One thing I am firmly opposed to, though, is giving your kid a “creative” first name. People, please don’t make your children suffer because you want their name to sound exotic. It’s hard enough being a kid with a regular-ass, common first name that other kids will probably still find a way to make fun of. Don’t…

Please also keep in mind that, while you’re at home/work, and then later after you’re dead, your child will be burdened with this name through school and life. What’s adventurous and daring and iconoclastic to you today may become “Just call me Buddy” soon enough.

Problem may come later in life for the child. While I think people have the right to do their own thing, I think a persons ability to succeed in life is by not being a stand out and being part of the group. (Fraternities, Clubs, Groups) When parents give their children names outside the locally accepted they add…