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Post by Merge on Aug 20, 2014 0:56:57 GMT
Leaving out the ethnic names, which are many and varied, in this year's kindergarten class we have: Aerin Frida Valeriia (two Is) Chrisanity (mom can't spell?) Sa'Nyah Becken Medine Kevn (that's right, no I - guess he gave it to Valeriia) Rhyan (think mom is a black dagger brotherhood fan?) And some from first grade: Kalon (pronounced Kay-Lon) Marshay Wynter Phania Bahiyya Dashley Mylen Danelly Vanina No La-a.  |
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Post by rst on Aug 20, 2014 1:01:16 GMT
Some of those make the Culvert newborn in our acquaintance at least sound like language. Wow.
We always figured that our kids are unique and memorable enough that we'd better give them very traditional names. Interestingly, even though all 4 of my boys has Biblical favorite/heavily used names, they've only rarely had another of the same name in the school, let alone in their grade level.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 1:02:07 GMT
Vanina is in for years of teasing. Just say'n.
I'm still waiting for one that beats Perciful. Poor kid.
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Post by Merge on Aug 20, 2014 1:02:12 GMT
And I just counted five Aaliyahs in a class of 120!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 1:02:39 GMT
I think Frida is an old name.. there's an artist named Frida.
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Post by Merge on Aug 20, 2014 1:03:35 GMT
Yes, Frida Kahlo. Our art teacher was very excited. But it's still an unusual name by any standards today.
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Post by mallie on Aug 20, 2014 1:04:59 GMT
On the one hand, I don't care what anyone else names their kid. On the other hand, WTH?
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Post by ljsmom on Aug 20, 2014 1:07:51 GMT
On the one hand, I don't care what anyone else names their kid. On the other hand, WTH? This. |
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Post by Merge on Aug 20, 2014 1:09:55 GMT
On the one hand, I don't care what anyone else names their kid. On the other hand, WTH? Yeah, that's pretty much it. I'd never let on to a kid that I was shaking my head over their name, but you really have to wonder what some of these parents were thinking. |
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Post by annabella on Aug 20, 2014 1:14:56 GMT
wynter is actually a popular name
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Post by mimima on Aug 20, 2014 1:18:49 GMT
I think Frida is an old name.. there's an artist named Frida. My grandmother was Freida. It's an old German name. Haven't heard of it being used lately - and none of the great-grandchildren are lining up to use it either! Merge - just shaking my head at that list! Isn't Freida also the curly haired girl in Peanuts? |
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Post by sunnyd on Aug 20, 2014 1:19:57 GMT
Those are good! If I were a teacher I'd be terrified that I would teach them to spell their names wrong. We have a Braeylyea (BRAY - lee) in our sunday school class.  I hope she learns to spell it soon so I don't have to, lol. |
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Post by disneypal on Aug 20, 2014 1:38:39 GMT
Leaving out the ethnic names, which are many and varied, in this year's kindergarten class we have: Valeriia (two Is) ..... Kevn (that's right, no I - guess he gave it to Valeriia) No La-a. Haha !!! Your comments made me laugh  I actually know of a Kevn (no I) - a singer - Kevn Kinney |
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Post by annaintx on Aug 20, 2014 1:43:00 GMT
Valeriia is actually a Russian transliteration of the name Валерия. I don't know if the name is primarily Russian or maybe Ukranian, Bulgarian...definitely a Slavic name. It's actually a very pretty name in Russian. ETA: Wow, it let me post using Cyrillic!!  |
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 20, 2014 1:45:17 GMT
I volunteer at Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn Mi, it's a charter high school. I do a lot of the filing and am bewildered at some of these kid's names. Last year there were twins, Alexia and Elexia???  How do you call the girls, hey Alexia, with the A or Elexia, yeah you, with the E. I haven't started back yet, I'll have to write some of the names down for the new school year. I feel so sorry for these kids that have to deal with a name that their parents thought was cute or unique. But then, they'll probably name their kids something even more crazy! |
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Post by caro on Aug 20, 2014 1:45:48 GMT
I get my class list tomorrow. Can't wait to see the names. They are 3 years old.
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Post by scrapsuzy on Aug 20, 2014 1:46:31 GMT
I work in the ER, registering patients. What gets me (beyond all the many name spellings) is when a patient comes up and says their name is "Brown" and spells it, then says their first name is "Vantooshia" (I totally made that up, by the way) and doesn't spell it!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 1:51:11 GMT
Vanina is a cross between vagina and my xmil's name, Nina. I'm so gonna start calling my hooch, vanina.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 20, 2014 1:51:48 GMT
I volunteer at Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn Mi, it's a charter high school. I do a lot of the filing and am bewildered at some of these kid's names. Last year there were twins, Alexia and Elexia??? How do you call the girls, hey Alexia, with the A or Elexia, yeah you, with the E. I haven't started back yet, I'll have to write some of the names down for the new school year. I feel so sorry for these kids that have to deal with a name that their parents thought was cute or unique. But then, they'll probably name their kids something even more crazy! Ah, regional accents. I would pronounce those names different from each other. |
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Aug 20, 2014 1:53:18 GMT
DGD 3yo came home from preschool last week talking about a child named Lasagna. We thought for several days that was the name - then we found out the correct name is Zion!!!
During the meantime, we heard of a couple of people actually named Lasagna.
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Post by Outspoken on Aug 20, 2014 1:55:13 GMT
I work in the ER, registering patients. What gets me (beyond all the many name spellings) is when a patient comes up and says their name is "Brown" and spells it, then says their first name is "Vantooshia" (I totally made that up, by the way) and doesn't spell it! I totally laughed out loud! it reminded me of when I worked in OB and a lady came in to the hospital deliver. She registered her name as Mrs. (first name) Bytheway |
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Post by Peal on Aug 20, 2014 2:00:59 GMT
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Post by sbartist on Aug 20, 2014 2:01:49 GMT
Back in 1981, I was a camp counselor at a Girl Scout camp and another counselor older than myself (maybe 5 to 6 years older???), her name was Wynter. I thought it was pretty
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Post by hester56 on Aug 20, 2014 2:13:19 GMT
This thread had me laughing so hard my drink came out my nose. |
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 20, 2014 2:23:11 GMT
I can't wait to see the new names at our school too, but I know nothing will ever beat Tangereen Velvetine. (First name pronounced as Tangerine).
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Post by rumplesnat on Aug 20, 2014 2:25:49 GMT
I'm just so sad that these kids will never find their name on personalized toothbrushes or name plates for their bedroom door.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 2:27:34 GMT
I wonder if Dashley is La-a's sibling?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 2:29:05 GMT
I wonder if Dashley is La-a's sibling? I'm pretty sure Dashley is the child of David and Ashley.  Like the girl I went to school with, Markeena. Her parents were Mark, and Marleena. |
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 20, 2014 2:31:19 GMT
I'm just so sad that these kids will never find their name on personalized toothbrushes or name plates for their bedroom door. Snort!!!!! No key fobs at the check out counter for these kiddos. |
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Post by tommygirl on Aug 20, 2014 2:38:36 GMT
---no personalized coke bottles for them!
I have an uncommon first name. I usually have to repeat myself when introducing myself because very few people have heard of it. If they have heard of my name they always tell me. Oh I had a neighbor and her mothers sister had the same name! In school I dreaded having a substitute teacher. They would come to my name on the roll and there would be a huge pause. Then a 50/50 chance that they would mangle my name. As a shy kid I did not want to bring any undue attention to myself.
I agree that everyone can name their child whatever they want. I am all for creativity and individuality. My kids have very plain, common names, chosen to be non controversial. Of course my youngest child says she hates her name. So I guess you can't win!!!
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I hope she learns to spell it soon so I don't have to, lol.
I actually know of a Kevn (no I) - a singer - Kevn Kinney
How do you call the girls, hey Alexia, with the A or Elexia, yeah you, with the E.
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