Why do people tend to shy away from more unusual names?

My name is Kelly, and I always hated that every 3rd girl in school had the same name as I did! Wouldn't you think that a name not in common usage would help to set your child apart?

Why do people tend to shy away from more unusual names?
I assume you mean less common names, like Adelaide, Leonora, Carina, etc.





I actually don't know. I love some offbeat names, like Willa, Bernadette and Larissa, but I love the classics too, like Victoria (my own name), Rebecca, Grace and Marie. I would never use a name when it was #1 or something like that. I can't believe the number of Danielle's, Emily's and Sarah's I know. It's particularly annoying. Especially when I'm trying to tell stories.





But I agree. Totally.





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Reply:I don't think people shy away from less common names if you are talking about actual real names - The kind that are no longer in common use (like Harold or Beatrice) or more ethnic names that reflect there heritage (like Seamus or Nzinga) but when it comes to the "I just drew alphabet letters out of a bowl and put them together to see what I could come up with" names, I think there is a good reason to shy away from those. You have to consider the child will live with the name you give them for life. It should be a name they can be proud of and not embarrassed by.
Reply:Beacuse some people like to have all friends that have the same name so they can do evil to one named that and talk good about the other named that and not appear wrong!
Reply:Kelly is a lovely name. I like it. Children, with unusual names, are often teased, if they have an unusual, different, difficult name to pronounce.





Kelly, enjoy and embrace your lovely name and thank your parents for giving you such a nice name.
Reply:I didn't name my kids funnt to set them apart. I did it so they would feel unique and know that I put a lot of thought into their names. I have a Maricela, a Tarrin and a Cullen. Unfortunately, I'm out of ideas, so if I have another one, i am so screwed.
Reply:i like a name thats common enough to find on pencils and rulers but not one that is very popular that every kid has...didnt you ever get excited finding your name on a ruler or pencil or license plate??
Reply:Alot of people are afraid that their child will get made fun of.


That is what i think.





I would rather name a girl (if i had one) Shady then to name her Madison.
Reply:I don't mind unusual names, but I don't like names that are hard to spell or hard to pronounce. I can't imagine the child would have an easy time. I also don't like names that are things spelled backwards (Nevaeh, Legna, Epoh...)
Reply:ive always thought that.like people who name there kids Ashley or Chelsea those were common names in my school...never heard the name kelly in my school if im not mistaking
Reply:I have a name that isn't particularly popular - I was never able to find erasers or combs with my name. I guess when I was little I was a little sad but not terribly so. I love my name now (well I go by my nickname, my full name (Margaret) is wayyyyy to formal for me).


I love unusual names (within reason), particularly when they are somewhat short (Jade, Allory, Sandy (short for Alexander), Sage..etc). They stand out and as long as the child has the personality for the name, it's great!





Cheers!
Reply:Ok, I am laughing to your question here, cause I feel the same exact way (mind you I still don't have a very common name) but I had like 3 Jennifers in my class, 5 Adams, 4 Chris' (you get the idea)





I like it when people go out and grab a name that isn't 'in style' hate to say it but you do notice things like that! My husband and I have already chose the names of our future children (mind you we have one on the way now) and they aren't even close to common, especially one that is straight from Greece, and neither of us are Greek, it makes for interesting conversation!
Reply:Beats the hell out of me. My son's name is Kamdor Ninjor.
Reply:Not necessarily. The childs personality will do that!! :o)
Reply:I have a very uncommon name. I have only known 4 people up to now who has my name. And pls don't think, I am being pompous, but whenever a person hear my name for the first time, they say me, 'that's a pretty name', because it is uncommon. So having a uncommon name has that little advantage if the name is pretty. yes, I think parents should go for more uncommon ,meaningful and beautiful names as variety is always beautiful. It also adds a individuality to the nameholder.
Reply:Well i wouldnt want anything too weird for my kids or too modern. I like normal names that are not to common. But, i am from another country so by default i get the option of using slightly altered names or different for america.





The name Kelly for example wouldnt be common at all in lets say Russia, but it would still work because it can be adopted to that alphabet.

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