Opinions please

caoc90 · September 2015

My husband and I are having fun coming up with potential names for our baby, could I get some general opinions on the name Valkyrie for a little girl. I think it's epically adorable and has lots of nickname potential

imrachellea · September 2015

My first reaction was I don't like it. So I googled it to get the origin. I still don't like it. It literally means "chooser of the slain". Seems more violent then adorable.

(Btw, you may not get what you are looking for when you ask for opinions on names).

RoseShadow873 · September 2015

It's kind of funny because my husband likes that word but it's a bit too weird for a name so we are thinking about Valerie instead since it's like it but a real name. You could also go with Kyrie which is a cool name.

caoc90 · September 2015

Yeah I understand im not getting what I am necessarily "looking for" but I just gotta know outside input. So thank you for your opinion

bboroski · September 2015

Yeah. While it's an awesome word and I picture a strong woman.... I also picture dead men laying on the battle field for a valkarie to come take their souls to Valhalla .... so oo
Maybe as mentioned above a cute adaptation?

momofmanyinthemitten · September 2015

The teacher in me cringes at that name. Sorry.

worldsokayestmom · September 2015

Wasn't that the name of a terrible tom cruise movie? That's the only thing that comes to mind for me. I really don't like it, but like the alternative Valerie.

cmjenkies · September 2015

There's a huge baby names thread on this board where you might get more input.

However, my general opinion is - please no.

caoc90 · September 2015

If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie

imrachellea · September 2015

caoc90 said:
If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie

I've been a teacher for 6 years, middle school none the less (120+ kids per year), and I have yet to have a single student with either of these names.

pinottoparenthood · September 2015

caoc90 said:
If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie

Wow cool. You're a real peach.
Please for your child's sake, reconsider.

jasmineahenderson · September 2015

Personally not a fan. I understand not wanting your child to have the same name as other kids in their class but also think about the name given them. If you look at baby name charts those can give you an idea of what's popular so you can avoid that, if that's what you're trying to avoid. I agree with another user too; before I became a stay-at-home mom I was a teacher and I never had a student with either of those names.

sarahufl · September 2015

Nope.

Rifej1229 · September 2015

"Flight of the Valkyrie" was composed by Wagner. His anti-semitism influenced Hitler to play/promote it as a representation of the "master race's" talents. Jewish musicians were even forced to play Wagner in concentration camps. This doesn't mean that this is "Valkyrie's" only connotation, but I would steer clear of any name associated with anti-semitism. (I'm a music teacher, so I might be a little too informed on this issue)

sprocketsngadgets · September 2015

No. Just no

brie_and_almonds · September 2015

Also a teacher who has never had a Valerie or Kyrie in class.

I find Valkyrie cringeworthy, though it makes me think of the old Nintendo game Gauntlet, which I had a lot of fun playing.

If you like the theme, maybe name your child after a valkyrie instead of using the word. Still weird names, still similar themes, not going to make me think "Blue Elf needs food badly" every time I call on them in class.

NachosAndPeaches · September 2015

I see it and think, how on earth am I supposed to pronounce it, and why couldn't her parents name her something real? You can do different but please consider not only your child's future (does it work on a resume? No!) but every first day of school, every college party she will go to and not just be able to make a simple introduction. Find something else unique (NOT yooneeque for goodness sake), and name her something that resembles a name and can be pronounced.

The only exception for this rule in my book is if someone is being named from a certain ethnicity, but then I still urge you to consider a name that works in both languages.

CharminglySouthern · September 2015

caoc90 said:
If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie

Here's an idea, if you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. The general consensus is that Valkyrie is not something you should saddle your kid with.

It's my opinion that it's a horrible name.

olivemomma · September 2015

That's the name of a failed assassination attempt on hitler. Personally not a fan and I wouldn't name my child something associated with that man

DaisyLala13 · September 2015

No. Just no.

jonesl12 · September 2015

That's a big nope

Sincera4 · September 2015

Rifej1229 said:
"Flight of the Valkyrie" was composed by Wagner. His anti-semitism influenced Hitler to play/promote it as a representation of the "master race's" talents. Jewish musicians were even forced to play Wagner in concentration camps. This doesn't mean that this is "Valkyrie's" only connotation, but I would steer clear of any name associated with anti-semitism. (I'm a music teacher, so I might be a little too informed on this issue)

I'm a music teacher too (Elementary) and I thought the same thing!

knitknit · September 2015

brenlo42 said:

Also a teacher who has never had a Valerie or Kyrie in class. I find Valkyrie cringeworthy, though it makes me think of the old Nintendo game Gauntlet, which I had a lot of fun playing. If you like the theme, maybe name your child after a valkyrie instead of using the word. Still weird names, still similar themes, not going to make me think "Blue Elf needs food badly" every time I call on them in class.

I totally had this game on the old NES. Amazing.

dkny155 · September 2015

Not a fan, sorry. However, if you guys have your heart set on it then go for it!

mountainsmama · September 2015

I know a Valkyrie and have never really thought twice about her name. She can always go by Val, I think it's unique but not a made up name or difficult to pronounce. I also have never associated her with Hitler or Nazis or anything like that, but it's something to consider if it bothers you.

loriDa75 · September 2015

I'm a teacher of almost 10 years and I may have had 1 Valarie, but no Kyrie's.

I think Kyrie is totally cute- but I don't get quite the same feeling with Valkyrie

UnbreakableKimmySchmidt · September 2015

Yeah, not a fan of Valkyrie either. On the plus side you still have plenty of time to come up with a name for your baby. There is a baby name board if you need to solicit more ideas!

caoc90 · September 2015

CharminglySouthern said:

caoc90 said:
If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie
Here's an idea, if you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. The general consensus is that Valkyrie is not something you should saddle your kid with.

It's my opinion that it's a horrible name.

I asked for opinions because I was ready to hear the general consensus of no and why nots. In my board why can I not post my own opinion back? I was a preschool teacher for many years and have had 4 different Kyries and 3 Valerie's. It could be a regional thing for sure, how ever thank you for all of your input. I feel in my opinion Valkyrie is a strong and powerful name. One to be remembered should she choose to want to be in the spot light for something one day. It also has a ton of versatility for nicknames. Val, Kyrie, Ky, Vee. The list goes on. We would choose a softer middle name to give it a good flow. But I can't seem to shake it. Who ever said we have a while is right. We do and maybe it will change but so far these are my opinions on the current name. Don't get me wrong I wasn't crazy about it at first for all the reasons y'all are posting. But I do like it, a lot.

mrstrax · September 2015

caoc90 said:

CharminglySouthern said:

caoc90 said:
If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie
Here's an idea, if you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. The general consensus is that Valkyrie is not something you should saddle your kid with.

It's my opinion that it's a horrible name.
I asked for opinions because I was ready to hear the general consensus of no and why nots. In my board why can I not post my own opinion back? I was a preschool teacher for many years and have had 4 different Kyries and 3 Valerie's. It could be a regional thing for sure, how ever thank you for all of your input. I feel in my opinion Valkyrie is a strong and powerful name. One to be remembered should she choose to want to be in the spot light for something one day. It also has a ton of versatility for nicknames. Val, Kyrie, Ky, Vee. The list goes on. We would choose a softer middle name to give it a good flow. But I can't seem to shake it. Who ever said we have a while is right. We do and maybe it will change but so far these are my opinions on the current name. Don't get me wrong I wasn't crazy about it at first for all the reasons y'all are posting. But I do like it, a lot.

If you don't care about our reasoning for not liking it, why ask? You're clearly set on it.

caoc90 · September 2015

In case I missed something

AEG84 · September 2015

I will also echo not liking this name. It's just not a name. And I just picture her having to spell it out every single time.

I have never met a Valerie or a Kyrie (is that one even a name?). But if those are too "common" for you, there are plenty of other less-common names that are actually names. I'm with the other posters who have said don't ask for opinions if you don't actually want them.

CharminglySouthern · September 2015

mrstrax said:

caoc90 said:

CharminglySouthern said:

caoc90 said:
If we wanted a dime a dozen name to be shared with 7 of her classmates every year than we would definitely choose Valerie or Kyrie
Here's an idea, if you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. The general consensus is that Valkyrie is not something you should saddle your kid with.

It's my opinion that it's a horrible name.
I asked for opinions because I was ready to hear the general consensus of no and why nots. In my board why can I not post my own opinion back? I was a preschool teacher for many years and have had 4 different Kyries and 3 Valerie's. It could be a regional thing for sure, how ever thank you for all of your input. I feel in my opinion Valkyrie is a strong and powerful name. One to be remembered should she choose to want to be in the spot light for something one day. It also has a ton of versatility for nicknames. Val, Kyrie, Ky, Vee. The list goes on. We would choose a softer middle name to give it a good flow. But I can't seem to shake it. Who ever said we have a while is right. We do and maybe it will change but so far these are my opinions on the current name. Don't get me wrong I wasn't crazy about it at first for all the reasons y'all are posting. But I do like it, a lot.
If you don't care about our reasoning for not liking it, why ask? You're clearly set on it.

This. It's kind of a waste of everyone's time.

ashleymarie1027 · September 2015

To be honest, when I saw your post on the baby name thread, I thought it was a joke meant to drumb up conversation

That's about as seriously as I can take the thought of naming someone Valkyrie

caoc90 · September 2015

I thought this was supposed to be a more supportive community, guess I was wrong. Also if y'all feel it's a waste of time you could always stop following don't post and move on. I really do appreciate all the input.
God bless.

K&Elizabeth · September 2015

"Supportive community" doesn't mean tacitly agreeing with everything people have to say. Honest opinions when they are asked for = support.

SisterMaryNapalm · September 2015

caoc90 said:
I thought this was supposed to be a more supportive community, guess I was wrong. Also if y'all feel it's a waste of time you could always stop following don't post and move on. I really do appreciate all the input.
God bless.

The PP gave you good reasons and the general consensus is that as a name, it doesn't work. You got reasons from mythological, historical, ideological, musical and social perspectives. I am an educator and I can see where you're coming from. Do I think it sounds cool? Yes but that's not the only test of a name.

However, if this has clear references to the NAZI party (both through Wagner in which I agree with PP's perspective but also as the name of a failed plot to assassinate Hitler) then I would say that's a big turn off to me. Additionally, you are intentionally naming your daughter after an angel of death (for want of a better phrase) so that she is consistently associated with death, war and suffering.

I would definitely consider this name for a character in a book. For a child and eventually a woman who will have worries, insecurities and opinions? Nope.

Also, I think you're being a tad immature by asking for opinions and then turning around and complaining about a lack of "support". Support doesn't mean agreement. You asked our opinions. I've given you mine.

wassuphoes · September 2015

I think the suggestion to use an actual valkyrie name like Sigrun or Kara would be a better fit. That way you can still call her your little valkyrie, avoid the Wagner association, it shows more depth of research /history, and is a name she can grow with, instead of forever being a character out of a dystopian YA novel.

In fact, there are significantly less Sigruns then Valkyries running around the states right now.

thaisac1 · September 2015

My personal opinion echoes the general consensus of the thread - I didn't like the name at first glance, and disliked it even more after learning about some of the potential connotations of the name.

Just thought I would give you a perspective from someone with an uncommon name. I am Brazilian so although my name is perfectly common and understandable in Brazil, I struggle here in North America (and my first name is not even close to being as long or complicated as the one you propose). Every single time I am asked my name, or if I have to call and leave a message for instance, I have to spell my first name and last name letter by letter to get the point across, and that gets old quickly. And people still butcher my name - few can pronounce it properly. Obviously when my parents named me they would never guess I would one day live outside of Brazil, so it's not their fault of course. But I just wanted you to know that having an unusual name that is not intuitively pronounced or spelled is a huge pain in the buttocks...

nlwz123 · September 2015

caoc90 said:

In case I missed something

It sounds like you missed a lot.

seashellz1223 · September 2015

Personally, since you are requesting opinions I don't like it and I don't like its connotations. I'm all for unusual names but please think about how it could affect your child's future job prospects, friendships etc.

RoseShadow873 · September 2015

I don't feel it is a clear reference to the Nazi party. I think that is such a stretch and totally overboard. Legends of valkyries significantly predate Wagner and the Nazi party. Wagner was dead long before there was a Nazi party. As for the name of the Hitler assassination attempt, that is even more absurd to bring up. It was a thing long before that, and regardless of Wagner's personal opinions, Ride of the Valkyries is still great music. Anyway, the general public is too ignorant to think about a name so deeply.

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