Would naming my kid "Vault" be a detriment to him in life? Or a bonus giving him instant geek-cred?

[Canadamus Prime]

Ok where's my 2X4? I've got to beat some sense into you pronto!

 

[Hipsy_Gypsy]

Vault isn't a name so please don't do it. Just as much for your sake as the child's, lol. First name, middle name... nickname, not so bad. Then again, I've a cousin with "Brambly Apple" as a middle name or something but my auntie was a full on hippy. Actually, I think it's supposed to be her first name but my cousin doesn't even go by it.

You can give him a wacky name, by all means... provided it's actually a name. A vault is for secure storage.


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[Les Awesome]

I'm all for giving your child an interesting and original name
but "Vault" is just f*cking stupid

 

[ProtoChimp]

NO! No stop encouraging him people, he's really considering it for fuck sake don't!

 

[Buttmunch Chicken]

Pretty much right up there.^

Yeah, I'd like to name my kid (if it's a boy) Vault. Don't ask me why gender matters, but Vault doesn't seem like a girly name to me. It represents hidden treasures and the ability to literally leap any obstacle. Plus, it's kind of avant-garde.

Also, for a while, on my game-broadcasting channel on another site, Vault is part of my screen name, and that was my default nickname given by my fans, so it'd kind of add that sense of Jr. to his name without actually adding Jr. (I'm a lot like Indiana Jones in my opinions on the Junior moniker.)

Anyways, am I setting him up for a lifetime of torment, or am I giving an awesome, life-long gift? What do you think, Escapists?

(Note: I don't really consider this politics, but if any mods believe that it is, please, feel free to move it to that forum. ^_^)

EDIT: I mean as a middle name, not a single name like Madonna or Jesus. So, he can pick which he goes by, Vault, or whatever first name I give him.

EDIT 2: Oh well, I've learned what I wanted to... he'll have to put up with ignorance... big shocker. That'll happen regardless, as the world seems split about even with heartless d-bags and people that realize 'A rose by any other name" etc.

I've decided I'm going for it.

His name will be (firstname) Vault (lastname).

Thanks to all those that were constructive with their criticism without resorting to name calling or blind hatred, and those who supported this unique name.

EDIT 3 (REALLY?): My wife is cool with it.

EDIT 4 (REALLY??!??!): Children... ALL children, will be made fun of. ALL OF THEM.

Their names being 'normal' is not a guarantee against bullying. As far as targeting him a bit easier, good. Get tough skin. Learn to be witty in your defense. Soon, it will turn from detriment to bonus, as a conversation starter, or an aid for witty repartee.

Thus, I do not find the 'advice' that 'they'll be made fun of' a valid argument against it.

I would say don't do it. It may seem like a good idea now, but what if your kid isn't a geek? Maybe he won't like video games or maybe he will want to do something important in life, perhaps political, that having a middle name such as "Vault" would be detrimental to him. For your kids sake, don't do it.

 

[jboking]

Honestly, it'll give YOU some nerd-cred, not him. He didn't pick his name. Also, there was never a character named simply, "Vault" of any real significance, so it may not even give you any cred. It would be best to redouble your efforts to come up with a name, and put more thought into it than making a reference.

 

[I.N.producer]

Well for a middle name Vault is fine. When I was being bullied in the past, they used my completely normal name, Kyle. Bullies go after easy targets, not names. Worst case, the kid can say it's foreign. Plus, it's a middle name, not everyone knows it.

 

[Aprilgold]

Hell, his first name would be Vault if it were my kid, because, hell, its BASICALLY what you described, its about secret treasures, he could put any treasures inside, from chicks to golden oppurtunities, Vault referring TO HIM! Its only appropiate, at least if he were my kid. But since hes yours, put it anywhere.

Personally, anything that can distinguish him, GOD DAMNIT give him that name. Lets say you give him a boring first name, Vault as middle, then boring last name, Vault will stand out, its about a combination that makes names special.

*Now I have a name for my kid, Vault, and if its a chick, it will be Valkyrie. Yeah, Vault for first, Valkyrie as middle then something HERE for bonus effect.
The neat thing is, for gender I can SWAP their names to make = effect to awesome.*
...
*I was kidding, damnit, its a middle name at best.*

I would say don't do it. It may seem like a good idea now, but what if your kid isn't a geek? Maybe he won't like video games or maybe he will want to do something important in life, perhaps political, that having a middle name such as "Vault" would be detrimental to him. For your kids sake, don't do it.

The thing is, Vault is just a holding cell, of anything. Hell, politically, it would be of his great success as a mayor, being held within the mind. If its a painting, it would be the back drop to his mind. Theoretically, anything he puts in his mind is technically being contained within his body. *Vault in other words*
A greek name is no different then being named in French, it doesn't matter if your FROM there, it matters what it means.

Names should be used to give people individuality from a VERY early state. You wouldn't name people something very stereotypical because they would be, more or less, lost in society, stuck to many others with the same name.

According to a study at the Shippensburg University, kids growing up with ordinary, popular names have a higher chance to become law abiding citizens, while all the unusually named ones should start deciding what state they want to commit their first felony in (friendly tip, skip Texas). The study lists the top 10 bad boy names in America as: Alec, Ernest, Garland, Ivan, Kareem, Luke, Malcolm, Preston, Tyrell and Walter, which we must point out are not the names of any serial killer or presidential assassin that has ever existed, so we're assuming the research is skewed in a certain direction.

From http://www.cracked.com/article/195_7-things-good-parents-do-that-screw-up-kids-life/

Link to the study

http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/2595831/Odd-names-turn-boys-bad

Enjoy.

Yes, weren't all those first names? Middle names are, basically, if your child WANTS to be called that, he'll introduce himself like that. Saying that his name is the MAIN cause of a felony or prison time is like saying that water is the cause of oil problems. If kids get a felony, bad parenting, society, being bullied *You can look at ANY major school shooting, a large percent of those kids weren't phycos with guns as they were emotional broken, mentally, people with no way to distort their anger without the use of a gun.* Any arguement blaming NAMES for felonies is just ridiculous to a large extent.
Middle names are like secondary first names, its pretty much there to make your kid stand out. I really don't know why everyone is flipping lids like theres no reason for a middle name to be had that really isn't that bad. The definition, in of itself something unique.
Definition wise, its basically is anything from a place holding secrets of treasure to a olympic vaulter. Life is one huge ass treasure, so Vault would still fit in a large amount of context.
Also, reality, EVERY FUCKING KID GETS PICKED ON, MIGHT AS WELL GOD DAMN NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOLS IF THATS THE PROBLEM! Jeez people, theres perspective on things for a reason.

 

[UnknownGunslinger]

Vault is a kick-ass middle name, seriously awesome
If it was for a first name I would've disagree, but for a middle name this will be a cool thing rather than a handicap or another reason for him to be judged by others.

BTW, Congrats man, when is it due

 

[Dystopia]

If you deck him out with a MIRV and five million guns, he can be called Wimpy McBullyme for all it matters.

One vote for 'Wimpy McBullyme' over here.

I'm a fallout fanatic and I still thought of 'polevault' first. Wouldn't it be awful if your kid was embarrassed by the name you gave them? Even their middle name :/

 

[UnknownGunslinger]

I would say don't do it. It may seem like a good idea now, but what if your kid isn't a geek? Maybe he won't like video games or maybe he will want to do something important in life, perhaps political, that having a middle name such as "Vault" would be detrimental to him. For your kids sake, don't do it.

You mean like Barack Obama's middle name, Hussein!
Yeah, that one really cost him the presidency

EDIT: Or Harry S. Truman, whose middle name was just the letter S!!!
No seriously, google that it's hilarious

 

[faspxina]

I would say don't do it. It may seem like a good idea now, but what if your kid isn't a geek? Maybe he won't like video games or maybe he will want to do something important in life, perhaps political, that having a middle name such as "Vault" would be detrimental to him. For your kids sake, don't do it.

You mean like Barack Obama's middle name, Hussein!
Yeah, that one really cost him the presidency

Or Anthony Weiner, but that didn't end too well for him.

 

[faspxina]

I'm interested to see how long this thread will be. xD

 

[Bailos]

My name is [Blank] Michael Jordan. Trust me, you can name a kid anything you want and it doesn't really matter. Hell, a kid in my Latin class goes by Six. And our professor calls him Sixtus. Have fun with it, if he's a cool kid it won't matter.


But if he's not...




... No, it'll still be badass.

 

[ProtoChimp]

dont do it, just dont do it.

Too late. It's done. Well, it's decided. It'll be done when/if he gets here.

Thanks though for your well thought out points.

Also, I'm out. Bed-time. For discussion value while I'm gone, propose similar names for a girl. Frontrunner? Moira.

No, dude I'm not even gonna joke anymore. You are caring more about what you think is cool than caring about your kid. Take offence if you want, shit report me if you want I honestly don't care. I just wish you would have thought about this more, even as a middle name it's being stupid and mean. You want your kid to have trouble, (this guys quote puts it perfectly),

Give him a real name, licke Victor or Vance, and than call him Vault as a nickname. Names are tags that reveal background. Imagine the name Vault in a resumé. If you are having a hard time picturing it, think about hippy names, like "River" or "Rainbow", and how potential employers think about their own prejudices regarding pot smoking and hairy arm-pitted moms.

Bottom line is: Although you love games, maybe your son won't. And you shouldn't brand him a game name for your own amusement. He will be a person with rights, feelings and a life, that eventually will be his own.

then be my guest.

 

[Flight]

That's more middle name material, if even that much. A lot of parents don't seem to think about the consequences of giving their children ridiculous names - the parent might like it, but the child has to live with it. Please don't name your kid something like Vault.

 

[Aprilgold]

dont do it, just dont do it.

Too late. It's done. Well, it's decided. It'll be done when/if he gets here.

Thanks though for your well thought out points.

Also, I'm out. Bed-time. For discussion value while I'm gone, propose similar names for a girl. Frontrunner? Moira.

No, dude I'm not even gonna joke anymore. You are caring more about what you think is cool than caring about your kid. Take offence if you want, shit report me if you want I honestly don't care. I just wish you would have thought about this more, even as a middle name it's being stupid and mean. You want your kid to have trouble, (this guys quote puts it perfectly),

Your looking at it likes its a bad thing, when its really not that bad. Its a middle name for gods sake, Conan is based off of a writer *in some cases* who made many great books. If you look at the word alone without whats its referring to, its a dumb name. Vault is no exception to this, if you look at Vault within the context of many different mediums, you'll see its mainly used as a place that holds treasures, is haven or is wrapped in mystery.
The name itself can also refer to the mind or soul. Basically, you remember everything, then Vault means that you have the memory of a locked Vault. Referring to your body holding soul means its a Vault of Souls. So you could, essentially, make Vault refer to a place, instead of a verb, making many different combinations.
Has the riches of a Vault, has the strength of a Vault, has the ideas of freedom, Vault does. ETC, ETC.

Look, naming him something stereotypical is NOT going to stop him from being bullied, names NEVER stopped people from being hired, bullied or what not. Hell, think of how much worse this COULD be, he could name his kid Hitler, do you REALLY think that would be better? In reality, this name is different, will it make this kid more of a target to taking drugs or to being a murderer, NO, MOST BAD PEOPLE are like that because of bad parenting, being bullied to a very large extent, even having society shut them down. When a kid is born, that first 5 minutes is basically their most "pure" moment in their ENTIRE lives, from that onward, outside forces start pushing.

 

[zehydra]

Exactly. Name him John Davidson, dress him entirely in neutral colours, make sure his grades, his appearance, his friends, his entire life is completely bland and average. Its the only way to protect him.

Name your kid what you like, and if someone says its stupid, just tell them theyre boring.

that's their problem not his. If anything, it'll be a good lesson for the kid.

Why should we ever have to feel pressured to name people the same fucking thing over and over, just because people will think they're different? Makes no sense.

How about this?

According to a study at the Shippensburg University, kids growing up with ordinary, popular names have a higher chance to become law abiding citizens, while all the unusually named ones should start deciding what state they want to commit their first felony in (friendly tip, skip Texas). The study lists the top 10 bad boy names in America as: Alec, Ernest, Garland, Ivan, Kareem, Luke, Malcolm, Preston, Tyrell and Walter, which we must point out are not the names of any serial killer or presidential assassin that has ever existed, so we're assuming the research is skewed in a certain direction.

From http://www.cracked.com/article/195_7-things-good-parents-do-that-screw-up-kids-life/

Link to the study

http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/2595831/Odd-names-turn-boys-bad

Enjoy.

A) Cracked.com is not really a reliable source
B) I was on of the most well behaved kids in school back in the day. My name is Theodore.
C) Luke is not an uncommon name. Just saying.
D) Correlation does not imply causation.

 

[JaceArveduin]

The best thing about making it his middle name is that you can make it where no one knows. I went through my entire school career with out anyone knowing that my middle name is Cheyenne (yeah, like the city in Wyoming, but I was actually named after the GMC trucks) and I had one girl named Cheyenne and another which I've forgotten the spelling but sounds the same. Add to that the fact my first name is Jesse, a rather gender neutral name. So yeah, just having it for a middle initial is nice, cause you can't do too bad with V. Just put his middle initial down for school and he should do fine, and can decide if he wants to use it or not.

Oh, and at least you aren't naming him Harley Davidson, with your surname being Skidmoore (spelling I'm unsure of)