it's just the way it goes.

Do you have any other names in mind?

hazel14rich

Thanks ladies. I didn't realize how it could be offensive. I'm not one to pick names for their meaning, I just love the way it sounds. But I do understand now how it could be offensive.

hazel14rich

I really just want the name to start with a K, my husband wanted a jr but I'm against jrs. So I am trying to at least stay close to his name.

bbiutmcph

I would try to find a K name that is legit not a C turned K name that screams Kardashian

Kevin

Keegan

Keenan

Keith

Kelly

Kenneth/Ken

Kendall

Kendrick

Kirk

GingerTurtles

::grabs popcorn::

wassuphoes

Okay. So. Random list of K-names that won't look like you're trying to be a Kardashian.

Kai

Karl

Kane

Keane

Keegan

Keenan

Kelly

Kendrick

Kevin

Kierian

Kenneth

Kirk

Kurt

Kyle

K names are really hard to find/do in English, most are either anglicized Irish names, or names of Scandinavian/Germanic origin which can look super odd with many American last names, or are Arabic/Indian which can kinda lead back into the insensitive name choice.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed

Could you do a "K" name or somehow honor your DH with the middle name spot? His FN or his MN there? I assume the child gets his last name right? So maybe he could be a little more flexible on the whole "Jr." Thing. It's about compromise for him too!

hazel14rich

Yes thank you all so much for the great ideas!