I thought monkey too, but I don't think it's a huge issue.
Kids pick on eachother for many, many ridiculous and inane reasons, but I don't think names usually lead directly to meanspirited teasing.
I got a few batman jingles and references to robinhood when I was little, but it wasn't mean.
What a name can do is help give a clever slogan to bullies who already plan to pick on someone, for instance, poor jodi became "grody jodi" in 4th grade (she was picked on because she was always bossy and rude).
It doesn't seem like Simeon has a very accessible rhyme, so maybe you're in the clear!
Charlie and I can't even agree on kids! (I want one girl and then adopt another girl - he wants all boys). I know, we can't control the sex of our kids, but argh! I guess maybe if we end up having a boy we could adopt the girl I want, but if we have a girl I'm afraid he's going to say we have to adopt a boy, which I don't want to do!
When I try to talk names he has no interest. At least Rob is participating!
Hahaha, I can't decide on names. Maybe if I decide on something completely outlandish he'll be forced to participate!
When are you guys getting married? I feel like last time you mentioned it was going to be a really small thing this March. But I have a terrible memory. Let me know so we can get something from your registry (or if you aren't doing a registry, let us know something you want and we'll get it :P).
Well we could still? Except I've done no planning and hence...yeah. I'm not sure if we're going to register. We honestly have too much crap as it is and no where to put nice things you'd get from wedding-type gifts.
Actually, when we have a girl, I want to name her Adelaide. It's French and one of my favorite names ever, but it can have an American pronunciation also.
yeah, that's the American pronunciation. In French the name is actually Adelaïde, so it would be pronounced Ah-day-lie-eed. For some reason when I do it like that it sounds so weird, I think because I'm overthinking the pronunciation.
I think the secret to not getting taunted in school, regardless of your name, is carrying the knowledge that you are John Tree's son. You have awesomeness in your genes. No, seriously: self respect is everything. Raise the boy to be competent and confident, and it won't matter what his name is, he will be a social hub.
There was a Simeon in my grade school with me, and he was mean. That's why I don't like the name. The good news is, little don't generally know the word simian, and when you learn it, it's just as likely you're already used to calling him "that jerk Simeon," at least in my experience. With that said, I like the name Simon much better, but I would be shocked if there wasn't a horribly long time of "Simon Says" jokes for him. I also like names with an odd number of syllables, and that one fits.
I like the name Eulalia and have known a couple, but have never actually heard of a Eulalie. I'm confused about how to say it. you-LAH-lee is what I want to say, and that feels wrong to my mouth. I think it's a good name, but people are going to be confused when they see it written and don't know her. (Teachers on the first day of class, telemarketers, me, etc.)
Both names will be misunderstood when you have to leave a name at a restaurant, but that is only frustrating, not really a problem, and a good opportunity to think of an alias.
It's pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable:YOU-la-lee
Last night, when looking up Simeons, I came across a blog called Simeon Says so that might be a problem either way. But really there are plenty of names with those kinds of associations. I'm sorry your Simeon was an asshole. For the longest time I hated the name Kevin for the same reason.
Also, apparently, Simon is derived from the name Simeon.
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Kids pick on eachother for many, many ridiculous and inane reasons, but I don't think names usually lead directly to meanspirited teasing.
I got a few batman jingles and references to robinhood when I was little, but it wasn't mean.
What a name can do is help give a clever slogan to bullies who already plan to pick on someone, for instance, poor jodi became "grody jodi" in 4th grade (she was picked on because she was always bossy and rude).
It doesn't seem like Simeon has a very accessible rhyme, so maybe you're in the clear!
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That was another point I had: kids are gonna tease each other no matter what. They'll find a way no matter what your name is.
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When I try to talk names he has no interest. At least Rob is participating!
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When are you guys getting married? I feel like last time you mentioned it was going to be a really small thing this March. But I have a terrible memory. Let me know so we can get something from your registry (or if you aren't doing a registry, let us know something you want and we'll get it :P).
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Hahahha I think I'm terrible at transcribing sounds
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No, seriously: self respect is everything. Raise the boy to be competent and confident, and it won't matter what his name is, he will be a social hub.
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With that said, I like the name Simon much better, but I would be shocked if there wasn't a horribly long time of "Simon Says" jokes for him. I also like names with an odd number of syllables, and that one fits.
I like the name Eulalia and have known a couple, but have never actually heard of a Eulalie. I'm confused about how to say it. you-LAH-lee is what I want to say, and that feels wrong to my mouth. I think it's a good name, but people are going to be confused when they see it written and don't know her. (Teachers on the first day of class, telemarketers, me, etc.)
Both names will be misunderstood when you have to leave a name at a restaurant, but that is only frustrating, not really a problem, and a good opportunity to think of an alias.
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Last night, when looking up Simeons, I came across a blog called Simeon Says so that might be a problem either way. But really there are plenty of names with those kinds of associations. I'm sorry your Simeon was an asshole. For the longest time I hated the name Kevin for the same reason.
Also, apparently, Simon is derived from the name Simeon.
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