Thoughts on the name Nixon?

BeansMom2014 · April 2016

**I know this isn't the baby name thread...but I like you guys! What are your thoughts on the name Nixon for our boy? I love the name but I'm not sure if there is still too much negative connotation attached to it.

Oh, our daughters name is Kennedy - NO we are not at all uber political people, I promise! We just happen to like those names. The other name we are thinking about is Desmond.

Thoughts/Feelings/Other Ideas?

lalala2004 · April 2016

People are going to think it's on purpose with Nixon and Kennedy. I wouldn't. That's weird, frankly.

Mel90412 · April 2016

lalala2004 said:

People are going to think it's on purpose with Nixon and Kennedy. I wouldn't. That's weird, frankly.

WSS ^^^^^

BeansMom2014 · April 2016

THANK YOU!! That's what I keep telling my husband. Glad to know I'm not overthinking it - it's just too much.

JoMunson · April 2016

People will DEFINITELY think it's a president thing, especially since the Kennedy/Nixon debate is one of the most talked about political events.
also...the guy quit. You really wanna name your kid after a quitter?

vinerie · April 2016

I agree with PP.

kbrands7 · April 2016

I agree with PP. Also, I love the name Desmond; we considered it for DS2.

NB817 · April 2016

Yup agree ^^ if your daughter wasn't already named Kennedy I'd say do it, but since she is its a no IMO.

mcb2016 · April 2016

No way. If you really love it maybe a middle name.

Bltbear82 · April 2016

Agree, no Nixon or any other presidents since you've already got a Kennedy. We know a little boy named Dixon though, and it's not my style but it's cute on him.

saladflambe · April 2016

Nixon and Kennedy

I don't hate it, but of course people are going to think political - can't avoid that.
It makes me laugh.

katxattack1212 · April 2016

My nephew is named Nickson. I don't think anyone has ever associated it with Nixon.

TXmamatobe · April 2016

I agree. No since you already have a Kennedy.

michellabanana · April 2016

I agree people would think of it politically. You have to think of every worst case scenario with names ( what their initials would be, possible bad nicknames)

By the way, I love Kennedy! It sounds preppy and original at the same time. Do you call her by any nickname?

I always said if I had boy and girl twins, I would name them Jack and Jill (which would be so mean to do lol). I would not though.

camillaandcarson · April 2016

Either name is fine, Nixon or Desmond. Your kid, pick what you and DH like. I know of a Nixon, a Kennedy, and also two kids named Desmond in real life.
It is not like all the LO's friends and teachers will be like, "Oh you have a sister named Kennedy so this is a political thing for sure."

TheHauntedHauswife · April 2016

The presidential correlation is too bad cause honestly i think Nixon is a super cute boys name. You could consider spelling it differently... maybe Nickson though i honestly like Nixon better. If you love the name i would honestly probably just go with it. If people ask if they are named after the presidents, just say no.

The middle name we are going with has a particular connotation within a hobby that i partake in, and though its not the reason we chose it, I imagine I will need to explain a few times that we just liked the name by itself and its not meant to reference that. But that wasnt enough for us to decide against it.

Spylon · April 2016

Not a fan, especially with a Kennedy in the family. But as @mcb2016 said, maybe as a middle name if you really love it.

PYLWhammy · April 2016

Everyone will make the political connection. Kennedy is a president that's remembered fondly, while Nixon, well, isn't. It just seems weird to do to a kid. If you must use it, mn it.

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