Is this too strong?

RobinaUMCP

One of the names on our very long list of boys names is Stone. My issue with it is that it seems a good fit for a teen & up. Not so much an infant thru childhood. What's your opinion? Is it too strong or okay for any age? Thanks ladies!

jenna0627

I think it is a terrible name for a grown-up or child. Stone would look ridiculous on a resume IMO.

dana1318a

Personally, I imagine myself wanting to call him Pebble when he's little, which I think is kinda adorable    but he'd probably hate.

I don't know about a Stone who lives in Rockville though..sounds a little silly to me.  But I definitely prefer a strong masculine name to a trendy feminine name on a boy.

elizjane26

I don't like it. Sorry. Although I think it fits Stone Phillips

ivs112

It's not a good name for any age.

cdelano

I'm not a huge fan of the name, but I'm VERY traditional when it comes to boy names.  If you like it, use it!  As much as we might hate it, our little babies will be adults for most of their lives, so don't worry if the name isn't "baby" enough.  You could always use a cute nickname while they're younger.

led2009

I actually know a little boy named Stone. He's about 1.5 and when his parents picked the name everyone was puzzled. The other day we were discussing it and we all decided it's the perfect name for him. He's a very rough and tumble boy and for some reason it fits him. If you like it, go for it!

alliejo725

Do you really want your child to get all the "stoner" jokes? Because he will. Long into his adult life.

I don't like it. It sounds...not intelligent. It makes me think of Brick from Anchorman.

It's not "too strong." I'd say it's too dense.

Smootchy

Um, usually I really dislike "weird names" but Stone is ok. Just ok. Not too bad... for sure seen worse.  But when I first saw it, the name/nn that came to mind is Tony

Eros

It's horrible. 

strangebird

While I firmly believe in naming the adult the child will become, since we're adults for many more years than we are children . . . I think Stone is pretty awful, no matter the age. It's one of those word-names that sounds more appealing than it really is.

You're right that he might like it as a teen, especially if he's in a rock band, but otherwise, not so much. It doesn't sound professional. It doesn't sound mature. It sounds like a 1980s romance novel hero.

KeriMichaelMarie

I have a friend named "Rock", I like that name

Stone seems like a bad idea to me. It's a last name. Maybe you can use it as a mn. 

RobinaUMCP

Thanks. We probably weren't going to use this name for many other reasons, but I appreciate the comments. I was mostly asking in regards to "strong" names like Clint, Flint, Rocco, etc. that are "strong" sounding names for babies, but become better suited for young adults/adults. 

I will say that finding a boys' name is freakin' impossible.

ZTACRYSTAL

I also thought about the bad "Stoner" nicknames. That alone would make me not use it.

magsugar13

ivs112:

It's not a good name for any age.

This~

higgije

RobinaUMCP:

Thanks. We probably weren't going to use this name for many other reasons, but I appreciate the comments. I was mostly asking in regards to "strong" names like Clint, Flint, Rocco, etc. that are "strong" sounding names for babies, but become better suited for young adults/adults. 

I will say that finding a boys' name is freakin' impossible.

I like Clint and Flint better than Stone.  There was a character on General Hospital named Stone and that is what I think of every time I hear the name. 

I don't see a problem with a child having a strong/adult name.  I think it is a bigger problem for an adult to have a childish name.  Some of the names that end in y and ie just don't sound right for adults. 

BlueRidge8

alliejo725:

Do you really want your child to get all the "stoner" jokes? Because he will. Long into his adult life.

I don't like it. It sounds...not intelligent. It makes me think of Brick from Anchorman.

It's not "too strong." I'd say it's too dense.

 

Smootchy

BlueRidge8:

alliejo725:

Do you really want your child to get all the "stoner" jokes? Because he will. Long into his adult life.

I don't like it. It sounds...not intelligent. It makes me think of Brick from Anchorman.

It's not "too strong." I'd say it's too dense.

 

Hehehehehe... You made me laugh!

LynsiBHM

Initially when I read this I thought it was a bit harsh, but the more I think of it, I kinda like it.  The "pebble" NN comment made me laugh 

I think if you like it and it goes with your last name, go for it. 99% of names have some sort of negative connotation for teasing, etc.  As long as you raise him well, he will do fine with the name Stone!

If you're really unsure, but like it, maybe use it as a middle name?

sunnyday016

NMS at all.

ToBeMrsT

I actually like it and even mentioned it to dh, but he hated it. He says it's a hippie name.

elyshaswedding

RobinaUMCP:

Thanks. We probably weren't going to use this name for many other reasons, but I appreciate the comments. I was mostly asking in regards to "strong" names like Clint, Flint, Rocco, etc. that are "strong" sounding names for babies, but become better suited for young adults/adults. 

I will say that finding a boys' name is freakin' impossible.

I love love love Rocco.  I would suggest it to my DH, but he would say Rocky!

JLGY

The first thing I thought of was him being teased as 'Stoner' or 'Stoned'. I'm not really a big fan, sorry.