May 2016 Moms

Thoughts on the name Nixon?

**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? 
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Re: Thoughts on the name Nixon?

  • People are going to think it's on purpose with Nixon and Kennedy. I wouldn't. That's weird, frankly.
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  • THANK YOU!! That's what I keep telling my husband. Glad to know I'm not overthinking it - it's just too much. 
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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    edited 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?
  • I agree with PP.
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  • I agree with PP. Also, I love the name Desmond; we considered it for DS2.
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    Yup agree ^^ if your daughter wasn't already named Kennedy I'd say do it, but since she is its a no IMO. 

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


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  • 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. 
  • :lol: 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.
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  • My nephew is named Nickson. I don't think anyone has ever associated it with Nixon. 
  • I agree. No since you already have a Kennedy. 
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  • 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. 
  • edited 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."
  • 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.
  • Not a fan, especially with a Kennedy in the family. But as @mcb2016 said, maybe as a middle name if you really love it.

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  • 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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