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September 2015 Moms
shelbydd
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Rude comment about name *vent*
shelbydd
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So my husband and I made it a point to not discuss name options with many people because we didn't want the negative comments that we knew might come with it. Once we picked a name, we announced it as THE name. As in, no longer up for debate. We picked and announced it like a month ago and have mostly had positive comments. I don't expect everyone to love the name, of course, but I do expect that people will respect our decision.
Tonight, my sister called me about something totally unrelated but then decided to voice her opinion on our name choice. The first name is Remy, which we got from a male character in X-men (Gambit) but there are several other characters through t.v., books, etc.. all men, with that name. She says she has a friend who's daughter is named Remy and we're giving our son a girls name. I blew that off, it didn't really bother me. I just told her that we've only ever heard it as a boy name.
She then tells me he is going to get made fun of and that my 11 year old nephew already made a joke about "Rim job" (He's 11, wtf??? So many things wrong with that, don't even get me started.) I tell her the comments are unnessarily and not appreciated. She then tells me he's going to get made fun of in school and I just need to be prepared for it. Then she says she likes the name Gideon (our 2nd choice that we didn't go with) I'm like that's great but that isn't his name. We've already picked his name.
I'm just really annoyed right now and needed to vent. Anyone else had crappy experiences with people's opinions on your name choice?
Tonight, my sister called me about something totally unrelated but then decided to voice her opinion on our name choice. The first name is Remy, which we got from a male character in X-men (Gambit) but there are several other characters through t.v., books, etc.. all men, with that name. She says she has a friend who's daughter is named Remy and we're giving our son a girls name. I blew that off, it didn't really bother me. I just told her that we've only ever heard it as a boy name.
She then tells me he is going to get made fun of and that my 11 year old nephew already made a joke about "Rim job" (He's 11, wtf??? So many things wrong with that, don't even get me started.) I tell her the comments are unnessarily and not appreciated. She then tells me he's going to get made fun of in school and I just need to be prepared for it. Then she says she likes the name Gideon (our 2nd choice that we didn't go with) I'm like that's great but that isn't his name. We've already picked his name.
I'm just really annoyed right now and needed to vent. Anyone else had crappy experiences with people's opinions on your name choice?
Re: Rude comment about name *vent*
We have chosen Summer Anne for our little girl and people look at us weird, like you know summer is a season right? Yeah we know. But we like it as a name. Deal with it.
Hope you don't get any more rude comments
Ooo lala Rémy.
I love the name, and is for sure a male name. I've NEVER met a female Remy.. I never let anyone in on our name choices until it was final. They can say whatever they want, make all the suggetions they want, but when it comes down to it, if they didn't put the baby here, their opinion doesn't matter.
In regards to my nephews "rim job" comment, I absolutely agree. It honestly took everything in my not to make a comment about how her concerns were sorely misplaced.
My sister also doesn't like our name. We were sitting together at the table at my mom's, and she asked if we had any name ideas, and mom said, "Oh they like Jameson!" (I was a lil annoyed cuz we haven't made a final decision yet). Sis wrinkled her nose, I asked if she didn't like it, and she says, "Well, it doesn't really matter, it's not MY baby." Sorry, but what a b!tchy thing to say!
LOL. Don't ask. You really don't want to know.
OP, Remy is a beautiful name. You were probably just better off keeping the name to yourself.
As far as everyone being shocked about an 11 year old knowing that, 11 year olds are in middle school and they have smart phones now. They know things. I have occasion to teach a middle school ballet class occasionally (11-12 year olds) and some of the things I hear are frightening. Kids are far more knowledgeable these days because of what they have access to.
Anyway, not much that I can add to what has been said. It's a good, strong and masculine name. Your sister is just trying to come up with what she can to dissuade you.
P.S love the name REMY @shelbydd
Something tells me she came up with 'rim job' (which doesn't even sound like Remy) and is blaming the 11 year old.
Haters gon' hate!
Good for you for not swaying on your choice. I like it.
Tell her to get stuffed.
@Mousemama my step-son is the same age as my nephew. When I told my husband about the conversation he was totally blown away. If my step-son had said something like that to me I probably would have slapped him. I shouldn't say that and I've never spanked him (been around since he was 4) but I just can't imagine those works coming out of his mouth and me laughing it off and saying "you can't call your brother that." Which was apparently how she reacted when my nephew said it (causin instead of brother, of course, but you get the point) I'd like to think she made that up but truth is I don't doubt he said it. She's raising him to be a bit of a jerk.
@BeachBabe22 Rimjob is licking your partners butt hole. Sorry to be blunt, but definitely something an 11 year old shouldn't know too much about!! Yes they do have smartphones now, and have access to lots of adult content, but I still wouldn't let my kids hang out with a kid who speaks like that.