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Post by anniefb on May 8, 2020 23:25:13 GMT
Don't think I've come across many Everitts or Everetts as a first name here. Sorry you don't like it but then again at least it's not X Æ A-12  |
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Post by pierkiss on May 8, 2020 23:27:16 GMT
Also, if you need a new reference point for Everett (and yes I know the name is spelled differently), watch The Family Stone. Preferably multiple times. Because it’s one of those movies that has to grow on you. The main guy character is named Everett, and is played by Dermot Mulroney. And he’s HOT. And I quite like his character in that movie. But I realize I’m in the minority with that movie (it’s very love it or hate it. Fair warning, it is NOT a comedy, as it was originally billed).
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Post by smannes on May 8, 2020 23:30:53 GMT
I like the name! I think it’ll grow on you more than you think. I’m a teacher in a small school and we have 3 elementary students named Everett, and they’re all cutie patooties.
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Post by gizzy on May 8, 2020 23:32:50 GMT
Just start perfecting a poker face. That's what I did. Hopefully it will grow on you with time.
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Post by leeny on May 8, 2020 23:34:09 GMT
My mother-in-law freaked out when we named one of our children a name that could not be abbreviated, so there was no nickname. She said "what are we going to call her?" I said call her by her name!
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Post by heathers on May 8, 2020 23:35:15 GMT
Phew I was expecting it to be a lot worse  I may be partial because my adorable nephew is named Everett. I think it’s a fairly “hip” name without being too avante garde. Congrats on the new grand baby! |
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Post by quietgirl on May 8, 2020 23:48:44 GMT
Just wanted to say congratulations to you on your new soon to be grandson!!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2020 23:51:46 GMT
It's ok to not like the name. And to tell the peas. We promise to keep your secret. But it will grow on you. I promise. My exFIL gave me the hardest time about my son's name. He was so mad I was not giving him a "family" name. My MIL thought my son's name was so old fashioned. But you should have heard some of the names my FIL wanted. Augustus. Call him Gus he said. Barf. And I had to explain to him over and over again that he was getting my grandfather's name as his middle name so yes, a family name. And his name suits him so well. I really made a good choice. Gus Gus. |
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Post by epeanymous on May 8, 2020 23:52:21 GMT
Aw, I love that name!! I’m sorry you don’t, that is an awkward place to be in for sure. My in-laws hate all my kids’ names and it was awkward and unpleasant for me too. Lol Meeeee toooooo. As long as you keep it to yourself, you can privately hate it all you want (and vent to strangers on the internet!) |
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Post by Gravity on May 8, 2020 23:54:28 GMT
One of my relatives has a son named everett. He's a teen now, and they call him Rhett. Which is fine, except that he has a sister named Scarlett. I think that's kind of a weird pair of names for siblings to have. Would you name your kids Romeo and Juliet? My DD didn’t want to have a Rhett and Scarlett. She has a Rhett and Vivienne instead. 😂 |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2020 23:57:39 GMT
The worst part? My mom was so hurtful when my youngest daughter was born because she didn't like her name and tried to "force" me to call her by her middle name (we didn't and mom came around pretty quickly although she still tacks a "y" on the end, I think just to spite me). I vowed I would NEVER do that to my daughter and now look at me.....  Don't feel bad. You will love that child immensely regardless of his name. Think about the reaction you wished your Mom had. And do that.  |
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on May 9, 2020 0:11:41 GMT
Well now you have to tell us what name she chose. 🙂 Ok, Haha, I knew SOMEONE would ask. Disclaimer: If your husband/son/brother/father/grandfather/greatgrandfather has this name, please don't get mad. I'm sure it's a fine name..... um, at least I'm telling myself that.... It's Everitt. All I can think of is an old Trooper that my husband worked with a million years ago that went by "Ev" (ewww....) or Chad Everett, the old doctor on, um, Marcus Whelby, MD?? I tried looking up the meaning and it means tough boar or something like that. Not helpful!!! LOL I Googled the meaning of his name and you're right, it does mean "wild boar." It also means "brave, hearty, or strong." Those are amazing character qualities that we can pray over your grandson that he will grow to be a brave man, choosing to do what is right. That he will be hearty, which means "vigorous and cheerful." And that he will grow to become a strong man, not only in physical strength, but also strong character. Everitt, when you know the meaning of the name, is a great name. |
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Post by MaryMary on May 9, 2020 1:15:12 GMT
I was expecting something much weirder, like Bookcase (but that’s more of a girl’s name).
Everitt isn’t bad at all, although I agree that I don’t love the spelling. You will come around when you see the adorable little guy that you get to spoil and then send home when he is tired.
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Post by crittsmom on May 9, 2020 1:26:40 GMT
It is a fine name, actually much better than some names out there. I'm sure you've seen the video with the teacher calling roll -
Charmin, Corona, Ko'rona with an ', etc,. I haven't read all the replies but I'm sure some one will post.
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Post by quinlove on May 9, 2020 1:36:05 GMT
Seriously, if this is your first grandchild - it is not going to matter one bit to you what his name is. Trust me on this. That precious baby in my avatar is my first grandchild. For many reasons, I did NOT like his name. Doesn’t matter in the least. I can’t even explain how much I ❤️ Him. The name grew on me. It wouldn’t matter if his name was stupid-head, I think the world of him. - and you will feel the exact same way.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on May 9, 2020 1:49:23 GMT
There are lots of Everetts in my son's kindergarten class. It is popular around here. Kids grow into their names, and soon you can't imagine them any other way. Congrats on the new baby! He will be perfect |
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Post by AussieMeg on May 9, 2020 2:04:53 GMT
Congratulations on your first grandchild! I don't mind the name Everitt. I'm not opposed to the spelling either, in fact if I heard the name I would assume that's how it's spelt, rather than Everett. I agree with the others who have said by the time he is born you won't be able to imagine him with any other name.  I work with a Racheal and she is constantly having to spell her name because every one spells it the "normal" way of Rachael. The only people I know with that name spell it Rachel, so both of your examples look "wrong" to me.  I guess that when they saw the baby, he didn't LOOK like a ___(I don't remember the original name now)____, so they named him something different! I have heard similar stories of people changing their baby's name because he/she didn't "look" like the name they'd chosen. I've never really understood that. Babies change so much in the first couple of months. My son was a wrinkly old man baby, not at all cute haha. Going by that rule I should have changed his name to Prune or Percival.  But you should have heard some of the names my FIL wanted. Augustus. Call him Gus he said. Barf. One of the last minute choices for my son was Angus, or Gus for short. I still really like the name Angus, and we would have used it if we'd had another son. I'm not at all fond of Augustus though.  |
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Post by freebird on May 9, 2020 2:22:03 GMT
My husband's grandson has an "old man" name. His middle name was going to be Octavian even (they went with alexander)
That kid is cute as a bug, an old man name is totally fine on him. It will grow on you and you'll be fine in no time at all.
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Post by tentoes on May 9, 2020 2:29:43 GMT
When my son and ddil were expecting their first son they told us his name was going to be Toothpaste. Well, thankfully, they were kidding!! They named him Adam!
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Post by smcast on May 9, 2020 2:37:44 GMT
I love that name. I know, sounds old for a baby but sounds distinguished, as he grows up.
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Post by tiffanyr on May 9, 2020 2:50:33 GMT
Not fond of the spelling (he will be correcting people his entire life), but I love the name! I don’t think of it as an old man name either. I’m sure it will grow on you! Enjoy the new baby once he arrives!
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Post by tiffanyr on May 9, 2020 2:53:14 GMT
At least it isn’t Tanwen! I have a Facebook friend that is naming their child that. I think it is a girl’s name.
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Post by ExpatBackHome on May 9, 2020 5:05:26 GMT
Luckily you have time to adjust and not do the same thing your mom did. It’s great that you recognize this and won’t repeat it. You may eventually come around and not mind the name once you start forming a relationship with your new grand baby. Congratulations!!!
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Post by shelby on May 9, 2020 6:32:38 GMT
It's a very nice name. Maybe you could just mention some time that you see the name on different items but it is always spelled with an E and ask if they think he will wish his name is spelled that way when he gets older. You know how kids love to find things with their name on it. also It might seem like an old man name but he will be an adult much longer than he will be a child and it is a name that will serve him well as he goes out into the world. I used to work with a woman that was very large, built very much like a man. She was a loud, rough talking person who always liked to smoke cigars with the men in the office. Her name was Bambi. I'm sure it was darling when she was a baby but it sure didn't fit her as an adult.
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Post by lesserknownpea on May 9, 2020 6:35:51 GMT
I like the name, hate the spelling, but what can you do?
I did not like my first grandchild’s name either. It’s basically chimera, but spelled with a K. The first words out of my mouth were “ you’re naming her after a monster?” She’s 16 now and I don’t even think of her name, just call her Ky and love her to death. And I’ve heard people call it a beautiful name.
My DD’s name is Katya, several family members didn’t like it, said it reminded them of cottage cheese. She loves her name and often gets positive feedback on it.
Congratulations on becoming a...what? Forget the kid’s name, what are you going to be? Nana, Grammie, Mimi?
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Post by gar on May 9, 2020 8:15:26 GMT
My mother-in-law freaked out when we named one of our children a name that could not be abbreviated, so there was no nickname. She said "what are we going to call her?" I said call her by her name! My youngest DD has a name like that but within the family we actually lengthen it or just add bits ...for example, Tina but she'd get called Tina-toot, Teen-a-loo, TeeTee etc. Ridiculous but it's a family affection thing |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 9:29:39 GMT
At least it isn’t Tanwen! I have a Facebook friend that is naming their child that. I think it is a girl’s name. Yes it is a girls name. It's Welsh. OP - I think all babies grow into their names and your new grandchild will be no different. Congratulations. I can think of many names that I would dislike more than Everett. Like all "older in time" traditional names, they come and go with each generation. I wouldn't have chosen the spelling they have though, might cause a few misspelling in the future for him. |
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Post by gar on May 9, 2020 11:42:46 GMT
Isn’t it funny though how some ‘old fashioned’ names come back around and are seen as cool or pretty but others just die out. This might vary between nations but I haven’t heard of any/many babies in recent years(with the exception of those where it’s a family name kept going as a middle name) called Maureen, Joan, Colin, Malcolm, Sharon, Geoffrey, Clive, Norma, Kenneth etc.
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Post by monklady123 on May 9, 2020 12:13:42 GMT
I like the name, but when I see wacky spellings I think the parents didn't know how to spell the name. My daughter is a Naomi. I'm sure most people in my life hated the name in the beginning. I'd hear a lot of "the only Naomi I know is in her 90s." Well, it was the perfect name for my Naomi, and someday you'll think Everitt is perfect for your grandson. I know several elementary age girls named Naomi, or some version of it. I do have problems with it though, as a substitute teacher who goes to all the classes so therefore I can't keep everyone's pronunciation straight. We have a regular Naomi, then we have "Noemi" pronounced "No-ay-mee", and we have a "Noemi" pronounced "Nay-oh-mee" (like I ordinarily pronounce "Naomi") -- the second Noemi girl is a second language kid so I always suspected her parents didn't actually know how to spell "Naomi" since they've spelled it differently but pronounce it the same. oy -- And then for variety we have one "Naomi" who pronounces it "Ny-oh-mee" vs. "Nay-oh-mee".... And don't get me started on which "Angel" is sitting in front of me... the English "Angel" or the Hispanic "Ahn-hell" (with the soft "g"). There are a lot of them, and even when I think I've remembered which child prefers which pronunciation I'll arrive in their class the next time only to discover that they've changed their preference.  |
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Post by sueg on May 9, 2020 12:15:41 GMT
Concentrate on this! I know DH & I did a double take when our niece's son was named Felix a few years ago. We were surprised to discover it was climbing up the boys list of popular names. My grandson's name is Felix. I thought it was unusual but I love it and it fits my grandson perfectly. And now I know I have been in Germany for a long time - I am reading this and thinking 'Felix? What's so unusual about Felix?' I know people named Felix who range from 50 down to 6 months old. |
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