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HelpRe: Is Brock the most unpleasant boy name ever?
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This is my brother’s name. It wouldn’t have been my first pick for a child, but it suits him. It’s a very cool and unique name in my mind; this name isn’t for everyone. It also sounds very strong, just like him as a person! He’s a very strong and amazing person. My dad picked it because he’s always liked it. It also reminds my of Brock from Pokémon (who my brother actually has always hated, lol). To annoy him, we nickname him “Broccoli,” “Brockosauras Rex,” “Brock-late Chip Cookie,” “Brooklyn” (which, Brooke is a name I actually like for a girl. This is all just affectionate teasing, of course). Brock does seem to kind of like his name; and he especially likes the meaning badger (he loves animals! A badger is a strong one, too!). Though, he’s considering going by his middle name as an adult. So…I guess I’m a minority here. I think this name isn’t that bad, but perhaps that’s because of my brother.
Edit: Seth is actually a favorite of mine. So, I disagree with you there, as well.
Formerly, wheelbarrow4
Edit: Seth is actually a favorite of mine. So, I disagree with you there, as well.
Formerly, wheelbarrow4
This message was edited 11/29/2022, 4:58 AM
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What a well thought out comment! "Isn't for everyone"-- Exactly. But as you say, "sounds very strong." Which I think is what people are railing against. It's a rock of a name. Bam-- it's right there: BROCK. You know what I mean? You definitely know what I mean.
Personally, I love to see the influx of diverse "essences" within male names, which have been pretty unyielding over time, but I want that diverse flavor profile to include strong, stone/earth-essence names too, like Brock.
When I talk about name essences, I'm not talking about a defined category (heritage, lingual characteristics, meanings... although these factor in on a psychological level). I just mean how that name feels, elementally. Like Llewellyn, which sounds like water. Blaise, obviously fire. Brock and Bruce are earth/stone.
Personally, I love to see the influx of diverse "essences" within male names, which have been pretty unyielding over time, but I want that diverse flavor profile to include strong, stone/earth-essence names too, like Brock.
When I talk about name essences, I'm not talking about a defined category (heritage, lingual characteristics, meanings... although these factor in on a psychological level). I just mean how that name feels, elementally. Like Llewellyn, which sounds like water. Blaise, obviously fire. Brock and Bruce are earth/stone.
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