Spotted in the news that [name_u]Lucky[/name_u] [name_u]Blue[/name_u] [name_m]Smith[/name_m] and Stormi [name_f]Bree[/name_f] (model and former Miss Teen USA, respectively) had a baby girl named [name_f]Gravity[/name_f] [name_u]Blue[/name_u].
When I saw it I was immediately like “what?” because it sounds really odd. But as I thought about it more, I can kind of see the appeal: G is a spunky letter, and rhythmically the word gravity really flows. Also, the connotation of gravity as a powerful universal force that keep one grounded, is kind of intriguing.
I’m thinking it at least might make a great name or nickname for a book character, for now. But what are your impressions of [name_f]Gravity[/name_f] as a girl name?
I think it is ridiculous, sounds like something from a comic book. It does remind me of a name I do love, [name_f]Verity[/name_f], which means “truth”.
I can sort of see the appeal in the sound, it reminds me of [name_f]Verity[/name_f] and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] which I like. But I think [name_f]Gravity[/name_f] in itself, as a word isn’t so great for a name. My first thought was a force that keeps things grounded and weighed down isn’t the best connection. And it feels quite serious because of the other noun too.
[name_m]Just[/name_m] personally, I wouldn’t appreciate being named [name_f]Gravity[/name_f]. I probably wouldn’t mind it as much though if both my parents were wealthy and famous.
I’m also having a hard time putting a positive spin on the name, just because it sounds too much like other unappealing words such as gravel and grave. Suffice to say, I think gravity is better left as a scientific concept.
I don’t mind [name_f]Gravity[/name_f], though it’s definitely easier to pull off if your parents are rich, famous and named [name_u]Lucky[/name_u] and Stormi (I wonder if they gave her a B middle name as well).
I think if I was going to name like it, [name_f]Galaxy[/name_f] sounds a lot nicer - though I do like [name_f]Verity[/name_f] and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f], [name_f]Gravity[/name_f] feels too harsh.
In real life, I think it could be an interesting, kind of bold choice for a middle name. I don’t think it’s a great first name choice though. The novelty would wear off after a few years and then it would just be awkward.
However, I could easily imagine it as a book character (since that’s the purpose of your question). Book characters often have unique names, and it could suit a sci-fi story particularly well.
For a book character, why not? Especially for fantasy or futuristic literature, or perhaps the daughter of a scientist. Though I think it seems more like a boy name, but that’s just me.
For a real person, I wouldn’t. It’s interesting, and I like interesting names, but as another poster mentioned - the novelty will wear off, at which point it will just seem awkward.
I agree with everyone, it’s definitely a little out there for real life. I really can’t get it out of my head now though, so I’ll just have to get to writing a book about a character named [name_f]Gravity[/name_f], lol.
On a separate note, I was curious if gravity is considered the strongest force in the universe (which would make excellent connotation for gravity as a name), but it’s actually the weakest of the four fundamental interactions. (Strong nuclear interactions are the strongest)
As a name? Well, it’s what I’d expect from people named [name_u]Lucky[/name_u] [name_u]Blue[/name_u] [name_m]Smith[/name_m] and Stormi [name_f]Bree[/name_f].
