Baby Name- Ryder

Anna1978

Hi- I'm due April 5, 2013 with my third baby. I had been on the April 2013 boards but the women are really mean. Since my baby will probably come in March anyway, (I always go early) I thought I'd ask for your thoughts. I need random opinions from people who do not know me... What do you think of the name Ryder for a boy? Thanks!

CBomback

I like it.  But the only thing that matters is if you and SO/DH like it.

Sorry people are being mean.  I guess it's all those hormones, plus the constant threat of peeing in your pants!  

watermellens

I think it's a cute name, but really the only thing that matters is if you and your DH like it.

Also, I didn't see where you posted on April 2013 about names so I'm not sure how they were "mean" to you. If you post on a message board, you need to be prepared that some people will not agree with you (whether it's the name you picked, your opinion, a question, etc). It's not the end of the world and it's probably best not to tattle on a board on a different board.

Best of luck!

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jahjbmr

I like it.

yecal262

I like it. Dh isnt fully sold on it. We are back to the drawing board since he doesn't love the name I thought we had decided on.

wittyschaffy

I'm not really a fan.  It just doesn't seem like a name that grows up well to me.  Cute when he's little but not great when he's a grownup.

mab87

I love the name Ryder. it was actually on our list but our last name starts with an R and it just sounded like a tounge twister when we said the FN and LN together.

guilletskichuk

I don't mind the name but it's something that I can see a kid getting teased for. I can see other kids saying, "Oh, don't Ryder (rider her) too hard" etc (when your son is a teen). :S It's the exact reason that, even though I love the name Honour, I cannot use it for a girl someday. Someone brought up the fact that others may say things like, "She's honour (on her) back all the time" etc. in a dirty way and it totally ruined the name for me.

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mcooper014

wittyschaffy:

I'm not really a fan.  It just doesn't seem like a name that grows up well to me.  Cute when he's little but not great when he's a grownup.

mcooper014

wittyschaffy:

I'm not really a fan.  It just doesn't seem like a name that grows up well to me.  Cute when he's little but not great when he's a grownup.

I agree, I can't picture working with an executive named Ryder.

mrsmcdonald

I don't like it at all. I can't imagine it on a resume some day and taking the person seriously. 

benmel31

I don't like that Ryder sounds like "ride her."

If you like Ry names, I do love the name Ryan. 

steph620

I like it. Don't think it matters if it sounds like "ride her". Kids will find bad nicknames no matter what. My name is Stephanie and boys teased me and called me "step on me". Also our LO will be named Naomi, and I thought there was no possible way there could be a bad nickname. Well apparently it spells "I moan" backwards...oh well, whatever. Kids will always find a way...if you like it, go for it.

Mrs Babs

I really like that name. It's actually in our top 2 names for baby boy (other name is Hunter). I do agree that it is very cute for a little boy but I am having a difficult time picturing a grown man named Ryder so that's why I am having a hard time choosing it. Good luck with whatever you choose.