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Name of new baby boy

IHateMyJob2004

IHateMyJob2004

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So, what do you think of the name Orion? I'm assuming it is Orion from Greek mythology and not the star constellation. But they are both atheists, so why gravitate towards dietys(sp?)?

I already told them that I will call the child Brian, Ryan or John.

Seriously, I am not calling that child by its birth name once it is past 1 week old.

If the name had meaning, fine. But it doesn't. It is different. That is all. The only reason for giving the baby this name. Atleast the middle name has meaning (mothers maiden name). Actually, that might be the name I call it in reality. (Not giving out maiden name)

EDIT: If it's from greek mythology, I'm more accepting of it. BuUt it is still stoopid.
 
the name orion is awesome for a constellation

not so much a kid, unless they raise him to be awesome, but during his formative years that name is going to suck until he headbutts someone and lays them out cold.

after that people will say "holy shit, its ORION, dont fuck with that guy"
 
Those with children take one step forward. Not so fast randay. Way to articulate your thoughts into one sentence. Very conscise and well argued!

OK, for those that are young and idealistic, remember what school is like from 5th grade - 10th grade. Orion .... ya that will go over well.
 
Maybe I missed it in the OP before it was edited...but what is your relation to the child?

If it is not YOUR child, you have nothing, zip, zero, nada to say about the name...even if you were the grandfather...it's not up to you.

Yes, I have kids of my own...and grandkids...(and I don't necessarily like the names they gave my grandkids...but it's not up to me.
 
One of my best friends in elementary and middle school was named Orion.

Nobody ever had a problem with it. I always thought it was a cool name.
 
Call him Anakin. If ever I get a kid, I so want to call him that. I can just picture parent-teacher day "Your son is really turning to the dark side, and has been getting into a lot of trouble lately and he stopped doing his homework"
 
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Those with children take one step forward. Not so fast randay. Way to articulate your thoughts into one sentence. Very conscise and well argued!

OK, for those that are young and idealistic, remember what school is like from 5th grade - 10th grade. Orion .... ya that will go over well.
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grow the fuck up and stop trying to fix your childhood vicariously through another couples child.
 
Don't give him one of those new age suburban names like "Hunter" or "Jonas."

What happened to the days when "Joey," "Sammy," and "Tommy," used to go play stick ball? Now it's "Hunter," "Noah," and "Jayden" go play Nintendo Wii while their mothers fix them an organic tofu burger.
 
Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Those with children take one step forward. Not so fast randay. Way to articulate your thoughts into one sentence. Very conscise and well argued!

OK, for those that are young and idealistic, remember what school is like from 5th grade - 10th grade. Orion .... ya that will go over well.
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grow the fuck up and stop trying to fix your childhood vicariously through another couples child.
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Nothing like telling someone they are immature by telling them to grow the fuck up.

And way to answer the question. The only question I asked. "What do you think of the name Orion?"
 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
If it is not YOUR child, you have nothing, zip, zero, nada to say about the name...even if you were the grandfather...it's not up to you.
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Just because it's not up to him, doesn't mean he can't think it's retarded. He's just saying the parents are morons, which he's entitled to feel / say.

I would be pissed if my SIL named her kid on the way "shithead". I wouldn't say "No, you cannot name it that", but I would say "you're a fucking idiot". That's what the OP is doing.
 
Originally posted by: actuarial
Originally posted by: BoomerD
If it is not YOUR child, you have nothing, zip, zero, nada to say about the name...even if you were the grandfather...it's not up to you.
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Just because it's not up to him, doesn't mean he can't think it's retarded. He's just saying the parents are morons, which he's entitled to feel / say.

I would be pissed if my SIL named her kid on the way "shithead". I wouldn't say "No, you cannot name it that", but I would say "you're a fucking idiot". That's what the OP is doing.
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That's basically it.

I just realized 80% of the posts have nothing to do with the name Orion. That's what I asked. So far, one person stood out saying that he knew a person named Orion and it didn't matter much.

To me though, Orion ..... you might as name your kid Zeus.

Ya, they can do whatever they want. It doesn't mean that people will use it. And if that is the case, they better be ready for it.

When told us the name the have chosen, I told them to their face that I will call him Ryan or Brian or Bob. If they want to spend alot of time picking out a stupid name, I will spend very little time picking out a common alternative. So, Bob was one of the choices in my head. It's not like I sugar coated it. And they were offended that I said that. Sort of. They said I must call the child Orion. And I said that I will give the child a nickname. I don't know what but I will not use Orion. And they were mad. They were mad because I effectively said that I would call their child named Megan (for example), Meg.

Maybe it will be John Doe till I come up with a better name.
 
*clicks thread*
*reads OP*
*scrolls to the bottom instantly*

YES. I've sworn to name at least one of my children Orion. You have my (a random ATOT poster's) support.

I also want to name a daughter Andromeda.
 
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