For people who dont like 'trendy' names

hay1ey · November 2015

Does anyone else find it really annoying when people feel the need to say how much they hate/dislike a name that you have considered for your little one. Also, ive been noticing alot of people saying how names are 'too trendy'. So F*cking what!

hay1ey · November 2015

So name some names that you class as trendy?

ElRuby · November 2015

I think if it makes you upset you may be second guessing your name choice which is why you get so defensive about it.

hay1ey · November 2015

Ill give you an example....someone had suggested the name wrex and someones reply was Something like rex isnt a good name. Wrex is awful. I wouldnt dream of saying that about someones name suggestion!

penelope4612 · November 2015

I probably wouldn't tell someone that their name choice for a child was "awful" in person (even if I thought that AND they asked), typically because that is a person I will have an ongoing relationship with and if they choose to name their child that, we will both always remember that I said something mean about the name. I would probably tell someone face to face if I thought their name choice was trendy, but only if they asked my opinion. I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong with picking a trendy name (obviously lots of people love it - that's why it's trendy!) but some people honestly may have no idea. When someone is having their first child and not hanging out with a bunch of little ones all the time, they may not have any idea that the name they are picking is trendy, and they may appreciate having that feedback. Or they may not care. Whatever.

On the internet, if people create a post asking for opinions about a name, and I don't like it, I will say so. I don't ever have to see this person in real life, so it's not like I need to maintain a positive relationship with them. Furthermore, if you ask for opinions, you can't control what people say. If you don't want negative feedback about a name, don't ask people. Period. Most people have the courtesy to be positive (or at least polite) about names when a child has already been named, so if you don't want to hear negative things, don't share the name until it's official and the child is here and named.

Also, obviously not everyone shares the same opinions about names, so it wouldn't offend me personally if people didn't like my child's name. It's my child, not theirs.

Zimger · November 2015

I don't find it annoying.people ask for opinions and then people receive opinions.
As for trends, yeah there are several trendy names that come across the board (and IRL). People are going to have their own opinions about them. In the end it comes down to what you think is best for your child. Give them a name that you think is best for them.

Elsa1984 · November 2015

The whole point of these boards is to get other people's opinions on the name, or what would go with a certain FN or MN, or how you could honor someone, etc. Sometimes those opinions are good, sometimes they are bad. With the example of Wrex, to me, it is a pretty dang awful name. It sounds like a cross between Windex and Rex. However, I love Rex and see no issue with the name when it spelled correctly.

If someone in real life asked me about a name like Wrex, I would want to spare their feelings and not mention how awful I think it is, because they like it. And it might be someone that I spend a good amount of time with, and I don't want them to be offended that I don't like their choice for their kids name.

That being said, if someone on here asks about the name Wrex, I would tell them my honest opinion on what I really think about the name. First, because they are not someone that I see in real life, nor do I have to hang out with this person. Second, they are specifically coming to this board to found out (from a lot of people), what they think of the name, and they are looking for honest feedback. Third, I don't feel as bad voicing my opinion about a name on here.

When I posted my daughter's name on here back in 2011, it didnt get the best feedback. However, I didn't take the opinion nearly as hard as I did, when I mentioned the name to my mom and she gasped and talked about how much she disliked it. But she was being honest about how she felt about the name. It was hurtful to have that said to my face, even though many people (at the time) were saying it on this board. The people on the board, I didn't know, I had no relationship with them, and they were just telling me what my mom (the only family member who had the balls), was able to say to my face. For what it is worth, I ended up using the name (it is a legit name, that is spelled correctly), and since 2011...I see it being used quite often as a suggestion for someone else looking for a name.

If you don't want an honest opinion, I wouldn't hang out on this board.

delujm0 · November 2015

If your post specifically requests opinions, you can't get mad at the opinions. If I don't care for the nane, that's my opinion, which you asked for, so I will give it. I will usually try to explain why I feel that way though.

If the kid isn't born yet and therefore isn't named yet i don't see how that could be insulting. If you just want people to tell you it's nice no matter what, ask your friends and family.

magsugar13 · November 2015

I'm sorry am I in the wrong place?

I thought this was a board where people come to ask opinions on names?

So, no I dont find it annoying at all.
It is why the board exists and why most of us come here.

When most people dont like a name it is usally for a very good reason.

and honestly if that isnt why you are here it probably isnt the best place for you.

ShallowSeas · November 2015

hay1ey said:

Ill give you an example....someone had suggested the name wrex and someones reply was Something like rex isnt a good name. Wrex is awful. I wouldnt dream of saying that about someones name suggestion!

That person asked for an opinion on the name Wrex...an opinion was given. If you don't want internet strangers to snark on a name then don't ask for opinions on a name. Its pretty simple.

mb0112 · November 2015

People are blunt but it's because it's the Internet and entertainment. People in real life will sugarcoat it or tell you they like a name when they don't.

I will throw my ideas out on here if I honestly want help deciding. If I make up my mind on my own, I won't bother asking because any name is bound to elicit at least one negative, if not harsh, response.

hay1ey · November 2015

You know what i actually find funny....the fact that most of you on here have found the post i was on about and voiced your 'honest blunt opinions' on the name WREX! So sad. Lets just hope the name you choose or have chose for your kiddies are fantabulous

susykat77 · November 2015

Wrex isn't a trendy name. It's not a name - its Rex misspelled. Wrex is awful. Rex I can get behind.

jeanbug12 · November 2015

hay1ey said:
You know what i actually find funny....the fact that most of you on here have found the post i was on about and voiced your 'honest blunt opinions' on the name WREX! So sad. Lets just hope the name you choose or have chose for your kiddies are fantabulous

What I actually find funny is that you used that thread as an example and the poster of the thread seems to genuinely appreciate all the feedback, even though most posters didn't like the name. So that post totally does not support your argument that it is annoying when people give their negative opinion on a name.

yogahh · November 2015

There is a different of being trendy and just throwing letters together to be "different", ie, making up names.

For example, Jackson is trendy

Jaxxon is a made up name

Hazel is trendy

Hayzel is a made up name

So I am not really sure where you are trying to go with this post?

Bringmemylongswordho · November 2015

I can’t believe people who have participated in a thread on the baby names board, would participate in other threads on the same board.

magsugar13 · November 2015

Someone is BSC is my honest blunt opinion.

Elsa1984 · November 2015

I honestly thought that Wrex was just an example, because I saw this post before I saw the other one. Then I answered on this post, went back to the board, clicked on the next post to read/respond, and saw that Wrex was actually being asked about. I gave my honest response in both posts when it came to "Wrex", so I don't see how anything has changed really.

Just sounds like you are trying to pick fight with people on here. Bad news, regulars on here will just roll your eyes, and you will become just another person who swooped in here to tell people that they are rude for giving honest feedback. The drama phases out, and everyone forgets about you when you are done with the "why don't you give everyone puppies and rainbows about their name choices" thread.

Time to move on.

kyraaD · November 2015

hay1ey said:
Does anyone else find it really annoying when people feel the need to say how much they hate/dislike a name that you have considered for your little one. Also, ive been noticing alot of people saying how names are 'too trendy'. So F*cking what!

no, it's not annoying at all. this is the Baby Name board. it's meant for people to either ask for help choosing names or to post the names they are considering & get feedback; good or bad. if this annoys you, then stay off the board. & if you cant handle negative feedback, dont ask for opinions. this is the internet. nothing is sugar coated.

Gingermom15 · November 2015

If someone states IRL that they are naming their kid Jaxxsyn, I think people should politely congratulate them on their baby if they don't like the name. Unsolicited opinions are rude if a name is decided or the kid is already born.
However, on the baby name board when someone is asked for opinions/suggestions they need to put on their big girl panties and deal with whatever feedback they received. It's the Internet, not everything is lollipops and unicorn poop.

Gingermom15 · November 2015

hay1ey said:
You know what i actually find funny....the fact that most of you on here have found the post i was on about and voiced your 'honest blunt opinions' on the name WREX! So sad. Lets just hope the name you choose or have chose for your kiddies are fantabulous

I gave my opinion on that thread well before seeing this one. And yes, the name I have chosen for my baby is pretty fabulous, correctly spelled and not cheap city trendy

spottedginger · November 2015

sarahgn said:

hay1ey said:
You know what i actually find funny....the fact that most of you on here have found the post i was on about and voiced your 'honest blunt opinions' on the name WREX! So sad. Lets just hope the name you choose or have chose for your kiddies are fantabulous
I gave my opinion on that thread well before seeing this one. And yes, the name I have chosen for my baby is pretty fabulous, correctly spelled and not cheap city trendy

So... Your baby's name is going to be Zapp, right?

Gingermom15 · November 2015

spottedginger said:

sarahgn said:

hay1ey said:
You know what i actually find funny....the fact that most of you on here have found the post i was on about and voiced your 'honest blunt opinions' on the name WREX! So sad. Lets just hope the name you choose or have chose for your kiddies are fantabulous
I gave my opinion on that thread well before seeing this one. And yes, the name I have chosen for my baby is pretty fabulous, correctly spelled and not cheap city trendy
So... Your baby's name is going to be Zapp, right?

Zapp Maximus, of course.

Zimger · November 2015

hay1ey said:
You know what i actually find funny....the fact that most of you on here have found the post i was on about and voiced your 'honest blunt opinions' on the name WREX! So sad. Lets just hope the name you choose or have chose for your kiddies are fantabulous

I don't know about anyone else but my kids have awesome names.

Just step down from your soap box and relax.

g8trkim · November 2015

My honest opinion... OP has bigger issues than defending Wrex.

HisBestBirthdayGift · November 2015

hay1ey said:

Does anyone else find it really annoying when people feel the need to say how much they hate/dislike a name that you have considered for your little one. Also, ive been noticing alot of people saying how names are 'too trendy'. So F*cking what!

On here, I find it odd when someone unleashes on a mother who has posed a question such as "Help me pick between..". Clearly, this person has narrowed down their choices and needs a tie breaker. IMO, this is not the time for the trendy police officer or the spelling nazi to throw about their two cents in regards to what they consider naming faux pas. If you don't like either of them, I think the couth thing would be to skip the thread. However, manners aren't always a person's first thought when they get behind a keyboard.

I consider "What do you think of..." to be a whole different ball game. This, to me, says "I want to know your entire opinion". If someone starts with that, they're opening themselves up for blatant thoughts.

My girls both have trendy names, it doesn't bother me in the least.

Then again, neither do the names of other children!

But I agree, some people take the personal opinion policing too far and it often seems like their whole goal is offending.

eileenmcgoo · November 2015

Hello hormones!!

Knottie1442268460 · November 2015

HisBestBirthdayGift said:

hay1ey said:

Does anyone else find it really annoying when people feel the need to say how much they hate/dislike a name that you have considered for your little one. Also, ive been noticing alot of people saying how names are 'too trendy'. So F*cking what!

On here, I find it odd when someone unleashes on a mother who has posed a question such as "Help me pick between..". Clearly, this person has narrowed down their choices and needs a tie breaker. IMO, this is not the time for the trendy police officer or the spelling nazi to throw about their two cents in regards to what they consider naming faux pas. If you don't like either of them, I think the couth thing would be to skip the thread. However, manners aren't always a person's first thought when they get behind a keyboard.

I consider "What do you think of..." to be a whole different ball game. This, to me, says "I want to know your entire opinion". If someone starts with that, they're opening themselves up for blatant thoughts.

My girls both have trendy names, it doesn't bother me in the least.

Then again, neither do the names of other children!

But I agree, some people take the personal opinion policing too far and it often seems like their whole goal is offending.

Very well said. I posted a tiebreaker poll to get many votes. I specifically said I didn't want criticism. I got a ton of it. Including things having nothing to do with the names. I come to this board because I like to vote on names. I like to ease the sting of some of the rude comments too. There are many really nice naming boards if you need real ideas. I went there first & came here for mass votes. I don't want people here going there. It will ruin that site.

kerismatic · November 2015

Bringmemylongswordho · November 2015

Can we skip the white knight back and forth and just skip to the dance party gif part?

spottedginger · November 2015

"Hey guys, I want your opinion, but only if it confirms my own opinion. No other opinions or constructive criticism allowed." Oh wait, we are on the Internet and I can't control the type of responses I get in a public forum. Oh well.
Edited because words

Hector33 · November 2015

The only thing that annoys me when I ask for opinions on name choices and I specially state that my DH and I are not worried by how popular or trendy a name is and then posters will say the name is too popular.

calico34 · November 2015

Is it just me or did this thread turn into an episode of South Park

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LoveIsOwlYouNeed · November 2015

What is the point if this thread? OP, you kind of have a TOU violation with this, not cool, really.

ReggieBear · November 2015

Haha! My names completely got torn apart but that is why I asked. At least here I know what people really think than out in the real world where they smile and nod.

I just wanted some honest feedback before I give a name to a child that it will have for the rest of their lives. Whether or not it changes anything is up to me and my family but at least I know I really took to heart what I am naming my child.

And yes the hormones are totally at play!

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