A Florida couple in Hollywood was one of the first to name their child after Obama, even before most had declared him the president-elect. Click here to read the article.
The baby, Sanjae Obama Fisher, was born on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
What do you think about this? I just wonder how the child will feel about it when he gets older? What if he doesn't grow up to like, support or favor Obama...?
Well, it will be a decade before the kid can decide if he "favors" Obama, maybe even longer, and by then the administration will be over. Also, I would suggest that by the end of this calndar year there will be several thousand infants named Obama. Who knows, it may be the next "Jacob"
Personally, I wouldn't name my son Obama. Obama Hensley just doesn't sound right
I read something similar to this but cant find the link, but in Kenya people all over are now naming the babies Barack, Obama and Michelle! I don't mind when someone names their children after a family member, ex. grandparent, parent, so on. But after someone you don't even know! Crazy! I, if you didn't know the answer already, wouldn't name my child Obama!!
I don't really want to even know there are a ton of people naming their kids Michelle to be honest. If you can't come up with a name on your own, then flip a coin or toss a dart or something. No, I would never name a child, or anything else, Obama as the name does not reflect what I would choose a name for.
I did give my son the middle name Black Sabbath because as far as I know, until he came along, there was only one of those in the world. I don't have any grand delusions that he will be in a metal band or change the world with his name as his vehicle, but if he does, that's great! It won't be because of his name, that just makes him unique.
I agree with you KE'smommy! I think a name has to have some personal meaning to you the parent. Just my personal opinion. I don't think Obama Kidwell would go over well with my family.
I think it is such a personal decision. I think people should name their children after whatever inspires them-a relative, book, poet, movie, flower, movie star, rock star, song, political figure! Of course, while keeping in mind that the child will have to live with it. My brother had his name legally changed at 12 as he hated his given name and all of the teasing he got as a result!
Speaking of name changes and such, since Zane arrived a month early, we hadn't actually decided on his first name yet (I picked the middle name as soon as I knew he was a boy) and I had a "person" ask me what our top choices were. We were back and forth with Zane and Sebastian. I personally favored Sebastian and thought it went well with his middle name although calling him "Sebastian Black Sabbath" would be a mouthful when he was in hot water!! We even agreed to the nickname SeeBass although I am not a fan of shortened names, I recgonize that Sebastian is a big, bold name. Anyway, this "person" said two things I was shocked and very upset by. They asked why I would pick a name like Sebastian knowing Macy would not be able to say it...... because she would be 2 years old forever or what??? And then, this really got me, the next comment was "well he can always change it when he turns 18"..... Umm, here's a theory, he may, just may, LIKE his name. I could not believe anyone, let alone someone as close to me as this "person" is would say such ignorant and hurtful things. I didn't select any of his names to please anyone but his Dad and I!!
I still would not name a child Obama, but it is my personal choice, not a political statement.
I don't use my own first name and never have and let me just speak as one who has lived this experience: put whatever name you wish to call the child by as the first name!! Much less confusion down the road!!
Originally posted by Stacy Fournier: Wow LEW. How did your parents feel about him changing his name?
My parents were not that surprised and totally supported his decision. We have been calling him by his new name (which he picked) for so long now that we have almost forgotton he had another name . My other brother has chosen to go by his middle name. My parents are good w/ that too.
Originally posted by michelle v: Speaking of name changes and such, since Zane arrived a month early, we hadn't actually decided on his first name yet (I picked the middle name as soon as I knew he was a boy) and I had a "person" ask me what our top choices were. We were back and forth with Zane and Sebastian. I personally favored Sebastian and thought it went well with his middle name although calling him "Sebastian Black Sabbath" would be a mouthful when he was in hot water!! We even agreed to the nickname SeeBass although I am not a fan of shortened names, I recgonize that Sebastian is a big, bold name. Anyway, this "person" said two things I was shocked and very upset by. They asked why I would pick a name like Sebastian knowing Macy would not be able to say it...... because she would be 2 years old forever or what??? And then, this really got me, the next comment was "well he can always change it when he turns 18"..... Umm, here's a theory, he may, just may, LIKE his name. I could not believe anyone, let alone someone as close to me as this "person" is would say such ignorant and hurtful things. I didn't select any of his names to please anyone but his Dad and I!!
I still would not name a child Obama, but it is my personal choice, not a political statement.
I don't use my own first name and never have and let me just speak as one who has lived this experience: put whatever name you wish to call the child by as the first name!! Much less confusion down the road!!
I have a nephew named Sebastien. At first, I was not a huge fan. Had no major issues w/ it though. He is an adorable little boy and I cannot imagine him being anything else. He is a big/strong guy, so it really fits him. His nick names are Seb and seabass.
And LEW, I am willing to bet (or at least hope!) that you didn't say to his Mom, "oh what an awful name" either, huh? I even gave it the last effort when the state sent us the form to file Zane's birth certificate, they give you the one last chance to change the name then and I made my argument one more time for Sebastian, but I lost out. Oh well, Zane sounds good with Macy. (he is a big ol' bruiser of a boy too so I still think he could have easily carried the name) I am happy that when we are out in public I don't hear 20 people calling out our kids' names! In just our small family/friends group, we have 5 different spellings of Kyleigh and now one Kaleigh!!!
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Crazy! I, if you didn't know the answer already, wouldn't name my child Obama!!
. My other brother has chosen to go by his middle name. My parents are good w/ that too.
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