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HelpRe: Opinions on Romeo
in reply to a message by Elle
I am usually one not to put down lit names, but for the same reason I loathe Juliet - Romeo is too well known. And its taught in schools. I find it one of those prefect teasing names for junior high (which is when kids are most sensitive to teasing, and when I read Romeo and Juliet in school).
But looking at it in another way - I try to stay away from names that could affect my childrens activities. In this example, lets just say that your child was into theatre and wanted to go out for the school play, which happens to be Romeo and Juliet. I could explain this further, but I am feeling a long rant coming on, so I'll spare you. If you dont see where I am going, I will be happy to explain further.
Moses is kind of the same, but less risky. Everyone knows the stories, but I dont know if kids today still get taught on the level as we used to.
But looking at it in another way - I try to stay away from names that could affect my childrens activities. In this example, lets just say that your child was into theatre and wanted to go out for the school play, which happens to be Romeo and Juliet. I could explain this further, but I am feeling a long rant coming on, so I'll spare you. If you dont see where I am going, I will be happy to explain further.
Moses is kind of the same, but less risky. Everyone knows the stories, but I dont know if kids today still get taught on the level as we used to.
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completely agree...
Juliet I can deal with, and I don't think a girl would get as teased for that as a boy would for Romeo.
I had not thought of the possibilities of a Romeo in drama class, but it's a good point.
( Sort of why I feel that I can't use the name Lucia. Lucia is celebrated in Sweden and if a girl called that didn't get to be Lucia, some cruel kids could be mean to her.)
Moses is just too heavy for me. I've grown up hearing pets named that, I don't think it is a good choice for a person. I prefer it over Romeo though.
Juliet I can deal with, and I don't think a girl would get as teased for that as a boy would for Romeo.
I had not thought of the possibilities of a Romeo in drama class, but it's a good point.
( Sort of why I feel that I can't use the name Lucia. Lucia is celebrated in Sweden and if a girl called that didn't get to be Lucia, some cruel kids could be mean to her.)
Moses is just too heavy for me. I've grown up hearing pets named that, I don't think it is a good choice for a person. I prefer it over Romeo though.
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