What are your opinions?

daniellered00 · September 2015

Hey everyone,

I just found out today that I'm expecting a boy! That's what I wanted to I'm super excited about it.

I already had both names picked out depending on sex, Khemya for a girl and Kingston for a boy (the K is for the dad, Khem)

After sharing with my (very opinionated) family, half of them loved and the other thought it was a bit weird.

What do you guys think?

BabyRut2015 · September 2015

Don't share with people, everyone always has weird reactions, especially if.you ask them what they think.

It's your baby, and you should choose the name you love. Everyone will get used to it and learn to love it once LO is here anyway!

wassuphoes · September 2015

If you don't want peoples opinions, don't share the names.

That said. They're kinda weird. Kingston is super trendy,and I'm not going to comment on Khemya because it's a moot point since you're having a boy.

I think you can do better.

kristib1027 · September 2015

Exactly what pp said.

jeanbug12 · September 2015

I am not a fan. It is a last name IMO. And it is a bit trendy right now, it first broke into the top 1000 names in 2006 (when Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani used it) and has skyrocketed to #161 last year. That is a pretty huge jump for 8 years, I don't think the name will stick around once the last names for first names trend ends and it will seem dated.

But if you and your husband love it, go for it. Maybe just don't share with others anymore if you don't want to hear their opinion.

teachmegs817 · September 2015

As PP have stated, people are going to give you opinions on just about anything you're willing to open your mouth and talk about, when it comes to your pregnancy. If you don't want to deal with what they might say afterwards, then keep it between you and your SO. I am in no way trying to come off rude, lol. We've decided between two names, Griffin and Gavin. So far, we've gotten a lot of "Ooo, I like Gavin" and not so much with Griffin, and it's our top contender. Plus, if someone just said to us; "We like Gavin, not so much Griffin" or even saying they didn't care for both, we would be fine with that. It's if they continued to name bash and carry on about it, that would probably get on my nerves. Not sure what exactly was said by your family members. We know not everyone is going to like the name and even more so, probably not always agree on how we raise our son either. But that's just it, its OUR son. Hopefully you don't get yourself down about it to much.

nlwz123 · September 2015

I mean, I'm not a huge fan, but that's also not my child. If you are going to share your name choices with people then you have to expect both negative and positive opinions.

kmo8986 · September 2015

That is why I don't tell anyone the name or name choices until after the baby is here. They are much less likely to tell you they don't like the name once it is attached to an outside baby.

adcc43 · September 2015

I like it! Like PP have said, this is YOUR child. If you and your SO agree and love it then name your baby it.

My brother in law and sister in law did not tell anyone the name they picked out until baby was born bc they knew it wasn't a name everyone would like. My nephew, River, will be 3 this week and I couldn't imagine his name being anything else! People will eventually grow to love it.

DaphneMoon1 · September 2015

Are you asking for opinions because it could potentially change your name choice? Or are you set on Kingston? If you are set, don't let it bother you and stop asking for opinions.

If you genuinely want to know what people think and it may change your choice, then I say start considering other options. I'm not a fan of any names with King or Royalty sounds to them. It's very trendy and doesn't translate well into adulthood. Plus it feels like a inferiority complex- I don't like Princess for a girl either.

If you are open to suggestions, here are some K boy names:

Kyle, Kevin, Keith, Kenneth, Kendrick

It seems like you like less traditional. How about Knox?

mrsgetz4000 · September 2015

My opinion is that I hate weird names, but my other opinion is that it doesn't matter what other people think. It's your child so name your child as you wish. I have a 6 month old niece who has the pretties blue eyes I've ever seen and I love her dearly. And I hate her name, Blythe. But I love her and I'll get over it

Monilee1017 · September 2015

I'm am not a fan of the names but that is what people are going to think of the name once the child is born. Some will like it some won't. You can deal with that or find a new name.

willashbaby · September 2015

To me, unless you have a specific attachment to a "location" is should NOT be used a name. From what I recall Gwen & Gavin named their son "Kingston" because that's where he was conceived (they -No Doubt- were working on Rock Steady & I'm obviously a fan). Other than that, I don't get it.

Kelley421 · September 2015

teachmegs817 said:
As PP have stated, people are going to give you opinions on just about anything you're willing to open your mouth and talk about, when it comes to your pregnancy. If you don't want to deal with what they might say afterwards, then keep it between you and your SO. I am in no way trying to come off rude, lol. We've decided between two names, Griffin and Gavin. So far, we've gotten a lot of "Ooo, I like Gavin" and not so much with Griffin, and it's our top contender. Plus, if someone just said to us; "We like Gavin, not so much Griffin" or even saying they didn't care for both, we would be fine with that. It's if they continued to name bash and carry on about it, that would probably get on my nerves. Not sure what exactly was said by your family members. We know not everyone is going to like the name and even more so, probably not always agree on how we raise our son either. But that's just it, its OUR son. Hopefully you don't get yourself down about it to much.

We chose Griffin for our boy! DH and I have had it picked out since we started TTC (2.5y ago) and I love it!
I've only seen it a few times.
(I'm having 3- if all were boys we were going to name them Griffin, Grady and Gavin- it's 2girls tho)

Kingston isn't terrible IMO. There are a lot of ways you could go completely wrong with a baby name and that's not one of them.

CaraBoonie · September 2015

Are you Jamaican? If so, then as a PP said I like Kingston because it says something about your heritage. Otherwise, I personally don't get having a name that's a place if you have no connection to the place. That said, there are some BAD names out there and while I wouldn't choose Kingston myself, it isn't terrible.

But as PPs also said, if you have no plans on changing the name, don't ask for opinions. Since our name is set in stone, we just state it as fact "This is her name" and people only say nice things if they say anything at all. If you ask for opinions, you'll get them whether you really want them or not

dcbissett08 · September 2015

I have not told anyone what names I've picked out for that exact reason. I've discussed some names with DH, but I won't fully tell him until we are at the hospital because he has a big mouth like his mom. This is baby #3 for us and as soon as my MIL found out she's been giving us ideas for names. My cousin chose to keep the name a secret and that is the best plan in my situation as well!

jrouge12 · September 2015

Love the name Kingston! DH and I agree that were not sharing our name choice with friends or family. Too many opinions!

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