Race?

tiphoni02

My husband wants a unique name and LOVES cars....

what do you think of the name "Race" 

 

starsmaycollide

Bad idea.

JnJHud

Not a fan. I can appreciate unique names, but this one sounds like it has political undertones, not one that honors the car love.

What about Cash instead? NMS, but it works for Jessica Alba's man.

kagjag

Not my favorite, but definitely not out of the question for a name.

XXLAURAF

What do u think? I don't care for it, that is something my hubby would pick lol....sounds weird

juniper19

Chase or Pace would be better (although still NMS).  They rhyme and they are kind of racing related.  Race is really bad.

aubie96

starsmaycollide:

Bad idea.

this.

MandyWes

Obviously this decision is up to you and your DH but I personally don't like it. When I first saw this thread, I thought you meant race as in ethnicity, lol. I would find a car type or race car driver or something and name him after that instead. 

ubermoose

I don't think it's that strong of a name.

ara4488

starsmaycollide:

Bad idea.

Omg, yes, this - very much this.

twinmommy13

MandyWes:

Obviously this decision is up to you and your DH but I personally don't like it. When I first saw this thread, I thought you meant race as in ethnicity, lol. I would find a car type or race car driver or something and name him after that instead. 

haha- that's what I though too!

Liked the idea of Chase...but Race...NO THANKS! Sorry...I would keep looking. 

akamm

I like it....i really LOVE original names. Although my boy name is Sobe as in South beach where we were married and August for a girl.

I think Race is cool  

smismar

Why would you do this to your child?

I like the pp's suggestion of Chase.

OctoberCAPA

I thought this was going to be a thread about ethnicity and/or racism.  That would be a truly terrible name to have.

I also like the suggestions of Pace(y) and Chase.  Or what about a race driver-esque name?  Elliott or Gordon or Dale...even Andretti. 

shanBmcg

don't care for it - sorry

Mrs.Biela2be

I like unique names, but  I am not sure I can get on board with Race.  I would keep it on the list, but keeping looking. 

Royce, Bentley, Avanti, Jimmy, Lincoln, Mac, Rover, Shelby 

Alfa Romeo ? an Italian sports car since 1910
Alvis ? British car manufacturer
Aston (Martin) ? this delightful English car offers both first and middle names
Audi ? Audi?s four rings represent technology, owners, events and motorsports
Bentley ? this English car defines luxury
Carlton ? the executive car from British car manufacturer Vauxhall.
Diablo ? this Lamborghini can go 225 mph
Ferrari ? you can buy a Ferrari 360 Spider for a mere $275,000
Ginetta ? made in England
Griffin ? there?s also a car called Griffith
Jaguar ? great for car and animal lovers alike
Jetta ? from the German automaker Volkswagon
Lancia ? this Italian automobile manufacturer names its models after letters of the Greek alphabet
Logan ? this subcompact is made by Renault and Dacia
Lotus ? this desirable sports car has great model names too, such as Elise and Evora
Mercedes (why not Benz for a boy?)
Modena ? this less-expensive Ferrari comes in just over a quarter of a million dollars
Opel ? the European GM
Porsche ? ?one of the most evocative names in automobile design? (Answers.com)
Piaggio ? it?s not a car, it?s an Italian scooter, but a cool name nonetheless
Peugeot ? the lion is the symbol of this French car company
Renault ? this French auto maker is allied with Nissan
Simca ? acronym for France?s Societe industrielle de Mechanique et Carrosserie Automobile
Zastava ? a Serbian automobile company

 

 

EmmaRain

I'm sorry, but when I think of "race," I instantly think of ethnicity and background (Chinese, African American, etc.). I also think of racism and racial discrimination. Car racing doesn't even cross my mind.

Here are some other names related to racing or cars. A lot of this will depend on what kind of cars your husband is into.

Pace, Indy, Ford, McLaren, Dayton, Martin (like Aston Martin), Carson, Carter, Whelen (all american series), Bentley...

WheelerToBe

I hate it but People name their kids Cash, Chase, and Chance and those are so terrible that Race could work also.  My neighbor's name is Run so anything works.  I don't think it should.

LoriFalce

EmmaRain:

I'm sorry, but when I think of "race," I instantly think of ethnicity and background (Chinese, African American, etc.). I also think of racism and racial discrimination. Car racing doesn't even cross my mind.

Yeah. This. My immediate thought is "Is his middle name Riot?"

vegetarian_chica

oh, please.  I'd rather you name him Mustang.