Staten

azgrlbride · August 2010

My husband sold a painting to a guy the other day and now he LOVES this name. We already know the first name will be Dean. So WDYT of Dean Staten B____? I really would have liked Slayton better for a mn but unfortunately I'm not winning that battle yet!

sunnyday016 · August 2010

Well, I like it better than Slayton. Staten is really NMS though, and I actually read it as "Satan" in my head.

juniper19 · August 2010

Like Staten Island? What is with the obsession with boroughs of NYC? I think Staten may be worse than Brooklyn.

I also think of statins, which reduce cholesterol.

sourpatchkids · August 2010

sunnyday016:
Well, I like it better than Slayton. Staten is really NMS though, and I actually read it as "Satan" in my head.

This, exactly.

I'mAcrossThePond · August 2010

I had a dear friend in HS named Staton. He never got Satan references (he did get called Stanton a lot though).

I loved his name. It was a family name (a maiden name at some point in his past). His parents actually named him James Staton...but then when he was 18, he had it legally changed to Staton James.

I like the spelling Staton better than Staten though.

Edited to Add: I assumed the pronunciation was like my friend, pronounced STAY-TON...if you are going for the Island pronunciation, then I guess it's totally different and just ignore my post. Stick out tongue

azgrlbride · August 2010

Yes, the pronunciation would be STAY-TON and I agree I like that spelling better (Staton). DH is not crazy about it but he will have to compromise if we go with this name. I'm glad to know your friend didn't get Satan references!

dana1318a · August 2010

My hs assistant principal was Mrs. Staten (Stay-ton) so that's what comes to my mind. But I think it works as a mn (I really like pp mention of James Staten, but not so much the name change to Staten James..)

magsugar13 · August 2010

ugh Staten Island...said in my best Brooklyn accent...horrible name for a child.

Ms Molly · August 2010

I think Dean is a nice name, and I think if you want to give him a different or unique name, the middle name is the place to do it.

LemonBlush · August 2010

juniper19:

Like Staten Island? What is with the obsession with boroughs of NYC? I think Staten may be worse than Brooklyn.

I also think of statins, which reduce cholesterol.

This is immediately what I thought of.

HappyMrsK · August 2010

juniper19:

Like Staten Island? What is with the obsession with boroughs of NYC? I think Staten may be worse than Brooklyn.

I also think of statins, which reduce cholesterol.

This. At first glance I thought it was satan too.

LyndseylovesHugh · August 2010

I totally read Satan the first time, not good for a cute little baby!

k*princess · August 2010

I agree with pp, Staton is a better spelling. I'm not a fan of the name, but its a middle name, so its not too bad. As long as you like it (not just your husband), I don't see why it would be a huge deal.

And I like it better than Slayton.

OscarQ · August 2010

HappyMrsK:
juniper19:

Like Staten Island? What is with the obsession with boroughs of NYC? I think Staten may be worse than Brooklyn.

I also think of statins, which reduce cholesterol.

This. At first glance I thought it was satan too.

Exactly this. First thought was Staten Island (which as all NYers who don't live on SI will tell you is the lowest borough and not a good association)? Then I though of cholesteral meds and finally Satan. Not good all around.