Nameberry has introduced me to a lot of names that I like but I actually try to avoid coming here, particularly to the forums, because it seems like every time I find a name I really like, right after I’ll come to the forum and see that someone has just been hating on the name, saying its hideous and one of the worst names out there, yes they are entitled to their opinions but a lot of times I begin to doubt my name list but honestly if I were to pay attention and be offended by everything that I read on here then I’d end up with no names at all on my list. What I’m getting at is, how do you all deal with seeing others hating on names that you love? I know you shouldn’t pay too much attention to the opinions of others but sometimes that can be difficult. I’m beginning to stop liking this site because literally every time I come here I see someone being very negative towards a name that I’d use for a child and I start to think, “well, I guess I can’t pick that name”.
Have their been any names that you used to like that people on Nameberry have made you dislike or have you ever had a name that you love and you’ve seen someone on here talking trash about it? I still like hearing others opinions when they are stated in a friendly way and aren’t so negative but at the end of the day my future children and characters will have names that I like and I don’t care what others think about them really. It’s just that sometimes I have my doubts, and no I don’t like names with cre8tive spellings or [name_f]Neveah[/name_f] or anything like that, the names I like are almost all actual names. We all do realize that any name can be made fun of, right? If kids want to tease someone then they will do everything possible until they find a way to tease you, just wanted to say that because I’ve seen people say stuff like [name_f]Victoria[/name_f] is bad because [name_f]Vikki[/name_f] rhymes with icky. I actually sort of admire the people who name their kids whatever they want and refuse to pay attention to others’ opinions. It’s almost as if some people just are trying to keep people from using certain names. Hello, [name_m]John[/name_m] is another word for toilet yet it’s considered perfectly normal and is still widely used, if that name is fine why isn’t any other? Ok, I understand that if the name is Buttrisha or Dorkish then the name really is awful and should be avoided, but most names are not that bad, some people are just ultra picky and negative and hate every other name and try to spread their hate online.
What do you guys think of all this? I hope I haven’t bored or annoyed anyone. I think this is actually a good topic to talk about since their are so many differing opinions on here. What are your Nameberry confessions? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think that people on here can sometimes be overly mean about disliking a name. Sometimes people seem so judgemental about names.
), instead they are saying they hate the name that happens to be mine. The thing is you will never make everyone happy; everyone has different tastes. Trying to search for a name that will be loved by everyone is futile. If you like the name put it on your list. This is something that people should consider when it comes to sharing names with family and friends too. If a negative opinion makes you (general you, not targeting the op) reconsider, then you shouldn’t be telling people your names. You’ll end up constantly doubting yourself and adding way too much stress that pregnant women don’t need. I’m usually a big people pleaser, so I understand feeling swayed by what others think. However, important things like family/kids and other major life events are something that require a bit of stubbornness behind your decisions.
We all know most people on here most likely dislike the -ayden trend and [name_f]Nevaeh[/name_f], how many times can there be comments like that?