The list is out! Top baby names for 2011 are...

[KilljoyKlown]

i have said it here before..

Tim if it is spoken
Timothy if it is written..

Little Timmy, I like that. <Just Kidding>

[NMSquirrel]

Little Timmy, I like that. <Just Kidding>

Timmy grew up..

[R1D2]

Ok. Mr. Timothy didn't see that earlier post. I know lots of Tim's now like 4 an now there's you. That name had. To make #1.
What a trendy name.

[Epictetus]

All right then It's only fair to have The Most Hated Baby Names then:

Nevaeh ("Heaven" spelled backward and one of the most divisive names around, according to Wattenberg.)
Destiny (People dislike names that confer a virtue onto a child, Wattenberg said — and many felt associated this name with exotic dancers.)
Madison
Mackenzie
McKenna
Addison (An example of a masculine named turned feminine, which many people dislike, Wattenberg said)
Gertrude (People said this name is "ugly.")
Kaitlyn (For its "made-up" spelling.)
Makayla
Bertha
Hope

Boys:
Jayden
Brayden
Aiden
Kaden (These rhyming names struck many as overdone, Wattenberg reported.)
Hunter (Too much like a last name or "too violent.")
Hayden
Bentley (People dislike brand-name names, Wattenberg found, calling them "trashy")
Tristan
Michael (Too boring, according to some.)
Jackson

http://www.livescience.com/13917-hated-baby-names.html

[KilljoyKlown]

What's going on here? (Names in red, also on most popular list)

Most Hated List

Girls:
Nevaeh
Destiny
Madison
Mackenzie
McKenna
Addison
Gertrude
Kaitlyn
Makayla
Bertha
Hope

Boys:
Jayden
Brayden
Aiden
Kaden
Hunter
Hayden
Bentley
Tristan
Michael
Jackson

Most Popular List

BOYS

1. Jacob
2. Mason
3. William
4. Jayden
5. Noah
6. Michael
7. Ethan
8. Alexander
9. Aiden
10. Daniel

GIRLS

1. Sophia
2. Isabella
3. Emma
4. Olivia
5. Ava
6. Emily
7. Abigail
8. Madison
9. Mia
10. Chloe

[scheherazade]

What's going on?

It depends on whether you ask the person doing the naming or the one upon whom the name is bestowed.

Words are very powerful in their influence and the name by which one shall be called from birth until death can have considerable effect upon a person.

That is why in some cultures the naming is deferred briefly while consideration is given to the naming process.

In Canada, it is possible to legally change your name.

A name can seemingly convey a lot about a person — whether it's an accurate representation or not. And, that explains why some people opt to change their moniker.

Most applications must include a statement about why the name change is being requested, and of course, the proposed name.

Evaluation criteria vary by jurisdiction, but in general, a name change is granted if there is good reason.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/na...ge/how-to.html

[GeoffP]

I can't stand the use of last names as first names. Let's have a Madison Madison. McKenna McKenna? No? Then stop using it as a first name, asshole.

[KilljoyKlown]

I can't stand the use of last names as first names. Let's have a Madison Madison. McKenna McKenna? No? Then stop using it as a first name, asshole.

What about people who's last name is a popular first name? Jacob Jacobs or Jim James

[KilljoyKlown]

It depends on whether you ask the person doing the naming or the one upon whom the name is bestowed.

Words are very powerful in their influence and the name by which one shall be called from birth until death can have considerable effect upon a person.

That is why in some cultures the naming is deferred briefly while consideration is given to the naming process.

In Canada, it is possible to legally change your name.




http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/na...ge/how-to.html

Good point. I think most everybody has fantasized about having another name. When it comes right down to it, it's very hard to make that decision, and if you do, what are you going to tell your parents about why?

The emotions involved in a name change must be very strong. Case in point, it took me over a month to settle on a forum name and I still get to keep my real name.

[Bells]

Good point. I think most everybody has fantasized about having another name. When it comes right down to it, it's very hard to make that decision, and if you do, what are you going to tell your parents about why?

The emotions involved in a name change must be very strong. Case in point, it took me over a month to settle on a forum name and I still get to keep my real name.

I have a cousin who named her daughter Aniel.

Frankly, if her daughter gets her name changed, I don't think the decision will be a hard one. Especially when one considers how she is teased constantly..

I mean really.. Aniel. How and why could you do that to your own child. Any child.

It's like children who are named after fruit. Or when parents call their daughters Fifi.. And then try and claim 'it's oh so French'.. Sure, if you're a friggin' poodle.

[GeoffP]

What about people who's last name is a popular first name? Jacob Jacobs or Jim James

Or Dave Allen.

Well, such people are clearly atheists! That's what!

[KilljoyKlown]

I have a cousin who named her daughter Aniel.

Frankly, if her daughter gets her name changed, I don't think the decision will be a hard one. Especially when one considers how she is teased constantly..

I mean really.. Aniel. How and why could you do that to your own child. Any child.

It's like children who are named after fruit. Or when parents call their daughters Fifi.. And then try and claim 'it's oh so French'.. Sure, if you're a friggin' poodle.

After doing a search on weird people names, I see your point very clearly. Any female with a first name of Anita will forever be suspect in my mind now.

Adam Baum atom bomb
aitor mitrousers I tore my trousers!
Al Kaholic
Al K. Holic alchoholic
Al Bino albino
Allota Dick
Alotta Fagina
Amanda Hugenkiss a man to hug and kiss
Amanda Reckonwith
Anass Rhammar Taxi cab driver
Anita Dick I need a dick
Anita Bath
Anita Potty
Anita Peter
Anita Roddick
Anita Bonia
Anita Moorehead
Anita Goodsheet
Anita Cathider
April Showers
Arya Reddy Are Ya Ready?
B. O'Problem
Barb B. Cue
Barbara(Barb) D. Wire
Barbie Dahl
Barry Abone
Barry Schmelly
Barry McCockiner
Belle E. Flopp
For more weird Names: http://www.funnynames.com/funny_names_for_people/page/2

[R1D2]

I know one Anita. She goes by Nita though

[KilljoyKlown]

I know one Anita. She goes by Nita though

I went to high school with an Anita, but can't remember what her last name was.

[R1D2]

This ones engaged.

[Epictetus]

I can't stand the use of last names as first names. Let's have a Madison Madison. McKenna McKenna? No? Then stop using it as a first name, asshole.

Sure, but some people just can't help it. I knew a guy, Martin Frank who had endless trouble because of his name. Then there is Alexander Pope!

[GeoffP]

My guidance counselor's second son's name was Donald.

Which would have been fine if his last name hadn't been Duck.

This is a true story.

[Epictetus]

My guidance counselor's second son's name was Donald.

Which would have been fine if his last name hadn't been Duck.

This is a true story.

I don't doubt you. So was the eldest boy named Daffy?

[KilljoyKlown]

I don't doubt you. So was the eldest boy named Daffy?

How about Sitting?

Can you imagine how that kid would feel sitting in class waiting for his name to be called? At least April Showers has some incentive to get married ASAP. But if your a boy, all you can do is change your name in the courts or lie through your teeth until you can change it.

[R1D2]

or be homeschooled