# name the baby and win a prize **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 29, 2001, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662 "2001-06-29T22:48:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ross)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/1 "2001-06-29T22:48:51Z")
It is with great solemnity that I announce the impending arrival of our first child on February 11th next year, a day before _my_ birthday. The child had better not show up late or she won’t be getting any cake, now will she? Current name theories are Rosie May if it’s a girl, and Isaac Christopher if it’s a boy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as several days’ debate over here resulted in my cat getting called Batman, and I’d kinda like to do better this time. ---
**Author:** ![trose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f9ae1b/32.png) [@trose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trose)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/2 "2001-06-29T22:55:46Z")
For a boy, **Scylla Euty**. For a girl, **FaryChat Eve** ---
**Author:** ![TheNerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@TheNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheNerd)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/3 "2001-06-29T22:56:50Z")
Maureen for a girl. I just like the sound. ---
**Author:** ![Tattva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba8739/32.png) [@Tattva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tattva)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/4 "2001-06-29T23:01:18Z")
I’ve always liked Megan Elizabeth. Dunno why. ---
**Author:** ![Sultan\_Kinkari](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7bcc69/32.png) [@Sultan\_Kinkari](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sultan_Kinkari)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/5 "2001-06-29T23:03:53Z")
Heidi for a girl Kohl for a boy ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/6 "2001-06-29T23:05:17Z")
I have always liked the name February for a girl. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/7 "2001-06-29T23:13:58Z")
Feb. 11th is my mom’s birthday. Her name was **Eunice Geline**. She dropped the Eunice when she left home for college. I like the name Geline. It’s original. ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@Jeannie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeannie)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/8 "2001-06-29T23:17:09Z")
Well, February 11th is my husband’s birthday, so you could name him “Mr. Jeannie” if it’s a boy. No? Okay, his actual name is Derek. How’s that? I’ve always liked these names for boys: Michael Sean Stephen Max Samuel Jake Jack Kevin And for girls, I like: Elizabeth Susannah Julianne Juliet Madeline Carol Ann (my mom’s name) Lisa Christine I know, I know, these are pretty boring. But I’m a big fan of classic, simple names. Don’t know if that list helps, but there you have it. (btw, not that it matters, my lists are in no particular order) ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/9 "2001-06-29T23:29:51Z")
I say be truly original … **Flapjack Glockenspeil the Fourth** [sub]I can’t stay away from this stupid board, even when I’m depressed[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/10 "2001-06-29T23:36:03Z")
Magnus or Thor That’s it! ---
**Author:** ![aseymayo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@aseymayo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aseymayo)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/11 "2001-06-29T23:42:43Z")
Good heavens, you have to ask? Cecil if it’s a boy, Cecilia if a girl - and for a middle name…no, wait a minute, I guess Dope wouldn’t be such a good choice. Might scar the little tyke. ---
**Author:** ![Ross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ross)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/12 "2001-06-29T23:46:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jeannie \* > **Well, February 11th is my husband’s birthday, so you could name him “Mr. Jeannie” if it’s a boy.** That’s kinda good, not least because Harry Hill always insists his Dalek girlfriend was called Jean. Thor is highly amusing. Flapjack Glockenspiel the Fourth is, sadly, for a man with stronger nerves and a gentler wife than mine. February and Elizabeth are sweet, although if it’s going to have “Elizabeth”'s dignity, which is truly beautiful in its patriotism ;), it’d better not be easily shortenable. Shortenable? Shortenable. I think the top prize remains open so far. I’m thinking fifty billion dollars and a bag of marshmallows. ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/13 "2001-06-29T23:53:02Z")
I say stick with what worked in the past. You’ve gotta call him Batman. No, really! How cool would that be in third grade? “What’s your name, little boy?” “I’m Batman.” ---
**Author:** ![Tattva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba8739/32.png) [@Tattva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tattva)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2001, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/14 "2001-06-29T23:58:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by manhattan \* > \*\*I say stick with what worked in the past. > > You’ve gotta call him Batman. > > No, really! How cool would that be in third grade? “What’s your name, little boy?” “I’m Batman.” \*\* What if she’s a girl? ---
**Author:** ![Ross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ross)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/15 "2001-06-30T00:06:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tattva \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by manhattan \* > > \*\*I say stick with what worked in the past. You’ve gotta call him Batman. No, really! How cool would that be in third grade? “What’s your name, little boy?” “I’m Batman.” \*\* > > What if she’s a girl?\*\* Come to think of it… I realise he/she would hate me for a long time, but eventually, if even one of my genes makes it through, he/she/it will _definitely_ see the cool side. Plus we decided a long time ago that male and female roles were interchangeable (except for when they’re not), so Batman on a girl would ONLY BE COOLER. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/16 "2001-06-30T00:22:16Z")
May I beg you, as a personal favor to me, no “J” names!! My kid has been in class with countless Jennifers, Jessicas, Jessis, Jareds, Joshes, Jacobs… well, you get my point. I have nothing against any of those names except that everyone in the world seems to use them. Names not easily shortenable?? Karen Amy Sarah Lois Roger Fred Mark Eric I’m not much for trendy names… then again, I’m an old fart. Oh yeah - congrats!! ---
**Author:** ![Ross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ross)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/17 "2001-06-30T00:41:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by FairyChatMom \* > \*\*Oh yeah - congrats!! \*\* That’s it! That’s what I wanted all along. **FairyChatMom** will now receive a lifetime’s supply of junk mail and a limited edition signed copy of my last passport photo. I no longer look like I did on the SDPeoplePages. She and **Jeannie** are also now my favourite posters. I may as well start my own list… I am really not on the fatherhood plane yet. Anybody care to help me out? I really, really love kids, but I’d always intended to pick up a coupla strays. I waited for Chelle outside the antenatal clinic today and it was the most worrying time I can remember. She was fine, of course, but I didn’t deal with it terribly well. How on earth am I going to cope? And by th’way, keep the names coming. This is great stuff. I really think we’re going to end up with at least a middle name here, and I’ll make sure the kid knows where it came from. This whole thing is so _cool…_ ---
**Author:** ![robgruver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@robgruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robgruver)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/18 "2001-06-30T00:48:10Z")
Here’s another vote for Elizabeth (my mom’s name), but to be orginal try these one for size. Boy Colin Aremus (pronounced Air-eh-mess) Wallace Robert (just because it’s my name, and I can use different names in different situations i.e. Rob/friend Robert/Work shithead/Wife) Nolan Batman (gotta go with Manny’s reasoning here) Girls Destiny (don’t laugh, I like it) Jennifer (Jenn, Jenny, or Jennifer the whole multiple name thing again) Lea Colleen (a fine scottish name laddie!) So uh, what do I win? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![deepbluesea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@deepbluesea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deepbluesea)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/19 "2001-06-30T00:54:57Z")
Ross, you’ll get into the swing of things. I waited with my brother-in-law while my sister was getting her Official Pregnancy Test, and I truly thought he was going to need some kind of medical help himself - the man is Turkish, so lord knows it isn’t easy for him to turn pale, but he was making a good try for it, and he really was only marginally coherent. Now, however, he is a cheerful father of one, and they are even contemplating a second. So, not to worry, you’ll get there. And congratulations, btw. My suggestions for names? Well, give us some input here. Are you looking for traditional? Unusual? Exotic? Short? Long? Help us out. ---
**Author:** ![eirroc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f1d935/32.png) [@eirroc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eirroc)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662/20 "2001-06-30T00:55:13Z")
if its a girl…Anashey (pronouced Anna shey) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-baby-and-win-a-prize/70662.md?page=2)