My last name is Durr. No matter what I name my children they will be teased. I love the name 'Mae' for a girl, but say it together. Now that's a Disney name! - erincredible 199.6 #1637 8-25-12 10:17PM
^ugh wrong thread but read below, you'll get it - erincredible 199.6 #1637 8-25-12 10:20PM
Not sure if it's considered Disney, but if I have a girl, I want to name her Anaheim :) - AnaheimsMom230.6 #1231 8-23-12 10:36PMLike(3) Reply
The other day I was eavesdropping on some ladies who were discussing a fellow girlfriend, who was so "obsessed with Disneyland" that she named her daughter Katella - angelle 7.1 #8085 8-23-12 11:19PM
It's hard to go through life with a very unusual name. So you might really want to consider how a future child of yours would feel having a name like that. Just my opinion. - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 11:20PM
No way @angelle! That's nuts! 😳 - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 11:21PM
Not Disney, but no joke my insurance guy's name is Harry Bald - Villescas8(V8) 589.1 #185 8-23-12 11:25PM
Well Paulina isn't exactly a normal name and I never had a hard time in my life because of it..I happen to really like the name I chose. - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 8-23-12 11:25PM
I've heard Paulina many times before, it's not unusual. I'm coming from experience, (Zoe) is a nickname, it's not fun having a nutty name as a kid. - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 11:28PM
Well I'll keep that in mind when the time comes. - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 8-23-12 11:35PM
Wait do Zoe is nickname, what's real name? DM me - Villescas8(V8) 589.1 #185 8-23-12 11:37PM
i know it sucks to have a weird name growing up, but i like yours, zoe. :) - nicoleface 1247.9 #65 8-23-12 11:38PM
Thanks Nicole! 😘 Will do V8! - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 11:41PM
Having a different name is very rewarding and frustrating at times. I get tons of compliments, but my name is often mispronounced even after they are told. - Armenda 993.6 #89 8-23-12 11:46PM
When my son asks why I named him Tucson I'm going to tell him you gave me the idea! 😝 love you twin!! - AshleyLynn22 747.6 #136 8-23-12 11:49PM
I was always jealous of my friends who could find their names on keychains and stickers and stuff. People still cannot say my name correctly and I have to spell it out for almost everyone. I love my name now, but I didn't really embrace it till after my mid 20's. - OutNumberedMom 776.1 #125 8-23-12 11:49PM
Exactly ONM. I just wanted to be like everyone else when I was younger. But your name is beautiful! And yeah, I'm sure you can imagine what I get Army.... :D 😂 - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 11:53PM
Oh yea..I don't even want to pronounce it. I'm glad you go by Zoe! haha - Armenda 993.6 #89 8-23-12 11:57PM
Now I'm curious as to what your names are.. Lol but my name is somewhat common, and I still hardly find it on keychains :[ - MEHlanie_Mouse 690.9 #146 8-24-12 12:00AM
Eh, oh well. I love the name, and that's what matters. I'm not one who likes to be like everyone else, and I hope my child will like being unique as well lol. - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 8-24-12 12:01AM
Lol Twin!! You should name your son Milwaukee 😁 - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 8-24-12 12:03AM
ces, nicole is the WEIRDEST name i've ever heard. fits the person though. ;P - nicoleface 1247.9 #65 8-24-12 12:03AM
Haha Army!! Face is not a weird name. 😜 And really, it's not all that matters. Your child should come first, not just what you like, especially when several of us with different names are telling you it wasn't fun. But you're young, clearly, hopefully you'll reconsider. - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-24-12 12:11AM
I named my boys very plain, normal names. And funny enough they are the only William and David in their grade. I think an unusual name that is unusual because it's an ethnic name is one thing. But giving a child a name just to be different is selfish. You don't have to live with that name. The child does. And you may change your mind by the time you have your girl, or your husband vetoes the name. Or you name her Anaheim. Doesn't matter, as long as you really thought about all the sides and opinions. - OutNumberedMom 776.1 #125 8-24-12 12:19AM
I'm 21, I won't be having kids anytime soon. But it's not like im going to ask my newborn child what she would like to be named. My parents chose my name because they liked it, same with your parents. I don't see myself picking the name Mary just because it's normal, because like I said, I like to be different and I want to teach my children that it's ok to be different. - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 8-24-12 12:20AM
Young, like I said. And it's obvious you aren't a Mama. You wouldn't think that way if you were. Having a weird name doesn't teach a child that it's ok to be different. It just points to you and how you think. Talk to us in 10 years and we'll see where you are. I'll bet money, you'll wonder what the heck you were thinking. - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-24-12 12:26AM
Actually, my aunt named me because my parents thought I was going to be a boy and had only thought of Eric for a name. I think it was an "Oh well" moment - cesium55 529.7 #216 8-24-12 12:26AM
ces, you would have made a WONDERFUL eric. 😜 - nicoleface 1247.9 #65 8-24-12 12:29AM
I have classmates named 'Rock' and 'Rusty'... Just because their parents thought it would be cool to name their kid something different and "fun" they had to go through their entire childhood with those names, getting picked on even by teachers. Unique names are great and all but I would definitely consider the negative consequences that could arise. - Jenniferr 428.0 #294 8-24-12 12:43AM
Well there was Rock Hudson... but there's also Rusty Griswold - cesium55 529.7 #216 8-24-12 12:45AM
but Rusty was a nickname for Russell.. my friend's legal name was literally Rusty LOL I didn't believe it when I first met him.. - Jenniferr 428.0 #294 8-24-12 12:51AM
i legitimately knew someone named princess. legally named princess. it was weird. - nicoleface 1247.9 #65 8-24-12 12:57AM
I overheard someone on the phone telling them her name was Queen Esther something or other. Didn't catch the last name - cesium55 529.7 #216 8-24-12 12:58AM
I knew a set of twins in high school named Tom and Jerry. I swear, their parents named them Tom and Jerry. And I am pretty sure the cartoons were born first. - OutNumberedMom 776.1 #125 8-24-12 1:09AM
My friend that's a teacher told me she had a student named Mister. Mom told her she named him that because peopl would have to show him respect no matter what cause they had to call him Mister. - Sandcar13 1329.7 #60 8-24-12 1:11AM
I have one of those weird names. It's very common in Costa Rica, where my family is from, but here... most people can't say it correctly. So I just go by a shorter version. lol. - SleepyTortuga 287.2 #685 8-24-12 1:19AM
I know twins named Alvin and Simon but no Theodore - cesium55 529.7 #216 8-24-12 1:22AM
I enroll families into state funded programs and I have seen so many names that make u wonder what patents were thinking when they named their kids. All were on Burt cert. I had a Chase Budweiser, Pretty Sparkle, Tom Hanks , and 3 brothers their names were Jefferson, Clinton and Reagan. 😃 - DSNYCheeks3 535.0 #211 8-24-12 1:30AM
Omg! I knew of a student years ago named Pretty Sparkle Ashley!!! 😱😂😂 - bluefairy 627.1 #174 8-24-12 1:59AM
My name is so common. If I ever have a girl I would love her name to be Chloe Nayeli (Nayeli is "I love you" in native american)! Ha Chloe and Milwakee! 👍👍👍 - AshleyLynn22 747.6 #136 8-24-12 2:09AM
My name is somewhat common. I'm starting to hear it more. If I have a child that is a girl, I'm gonna name her La-a. - TheNewTrent 514.5 #228 8-24-12 2:21AM
"Boy Named Sue" by Johnny Cash anyone? - ladylikesdisney 921.5 #95 8-24-12 2:25AM
^ yessss jessica! i'm surprised i didn't think of it earlier. - nicoleface 1247.9 #65 8-24-12 2:31AM
Perfect example of why to not name your kid an odd name. - ladylikesdisney 921.5 #95 8-24-12 2:34AM
ima name my kid zing zing zing ba. - kristian 1780.1 #43 8-24-12 4:05AM
I know a girl named Unique. That's her actual name. - mermaidhair 176.3 #1909 8-24-12 5:10AM
I know all about unique names so I can empathize. Although, in my case, I absolutely love my name. I had a ton of ridicule as a child: Taco Bell, Dibble, Diablo, etc. - EpicDio 381.7 #354 8-24-12 7:14AM
My daughter has an uncommon name, I'm hoping when I can explain to her the reason we chose it, it'll help her embrace it at an earlier age. I do feel bad though that she won't be able to buy a mug or keychain with her name, but we can always order customized stuff for her. @SleepyTortuga You're tica??? My family is from Costa Rica as well. =) - LBChica 1500.2 #52 8-24-12 7:21AM
I went to elementary school with a girl named Princess and high school with a girl named Jingle. Mine is at least a family name haha! - Armenda 993.6 #89 8-24-12 7:28AM
I think it can go either way. My name is Sarah. All through school I was Sarah C. because there was always at least one other Sarah in my class and I hated it. I've always wanted a unique name. - MXPrincess399 482.1 #246 8-24-12 7:50AM
I went to school with a boy named Shannon. There was also a group of sisters named Treasure and Secret and thier brother was Tiger - GoofyMom77 108.7 #2920 8-24-12 7:58AM
Anaheim makes me think of the chile. - WishIWereThere 227.4 #1277 8-24-12 8:06AM
I'm just glad things didn't get out of hand last night, and now I have a new name! - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 8-24-12 9:19AM
@Goofy, I went to school with a male Shannon too! @AnaheimsMom - How ever did you come up with the name! :-P - Armenda 993.6 #89 8-24-12 9:26AM
I also knew a Tuesday, Sunday, and a January - GoofyMom77 108.7 #2920 8-24-12 9:32AM
There was a girl in my elementary school named Precious. I also have a friend named Charna :) I'm all for creative names, but you have to know not to cross the line into weird. - BettyPoop 232.0 #1213 8-24-12 10:00AM
My name is uncommon and is also spelled a little different. My parents explained to me why they chose it when I was pretty young and I have always loved my name! I have to correct people all the time but since I love my name it honestly doesn't bother me. 😊 - MinnieMousewife 570.2 #194 8-24-12 10:23AM
SPR, haha I am not sure if I could contain myself if I had those student names in my class. We will see on Monday when I get my rosters - Villescas8(V8) 589.1 #185 8-24-12 10:39AM
@AnaheimsMom- wait- your user name is your unborn potential daughter's name? hm. Well, 'Anaheim' name is a blend of "Ana", after the nearby Santa Ana River, and "heim", a common German place name compound originally meaning "home". - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1798.2 #42 8-24-12 10:46AM
😂😂😂 I LOVE that you changed your name!!! - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-24-12 10:49AM
When I worked for an afterschool program I had two twin girls named Ima and Ura but it was really really sad because their last name was pig. - PrincessTianaCM 213.1 #1443 8-24-12 10:57AM
@PTcm- what!?? was that a cruel joke!? - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1798.2 #42 8-24-12 10:59AM
I believe they were in foster care because the mom was on drugs. But they were the sweetest little kids. - PrincessTianaCM 213.1 #1443 8-24-12 11:08AM
I know I'm coming to this convo ridiculously late, but I too have a uniqueish name: April Dae. My dad was a hippy and wanted to name me April Love. My mom said she didn't want her daughter to be a stripper. So she said April Dawn. But I was born in the evening. So they decided to name me April Day, but let my mom who was hopped up on pain meds spell it. I think it's hilarious now, but didn't like it as a child. I alwaysswore I would name my daughter Mae Dae to get back at them. - LittleAprilShowers 471.0 #257 8-25-12 9:45PM
I'm a proud member of the "Why do you bother checking, they're not going to have your name on that mug/ruler/keychain etc" club. While my name isn't really crazy, it is unique... I am now at the point where I respond to "Kayla" (it's pronounced Ky-lah) when that's not my name because I'm tired of correcting people all the time lol - KylaShea 533.2 #214 8-25-12 10:09PM
I work in child welfare and have come across some crazy names. Most recently, Adrenalina. - tballzz 390.1 #345 8-25-12 10:13PM
My ex went to school with a girl named ABC. It was pronounced absidee - KylaShea 533.2 #214 8-25-12 10:13PM
Just thought I'd share my cousins unique names: raven and majik, both girls. I've never met anyone named Anaheim, so it would definitely be unique! - Princessana08 39.3 #4014 8-25-12 10:15PM
Anyone remember the MWer who asked our opinion on the baby being named Tomarrow? - Alicewhoareyou 536.0 #209 8-25-12 10:23PM
I worked at schools in Alaska doing school pictures and came across a boy named Nimrod. I felt so bad for him. But the weirdest one I have ever heard is twin boys at a daycare my cousin worked at..Orangello and Lemongello. The first thing their mom ate after they were born orange jello and lemon jello. And yes I met their mother. - Deltachiq 969.0 #90 8-25-12 10:47PM
I met a kid named Nimrod also when I worked at a summer camp! - Slotherini 886.9 #99 8-25-12 10:48PM
My name is Kori Rae and I've always been made fun of for it. Especially for my last name which a lot of cruel jokes sprouted from. (Even a certain cm at starbucks was like "that's a Guy name") but I do love my name now because it is unique and only a few girls are named Kori! Plus I love all the middle names with the suffix -ae. My sister's middle name is Mae. No kid ever likes their name until they're older I think. Name your child anything you want! - mermaidhair 176.3 #1909 8-25-12 11:02PM
my name is so common that there was a total of three Samantha's on by street growing up. so I have my grandmother to thank for giving my nickname that I use here :) I have only met one other SammyJo. the names I have picked out are pretty traditional and like itso I can come up with a nickname that suits their own personality :) - SammyJo 348.7 #415 8-25-12 11:39PM
SammyJo I feel your pain. Amy is way too common. So common that it is my stepsisters name and my best friend in high school. It was fun when the three of us were together. When someone would yell Amy we would yell back "which one?" - Deltachiq 969.0 #90 8-25-12 11:58PM
I'm tired so I read five as favorite. I was all, I hope she didn't name another one Cinderella and make her do all the chores. - LittleAprilShowers471.0 #257 8-23-12 10:19PMLike(1) Reply
Great choice. - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 11:49PM
I don't usually weigh in on topics like this, however I do get to go to a few deliveries and I always ask the what the name is. Some are out there in my opinion (but I'm not the parent). ABC did a show on names. People that were very well educated, but had very unusual or ethnic names, were NOT getting jobs. ABC changed the name on the resume (all were online), and one woman had 15 requests for interviews in 30 min. Unfortunately, despite the "diversity" in the American culture, people are still very judgmental by preconceived ideas about a name. The Internet keeps the face to face contact for last. It is the first gift a parent gives a child. - Sugarbuzz44.3 #3872 8-24-12 5:45AMLike(1) Reply
It was very eye opening. Almost frightening. Being female, my name was a male name when I was younger. Now it is a more unisex name even leaning towards female. I have had distant relatives (who never met me) ask if I was a boy or girl. - Sugarbuzz 44.3 #3872 8-24-12 6:43AM
My sister in law had to put a shorter version of her name in order for her to get called for interviews. Its really sad! - Armenda 993.6 #89 8-24-12 7:39AM
I totally would've, but my husband would've never let me name our son Mickey lol :) - MrsDisneyMommy29262.6 #891 8-23-12 10:18PMLike Reply
No. Horns grew in after she turned 16. And it was a water birth. Helped dim her flames. - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 8-23-12 10:57PM
Not that I plan on having a kid anytime soon but I've been hoarding potential girl names! Anabelle (belle), Ariel, Violet, Giselle, Wendy, Alice, Bianca, Jane, Jasmine, Olivia and Willow are all potentials in my book. - mermaidhair176.3 #1909 8-23-12 10:46PMLike Reply
That is Funny that you mentioned Anabelle, because that is a potential for us because of Belle. I would prob use the nickname "Bella". Aurora loves that her name is a princess name. She likes seeing her name in the castle! - 7mouskedoodles 161.1 #2138 8-23-12 10:52PM
I always wanted a little girl named Isabelle or Anabelle so I could call her "bells"! A cute name for sure :-) - mermaidhair 176.3 #1909 8-23-12 10:59PM
Never thought of "Bells" as a nickname , another good reason for liking Anabelle! - 7mouskedoodles 161.1 #2138 8-23-12 11:02PM
I have a daughter named Willow, and another one named Kennedy. They both love there names. They're a little uncommon but not to different. I also have a granddaughter named Ariel. - Heatherluvsdisney 224.6 #1301 8-24-12 9:48AM
Doesn't ring a bell. - Alicewhoareyou 536.0 #209 8-25-12 11:52PM
Ooooh, and that's interesting. We always thought of Anabelle as well. - Alicewhoareyou 536.0 #209 8-25-12 11:53PM
We have a daughter named Jasmine!! Her favorite movie still to this day is Aladdin and she is 15 now! - Beej235.6 #1159 8-23-12 10:52PMLike Reply
I like Jasmine! My daughter could relate, she is 14 and still loves Sleeping Beauty! - 7mouskedoodles161.1 #2138 8-23-12 10:55PMLike Reply
Im going to name my 1st future daughter Isabel...after my grandfather...call her Bel for short...i want to spell it "Isabelle" so it would be obvious her nickname is because of 'Belle' - bellerie11.6 #6304 8-23-12 11:02PMLike Reply
Lovely. But your grandfather's name was Isabelle?! - 559MickeyLover 266.9 #856 8-23-12 11:15PM
Yep...Isabel... they called him Ray...I know odd...and my Nana's name is Refugio...its like they should of had each other's names lol. Then i also thought of Mary-Belle...Mary after my Mother.... - bellerie 11.6 #6304 8-23-12 11:20PM
I call my son Dopey...... Does that count? - NascarDave220.3 #1350 8-23-12 11:18PMLike Reply
I call all my kids Dopey is that wrong...lol - motime7 146.7 #2336 8-23-12 11:26PM
Lol. I call my son stinky. Too bad there's not a stinky dwarf. - aidensmama 336.4 #445 8-24-12 9:31AM
im going to name my son tow mater! - Hendizl1312.2 #61 8-23-12 11:23PMLike Reply
If my last child had been a girl her name would have been Ella after my favorite princess, Cinderella. - kritomiester328.3 #482 8-23-12 11:37PMLike Reply
I will name my child Vincentchase. I will make a bed shaped like a bridge and he will sleep under it. - chris.2507.3 #24 8-23-12 11:53PMLike Reply
my middle name is aurora!! :) - mia129.3 #2589 8-23-12 11:53PMLike Reply
I think I might have inspired a Disney name. :) - PrincessTianna83.1 #3235 8-24-12 12:33AMLike Reply
My niece's favorite movie of all time is Sleeping Beauty. She decided when she was about 10 that she would name her daughter Aurora. That was about 15 years ago. Our Aurora will be 1 this month! - toniasmith263.4 #884 8-24-12 1:19AMLike Reply
I work as a nurse in the maternity ward and one of my patients named their daughter Snow White!! And I'm not kidding. - erinten236.1 #1151 8-24-12 5:52AMLike Reply
I'm pregnant with our first and we are naming her Élodie and we will call her Ellie for short. :) - LisaMouse7531409.1 #317 8-24-12 6:55AMLike Reply
I knew a girl in high school named Diamond and her last name was Ring. Then we also had a Rusty Nail. Go figure. Crazy parents. Then my sister named her 3 kids Dallas, Dakota, and Cheyenne. - Sharkgrrl19202.9 #1584 8-24-12 7:05AMLike Reply
I always wanted to marry a man with the last name Lee and name our child Brock. - aidensmama 336.4 #445 8-24-12 9:34AM
My niece's name is Giselle but she was born before the movie came out. - 2princesses82.8 #3242 8-24-12 8:00AMLike Reply
I have a Gisselle and a Gissel in my class this year. - susieQzee 480.7 #247 8-24-12 9:23AM
I named my little girl Ariella I love it it's unique enough for me - Minniemouse626155.9 #2211 8-24-12 10:36AMLike Reply
My mother named me Tiana, I have always loved it because it means princess. Plus I never really cared for mugs or keychains, I just usually bought the one that said princess! - PrincessTianaCM213.1 #1443 8-24-12 10:54AMLike Reply
My name and my husband's name are both from Peter Pan coincidentally. - Alicewhoareyou536.0 #209 8-25-12 10:09PMLike Reply
Princessana08, I do like those names! They are unique, and beautiful! - 7mouskedoodles161.1 #2138 8-25-12 10:19PMLike Reply
I have a friend who's brother named there little girl Disney :) - HauntedMansionGirl8.2 #225 8-25-12 10:19PMLike Reply
Really? It wouldn't surprise me! Still, that's mild compared to some names of celebrity children! Somebody named their child "Zero". I don't remember the celeb, but that is pretty bad! - 7mouskedoodles 161.1 #2138 8-25-12 10:24PM
I know a guy named Diamond :) and a girl named Summer Breeze - ZippADeeDani142.0 #2412 8-25-12 10:27PMLike Reply
Oh and a French girl named France :) - ZippADeeDani 142.0 #2412 8-25-12 10:28PM
Love the name Sydney ! - 7mouskedoodles 161.1 #2138 8-25-12 10:30PM
I love it too! - MeridasHair 319.7 #521 8-25-12 11:00PM
Ha! Kshea970! ABC, interesting. And, it good to know that not everyone feels bad about not seeing their name on a key chain! I was concerned about that when naming our kids! I wondered if it mattered! Two of my kids don't have commonly spelled names, but they all told us they love their names, so we're happy!😊 - 7mouskedoodles161.1 #2138 8-25-12 10:30PMLike Reply
Our girl name is semi-Disney inspired. - cynDOLEwhip744.1 #137 8-25-12 10:30PMLike Reply
Do tell! :D :D - Alicewhoareyou 536.0 #209 8-25-12 10:32PM
If I have a girl, I will :D - cynDOLEwhip 744.1 #137 8-25-12 10:37PM
Well will you please hurry up and have that baby already. I am getting impatient. - Deltachiq 969.0 #90 8-25-12 10:47PM
You still haven't had the baby!? lol - Alicewhoareyou 536.0 #209 8-25-12 10:51PM
No, I'm almost passed due! - cynDOLEwhip 744.1 #137 8-25-12 11:22PM
