I am due very soon with my fourth child, third son. We are struggling to find a name that we like. I prefer names that are very uncommon. If I know of someone with the same name, even if I like it, I won’t use it!
My husband and I both like the name Safari, but I’m starting to think it is just too weird.
What do you think?
And other ideas of unusual boys names?
Thanks.
First impression: it’s a little out there. But if you both really like it, maybe try just thinking of it as the baby’s name for a while, to see how it feels. And maybe have a backup name ready in case you don’t feel crazy about it after like a month or so. (That is, if you still have a month to think!) It does seem a little risky to choose something so whimsical without some time for the idea to settle in:)
I think it’s pretty far “out there”. But I guess it also depends on what your other children’s names are. If they all have word names or geographic-themed names or something, then why not. But, strictly speaking, Safari isn’t a name.
Some very good advice I’ve heard when choosing a name you think may be too weird is to test it out yourself. Since you want to name your son Safari, ask your husband to take the name for a day. Like, tell the barista at Starbucks your name is Safari and see how they react and how your husband feels.
I think there’s a line between unusual and silly, and Safari is definitely silly.
I think in this day and age nothing is unusual anymore. Since names like [name]Tiger[/name], [name]Rainbow[/name], [name]Urban[/name], [name]Bear[/name], [name]Audio[/name], and a lot of place names exist. The list goes on! You are definitely going to get people turning their heads but if you don’t care then go with what you like. I think the [name]Berry[/name] above mentioned a great idea going out and using it on yogr husband to see how you feel and if you are comfortable saying it out loud in public. I like super weird unusual names so I kind of like it haha.
I have actually known two people named Safari. They were both girls. it sounds feminine to me.
I find it a bit silly. I honestly get images of amusement park drive-thru safaris moreso than tall grasses and actual [name]Africa[/name]…maybe that’s because I’m in the US and most likely will never get to go on an actual safari. Maybe Zafriri or [name]Zafar[/name] appeal to you? Rather unusual real names with a similar sound & fun first initial.
I met a family with a newborn named Canvas a few months back and their uncertainty about the name really showed when they introduced him…only use it if you’re confident about it.
It’s a little out there, and sounds pretty feminine, as well. What are your other children’s names?
Yes, way too weird. And I don’t even mind a bit of weird, but not this.
And it would be helpful to know the names of your other children.
All of this. I would honestly have a hard time taking a coworker seriously if their name was Safari (and no, I don’t say that often). Like, I’d feel like they weren’t completely into their work and would rather be out on a safari.
I think this is a fabulous idea!!