https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:26:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329402 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:51:27 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 329402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I haven't done that yet. We were busy taking all our Christmas card photos, so I was very intent on getting the best of the girls! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329355 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:29:46 +0000 anonysquire 329355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: how fun! Love it up there! Have you ever been to Gardner village? We went last Monday and it was so much fun. They have a witch fest going on with funny stuffed witches all around and a scavenger hunt. It's really cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329351 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:18:56 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 329351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I like it so much better than the hot weather, but it was pretty sudden! We went up Millcreek canyon yesterday and it was so beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329320 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:38:39 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 329320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tejbee: that's my grandmother's name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329313 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:17:07 +0000 anonysquire 329313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: oh and how about the weather? Geez I am freezing! We just got back from a weekend in park city and I packed all fleece! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329312 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:15:22 +0000 anonysquire 329312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: there are a ton of -aiden endings lately huh! Ya I probably wouldn't try any of the "Mormon" names just cause DH can't pronounce any of them lol. I really shouldn't laugh because he wasn't raised Mormon but its just so cute when he says them wrong. </p> <p>And you are right, there are a lot of unique names here, and with people having large families people are bound to like at least one of your kids names lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique/page/2#post-329308 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:07:49 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 329308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: we're both in Utah, so anything really goes here, but my rules of thumb are no to 1) anything spelled backward 2) anything with several Y's or Z's in it especially if it's a regular name with those thrown in for unique-ness. 3) anything ending in -Aiden.</p> <p>Mormon saint names are big here and I don't mind that so much even if they are considered "weird" to others because it's so cultural, but some are a little challenging to say/spell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-329298 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:48:41 +0000 anonysquire 329298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After reading this post 11 months later, I'm thinking I won't be comfortable posting my future kids names here lol. The list I posted here was my safe list, the real ones might be a little to weird for you guys. </p> <p>@mrsjazz: @TJBee: @themcmom: @artbee: @LindsayInNYC: @googly-eyes: thanks for not making me feel like I picked yuck names! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-140354 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:35:18 +0000 googly-eyes 140354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't read all the comments but I really like most of the names you listed. Just unique enough. But some of them I think (?) are gaining popularity, so if that's something you don't want, you should probably just look up your final contenders! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-140215 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:54:10 +0000 Arden 140215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With the exception of Sparkle and Danger, I think all those names are great! Go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-140199 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:47:18 +0000 DillonLion 140199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a fan of odd/unique names. But, they are your kids! Name them whatever you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-140186 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:42:41 +0000 LindsayInNY 140186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love those names!! I like unique names that are not totally out there - aka you can still figure out how they're pronounced (none of this spelling things totally weird just because you can).</p> <p>One of my closest friend's middle name was Lucy and she went to Court to change it to add Danger. So her name is Firstname Lucy Danger Lastname. It's kinda funny! Her driver's license wouldn't fit it all so she shortened it to Firstname L'Danger Lastname, LOL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26076 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:16:20 +0000 heffalump 26076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like you can't go right anymore. It's either too weird or too boring. No matter what, people will complain.</p> <p>Nobody complained (to our face ) about my lo's name, but I still worry it's too much of an old person name. But we love it, and hopefully she will too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26070 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:03:04 +0000 themcmom 26070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our daughter has a unique name, but she has a more common middle name, so, if she hates her name, she can go by her middle name. Maybe you could do something like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26060 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:45:52 +0000 mrsjazz 26060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I love unique names, too. I also had Stella and Georgia on my list, but I don't think they are weird unique. I also love Harlow and Willow and the majority of the names. Now Sparkle, Danger, and Casper I think are a little more out there, maybe as a middle name? But also, not my child, so I say go with what you guys both like!</p> <p>We're going with a unique name but it has a lot of meaning to us, we're naming our daughter Billie Evelyn Jazz (not my real last name :) because jazz is what brought us together and we both love Billie Holiday's music. Some people have given us the side eye and others just love it.</p> <p>@Miss Adia: My best friend in elementary school is named Adia :) She's the only one I've ever met in real life and she pronounces it the same way you do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26051 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:29:24 +0000 tejbee 26051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I met a woman whose real first name is "Dimple"</p> <p>We've got a ghost page! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26037 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:11:45 +0000 Crisark 26037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to agree that Sparkle, Casper and Danger made my head hurt just a little but the other ones I think are awesome!!!<br /> But, you need to go with your heart and if Casper Danger is a name you love then go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26026 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:00:30 +0000 ecogirl 26026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel Haha My mistake! So sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26020 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:57:06 +0000 Miss Adia 26020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zippylef-Aw, thank you! It's pronounced (uh-dee-yah)</p> <p>Also, if you really want a name like Danger, Sparkle, etc. You could use it as a middle name. </p> <p>There is a customer service rep that works for Caremark Specialty Drug team and her name is Sparkle. I bet it's a conversation starter and how could you be mad at a person named Sparkle? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26010 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:46:32 +0000 Shutterbug 26010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@EloiseKE @ecogirl: That's President Avenger Moneybags Crimefighter, thankyouverymuch! Haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-26000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:41:29 +0000 EloiseKE 26000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ecogirl: That would be wise lol. Sometimes I think people are so fixated on an unusual name, the purpose of a name gets lost. Sure, a name like "Moonglow Firedancer" might be usual, but is it really going to make life easier for your kid having that name? Most people who aren't major celebrities just can't get away with it, and sometimes not even celebrities can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25995 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:37:55 +0000 EloiseKE 25995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sparkle, Danger and Casper made me think "Oh honey, no." But I like the other ones, some are celebrity kids names, so it might lower the unique factor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25989 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:34:27 +0000 ecogirl 25989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eloiseke Well I guess I should cross Avenger Moneybags Crimefighter off my list then? haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25973 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:17:41 +0000 mediagirl 25973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worry about these unique names as the child gets older and becomes a working professional. @yoursilverlining mentioned that as well. If I saw someone's resume and their name was Apple, Leaf or Cloud (or anything in that range) I would probably think twice about even looking at their resume. </p> <p>I think if parents name their kids something completely off the wall, they are setting their kid up for failure....even if the parent's name is Gwyneth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25970 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:15:53 +0000 TJBee 25970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love most of the names on your list. I don't think they're too "out there".<br /> Also, if kids are going to bully someone, they'll find something to bully them about. Whether it's their name, their build, their hair color, their glasses, they will find something, so I wouldn't use that as a naming criteria. Just raise your child to love themselves and tell those bullies to f-off :)<br /> On a side note, if we have a son, DH wants to name him Ocean..... THAT is a little too out there for me. MAYBE as a middle name...maybe.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25963 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:09:28 +0000 Mrsbells 25963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on how unique the name is. Its one thing to have a name thas unusual but nice, but its different if the name is just odd or weird, To me a name like Danger is definitely going to get picked on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25959 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0000 EloiseKE 25959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unusual names don't bother me at all, just blatantly made up ones or naming your kid something like "Avenger Moneybags Crimefighter." My general rule is, if it sounds ok after President, Doctor, or Senator but could still be the name of a poet, you're good to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25955 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:53:01 +0000 yoursilverlining 25955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My test is always “Judge &lt;potential name&gt;” or “Senator &lt;potential name&gt;”. There are a lot of kreatyve names that might be cute for little kids, but won’t really translate into names that would work well in a board room, or a court room, or just for adults. I think most of those names wouldn’t be considered that “out there” since many are current celebrity baby names that many people would be familiar with. For myself, I love Stella and Georgia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25925 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:32:10 +0000 loveisstrange 25925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Adia: lol. I think your name is gorgeous, btw. I have a really common name (Megan), so I've always been a little jealous of people with cool names. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-names-too-unique#post-25922 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:25:53 +0000 Miss Adia 25922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ack, I meant "No...for real." lol </p> <p>@Zippylef-I'm telling you, I would have swooned over a guy with a middle name Danger in my early 20's. If I were a man with the middle name Danger, I would use it as often as I could. </p>