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

[Scarim Coral]

I would be against that name, althought to me it sound more like "Volt" which sound badass. None the less don't use that name at all unless the place you raise him is the most friendly community ever until he move out of it in future time.

 

[King of the Sandbox]

a friend of mine just names her newborn Blaze Ryder. which, if you're unfamiliar, is (at least in my parts) terminology for driving around backroads aimlessly smoking weed. i'm not sure how life is gonna go for Blaze, or if he'll choose to just go by Ryder by the time it's his choice, but point being, think of a name and think of how YOUR life would've turned out if you had that name. if you can honestly say it would be the same or better, please proceed.

I, for one, would LOVE a name like BLAZE RYDER. After I made my millions in the WWE, I'd have it tattooed in gold across my penis. Also probably on a jacket or something.

He'll probably be bullied shitless. Regardless, I am making my kid's middle name Caesar. It's SO freakin' badass.

HAIL CEASAR! /fistbump

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No, I call people whatever they tell me to call them. In high school, I knew this kid named "Jason Bella" who everyone just called Bella (this was before Twilight). He introduced himself as such, so that's what I called him. It was kind of funny... when one of the teachers called him Jason, it took me a second to register who she was referring to.

Ah. Ok. I don't see what the... uhm... what were we talking about again?

Video Games Parenting Guide
1) Name your child something "awesome", it's just a kid...what's the big deal...
2) Play your favorite game (WoW/Farmville/Call of doodie/whatever)
3) MAKE THE BABY STOP CRYING !!!
4)...
5) 25 to life



;p

That's what soundproof headphones are for.

I kid, I kid. I'm planning on having little Vault sit on my lap, with an unplugged controller in his hands, 'helping' me play the game... by nomming on the controller or whatever else stupid babies do.

 

[Psychoninja7]

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Haha! I'm from Australia, but not still, not a huge difference. By younger, I meant still in highschool, so I thought I'd give my input because I've got a middle name that I hate. I dunno, Maybe it's me being a huge nerdy and a Fallout fan, but don't be worried about what the other people are saying. It's your and your wife's choice and it's not like your going to have Vault as your kid's first name.

Ha, Mate, you're pretty awesome.

You too, young lady. You too. ^_^

feelsgoodbro.jpg

Oh jeez, Only my dad calls me young lady! XD

 

[Lance Arrow]

Only if your last name is Dweller.

 

[King of the Sandbox]

It would be a detriment to his life, end of story. Just replace your Bethesda-made object of affection with any other unique name (Conan, Batman, Jumpdrive, Phaser, whatever) to realise how bad of an idea this is.

And why am I not surprised you have Skyrim's logo as your avatar...

Because game snobs are never surprised, just mildly disgusted.

 

[King of the Sandbox]

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Haha! I'm from Australia, but not still, not a huge difference. By younger, I meant still in highschool, so I thought I'd give my input because I've got a middle name that I hate. I dunno, Maybe it's me being a huge nerdy and a Fallout fan, but don't be worried about what the other people are saying. It's your and your wife's choice and it's not like your going to have Vault as your kid's first name.

Ha, Mate, you're pretty awesome.

You too, young lady. You too. ^_^

feelsgoodbro.jpg

Oh jeez, Only my dad calls me young lady! XD

XD hahaha, sorry, how about ma'dam? Uhm... missy? Lil Miss? Swiss Miss? Wait... dammit. Not I want hot cocoa.

Only if your last name is Dweller.

Sorry, bro, but you've been ninja'd like... twice.

 

[dragcrew]

I honestly think naming your kid after a piece of gym equipment is not a good idea...
He'd be set up for a miserable childhood ("Hey, vault why don't you BOUND/SPRING/ANY OTHER ADJECTIVE FOR JUMP over here")
But it's ultimately up to you to decide what to call your child

 

[King of the Sandbox]

Because game snobs are never surprised, just mildly disgusted.

How cute. I know you're being funny, but seriously, develop past your fanboy mindset.

I like a game. I have one as a picture. I mention a name from another by the same developer = Fanboy?

I highly suggest you develop past snobbery.

 

[Psychoninja7]

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Haha! I'm from Australia, but not still, not a huge difference. By younger, I meant still in highschool, so I thought I'd give my input because I've got a middle name that I hate. I dunno, Maybe it's me being a huge nerdy and a Fallout fan, but don't be worried about what the other people are saying. It's your and your wife's choice and it's not like your going to have Vault as your kid's first name.

Ha, Mate, you're pretty awesome.

You too, young lady. You too. ^_^

feelsgoodbro.jpg

Oh jeez, Only my dad calls me young lady! XD

XD hahaha, sorry, how about ma'dam? Uhm... missy? Lil Miss? Swiss Miss? Wait... dammit. Not I want hot cocoa.

Wow, So do I. Don't worry about it! Most people call me Ninja or Hunter (from my gamertag and username on other sites XD)

 

[Lyri]

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.

Preaching to the choir much?
It's a terrible decision to name your child Vault and I don't know why you would consider it let alone asking the only usergroup who would get the nerdy reference.
It's like going to a Naruto fan club and asking if you should call your child Sasuke.

This isn't actual backing for the name but you finding justification to do it with like minded folks. Ask people who don't get it, ask them what they think about it.
I personally would tell you it's a ridiculous name. I know of a child called Titan that was born around when my girlfriends nephew was, we all had a good chuckle at his name.

I just don't see Vault working.

 

[King of the Sandbox]

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Haha! I'm from Australia, but not still, not a huge difference. By younger, I meant still in highschool, so I thought I'd give my input because I've got a middle name that I hate. I dunno, Maybe it's me being a huge nerdy and a Fallout fan, but don't be worried about what the other people are saying. It's your and your wife's choice and it's not like your going to have Vault as your kid's first name.

Ha, Mate, you're pretty awesome.

You too, young lady. You too. ^_^

feelsgoodbro.jpg

Oh jeez, Only my dad calls me young lady! XD

XD hahaha, sorry, how about ma'dam? Uhm... missy? Lil Miss? Swiss Miss? Wait... dammit. Not I want hot cocoa.

Wow, So do I. Don't worry about it! Most people call me Ninja or Hunter (from my gamertag and username on other sites XD)

Miss Lady Ninja Cocoa it is then!

 

[Psychoninja7]

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Haha! I'm from Australia, but not still, not a huge difference. By younger, I meant still in highschool, so I thought I'd give my input because I've got a middle name that I hate. I dunno, Maybe it's me being a huge nerdy and a Fallout fan, but don't be worried about what the other people are saying. It's your and your wife's choice and it's not like your going to have Vault as your kid's first name.

Ha, Mate, you're pretty awesome.

You too, young lady. You too. ^_^

feelsgoodbro.jpg

Oh jeez, Only my dad calls me young lady! XD

XD hahaha, sorry, how about ma'dam? Uhm... missy? Lil Miss? Swiss Miss? Wait... dammit. Not I want hot cocoa.

Wow, So do I. Don't worry about it! Most people call me Ninja or Hunter (from my gamertag and username on other sites XD)

Miss Lady Ninja Cocoa it is then!

Uhhhhhhg I just choked on my drink! Better head over to the messaging system now, This is way off-topic! XD

 

[King of the Sandbox]

I like a game. I have one as a picture. I mention a name from another by the same developer = Fanboy?

I highly suggest you develop past snobbery.

Liking a game is one thing. Liking a game enough to want to name your newborn as an object within the game is a whole 'nother level.

Ok, now your nerd is showing, by automatically equating it to the game. Yes, it is a place in Fallout. I hate to break it to you, but it's also gym equipment, a safe-storage area, the physical ability to leap obstacles and a pretty baws sounding word.

But you wouldn't know that, or the fact that I've covered that fact over and over, since you didn't read the thread. I know, it's hard to just barge in and be elitist if you have to actually, y'know, read, but hey... it'll lend you some good karma if nothing else. (See if you get the reference. Here's a hint; there's a karma system in Fallout.)

Your elitism in this matter is truly the thing at a 'higher' level.

 

[Da_Vane]

How can you consider calling your kid "Vault" and not having the surname "Dweller" - That's just wrong! Make sure you buy them a kickass leather jacket and get them a nice big dog called Dogmeat and then see who's going to try and kick his ass! You could even go make sure he spends all his holidays scavenging in the Nevada Desert... that would make sure he knows is roots! Oh, plus, screw the Power Armour, the Vault Dweller could kick ass with a shotgun, so better get you kid some practice...

 

[King of the Sandbox]

How can you consider calling your kid "Vault" and not having the surname "Dweller" - That's just wrong! Make sure you buy them a kickass leather jacket and get them a nice big dog called Dogmeat and then see who's going to try and kick his ass! You could even go make sure he spends all his holidays scavenging in the Nevada Desert... that would make sure he knows is roots! Oh, plus, screw the Power Armour, the Vault Dweller could kick ass with a shotgun, so better get you kid some practice...

No, no, no, no... you have to start out letting them shoot radroaches with bb guns first. Geez, have you never raised a kid after the bombs dropped? Noob.

(/sarcasm)

 

[King of the Sandbox]

Wow, that's pathetic. You want to troll your own child?

Really? Pathetic? Thanks, bro.

Also, kinda, yeah. But not with the name. I genuinely like it. Is that so gorram hard to understand?