Some names seem inherently less attractive than others. A few names that I can’t seem to stomach are Ralph, Bertha, and Hyman. Of course, these superficialities mean little in light of a face-to-face introduction; physical attractiveness doesn’t change based on a subjectively unattractive name. But what about online or blind dating, where you may have little to go on except for a verbal description? Are there any names that you’d have a hard time dating?
Bastardized names like Kaitlynne, Derryck or Molleigh, like the parents don't know how to spell (I know they want to be "different," but I pity the kids). Also the influx of Cody, Hayden-Jayden-Aiden, and nouns-as-names, like Story and Poppy.
04.09.2008
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I used to just hate the name Harold. That is, UNTIL I was blessed with a beautiful grandson & his parents named what else? Harold. But, this child stole my heart, & is my EVERYTHING. I couldnt imagine life w/o my sweet Harold in it. Sorat ironic, huh? LOL
I find that the older I get the more I enjoy old family names like Stella, Claire or even Millicent. Long before the antics of Ms. Spears I disliked the 90's influx of Brittney's, Brandy's and Briana's. And Byron for a fella just seemed a cheap imitation to fancy up the name Brian. Apparently the "B"s have my dislike...I wonder why...
04.08.2008
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i am kinda old fashioned can't get the drift of these new names. Movie stars and other artist come with some really off the wall names for their off spring. what does the kid think? "what kind of drug was my parents on when it came time to naming me?" I am sure they get a lot of grief in school. When i named my daughter. i thought of a name that was pleasant to the ear. also Something she would have liked. She does like her name. she says it "Suits her"
04.03.2008
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Mark no offense to anyone but it reminds me of like a mole and moles are gross
04.02.2008
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I knew a girl in school named Mary Christmas. I often wondered about her parents, and all the parents that decide to label their children with an impossible name. That child must either aspire to do great things or fail miserably under the constant ridicule from their peers.
Clint has always been a tough one for me. Think about two "C" words that combine to make it. Its just not right, I can never handle meeting a guy with that name, even though they are usually wearing a cowboy hat.
04.01.2008
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03.29.2008
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My ex-husband's sister was married to a guy who's name was...Nestor. I consider it to be the single ugliest grouping of two consonants ever thrust upon a human being in all the universe. But then again, her husband was also unspeakably dull, predictably pudgy, barely literate and (most shudder inducing of all) overtly and opressively Christian so.... Perhaps it's the person attached to the name that's what's really turning me off.
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