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Help[Opinions] Re: Thoughts on Chase?
in reply to a message by Gracie
Sorry, but I don’t like it. I’m not a fan of random surnames as first names to begin with, but this one is especially bad. It’s one of those perpetual toddler names that I have a hard time picturing on an adult. It’s a word name which is fine, but it’s not a particularly positive one, as it implies naughtiness and mischief and constant running away. Everybody wants a high-spirited kid, but not an exhausting, disobedient one.
I also noticed somebody else mentioning the names John and Hector. Are those your current children? If so, adding Chase to that mix does two things. It takes the classic, formal, serious sibset you have going and introduces a trendy, insubstantial name into the mix. It cheapens it a bit. The other thing is that nobody probably thinks of John and Hector as words in this context as of right now, but adding such an obvious word name starts at least me thinking of the meanings of john and hector as words instead of names. Neither are positive, as one could mean a man who solicits a woman of ill repute and the other means to bully and annoy. Again, my mind would not have gone there if somebody said “John and Hector”, but it starts to when somebody says “John, Hector and Chase”.
It does also make me think of Paw Patrol but that’s not actually a dealbreaker for me. It’s worth mentioning though.
I also noticed somebody else mentioning the names John and Hector. Are those your current children? If so, adding Chase to that mix does two things. It takes the classic, formal, serious sibset you have going and introduces a trendy, insubstantial name into the mix. It cheapens it a bit. The other thing is that nobody probably thinks of John and Hector as words in this context as of right now, but adding such an obvious word name starts at least me thinking of the meanings of john and hector as words instead of names. Neither are positive, as one could mean a man who solicits a woman of ill repute and the other means to bully and annoy. Again, my mind would not have gone there if somebody said “John and Hector”, but it starts to when somebody says “John, Hector and Chase”.
It does also make me think of Paw Patrol but that’s not actually a dealbreaker for me. It’s worth mentioning though.
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The three word name thing is funny. Good point!
I think Paw Patrol is rather important, because it will be such an association for the age group.
Thanks!
I think Paw Patrol is rather important, because it will be such an association for the age group.
Thanks!
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"It’s a word name which is fine, but it’s not a particularly positive one, as it implies naughtiness and mischief and constant running away."
The meaning of Chase doesn't seem this negative. To chase after something is to pursue it, which to me implies ambition, dedication, tenacity, and following a dream or a goal. Chase, in and of itself, seems fairly positive to me. I do appreciate the irony of chasing after Chase.
The meaning of Chase doesn't seem this negative. To chase after something is to pursue it, which to me implies ambition, dedication, tenacity, and following a dream or a goal. Chase, in and of itself, seems fairly positive to me. I do appreciate the irony of chasing after Chase.
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