Life Parents - Do you have a theme in your children's names? - Page 3

**Rain Man** · 10-07-2013, 09:10 PM

Just curious. I was pondering this for no particular reason. Do you pick each child's name completely independently of each other, or is there some theme or complementary nature that you seek?

If you don't have kids but plan to, you may answer in the future tense.

Themes might include, but are not limited to:

Same first letter - These are my kids, James, Jenny, Jacob, and Jarvis.

Alphabetical theme - These are my kids, Annie, Ben, Charlotte, and Danny.

Biblical theme - These are my kids, Ezekiel, Ruth, Eve, and Nebuchadnezzar.

Family theme - These are my kids (followed by the names of your grandparents).

Catholic/Saints theme - These are my kids, John, Catherine, Christopher, and Joan.

Television/Movie theme - These are my kids, Greg, Jan, Bobby, and Marsha.

Diversity theme - These are my kids, Juanita, Sven, Running Deer, and Panupong.

Gender Neutrality theme - These are my kids, Pat, Chris, Terry, and Sandy.

Location theme - These are my kids, Dakota, Dallas, Virginia, and Paris.

Initials theme - These are my kids AJ, TJ, CJ, and RC.

Rhyming theme - These are my kids, Andy, Randy, Sandy, and Mandy.

Adjective theme - These are my kids, Faith, Grace, Joy, and Hope.

Two-Name Names - These are my kids Peggy Sue, Billy Joe, Norma Jean, and Mary Ann.

There are likely other themes I'm not thinking about.

**Rain Man** · 10-07-2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icon

My hippie neighbors named their three girls Poppy, Daffodil and Marigold.

Yep...

I guess Rose, Iris, Lily, and Daisy didn't occur to them?

And the one named Poppy is destined to be a heroin producer when she grows up.

**007** · 10-08-2013, 12:19 AM

Family theme with all the middle names. My oldest son has my fathers first name as his middle name. My second oldest has my grandfathers first name as a middle name. My youngest two, girl and boy, have the my wifes and my middle names for their middle name.

Graystoke · 10-08-2013, 06:46 AM

Its a pretty easy theme.

1st born Son (Michael) named after my Brother who died at the early age of 16.

2nd born Daughter (Alexandra) named after my Grandmom.

3rd born Son (James) named after my Dad.

My Mom didn't want my oldest to be named after my brother. She was worried the name was cursed and bad things would happen. But I promised my Dad I would carry though with it.

**TimeForWasp** · 10-08-2013, 07:07 AM

I named all 4 of my boys George.

George Foreman

**Dartgod** · 10-08-2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadzooks

I have 2 sons and a daughter. I wanted (at least) one son to be named Gordon which would have matched nicely with my last name and is an excellent hockey name.
She said she couldn't picture a baby named Gordon.
Needless to say, I have 2 sons with ghey names and 2 cats named Gimpy and Gordon, oh, and a daughter.

Is your last name Lightfoot?

tooge · 10-08-2013, 07:45 AM

sort of. Son is the 5th grandson from my parents, so his name is Quentin, which means 5th. Daughter is named after my aunt and my wifes aunt.

stevieray · 10-08-2013, 07:47 AM

middle names

renee
rochelle
rae

KCUnited · 10-08-2013, 08:01 AM

We had a theme for middle names. Ronald, James, and Dio. My daughter is still a little pissed, but she'll get over it.

seclark · 10-08-2013, 08:09 AM

all 3 of my kids have the same last name. there's your theme.
sec

**Iowanian** · 10-08-2013, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthling

I knew a family in Oklahoma that all had names of states. Fathers name was Utah and mothers name was Virginia. Had a son named Nevada and daughter named Carolina.

Lucky for the daughter he didn't name her Idaho.

el borracho · 10-08-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

It's middle names, and B's with us I guess. I'm Brandon Lee.

My Grandpa is Bobby Lee. Got a cousin who is Brian Lee.

And my oldest son is Brett Lee.

The 2nd son is Alexander Michael. Had to switch it up... but it seemed like a strong name to me. He's just Alex now.

"Alexander"? Really should have gone with "Bruce".

Imon Yourside · 10-08-2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

A family up the street from us when I was a kid had 4 children, 3 boys and a girl. All four kids initials were KKK.

I bet they had the freshest linens. What is Karen Kornacki's middle name?

DMAC · 10-08-2013, 08:50 AM

I wanted the initials to be funny.

Daughters are BAM

Sons are ADM, and his name is Adam.

**sd4chiefs** · 10-08-2013, 09:09 AM

I am 60 and just realized something. For the last few generations all of our family members names have started with 'J'. Justin, James, Joe, Jess, John, Jeff, Jan, Joddie, Jacky, Jessica. So why is my first name Robert. I must have been a mistake.

I feel sick.

AndChiefs · 10-08-2013, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

I am 60 and just realized something. For the last few generations all of our family members names have started with 'J'. Justin, James, Joe, Jess, John, Jeff, Jan, Joddie, Jacky, Jessica. So why is my first name Robert. I must have been a mistake.

I feel sick.

We've been meaning to tell you....but you're adopted.

View Poll Results: Do you have a theme in your child naming?
Yes, and it's intentional and planned.	15	30.00%
Yes, but I never noticed it until now.	1	2.00%
No, but I wish I had thought of that. It would be easier to remember their names.	1	2.00%
No. Just like flipping a coin, each naming is a separate and unconnected event.	19	38.00%
I don't have children that I know of.	14	28.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

10-07-2013, 09:10 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3368491 VARSITY	Parents - Do you have a theme in your children's names? Just curious. I was pondering this for no particular reason. Do you pick each child's name completely independently of each other, or is there some theme or complementary nature that you seek? If you don't have kids but plan to, you may answer in the future tense. Themes might include, but are not limited to: Same first letter - These are my kids, James, Jenny, Jacob, and Jarvis. Alphabetical theme - These are my kids, Annie, Ben, Charlotte, and Danny. Biblical theme - These are my kids, Ezekiel, Ruth, Eve, and Nebuchadnezzar. Family theme - These are my kids (followed by the names of your grandparents). Catholic/Saints theme - These are my kids, John, Catherine, Christopher, and Joan. Television/Movie theme - These are my kids, Greg, Jan, Bobby, and Marsha. Diversity theme - These are my kids, Juanita, Sven, Running Deer, and Panupong. Gender Neutrality theme - These are my kids, Pat, Chris, Terry, and Sandy. Location theme - These are my kids, Dakota, Dallas, Virginia, and Paris. Initials theme - These are my kids AJ, TJ, CJ, and RC. Rhyming theme - These are my kids, Andy, Randy, Sandy, and Mandy. Adjective theme - These are my kids, Faith, Grace, Joy, and Hope. Two-Name Names - These are my kids Peggy Sue, Billy Joe, Norma Jean, and Mary Ann. There are likely other themes I'm not thinking about.
Posts: 141,247

10-08-2013, 12:19 AM	#32
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $14060126 VARSITY	Family theme with all the middle names. My oldest son has my fathers first name as his middle name. My second oldest has my grandfathers first name as a middle name. My youngest two, girl and boy, have the my wifes and my middle names for their middle name. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
Posts: 65,554

10-08-2013, 06:46 AM	#33
Graystoke MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Driftless Region Casino cash: $975564	Its a pretty easy theme. 1st born Son (Michael) named after my Brother who died at the early age of 16. 2nd born Daughter (Alexandra) named after my Grandmom. 3rd born Son (James) named after my Dad. My Mom didn't want my oldest to be named after my brother. She was worried the name was cursed and bad things would happen. But I promised my Dad I would carry though with it.
Posts: 8,692

10-08-2013, 07:07 AM	#34
TimeForWasp Sprinkle in some Mahomes Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Butte Montana Casino cash: $7678507	I named all 4 of my boys George. George Foreman __________________ Posted via Slingshot using Rocks eBay sniper
Posts: 8,270

10-08-2013, 07:45 AM	#36
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $3994112	sort of. Son is the 5th grandson from my parents, so his name is Quentin, which means 5th. Daughter is named after my aunt and my wifes aunt.
Posts: 14,967

10-08-2013, 07:47 AM	#37
stevieray best in the biz Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $2635273	middle names renee rochelle rae
Posts: 71,168

10-08-2013, 08:01 AM	#38
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $2338244	We had a theme for middle names. Ronald, James, and Dio. My daughter is still a little pissed, but she'll get over it.
Posts: 33,872

10-08-2013, 08:09 AM	#39
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1739900	all 3 of my kids have the same last name. there's your theme. sec __________________ "Mr. seclark. Wrong for gravy, wrong for jelly, wrong for biscuits." -rj "If every Planeteer who was disliked by another Planeteer stopped being a Planeteer we wouldn't have any Planeteers." -rj
Posts: 13,399

10-08-2013, 08:50 AM	#43
DMAC MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $10008735	I wanted the initials to be funny. Daughters are BAM Sons are ADM, and his name is Adam.
Posts: 11,651

10-08-2013, 09:09 AM	#44
sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8830445	I am 60 and just realized something. For the last few generations all of our family members names have started with 'J'. Justin, James, Joe, Jess, John, Jeff, Jan, Joddie, Jacky, Jessica. So why is my first name Robert. I must have been a mistake. I feel sick.
Posts: 3,980