Would naming my kid "Vault" be a detriment to him in life? Or a bonus giving him instant geek-cred?
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Your idea is stupid.
Oh, never mind then. It's awesome. You should do it even if it's a girl.King of the Sandbox said:
Middle name? Yeah, in that case go for it, that way he can decide for himself if he wants to be Jack or Vault and if it's a middle name it will rarely come up if he chooses not to use it. The only way I've known the middle name of anyone around me is by asking them, otherwise I would have been perennially oblivious. So yeah, go for it, middle name is no big deal.
Popularity important to you, eh? I see why you'd be one to make fun of something as simple as a child's name.NastyLeviathan said:
Kudos on being one of the sheep.
yeah, someone helped me think of Vaultaire earlier. ^_^DarkRyter said:
No, I said it's the only reason I can think of, because no one else can give me valid reasons. And that was mostly directed at a troll from earlier who was OBVIOUSLY trolling hate on Bethesda.Spot1990 said:
I posted without reading the original post...if it's for the middle name then that's ok. If it's his first name then I stand by it being a retarded name.King of the Sandbox said:
Also why do you think your child would like having 'geek-cred'? He/She might have completely different interests than you do.
When people come up with things like this I think "why do you hate your child?".
Like can you imagine going for a job interview? "What's your name?"
"John Vault Smith"
"... vault...?"
"*sigh* yes*"
Are there worse names? Of course but that doesn't mean you go for unusual stuff.
I know you address this in an "EDIT:" but giving a kid different name is cause for him being picked on. You want to minimize that chance, not go with a "well, everybody gets bullied so whats the harm?"
If you like the name so much change your name to it but don't inflict it on a kid who has to live with it till he has left school, after that point there is no point in changing it 'cos school is the most awkward time in your life.
I think people should have to go before a council before they can name there kid 'cos some of these names are just cruel! Celebs are the worst for this (somebody needs to slap Nic Cage ...). Just give the kid a normal name or it will resent you.
I can just see the conversation at about 14....
EDIT: I have read you say "the only reason that is given not to give him this name is 'cos he will be made fun of" 1) is that not enough?
2) The only reason you have FOR giving him this name is "geek-creed", what happens if he is a jock? The last think a jock needs is anything geeky. Your willing to give your son a silly "name" so he has a shot at his friends saying "your dad is sooo cool! Giving you the middle name Vault after fallout!"
REALLY!?
(I put "name" like that 'cos it's not a name, it's an object, like table or bookcase)
Like can you imagine going for a job interview? "What's your name?"
"John Vault Smith"
"... vault...?"
"*sigh* yes*"
Are there worse names? Of course but that doesn't mean you go for unusual stuff.
I know you address this in an "EDIT:" but giving a kid different name is cause for him being picked on. You want to minimize that chance, not go with a "well, everybody gets bullied so whats the harm?"
If you like the name so much change your name to it but don't inflict it on a kid who has to live with it till he has left school, after that point there is no point in changing it 'cos school is the most awkward time in your life.
I think people should have to go before a council before they can name there kid 'cos some of these names are just cruel! Celebs are the worst for this (somebody needs to slap Nic Cage ...). Just give the kid a normal name or it will resent you.
I can just see the conversation at about 14....
EDIT: I have read you say "the only reason that is given not to give him this name is 'cos he will be made fun of" 1) is that not enough?
2) The only reason you have FOR giving him this name is "geek-creed", what happens if he is a jock? The last think a jock needs is anything geeky. Your willing to give your son a silly "name" so he has a shot at his friends saying "your dad is sooo cool! Giving you the middle name Vault after fallout!"
REALLY!?
(I put "name" like that 'cos it's not a name, it's an object, like table or bookcase)
I got made the hell out of because my name is Jeffrey, get over it. No matter how they justify it, bullies can make fun out of anyone's name.jedizero said:
Okay fine, fair enough you make a fair point I didn't think of it that way. And true as a middle name it isn't as bad as it seems. But I still think it's irresponsible naming a kid after a reference. I'm gonna stop talking now 'cos I know this will turn into a flame war.[/quote]
True, true, but only the father or the lady will know the reference, and its not a obvious one. Seriously, random people can only guess what it means, or what its referencing, but I doubt anyone will honestly care.
However, explaining it to the kid is a stupid thing to do, but it won't make him hate it, if he is a non creative person, then he will hate sci fi/ fantasy. And Videogames is something you can't hate if your playing it with a friend or whatever.
He'll hate Scifi and videgames if he doesn't enjoy them. But since its a gaming parent, hating video games will probably not happen.
Seriously Sandbox, try to explain it as if his body holds secrets and that he is very unique and that you got the name because it was unique. Basically, don't explain the actual reference until your kid is old enough or mature enough to understand.
Middle Names are, essentially, your second first name. You can use it to identify yourself easier. If he wants to be called by his middle name, he can do that, same with his first name.
I had a friend named Lucy, she got picked on and left school.
I had a friend named Fred, he was bullied, but got to college.
I had a friend named Bob, he was bullied but then left for a different school.
Kids bully anyone, saying that "OH YOU WANT TO LESSEN THAT CHANCE" is like trying to stave off the inevitable. And its a middle name for gods sake, and there are plenty of reasonable definitions for the word Vault. Vault means holding place locked away. To a extent, you can say that within his vault is his mighty soul, or merciless soul, or even that his mind is gold which is locked away inside of his body. Do you honestly think that you can stave off bullying?
True, true, but only the father or the lady will know the reference, and its not a obvious one. Seriously, random people can only guess what it means, or what its referencing, but I doubt anyone will honestly care.
Look upwards, but to be honest, no issues with it, just simply no one will really know it. Hell, only my parents knows that my brother was named after a actor, but no one else guessed it because they don't care.Snooder said:
However, explaining it to the kid is a stupid thing to do, but it won't make him hate it, if he is a non creative person, then he will hate sci fi/ fantasy. And Videogames is something you can't hate if your playing it with a friend or whatever.
He'll hate Scifi and videgames if he doesn't enjoy them. But since its a gaming parent, hating video games will probably not happen.
Seriously Sandbox, try to explain it as if his body holds secrets and that he is very unique and that you got the name because it was unique. Basically, don't explain the actual reference until your kid is old enough or mature enough to understand.
Their not useless, he doesn't work at valve *to my knowledge*SeanTheOriginal said:
Middle Names are, essentially, your second first name. You can use it to identify yourself easier. If he wants to be called by his middle name, he can do that, same with his first name.
I had a friend who's name was Tim, he was picked on to suicide.omega 616 said:
I had a friend named Lucy, she got picked on and left school.
I had a friend named Fred, he was bullied, but got to college.
I had a friend named Bob, he was bullied but then left for a different school.
Kids bully anyone, saying that "OH YOU WANT TO LESSEN THAT CHANCE" is like trying to stave off the inevitable. And its a middle name for gods sake, and there are plenty of reasonable definitions for the word Vault. Vault means holding place locked away. To a extent, you can say that within his vault is his mighty soul, or merciless soul, or even that his mind is gold which is locked away inside of his body. Do you honestly think that you can stave off bullying?
Sure, there are some studies saying that giving your kid an unusual name leads to a higher chances of them committing felonies, most of these studies are fairly new, and in the minority.
A kid only turns out as good as the people who raise him, and the people he's raised around.
Provided you're halfway decent at parenting, this should work out fine.
Besides, it's the unusual people that make the most impact in the world.
A kid only turns out as good as the people who raise him, and the people he's raised around.
Provided you're halfway decent at parenting, this should work out fine.
Besides, it's the unusual people that make the most impact in the world.
I know this is really late in the thread, but I know a girl whose name is Tuesday Couch.l33tness08 said:
Seriously.
Also, Vault is a pretty wicked name.
Honestly, I think it would ruin the kids life and I'd hate my parents if they named me after something in a video game. And, even to an extend, I don't think people like that should be allowed to have kids. But, that is just my view on it. Your life and your kid, so if you want to, go for it.
That's pretty harsh. "Sorry, name not approved. No breeding. Try again when you conform."Assassin Xaero said:
I like what your going for the name is unique yet easy to spell but it just doesn't flow well if you know what I mean. It sounds kinda awkward calling someone that. "Hi VAULT" "Whats up VAULT" Of course you could get over it. It just doesn't feel right to me and plus that sounds more like a girls name to me lol but that's just my 2cents he's your child you could name him anything you want as long as the moms cool with it.King of the Sandbox said: