Just an LOL that made me think of our little Baby Names post...

[Deleted User] · October 2015

https://www.scarymommy.com/baby-name-donts/

Good read!!

runningwild · October 2015

That was hilarious! Thanks for posting.

runningwild · October 2015

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RoseShadow873 · October 2015

Yeah it is like the Baby Names discussion! Haha, I agree with all but the nickname one. If you like the nickname a lot and not the long versions, I don't see a good alternative. And if a kid uses the nickname and it is short for something they still have to answer that question, just with a different answer.

pinottoparenthood · October 2015

I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.

momofmanyinthemitten · October 2015

pinottoparenthood said:
I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.

While that may be an urban legend, my aunt witnessed nurses recommending (and young uneducated girls choosing) names of STDs that were pronounced in a prettier way.

thaisac1 · October 2015

Nicely written.

AGK2015 · October 2015

kielpinskim said:

I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.
While that may be an urban legend, my aunt witnessed nurses recommending (and young uneducated girls choosing) names of STDs that were pronounced in a prettier way.

Wow. Assuming your aunt isn't just pulling your leg, those nurses are terrible people.

NachosAndPeaches · October 2015

Le-a is an urban legend.

I hope the std names are also.

I agree with everything in this article except having to share the name once you've chosen. I like when people keep it a secret til after birth.

RoseGold10 · October 2015

NachosAndPeaches said:

I agree with everything in this article except having to share the name once you've chosen. I like when people keep it a secret til after birth.

Same--it's not ALWAYS because it's something horrible. It could be, like, "Hey, grandparent, we're naming the baby after you and wanted it to be a surprise!"

[Deleted User] · October 2015

pinottoparenthood said:
I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.

A friend of mine teachers in an inner city school and has had a Le-ah AND a Queenlatifa. No joke. They exist.

AGK2015 · October 2015

It's kind of impressive that so many people know someone who knows someone who has met a La-a or a Le-a, despite the fact that there has never been a year in which the Social Security Administration recorded at least 5 occurrences of that name, going back to at least 2000 (I gave up searching the records further back than that). Those (at most) 60 Le-as under the age of 16 must really get around.

Or something...

pinottoparenthood · October 2015

NachosAndPeaches said:

Le-a is an urban legend. I hope the std names are also. I agree with everything in this article except having to share the name once you've chosen. I like when people keep it a secret til after birth.

Yes! When people call their unborn children by their names constantly on Facebook, I get sick of the names before the kids are even born. When it's a name attached to a cute little newborn, I don't feel the same way. I hate when people constantly refer to their pregnant bellies by name. I don't know why.

[Deleted User] · October 2015

AGK2015 said:
It's kind of impressive that so many people know someone who knows someone who has met a La-a or a Le-a, despite the fact that there has never been a year in which the Social Security Administration recorded at least 5 occurrences of that name, going back to at least 2000 (I gave up searching the records further back than that). Those (at most) 60 Le-as under the age of 16 must really get around.

Or something...

Yup, elementary teacher, first grade so the kids are prob 7 or 8 by now!

ivyvines6 · October 2015

pinottoparenthood said:
I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.

I have a friend named Le-ah. She's so used to being called Leah she just assumes it as a nickname now.

RoseShadow873 · October 2015

I don't get it: that's a hyphen, not a dash. Dashes are longer than hyphens.

[Deleted User] · October 2015

RoseShadow873 said:

I don't get it: that's a hyphen, not a dash. Dashes are longer than hyphens.

yuuuup.

skc040512 · October 2015

AGK2015 said:

kielpinskim said:

pinottoparenthood said:
I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.
While that may be an urban legend, my aunt witnessed nurses recommending (and young uneducated girls choosing) names of STDs that were pronounced in a prettier way.

Wow. Assuming your aunt isn't just pulling your leg, those nurses are terrible people.

I mean, I had a good friend get pregnant at 15, and wanted to name it Cocane if it was a girl because it just sounded so pretty. Praise Jesus she had a boy.

Also, amusing article except for the bashing of Southerners - thanks for that lol. You should look up "How to Name Your Baby Properly" on YouTube by The Vlog Brothers. LOVE it.

NachosAndPeaches · October 2015

pinottoparenthood said:

NachosAndPeaches said:

Le-a is an urban legend.

I hope the std names are also.

I agree with everything in this article except having to share the name once you've chosen. I like when people keep it a secret til after birth.

Yes! When people call their unborn children by their names constantly on Facebook, I get sick of the names before the kids are even born. When it's a name attached to a cute little newborn, I don't feel the same way. I hate when people constantly refer to their pregnant bellies by name. I don't know why.

Did we just become best friends?

pinottoparenthood · October 2015

Knottie9983816 said:

I am 100% convinced that La-a (la dash uh) is an urban legend.
I have a friend named Le-ah. She's so used to being called Leah she just assumes it as a nickname now.

Sorry, I literally don't believe you haha.

AmadorRose · October 2015

Screw it, I'm naming this baby Glitter Yoonicorn-CupcakeSprink'l. Boy or girl.

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