Our son's name...

kateitho · April 2014

We told DH's grandma and grandpa that we're having a boy, and they started rattling off family names to use. I know their names, and I personally would not name our sone Vernon, Dale, Erwin, or Edwin. I just don't like them. We picked an unusual name, but it's not mispelled or crazy-pants style far fetched. Is Jericho Clark J**** really so bad?!?

ETA: I posted this because DH's grandmother informed me that she "really hates" this name...

JustCricket · April 2014

Jericho isn't a very usual name (I honestly have never heard it as a name, but only as the place), so I'd be prepared for mixed reactions. This is also why we're waiting to tell the world our bebe's name until he/she is born.

brittneyandadam · April 2014

Jericho's ok...not something I'd pick though. Grandparents can be really outspoken...in the end, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Your kids, your choice.

mrsdanielleM2010 · April 2014

I've only ever heard it on the football player Jericho Cottrie (sp?) names but it's a name.

cmumama · April 2014

It's NMS, but who gives a shit what she thinks. We also don't share names until after delivery so we don't hear people's unwanted opinions.

peanutbuttervibes · April 2014

That's my cousin's name! But she is a girl.... I have heard it's more of a guy's name though. I like it!

Stacylarae · April 2014

As PP have said I am waiting to tell the name for that reason. My mom had the same reaction to one of my husbands ideas that we loved. It's not their choice they already got to name someone. I would just say from now on "we have a few names in mind, but we will see" and not discuss it any further.

Personally I don't like to hear the negative responses so I would rather they find out when it's too late.

kateitho · April 2014

DH's dad told me I'm rude for telling her that I don't care if she hates it. DH picked out Jericho between our first and second pregnancies. He has stuck with it for a long time, and Clark is my best friend's last name. We're keeping it. It also has a few cool tie ins with some other names in my family, and Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world!

MMason12 · April 2014

You aren't alone! We told my parents the name we picked Annabeth Lynn and they both HATE IT! They both keep telling us it's a good thing we have weeks left to pick a better name.

When I told one of my sister-in-laws the name we picked she gave me a funny look and then said she is going to refuse to call her Annabeth and will decide if she wants to call her "Anna" or "Beth" later.

When we told my Mother-in-law her response was "Oh" and then slowly said "that's pretty".

Honestly, I don't mind telling people because I could give two $hits less what they think about our name choice. They all had a chance to name this kids and now it's our turn. Whether they like it or not doesn't matter to me.

And, I love the name you picked out!

AmandaR204 · April 2014

I like Jericho. Go with whatever floats your boat.

ang2016 · April 2014

reverey said:
This is why I'm not sharing the name till she arrives!

Exactly this! I don't think there is anything wrong with Jericho though. .. it's your kid!

SmarieMcB84 · April 2014

I like it. Reminds me of the wrestler Jericho. Tell grandma she can call him jerry!!

whataboutscience · April 2014

Since you're asking for an opinion, I really don't like it. If you do, then go with it, but keep in mind he will probably have strange reactions to his name his whole life.

BethanyAnn27 · April 2014

Its NMS (as in, not something I would have picked out), but I think it is a fantastic name. If you love it, stick with it. And who cares what anyone else thinks. They are just rude if they can't say anything nice about this. Your child, you pick the name!

MrsLaLaBug · April 2014

I'm the resident uncommon name lover. And personally, I think it's great.

megs2011 · April 2014

This is why we never told our names till the girls were born and we will be doing the same thing this time as well. Keep strong and don't let anyone change your mind. You love the name, you stick to your guns.

DH's family will assume the name if we have a boy though. DH has a tradition that I don't want to continue so I'm hoping I can change his mind.

Groxb · April 2014

kshayes0315 said:
I actually like that as a name. Reminds me of the tv show of the same name. Wasn't on for long but it was a good one . If you love it I say go for it.

This. SUCH a great show. I think it's cool!

jmolr · April 2014

This is also why we're not sharing the name we choose. We did the first time around and we got a ton of comments, some good, some bad. It's a damned if you do damned if you don't situation. Pick a common name and people comment on it's popularity, pick an uncommon name and people comment on it being unique. I like Jericho. It reminds me of Jem, I think her real name was Jerrica.

Ecat504 · April 2014

My mom really hates that I like Claire as a middle name for my little girl. So I told her I haven't settled on a middle name yet and just keep letting her make suggestions but when baby girl is here her middle name will be Claire. Sorry mom, you had three chances to name your spawn....

beccalee721 · April 2014

When we named DD Charleigh (pronouced Charlie) my family, especially grandparents were very vocal about how they weren't sure about that name for a girl but I told them I love it and that's her name and that was the end of it. It eventually grew on them.

whataboutscience · April 2014

We like very traditional names that do tend to be somewhat common, but we're still not telling ahead of time. Too many people think it's a chance to change your mind. I don't care what they think, but I don't want to keep having discussions about the name either.

CplusJ=S · April 2014

Ecat504 said:
My mom really hates that I like Claire as a middle name for my little girl. So I told her I haven't settled on a middle name yet and just keep letting her make suggestions but when baby girl is here her middle name will be Claire. Sorry mom, you had three chances to name your spawn....

What on earth is wrong with the name Claire?

rlyttle · April 2014

It's NMS, but it's nothing like some of the names you hear today. We tell people our names choices and I don't care if people don't like them. I've not liked people's baby names, but somehow that little baby just transforms into that name. It happens every time and the name just "fits". Go with whatever you want. It's your baby.

mrsH1112 · April 2014

I think its a good name. At the end of the day I agree with others, its your baby, you have to call him this the rest of his life. If you like it thats all that matters.

My parents and in laws arent in love with our front runner first names either (we are team green, it'll probably be Cooper or Piper) I just sort of gently reminded them its our baby and as long as we like it, they can all grow to like it.

Once the baby comes they will all be so enamored with the baby that they wont care what his name is :-)

anewadventure · April 2014

not to sound like a broken record here...but if you like it, then go with it!

people can be so harsh. i'm not sure why people don't think before they speak, to realize that the choosing of a name is very personal and that by trashing the name you settled on, it's more hurtful than it seems on the surface...

fwiw, i like it

kateitho · April 2014

Thanks, we already knew we were keeping the name, it just sucks that she would be that flat out rude to us.

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