Friday, April 23, 2010

Why do people ask about baby names on here?

I mean maybe it's a pregnancy thing but I think naming your kid should be something special b/w you and your partner and not have random strangers tell you if you're kids name is good or not.





Why would you ask about baby names on here?

Why do people ask about baby names on here?
Well, sure it's what you think, but what about the average person? If no one has any idea how to pronounce your future son/daughter's name, that's an issue. Also, some people like to hear others' opinions, especially if they're torn between two specific names, because they might give good advice as to why to choose one name over another.
Reply:People are merely looking for feedback, they do not allow people on Y!A to effect their overall decision. FYI just because you come on the baby name section and ask a question doesn't mean you're expecting. I just had a baby boy in september and have asked tons of name questions for fun, I'm not expecting another nor do I want another at the moment, its merely for entertainment, just because if was originally meant for informal purposes doesn't mean it can't be used for a little enjoyment as well.






Reply:I don't mind so much people asking about names for a baby and they are trying to decide. The ones that shouldn't be on here are the people going "I need a name for this person in my book" kind of questions. To those people I say go to a frickin book store and spend a few dollars and buy a frickin baby name book. Quit asking about "what should I name this character who is rich/ugly/poor/cute/whatever in my book". NO ONE CARES.
Reply:This is a good place to judge how popular a name is, what origin the name is from, any negative experiences people or their kids have had from certain names etc.


Of course it's something special between you and your partner but it's nice to bounce ideas off of other people who are outside of the situation.
Reply:1. It's not just the parents that the kid come in contact with. People want to know how other people are going to react to the baby's name.





2. To show the name off! And why not? (This is partly why I do it. It's probably why ALL people do it, just to a varying degree.)





3. They are a Baby Name Nerd (like me :) ). It's a weird hobby (according to my family :P), but a more popular hobby than one might think.
Reply:Some people need suggestions because they are having a hard time picking out a name they like. Some people ask about them to see what others think because they don't want people hating hating their kids name. Sometimes someone doesn't think a name sounds alright and want to know what other people think.
Reply:well sometimes people come on here to get honest opinions on names. Often times when we ask friends or relative they will just say what they think we want to hear instead of what they really think of the name, people on here don't have that problem. Other times people want suggestions for names.
Reply:Because we like to have opinions, and when you're in the throws of narrowing down baby names it helps a lot with what others feel and think about them. When I ask I always keep my options a tiny bit open, but in the end it'll always be my decision.





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Reply:I agree with you 'bout it being a kinda special thing, however when pregnant women have been proved to be insecure and unsure of themselves. Thus it makes sense that in this sensitive time they are in need of reassurance.
Reply:Just asking someone what they think about a name don't mean you and your partner will not have the finally say. Sometime you have several name and you just don't know which goes together. Having someone look at them helps you decide.
Reply:because when the baby grows up and goes to school what his/her name is and how it's pronounced will make a difference in how he/she is treated, so asking total strangers thire opinion will help in the long run
Reply:It's a good way to see how the general public will react to the name you have chosen. Your family is not going to tell you that they dislike a name, but the people on Y! Answers sure will!
Reply:To "try them out", so you and your partner don't unknowingly choose a name that has negative associations among the general public!.
Reply:I love baby names so it is fun for me and I am glad some people get an opinion because some of them are just way out there and if the parents get some feed back they may change their minds
Reply:To get an opinion. Sometimes a couple might be at an impasse and can't decide on a name. Here you will get an honest, unbiased opinion for a name.
Reply:Some people need suggestions.


It's not just to "tell you if you're kids name is good or not", as you said :)
Reply:For entertainment or acceptance .






Reply:They are just opinions, they are not final decisions.
Reply:Because we want opinons on the names we pick. We don't want to name our kids and then have people judge them.


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