Why is it people will say some names are out there but then put down common names?

If you say you like the name Kennedy for a girl and someone says "That is a stupid name and too out there and then when someone askes about the name Jennifer" who all say it is way too common so what in the heck are you suppose to name a kid?





(Which i do not care i named my son what i wanted, did not care what other's thought)





But why is that...People will say oh that is way too common or that is way too unusual ?

Why is it people will say some names are out there but then put down common names?
People say those things because they place too much importance on the wrong things. It doesn't matter if a name is out there or if it's common. If it's a name you truly love, that's all that matters.





My preference is for traditional names. And I don't like "cutsie" or trendy names. So I couldn't disagree more when I read comments that say names like Michael or Katherine are too old, or too common, or too boring. Names like that are beautiful, and have stood the test of time.





And as far as names that are "out there," I wouldn't do that personally, but sometimes people come up with some interesting names. I sometimes comment on these types of names to maybe point out something the asker hasn't considered - like it resembles some other (often negative) word, or gives a certain impression. Unfortunately people try to be unique and end up just looking like they don't know how to spell. In fact, too many people place too much emphasis on trying to come up with a unique name for the child, assuming it will make the child unique. The name is not what makes a child who he/she is. Their own personality and influences from family and friends are what makes a child who they are.





Ultimately, a name is just a label that is put on a person to identify them from others. But, right or wrong, people sometimes form an opinion of what a person might be like from their name. A boy named Eugene might be thought of as a nerd, while Jason is the cool kid and Storm is from a family of hippies. In reality their name has nothing to do with it. Maybe Eugene is the hottie of the bunch!





Anyway, like I said, all that really matters is that you love the name you give your child. You'll be hearing and saying it the rest of your life, so make it something you'll be happy with. Though that doesn't always guarantee the child will like it! But that's a completely different issue!
Reply:Whether a name is common or whether it is way out there,just make sure you give your child a name THEY can live with. Report Abuse

Reply:I agree with what you're saying.
Reply:because everyone wants to think their name is the best. I agree with you and name your son something you and your spouse like. Who cares what anyone else thinks. My parents weren't crazy about the name at first and now they think it suites him perfectly. I told them they had their chance and now I have mine.
Reply:most likely because the "unusual" name is something they've never heard of before, and they can't figure out how to pronounce it.





I'd much rather have a child with their own individual name than to be another Jennifer or Michael.
Reply:people have no vision and lack imagination, kennedy is a cool name. jaqueline kennedy would be kinda funny but classic. audrey is cool too. i can't go on, b/c when i was naming my last child it was torture! we finally chose maia.
Reply:Well ... there is a happy medium.





It's hard to define, but I'd say in general:





* Places names are fabulous. Place names with creative spellings are over the top. India, yes; Indeeah, no.





* Family names are great. But using two surnames - Harrison Emery, for example - risks making your kid sound like a law firm. William Emery or Harrison James works better.





* Noun names are fine, but stick to the noun in its pure form. Summer, yes; Summerlea, no. Sky, sure; Skyye, no.





* Wild nicknames from formal names are a nice compromise. We call our son Alexei, but we named him Alexander. Likewise, Gigi would be out there as a given name, but as a nickname for Georgia or Genevieve, it's great.





* Saints names and mythological names are almost always good choices, even if they're obscure - Swithin, Endellion, Cassiopeia, Leocadia, Artemis.





* If your last name is long and difficult to say, it might be wise to go with a very popular given name. After all, Emma Neijnadaldo will be busy spelling her last name already.





Just a few thoughts - and no, you can't please everyone, but I think Yahoo! Answers can give you a good sense of how others will react to your child's name - and perhaps your child.
Reply:i think there is a balance between unusual or "unique" and common. I am a personal fan of traditional names that haven't been seen around in a while. Names like Tiffany and Jennifer and Ashley are just tired out and will probably make a huge comeback in about forty years. Right now I like names like Levi and Orson and Henry and Annalise. Heard of but not necessarily common.
Reply:Kennedy isn't so out there. Mis-spelling traditional names is dumb and made up names are ghetto. There are many names between a top ten girl's name for decades- like Jennifer and Califragalistic.
Reply:You're supposed to name a kid whatever you want to, as long as it is a legal name. However, there are more traditional names that are not as common as names like Jessica, Jennifer, Bob, John, Joe, etc. No reason why I used J names...they just seemed to pop in my head. Names that are obviously made up such as Shandiquanaynaeiaxhylia are too out there. Names like Kennedy are actually somewhat common, but unique enough that there probably won't be another child with that name.





I had two friends growing up named Raescha and Riggin, and they ended up just fine, even though when I talk about them some people think they have ridiculous names. Just goes to show that you can name your kids whatever the hell you want, as long as you think it fits them.
Reply:because there idiots r there jelous of that person for the cool name that they have or they hate their own name??!
Reply:There are such names that are between Bellatrix and Michael.
Reply:because ppl have no imagination and on the other extreme ppl have too much
Reply:People are nagitive!


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Reply:i'm sure it's different people saying that!


i'm one that tends to dislike serioiusly common names, myself. i like the ones that are more "out there"--my name is uncommon %26amp; i like it that way :) my brother has a very common name, and it caused a lot of mistaken identity for him in school. i also think names like "bob" or "jenifer" are generic %26amp; a bit unimaginative.


but that's just MY opinion, and i won't expect anyone to name thier kid based on what *i* say !!! lol