What do you think of the name Dude for a boy? My husband is adamant that we name our son this but I have never heard of it and pretty well dislike it at this point
This is very bad, and I'm the one who was considering "Jet" for her daughter. If I think it's bad, I have a feeling the other ladies on here are going to throw up on their key boards.
Pretty well dislike is an understatement - I really hate it. It's been causing major tension and discord between us as ridiculous as that is. I wish he would compromise a little as I agreed to a middle name but he won't have it. Ugh.
Pretty well dislike is an understatement - I really hate it. It's been causing major tension and discord between us as ridiculous as that is. I wish he would compromise a little as I agreed to a middle name but he won't have it. Ugh.
Oh yikes! That is really awful that he won't compromise on this one. It's not even that it's a "bad name" it's just down right mean to do to the future human that would be attached to the name. Maybe getting the opinion of other people he likes/respects (as in friends or family) might help?? Because I don't think anyone will give him positive feedback on this name. Perhaps if you talk about how bad it is in front of others and he sees everyone agreeing, then he might come around and realize this is an unacceptable choice?? Just an idea. Best of luck with that one!
Unfortunately it is real. I wouldn't post on here unless I was serious. I'm not sure why he likes it so much but I think it's some association to his surf culture? I really think it's mean to name a child that. Everyone he has asked agrees with him - partly why I posted here as I have been rather shocked by the amount of people who seem to think its great. We have even asked random people on the street and they have also agreed with him!? I can't understand it but my family does not approve of the "name" whatsoever.
I don't have a response to this that is anywhere near polite but your husband wants to name your son dude so I don't even care...
Your husband is an idiot as are all the people around him. Frankly, I'd prep some divorce and/or mental health review paper work. I'm not even kidding.
:-O Do not let your husband do that to your child! What about naming him after a famous surfer? Kelly, Taj, Adrain, Dane? Or maybe something like Dax, Kai, Bodhi...those seem like surfer names to me.
Tell him you are using your veto power on this one. You shouldn't have to name a child something that you know is so wrong, no matter how much he likes it.
And if he asks people on the street and they say it's great, maybe it's because they don't care and have no interest in your child's future.
I call my DS1 little Dude as a pet name. No reason your H can't do the same but i can guarantee no one in the real world would take someone named Dude legally seriously and people would judge the parents. Teachers other parents, doctors and basically anyone will judge the parents that used that name and then your son would have the same problem. I mean imagine you had a daughter who asked to go on a date with Dude.
Unfortunately it is real. I wouldn't post on here unless I was serious. I'm not sure why he likes it so much but I think it's some association to his surf culture? I really think it's mean to name a child that. Everyone he has asked agrees with him - partly why I posted here as I have been rather shocked by the amount of people who seem to think its great. We have even asked random people on the street and they have also agreed with him!? I can't understand it but my family does not approve of the "name" whatsoever.
It's pretty hard to look someone in the eye and tell them the name they've chosen for their child is just the worst. That could be why everyone has given you positive feedback.
I would just tell him to forget about it because it's not going to happen. If he refuses to come up with any other name choices then congratulate yourself because you then get to pick a name yourself.
The only compromise I can think of is name the kid Dudley and nickname him Dude? Or maybe Duncan? How much pot are your Husband's friends smoking? I can't fathom anyone thinking that name is an ok idea while sober...
Not my favorite name, but what about Duke? It's at least a little more respectable, and a reference to a surfing legend (Duke Kahanamoku).
I am seriously thinking that this would be a deal breaker for me. Want to name my kid Dude and won't back down or compromise? I have divorce papers for you.
Regardless of the name, if one parent says no it should be off the table. He should respect your opinion. FWIW, I teach 4th grade and won't let my kids call each other Dude. I tell them we show each other respect and use names BECAUSE DUDE IS NOT A NAME! I can see it as a nickname but definitely not a legal one, or even a middle name for that matter. It's just terrible!
Dean Martin's character in Rio Bravo was called Dude. Problem for your husband is that Rio Bravo is a western set many generations ago and Dude was probably not anyone's actual name.
Reminds me of when Phoebe changed her name to Princess Consuela Bananahammock, so Mike decided to start going by Crapbag.
What do you think of the name Dude for a boy? My husband is adamant that we name our son this but I have never heard of it and pretty well dislike it at this point
In my experience all men love The Big Lebowski, but even The Dude had an actual name.
I mean if there ever was an upside to a gawd-awful name, then it's this one. When he's older and refuses to do his chores you'll be able to glare at him and go (in your most terrifying parent-voice) "the Dude abides".
In all seriousness, no. Don't do that to your kid.
Re: the name Dude for a boy
Mom to Benjamin 6/2011 and Lena 5/2013; baby 3 on the way
Mom to Benjamin 6/2011 and Lena 5/2013; baby 3 on the way
Your husband is an idiot as are all the people around him. Frankly, I'd prep some divorce and/or mental health review paper work. I'm not even kidding.
And if he asks people on the street and they say it's great, maybe it's because they don't care and have no interest in your child's future.
I would just tell him to forget about it because it's not going to happen. If he refuses to come up with any other name choices then congratulate yourself because you then get to pick a name yourself.
Veto veto veto.
The only compromise I can think of is name the kid Dudley and nickname him Dude? Or maybe Duncan? How much pot are your Husband's friends smoking? I can't fathom anyone thinking that name is an ok idea while sober...
Not my favorite name, but what about Duke? It's at least a little more respectable, and a reference to a surfing legend (Duke Kahanamoku).
Seriously dude
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Not a name though, might as well name him Boy.
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Reminds me of when Phoebe changed her name to Princess Consuela Bananahammock, so Mike decided to start going by Crapbag.
In all seriousness, no. Don't do that to your kid.