My husband and I are settled on the name [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] for our fourth and final child. What are your opinions on the name? We are trying to get a feel for peoples reactions before we tell family and friends. Keep in mind we plan on nicknaming him [name_u]Kit[/name_u]. Our other children are named [name_f]Meadow[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Rosy[/name_f]), [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] (nn J), and [name_m]Nickolas[/name_m] (nn [name_m]Tripp[/name_m]).
So what comes to mind when you hear the name? Is it charming or just weird?
For me, [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] is not my taste, I find it a bit “too out there”. But I can appreciate its quirkiness and nature vibe. I do love [name_u]Kit[/name_u] as a nn though, very creative!!
I’ve only heard this name once in person, but on a girl… she was dating a [name_m]Clay[/name_m], which I thought was the best name matching ever for a couple.
I think [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] is great…for a nickname. I can definitely see calling a little boy [name_f]Cricket[/name_f], when it’s used as a fun little nickname. [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] as a full given name though might prove to be a bit of a burden for a young man growing up, being perhaps a little too cutesy/informal.
I actually think [name_u]Kit[/name_u] “[name_f]Cricket[/name_f]” would be a better bet. [name_u]Kit[/name_u] makes for a great standalone name, works well with [name_f]Meadow[/name_f], [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] & [name_m]Nickolas[/name_m], and [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] works well as a nickname for [name_u]Kit[/name_u], and fits with [name_f]Rosy[/name_f], J & [name_m]Tripp[/name_m].
I sometimes call my [name_u]Kit[/name_u] “[name_f]Cricket[/name_f]”!
I’m not convinced that it works for a full name though… I’m a firm believer in most names, even cute nicknames or unusual word names, ageing with the child, but I’m really struggling to picture a grown man or angsty teen called [name_f]Cricket[/name_f]. I’m afraid it tips into “too weird” territory for me.
In a similar quirky-nature vein, I like [name_u]Wren[/name_u] for a boy. Or [name_u]Larkin[/name_u], Lupin, [name_u]Silver[/name_u], [name_u]Pepper[/name_u], [name_f]Copper[/name_f], [name_m]Cove[/name_m], [name_u]Bay[/name_u], Pipit, [name_m]Peregrine[/name_m], [name_m]Fox[/name_m], [name_u]Sky[/name_u], [name_m]Hawthorne[/name_m], [name_u]Hollis[/name_u], Campion…?
My nickname in my family is [name_f]Cricket[/name_f]. When I was a baby I would chirp excitedly when my dad picked me up. [name_m]Hence[/name_m] the name. I like it for a girl. Not for a boy, I’m sorry. Also, even though it is my nn and I love it… before I would put it on someone else… look at a cricket close-up. Frankly, it’s ugly. Sorry.
I like the idea of [name_u]Kit[/name_u] nn [name_f]Cricket[/name_f]. Otherwise I sense that you’ve fallen in the trap many do of giving a baby name to the baby of the family. The other two boys’ names just aren’t as cutesy or out there.
There’s a character on It’s Always [name_u]Sunny[/name_u] in [name_u]Philadelphia[/name_u] they call [name_f]Cricket[/name_f]… He’s a homeless drug addict. Thought I’d throw that out there in case that association bothers you.
I think [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] nn [name_u]Kit[/name_u] is nice though. If he grows to not appreciate such a whimsical name, he can go by [name_u]Kit[/name_u].
I agree with some of the other posters - I don’t know if [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] is going to be a livable name for an adult. It’s a cute nickname for a baby, but a 50 year old man? A teenage boy? I don’t know. It kind of reminds me of [name_m]Dweezil[/name_m], [name_m]Frank[/name_m] Zappa’s son.
The nickname you’ve chosen, [name_u]Kit[/name_u], is much more workable as a full name. Maybe [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] could be the nickname for [name_u]Kit[/name_u]? Or it could be [name_m]Christopher[/name_m]/[name_m]Christian[/name_m], nicknamed [name_f]Cricket[/name_f]? In fact, any name could probably be a full name for [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] - it’s a universal nickname, like Curly, or [name_m]Chip[/name_m].
Ultimately it is your decision, but I would advise you to think about it carefully. Thanks for sharing!
I find [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] to be a very endearing nature name, and I think a lot his peers will like it thanks to the cartoon Big City Greens.
I wouldn’t let others discourage you. When people can’t imagine a name on an adult it’s usually because they’never met an adult with the name, but that doesn’t make it immature or bad.
I actually don’t mind it. I think it’s pretty cool and CAN see it on a grown man especially in a generation of [name_u]Paisley[/name_u], Scouts and hazards. It’s not what I would choose, I agree it’s quite a bit more out there than your other children. I would put it in the “brave” category.
That being said my concern would be how you feel. In my experience, Nameberry users are much more open to eccentric names than the real world. If it doesn’t bother what others think, go for it. If the negative feedback hurts your feelings I would think of something else.
I love quirky nature names, and I wouldn’t do this one–and you’re talking to someone who’s actually toyed with the idea of naming a son after my favorite bug ([name_m]Atlas[/name_m] for chalcosoma atlas.) But I just think [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] is a little too playful/silly to be taken seriously in many adult settings, such as putting his name on an application or being called in to a business meeting. In my opinion, a name should never have the ability to hold you back, and I’m afraid a [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] might have that issue. Your other kid’s names are beautiful and certainly able to be taken seriously in any setting. I agree with another poster that [name_u]Kit[/name_u] nickname [name_f]Cricket[/name_f] (or even [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] nickname [name_u]Kit[/name_u]/[name_f]Cricket[/name_f]) would work very well, both with your other children’s names and out in the world.
I would definitely not choose this name. Chirpy insects and phone providers come to my mind. Perhaps it makes a cute nickname, but definitely not a proper name.
