Even though it's really early, we've already started talking names (never stopped!) and we've decided we both like family names. I'd love to name a child after both of our dads, but when we put the names together, it's a famous outlaw.
Hypothetically, would you name your child the same name as an outlaw or a famous person?
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
@MaisyMay: What about flip flopping the names so it's not an outlaw, or does that not work?
If the outlaw murdered or raped people I wouldn't name my child after them or someone that is so famiilar that everyone would go "oh like the western outlaw?"
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6703 posts
@jessiejo17: Everybody has heard of him, famous thief.
I don't think it sounds as good flipped, but we've talked about that. Obviously we are nowhere ready to make a decision as we are still in the 1st trimester, but it's fun to talk about.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
I wouldn't name the kid after an outlaw not because of the bad juju, but I'm thinking they might be made fun of, or be tired be hearing, that yes, they're name is the same as the famous outlaw...
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
the first name that comes to mind when i think of famous thief is ROBIN HOOD! lol i'm curious what the name could be!
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
@Alivoo01 - that makes so much more sense! haha i can't imagine anyone with "hood" as a name... though i never say never these days!
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
There are tons of boys names Jesse James and Andy James in my family, so I don't think anything at all about that.
pomegranate / 3980 posts
If you like it, go for it! Most kids his age probably won't really know anything about said outlaw.
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6703 posts
@AngelBee: Lol.
My dad is Jessie Floyd and my husband's dad is James Bruno. 
coconut / 8681 posts
I would do it! I personally really like that name. As long as you're not going to be calling him (hypothetically :)) by his first and middle name together there's no reason for most people to know that his middle name is James and connect the two.
blogger / pineapple / 12381 posts
I wouldn't want the association with Sandra bullock's ex.
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
@Mrs. Jacks: oh thank goodness I wasn't the only one making the pop culture connection : )
eggplant / 11287 posts
I would totally do it--it's a nice name!
I have a friend named James Dean... I think it's pretty awesome.
grape / 83 posts
I was going to be named Jesse James if I was a boy! And they ended up naming me Bonnie which is still an outlaw's name...ha. I do like Jesse James actually, but DH isn't sold on Jesse.
persimmon / 1465 posts
I wouldn't use it. Tbh whenever I see names like that I think 'what were the parents thinking?'.
persimmon / 1465 posts
Thinking about it though.... James would be his middle name so the name would be jesse lastname. I would probably avoid jesse if your lastname was james.
persimmon / 1295 posts
The word outlaw made me lol. I was thinking Billy the Kid and reversing them to The Kid Billy. I need sleep!
bananas / 9118 posts
I don't mind it. Or could you flip the names around? Is Jesse short for something longer?
| Member | Posts |
|---|---|
| Chuckles | 1 |
| poppygirl15 | 1 |
| catgirl | 1 |
| bees_knees | 1 |
| superkate | 1 |
| blairkiday | 1 |
| Today | Monthly Record | |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | 0 | 1 |
| Posts | 1 | 3 |
Ask for Help
Make a Suggestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Bee Levels
Acronyms
Most Viewed Posts
Hellobee Gold
Hellobee Recipes
Hellobee Features
Hellobee Contests
Baby-led Weaning
Bento Boxes
Breastfeeding
Newborn Essentials
Parties
Postpartum Care Essentials
Sensory Play Activities
Sleep Training
Starting Solids Gear
Transitioning to Toddler Bed
All Series
Who We Are
About the Bloggers
About the Hostesses
Contributing Bloggers
Apply to Blog
Apply to Hostess
Submit a Guest Blog
Hellobee Buttons
How We Make Money
Community Policies
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
27 comments