Name help, severely criticized on baby name board!

ElleUnicorn · February 2013

valstulas:
futurestaples:
Support is needed!! Babies just seem to fit and grow into their name and if kids are going to bully they will regaurdless. And as far as professional goes if Blu and Apple are names so is Petal! and better at that! There is such a wide range of names now a days, Go with what you think is best! And WOW opinions are nice to have but ruthless attacking a name is not necessary Eye roll.... Lolol
I have a child with special needs and he is always the "different kid." He's the one who get bullied for being "stupid" or "lazy" or "weird." It takes a toll on him and he feels bad about himself because of it, no matter how much support and encouragement he gets at home. He was born this way, so I can't imagine setting him up to be bullied or picked on. I think you may be too flippant about this.

I think people get bullied regardless, not because of their names necessarily. My daughter goes to school with a yoice, suleny, and tajanai...none of them have been bullied for their names in her 8 years of grammar and middle school. They are all unusual, but pretty names. Maybe where I live people have more unusual names because to me Petal isn't all that crazy!

Sheilamcd24 · February 2013

I like petal ivory the best! I highly doubt she will get bullied or whatever all those other people said. It's kind of pretty. I have heard a bunch of crazy names and I personally do not think petal is bad. People might not like it bc it's not on the top 100 names I think it's different and unique. Watch in a few years it will be a top ten lol

michwalk · February 2013

Name your baby what you want and tell the rest of the world to suck it. I've taught so many kids with different names now days, and Petal isn't bizarre or strange or awful at all.

valstulas · February 2013

ElleUnicorn:
valstulas:
futurestaples:
Support is needed!! Babies just seem to fit and grow into their name and if kids are going to bully they will regaurdless. And as far as professional goes if Blu and Apple are names so is Petal! and better at that! There is such a wide range of names now a days, Go with what you think is best! And WOW opinions are nice to have but ruthless attacking a name is not necessary
Eye roll.... Lolol

I have a child with special needs and he is always the "different kid." He's the one who get bullied for being "stupid" or "lazy" or "weird." It takes a toll on him and he feels bad about himself because of it, no matter how much support and encouragement he gets at home. He was born this way, so I can't imagine setting him up to be bullied or picked on. I think you may be too flippant about this.
I think people get bullied regardless, not because of their names necessarily. My daughter goes to school with a yoice, suleny, and tajanai...none of them have been bullied for their names in her 8 years of grammar and middle school. They are all unusual, but pretty names.  Maybe where I live people have more unusual names because to me Petal isn't all that crazy!

Sounds like things are different in your area than they are in mine. I can concede that. Like I said, I don't think that Petal is all that far out there. Do what you'd like. You've had plenty to think about and if you still want to go with Petal, then that's what you should do. Just expect that not everyone will like it.

cuterusaurus · February 2013

I like it. I agree with others though that there should be a more traditional middle name.

Lelo2006 · February 2013

No offense... But I think it's kind of trashy. It sounds like a stripper name. To each their own; this is just my opinion.

PrimRoseMama · February 2013

futurestaples:
Support is needed!! Babies just seem to fit and grow into their name and if kids are going to bully they will regaurdless. And as far as professional goes if Blu and Apple are names so is Petal! and better at that! There is such a wide range of names now a days, Go with what you think is best! And WOW opinions are nice to have but ruthless attacking a name is not necessary Eye roll.... Lolol

omg you don't know what ruthless attacking on the bump is. This is so far from even a real flaming that its laughable. The OP posted for opinions and she got them. Why in the world ask if she didn't really want to hear what people had to say? Its really rude, IMHO, to ask people for their opinion on anything and then get upset when they actually give you a truthful opinion.

If you want people to just say, "yes, this is an awesome name. Do what you want!" then don't ask for opinions. Ask for them to tell you that its not a bad name and that your kid won't be embarrassed to have it in 20 years.

We aren't here to kiss your ass. You asked for opinions and you got them. Now quit yer' biitchin.

Melissa0926432 · February 2013

Broadway11:
I don't like it at all. I would worry about that name on a grown woman.
You could always give her a more traditional name like Penelope and call her Petal.

this is a good suggestion - that way you get to call her Petal but when she is an adult she can decide what other people call her and has a more traditional name for the workplace

Or give her a traditional middle name so she can go by that if she wants. Or have her middle name be Petal and call her Petal

Or name your kid Petal - since its the name you love - it doesn't really matter what we think!

MrsMcC.10409 · February 2013

It's at least a word, and therefore no worse than names like River, Dallas, or Cash. However, it is awful cutesy and may not be the best name to grow into. How about something like Rose or Daisy, and you can NN her Petal? Also, if you're going to go with an out of the box name, please choose a common middle name that the child can go by if she chooses. Elizabeth is a perfect middle name - She can choose Elizabeth, Eliza, Liz, Beth, Lizbeth, Betty, etc.

SASSY1JA · February 2013

MrsMcC.10409:
It's at least a word, and therefore no worse than names likenbsp;River, Dallas, or Cash. However, it is awful cutesy and may not be the best name to grow into. How about something like Rose or Daisy, and you can NN her Petal? Also, if you're going to go with an out of the box name, please choose a common middle name that the child can go by if she chooses. Elizabeth is a perfect middle name She can choose Elizabeth, Eliza, Liz, Beth, Lizbeth, Betty, etc.

I was going to say this, what about Rose? I have a friend named Rose and her nn is petal. You can call her Petal but leave her with the option of a more traditional name.

sparkymcgeee · February 2013

I think it's pretty awful. Really awful to be honest.

maggie2324 · February 2013

I had to look it up to see if it was an actual name. Turns out that it is. Jamie Oliver named his 3rd daughter Petal. (Petal Blossom Rainbow was the full name) The older sisters are Poppy Honey and Daisy Boo.

It honestly sounds like a My Little Pony name. I'd encourage you to give your daughter a professional name and use Petal as a middle name or nickname if you love it.

GoldfishGibb · February 2013

I'm on the 'traditional middle name' bandwagon...that way she has a choice as she gets older. I personally would have loved having a unique name, but I'm a bit of an artsy chick with no interest in a professional career. That said, the first thing my husband said when he heard it is "sounds like piddle" and THAT is something that would make me think twice...we've spent a lot of time thinking of ways to manipulate our baby's name into something mean just to make sure...

kdubbz · February 2013

lalvillar06:
No offense... But I think it's kind of trashy. It sounds like a stripper name. To each their own; this is just my opinion.

How rude!

I think its surely different but not half bad... If you end up loving a name in the end thats all that matters. It's your child!

kdubbz · February 2013

lalvillar06:
No offense... But I think it's kind of trashy. It sounds like a stripper name. To each their own; this is just my opinion.

How rude!

I think its surely different but not half bad... If you end up loving a name in the end thats all that matters. It's your child!

briannabeebug · February 2013

If you're still looking for name advice--of the three I'd go with Petal Moon--and if I was your daughter, as a grown woman I'd probably just ask to be called by my middle name Moon--which is pretty bad a--ss in my opinion.

Also when you choose an off beat name I'd keep it to myself--especially if you like the name! Coming on mainstream sites and asking for opinions can end up being a really harsh experience. If you're looking for a more supportive environment I'd put yourself out there towards your like minded friends since those are the opinions you probably most value.

monaclemere · February 2013

lalvillar06:
No offense... But I think it's kind of trashy. It sounds like a stripper name. To each their own; this is just my opinion.

This is exactly what I was thinking!!! I like "different" names, but this one goes just a bit too far. Just because it's an actual word, doesn't make it better than some of the u-neek, made-up names

Stina2012 · February 2013

I don't like it at all. This name does not fit into the culturally different or even "weird" names you listed from your area. This name is awful.

You say the backstory is that your DH picked it. Well....why? That's not a backstory. Is he a gardner? Does he have an award winning rose bush? Is he a huge hippie?

Why not use a traditional first name and then use Petal as the MN?

Also, you didn't get flamed on the baby name board. The lady who made the comment about the guinea pig even apologized. If you can't handle the response on the baby name board or here, then you shouldn't use the name. In the real world people will be thinking these things but they won't say them.

pgermain11 · February 2013

Mother of Pearl....I'd be infinitely annoyed if my mother named me any part of a flower.

It's an eyebrow raiser for sure.

ETA: Oh and since you did indeed ask for opinions... Here's mine: It sucks.

martyn17 · February 2013

NMS style either. Of the three, I have a strong negative reaction to Petal Moon. The other two are OK.

Tara*N*Chris · February 2013

ElleUnicorn:
DH wants the baby girl to be named Petal. I was not on board at first, but it has grown on me. so we're looking for a middle name. The three I came up with are
Petal Moon
Petal Luna
petal Ivory
We are not looking for a crazy out of the box name, But we just have NOT been able to find anything else that we like more than Petal. So I posted this on the baby name board, and every single post was really negative. Any opinions? Is Petal truly a terrible name?

Since you asked for opinions, here it is. If I saw the name petal moon, I would expect a family of hippies.

And to the PP who posted a friend Cloud becoming a doctor. If I was given a list of names by my insurance of doctors. If I saw Cloud or Petal, I would not chose them, as my doctor. I would be scared they would try and holistically cure me as opposed to sending me for an x-ray, or whatever was necessary. And i know that is not rational, but you asked for opinions and that is mine.

laurelkirsten · February 2013

I think Petal is beautiful. Its easy to spell and it is a normal word so I dont think your daughter would have issues with it. Also you can get away with more unusual names for girls. I feel like its harder to find nature names for boys without it sounding girly

laurelkirsten · February 2013

Ok I just read through everyones comments and I am a little surprised that people don't like Petal. Maybe because I grew up in California, but I have heard a lot more difficult names. I actually think its worse to have a traditional name that is spelled weird. I have a lot of friends who are doing the traditional names but swapping a Z for an S or adding an extra E. Their whole life the kid will have to correct people. I named my son West. A lot of people thing its strange but I love it and it is a normal word that people know how to spell. On a side note, I knew a woman who was an officer in the Army and her first name was Karmelita. She survived just fine

( not that I really like the name)

solsburyhill · February 2013

I think it's pretty bad. I don't like it at all.

mslmk11 · February 2013

First, of the three middle names you are considering, I'd go with Luna.

Second, as with other bumpies, Petal wouldn't be a choice I'd pick for my baby girl. It's a very pretty name, and adorable for a baby, but I would think of long term perspective. As others have mentioned, school, jobs, etc. You're right, it's not the most out there name you've heard, but it's definitely not traditional and would give some people pause.

And yet again, as others have stated, it's going to be your daughter, so the name is your decision. We have different tastes than you and your DH, so even if we don't see it the way you do, it's your child, and you can choose to ignore the comments and opinions and do what YOU and DH want to do.

khiry720 · February 2013

I guess I'm different but I like it

it's different.... Look at all the insane celebrity names out there and they made it just fine....she could be the next big thing with a cool name. I like Petal Ivory better. Good luck!

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