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

[Instinct Blues]

Well thats certainly odd, but I don't think you'll be ruining his life. I just think it will be weird to have his name be John Vault Smith. I doubt he'd go by his middle name though unless you gave him a horrendous first name. From my experience even if people do like their middle name, myself included, they prefer their first name. Also I feel like you are trying to force a nickname on your kid before hes even born which to me is kind of a dick move. You have to let him develop his own personality and friends who will no doubt give him a nickname. Vault just seems like too much of a nickname to be in the kid's actual legal name. I'm not saying you can't do it, but I wouldn't really want my kid to have a name like that.

Another thing is just because you give your child a unique name doesn't mean they will be an interesting and unique person. My name is common as dirt, but I'm probably more unique and interesting than most of my friends who have uncommon names. I guess I just really don't understand your motivation for this, but hey if your wife is cool with it go for it.

 

[Marmooset]

That depends.
Is he a Pole?

 

[MaxwellEdison]

We've covered most of these points, but let's go again, shall we? ^_^

1. He will be into geek culture. I'm training him early. His over-the-crib mobile will be made of old console sticks, like the NES controller, SNES, Playstation, etc. And when he is old enough, we will co-op the shit out of every game I have.

I don't care what you name him, but you should get over this feeling. Your kid is NOT going to like games just because you raise him on it.

How many stories of hippies raised by conservatives and nerds raised by jocks are out there now?

 

[starkiller212]

how about the simple fact that he'd fucking hate you for basically saying "I will give him a stupid name so he's bullied more so he learns to toughen up!"? Just because you think that's a good idea doesn't mean your son will be equally unreasonable.
Of course, I'm sure he'll hate such nitwit parents for long anyway, so I guess you might as well go for it.

 

[spielburg]

A boy at my school is called Storm Donderslag (Storm Thunderbolt), so Vault doesn't seem that bad to me. (we also have a boy who's called Rick Röling, Kid's got a hell of a life)

 

[Riff Moonraker]

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.

Hmm.... everything COULD be just fine. But you might have reason to worry when the day comes whether he has to make a decision to put you in an old folks home, or to let you stay with him. Just a thought.

I tried to name my first son Anakin, and that got shut down really quick. So at least your wife is giving you the benefit of a doubt, lol...

 

[Gothproxy]

Actually, when I posted last night, my intention was to jump to the far back end of this 'debate' right off the bat. I mean, the OP HAD to have known (and planned on) the kind or ridicule or swooning that would come from posting in a video game forum the idea to name his kid after part of a video game. Do I really think it's a bad idea to give your kid a name that will put him at the forefront of the bully list? Yes. Do I really think the OP and his wife are half-baked to seriously consider it? Yes. Do I really think they should move to Sweden? No (unless they like Death or Symphonic Metal. If that is the case, more power to ya).

But seriously, who was actually going to take the original post seriously? I mean, get serious. He posted it in a Video Game Forum that's full of Video Game fans! So after reading so many posts that said "Cool" or "Gee, I dunno" or "Huh?" I HAD to write what I did. It was fun to let out some mindless written rage for a silly reason.

On the real topic (I guess) of naming a kid after a video game character/etc, don't you think there are better names to chose from other than Vault? Robin Williams hit it outta the park with Zelda, and I always wanted to name a girl Rinoa.

If you were going to give him the Vault middle name...I still think that's weak, but it would be a far cry better than his first name, to be sure.

 

[Wolfwind]

It's nice to see who equates a jovial sense of humor with immaturity. It's quite ironic.

Yeah, you're totally right. Everyone else who's taking your question seriously but doesn't agree with you, they're the immature ones. Not the guy who pretends to be Batman when someone presents him with perfectly valid arguments or realistic scenario's as to why this might not be a good idea, as opposed to providing a real response. Some nice hypocrisy you got going there. You may call it a jovial sense of humor, but don't expect to be taken seriously when people give you a reply and you choose not to take them seriously simply because it's not the answer you wanted.

 

[King of the Sandbox]

It's nice to see who equates a jovial sense of humor with immaturity. It's quite ironic.

Yeah, you're totally right. Everyone else who's taking your question seriously but doesn't agree with you, they're the immature ones. Not the guy who pretends to be Batman when someone presents him with perfectly valid arguments or realistic scenario's as to why this might not be a good idea, as opposed to providing a real response. Some nice hypocrisy you got going there. You may call it a jovial sense of humor, but don't expect to be taken seriously when people give you a reply and you choose not to take them seriously simply because it's not the answer you wanted.

Please see any of the other 500 times I've countered these points. Or don't. It's already decided anyway, so the point is moot. I'm trying to hear some ideas for a possible girls name now.

 

[Radelaide]

You guys will scare your kids for life. God forbid you have children.

 

[StBishop]

As if you posting this in a gaming forum talking about playing the game with your barely conscious child while sporting an avatar of another game by the same dev weren't enough clues as to why you're doing this.

Sorry I haven't read through all of the 5 pages. I do know what meanings the word has, but we all know why you're doing this.

I love the balls of you trying to turn this on me. You're the guy asking people to encourage you to give your child a stupid name.

This is a gaming forum, and that's the only reason your idea gets so much support. Think outside that for a moment.

Nah, I support it because I've heard worse names. Kids these days get saddled with some pretty below average names.

I'm pretty sure there's a kid out there called Ampersand who signs "&".

I have met everything from Tequila, Heaven, or Rainbaux (Pronounced Rainbow) to River, Ocean, Tranquillity, and Journey.

 

[StBishop]

You guys will scare your kids for life. God forbid you have children.

Better to scare them than scar them. Right?

 

[Aprilgold]

We've covered most of these points, but let's go again, shall we? ^_^

1. He will be into geek culture. I'm training him early. His over-the-crib mobile will be made of old console sticks, like the NES controller, SNES, Playstation, etc. And when he is old enough, we will co-op the shit out of every game I have.

I don't care what you name him, but you should get over this feeling. Your kid is NOT going to like games just because you raise him on it.

How many stories of hippies raised by conservatives and nerds raised by jocks are out there now?

Hes being raised by a gamer, and if done right, he'll fall in love with the bloody things. The thing about being raised by stories is those were basically things that they brought up at every fucking moment, and was basically JAMMED down their throats at every opurtunity. And its a middle NAME for gods sake people, middle names are your secondary first name, treat it like em'. His first name will be normal, middle name Vault, then normal last name. He can choose to either introduce himself from those first 2, so his name is his choice. Otherwise, GET SOME PERSPECTIVE PEOPLE, COME ON!

Actually, when I posted last night, my intention was to jump to the far back end of this 'debate' right off the bat. I mean, the OP HAD to have known (and planned on) the kind or ridicule or swooning that would come from posting in a video game forum the idea to name his kid after part of a video game. Do I really think it's a bad idea to give your kid a name that will put him at the forefront of the bully list? Yes. Do I really think the OP and his wife are half-baked to seriously consider it? Yes. Do I really think they should move to Sweden? No (unless they like Death or Symphonic Metal. If that is the case, more power to ya).

I'm going to give you a example of several friends I have, I keep switching their names to keep their names more or less hidden, I'd rather not disrespect a grave, to say.

I had a friend named Brian, was picked on his whole life, so far to suicide.
I had a friend named Rachell, she went off to college, was never bullied, her name is not exactly usual.
I had a friend named Jim, he was picked on to have to leave school, still rather generic name.

Bullies aren't stupid ass holes who only bully the ones with stupid names, they bully those who aren't, in a sense, with the pact, and bully to give themselves cred towards their friends. Hell, at Brians funeral, few days following, those guys were talking about how COOL it was that they did such a thing, pushing him to that was SO cool.
I may have quoted someone else on this before, but its true, having a weird name doesn't effect you or put you on top of the bullying list.
And its a middle name for gods sake, would YOU care if your wife / husband wanted to give their baby a middle name that was unusual, I sure as hell wouldn't give a flying fa-doodle because its a middle name, their secondary first name, so they can by called that if they wish.
Again, perspective people, its not that having a unusual name is automatic DAMNATION in life.
Whats the USA's Presidents middle name as of right now, Hussein. Thats unusual, does that make him a bloody kamikaze head, running towards buildings, FUCK no, as it does with any one ELSE with that name.

 

[Supertegwyn]

May I ask why the author of this thread was suspended? I still don't think he should name his child Vault.

 

[Garchomp445]

Are the trolls gone yet?

*Steps out of nuclear fallout shelter*

I heard someone on this topic say that sometimes liberals raise hippies and jocks raise nerds, and they thought that that was unusual, but,

Spoiler: Here are two of my inferences, if you don't agree, or have evidence to the contrary, please respond politely, because these are INFERENCES, not facts.

1.) That might be because it was jammed in their face at every opportunity. My mom and dad wanted me to get into physical activities, so, whenever it was possible, we went out to the park and played, or she tried to play catch with us. Unfortunately for her, us three siblings were more intrested in reading, playing on the computers or building with legos. Her efforts were fun, but with other things to do, they were meaningless to us, and all three of us dislike sports. Meaning, their friends or dad exposed them to something more entertaining than what their parents were spamming at them, and they chose their own route.

2.) If children see people they look up to doing something, they want to do the same. Again refering to my own life, I saw my dad play Battlefied 1942. Me and my brother instantly became enthralled in the series, and have liked video games ever since. My last example is that my older sister gave up drinking soda. So did I.

I think I'm done here. Just to rehash: Please be polite, and sensible, It's hard to respond to trolls.

*Crawls back inside nuclear fallout shelter*