So I posted a few days ago that Kim and Kanye “stole” my baby name. I realize now that I overreacted and no longer feel this way. It’s no big deal in the long run…so I removed the post. Thanks to all who sympathized and thanks to all that posted a reality check. I chalk it up to being way too pregnant and emotionally drained. Thanks for understanding!
First off, I want to say that I’ve spent a bunch of time reading the comments online on the articles about [name]North[/name] [name]West[/name] (cause I’m a glutton for punishment, really) and lots of people are saying that [name]North[/name] is a perfectly nice name - just NOT with [name]West[/name]!!! It’s the last name that kills it and makes it really stupid. So unless your last name is also a direction, it’s probably fine. Also, you’re using it as a middle - if you’re here in [name]America[/name] like many of us Berries, how often do you say your middle name to people? I think it’s really not a huge deal if you really love it.
But - there’s always a but - there’s going to be a period where yes, absolutely, people are going to think of Kimye when they hear it. [name]Just[/name] like [name]Blue[/name] [name]Ivy[/name]. We’re a celeb-obsessed country and Kimye are press-obsessed and most likely not going away. So there’s no avoiding it.
But again, if you really love it and it feels right for you and your baby, do it anyway! If it bothers you so much that you can’t get passed it, I’d start considering other options. [name]Frederick[/name] is a lovely, classic name, I’m sure there are plenty of possibilities - and I’m sure lots of Berries here can help you think of one you like if that’s what you choose! Good luck!
When I hear ‘[name]North[/name]’ I think ‘[name]Oliver[/name]’…sadly, the [name]Reagan[/name] years were a formative time for me. But, as to baby [name]Frederick[/name]…[name]How[/name] about [name]Cole[/name]?
Firstly, I am sorry it happened to you. As a lot of people, I enjoy reading celebrity news but despise the fact their baby names bring attention and quickly increase in popularity. Also, I wanted to say that [name]Frederick[/name] is a wonderful name and I love the relaxed nickname [name]Fred[/name] - very handsome and full of energy.
I agree [name]Frederick[/name] [name]North[/name] is a cool name but if it’s off the table, I recommend to look for other classic name to compliment [name]Frederick[/name]. There are a lot of names I like with this first name. [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Hugh[/name], to start off. [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Seth[/name], [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Bruce[/name], [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Garnet[/name], [name]Frederick[/name] [name]George[/name], [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Bartholomew[/name], [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Seamus[/name].
Another idea just came to mind: if you don’t like the Kardashian-[name]West[/name] connection, what about using a variation of [name]North[/name]? [name]Frederick[/name] Northon or [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Northcliff[/name] would be very interesting, plus you will use the [name]Mae[/name] you like avoiding the [name]North[/name] [name]West[/name] thing. But honestly, [name]North[/name] is such a great boy name and I don’t immediately think of Kimye at all.
Oh my gosh.
[name]Kim[/name] hasn’t even confirmed that the baby is infact [name]North[/name], two days ago she was [name]Kai[/name] or [name]Kaidence[/name]. Your baby’s [name]North[/name] is in the middle name spot, a very select amount of people will only hear it. I wouldn’t think anything of it. Please don’t let the Kardashian-[name]West[/name] clan influence your choice.
I’m 99% sure this is a rumor/joke. [name]Don[/name]'t worry about it.
The stories I’ve read say [name]North[/name] is the name listed on the legal birth certificate, a copy of which was obtained from Cedars-[name]Sinai[/name] hospital in LA. If it’s a joke, it’s a very elaborate one! [name]Even[/name] People magazine has picked it up and they’re usually pretty careful with their stories (compared to the other gossip sites anyway).
ETA: I think [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Cole[/name] is fantastic!!!
People can’t steal names from you unless you willingly give the name up. It’s a name. No one owns it, and it’s a perfectly nice name. I wouldn’t let a couple of celebrities deter me from using a name I love. That’s giving them too much power.
I have nothing constructive to add to the thread, so feel free to loathe my comment.
I think it’s absolutely ridiculous to say that they have “stolen” the name. First of all, it hasn’t even been officially confirmed that that’s the actual name they’ve used. And secondly, what gives them less of a right to use [name]North[/name] (or any other name, for that matter) than you? It might just be me and I’m sorry if I seem like a prick, but I’ve seen so many of these comments with whatever name that has been either suggested or rumoured and I just don’t get it.
A certain number of people will think of the Kardashians for a short while. Nowadays when I meet a baby named [name]Violet[/name] I don’t think of whichever celeb named his kid that, I think “oh great name.”
It’s on the opposite gender, in the middle slot, presumably with a different surname. I doubt it’ll matter. [name]Don[/name]'t pick a whole new name just because the next two weeks might be awkward. He’ll have it all his life. Pick one worth keeping that long, and don’t let yourself get resentful over your kid’s name. You’re going to be saying it a lot.
I absolutely love the name [name]North[/name] for a boy (particularly because I’m from Northern [name]New[/name] [name]York[/name] and went to school near the Canadian border). It has a lot of meaning to me. I’m not going to let a couple of press-hungry “celebrities” (although I can’t understand what [name]Kim[/name] K is famous for, exactly) influence my decision, and I hope you won’t let this unconfirmed rumor get you down.
My suggestion to you is to go with your gut. If it really bothers you that Kimye’s daughter may be potentially named [name]North[/name] and you’re afraid of commentary from others, then don’t use it. BUT, if the name is significant to you and your husband for your son’s middle spot, then keep it.
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]North[/name] is very handsome. Other middle ideas if you need them:
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Heath[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Hart[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Lane[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Saul[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Gray[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Noel[/name] or [name]Nolan[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Wade[/name]
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]Gabe[/name]
First off, I am so sorry that at 9 months pregnant you have to stress about this!!
This kind of thing would bother me too. Probably to the point of reconsidering [name]North[/name] as a mn. [name]Just[/name] because of how close together the births are, not because [name]North[/name] is ruined forever or something.
I do love [name]North[/name] with [name]Frederick[/name]. It tones down the formality of [name]Frederick[/name]. In this combo I find [name]North[/name] to be subtly naturey and earthy. I wouldn’t replace it with something preppy/directional like [name]Easton[/name] or [name]Weston[/name]. I would replace it with something a little hippie-ish with the same down-to-earth vibe. [name]River[/name] is nice, Path might be a bit out-there, [name]Way[/name] has a nice worn-in feel to it? Is [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Way[/name] out-there for you? I like the directional aspect of [name]North[/name]. No idea if that’s meaningful for you, but I figured I would riff off of that. [name]Wyatt[/name] or [name]Waylon[/name] or [name]Hiram[/name] have a similar feel for me.
I like [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Scott[/name] or [name]Frederick[/name] [name]Alexander[/name]
I guess I assumed that “stole” in reference to a baby name is just a figure a speech. Of course I know I don’t own the name [name]North[/name]. I also am well aware that my son won’t be the only one with that name. As with a lot of name enthusiasts I am simply looking for a balance of an approachable name, that I love, and at the same time isn’t extremely popular. I know I am not the first parent to want to avoid popular or limelight names. I thought I had struck that balance nicely with the middle name [name]North[/name]. As it turns out because these two celebrity parents choose an unusual and some feel unfortunate name combination, and [name]North[/name] is not exactly under the radar any longer. “Stole” is maybe the wrong term but I didn’t coin it. It refers simply to someone feeling like they had a name they loved and someone (maybe someone close to you or maybe two crazy celebrity parents) used the name as before you. Maybe it is silly but in some way that feels like something was taken from you, some intangible right to “wow” people with your baby name choice. Maybe popularity of a name has no meaning to you and there is nothing wrong at all with feeling that way. But there isn’t anything wrong with feeling like you want a more unusual name for your child either. Although [name]North[/name] isn’t mainstream in terms of actual numbers, a celebrity has a way of catapulting that name into the forefront of people’s minds. I know I would feel less upset by the issue if the name [name]North[/name] wasn’t combined with the surname [name]West[/name]. It just makes a joke out of an otherwise great name. If the had chosen [name]Anna[/name] and my soon to be daughter was also going to be named [name]Anna[/name] I wouldn’t be nearly as upset. [name]Anna[/name] [name]West[/name] would have been beautiful and inconspicuous. Naming a daughter [name]Anna[/name] days later wouldn’t register in most people’s minds as the [name]West[/name]'s baby’s name. Naming a son or daughter [name]North[/name] days after the [name]West[/name]'s definitely registers with people. Having said all that, I think I’m still going to use it because it’s a middle name and all this will blow over soon. Thanks to anyone that understands that I’m a little disappointed. Anyone that doesn’t understand at all my feelings that’s okay too. We all have very different feelings and reactions to things. It’s okay if you feel I’m being petty. I know it’s a little petty to feel this way. Sometimes petty things bother us all though.
I think [name]Frederick[/name] [name]North[/name] is so handsome and strong! What a fabulous name! As long as you’re using [name]North[/name] as a middle name I don’t think it’s much of a problem. If anyone tries to make the connection between your son’s incredible name and baby [name]North[/name] [name]West[/name] (I still can’t believe that is the poor girl’s name) just explain briefly that [name]North[/name] is traditionally a male name and you had it chosen before baby Kimye came.
Also, like pp said, there is no confirmation that her name is indeed [name]North[/name]. So if it turns out they didn’t name their daughter that and you choose a different name that you didn’t love as much as [name]North[/name], that would be so sad!
I like your suggestions. I thing you are right on with the feel of the name I’m going for. Naturey and hippie-ish yet distinguished was more the tone than directional really. I live in Michigan and my family has always spent time “up [name]North[/name]”. “Up [name]North[/name]” is a very popular term here and has a strong connotation to nature, beauty, water, simplicity. Then name [name]North[/name] had that meaning for me, a reminder of my childhood and a place I love. Still on the fence about this…Thanks for the help though.
People mag has been known to be wrong. Hospitals don’t issue the legal birth certificate anyway, so the story sounds bogus to me. When my daughter was born, be didn’t even finalize the birth certificate paperwork until the day before we went home and then it had to be sent to the state. I had to mail in a form with a check later to get our copy. The hospital did send us home with a “birth certificate” with her hand and footprints on it, but it’s not a legal document. It’s for display. If someone did indeed see a “birth certificate” from [name]Cedar[/name]-Saini, it could easily be fake.
My husband heard on the radio that a source leaked that the name is [name]Kadence[/name] (not sure how they spell it, but definitely with a K) and her middle name is after [name]Kanye[/name]'s mother. The story was that [name]Kanye[/name] actually wanted to name her Khrist ([name]Christ[/name] with a K), but the Kardashians put their foot down. This story sounds a million times more plausible to me. Kimye are crazy and attention-whores, but [name]North[/name] [name]West[/name] is too silly to be true.
Thank you. This exactly.
Who cares if [name]North[/name] is just the middle name? I would go with it. You hardly ever use a middle name anyway.
[name]Frederick[/name] [name]North[/name] is a strong, handsome, distinguished name. Please don’t let those two idiots influence you to not use [name]North[/name] as your son’s middle name. Has [name]North[/name] [name]West[/name] even been confirmed?