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“I Thought She Was Joking”: Woman Begs Sister To Rethink The Name She Chose For Her Son
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“I Thought She Was Joking”: Woman Begs Sister To Rethink The Name She Chose For Her Son

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“Thomas? No, there’s a Thomas at work and I hate his guts. Luke? I don’t know, it doesn’t sound right with the surname. What about Gabriel? That might be an option, but let’s keep looking.”

Conversations like this are not uncommon among expectant parents. Choosing a name for a bundle of joy is a privilege but a huge responsibility, too, which is why one has to think long and hard about what the most suitable option is. (Unless, of course, they have had their mind made up about it since the 6th grade.)

When this redditor’s sister told her the name she chose for her unborn son, the OP thought that the mom-to-be was joking. Yet, she wasn’t; being a lover of the ocean, she opted for a fish’s name for her child.

Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with a sociolinguist, Professor in the department of English at University of Nevada, and author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English, Dr. Valerie Fridland, who was kind enough to share her insight on the linguistics of naming.

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    This woman decided to name her baby after a fish, which her sister wasn’t too thrilled about

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    Girls are more likely than boys to be given a unique name

    In a recent interview with Bored Panda, Dr. Valerie Fridland shared that over her 20 years of university teaching, she has definitely noticed a trend for more diversity in names, as well as an exponential growth in unique spellings; though, more often for girls than for boys. (For example, Hayleigh or Hailee for Haley.)

    “Research backs this up,” she noted. “Researcher Jean Twenge looked at baby names as found in social security records from 1880 to 2007 and found that the biggest shift away from common names toward unique names happened in the 1990s. She suggests this is tied to parents becoming more focused on wanting kids to have more individuality and ‘stand out’ compared to earlier generations.”

    The expert continued to point out another interesting thing regarding unique names, also backed up by research – parents tend to lean toward ‘riskier’ or more unique names for girls compared to boys because boys’ names are more conservative. “They often indicate family names (i.e., Ed Junior and Ed Senior) or show ties to a cultural heritage (like ‘Jose’). In a sense, we value tradition more in boys’ names than in girls’,” Dr. Fridland said.

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    Some names never lose their popularity

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    Some names, such as James, Michael, and Robert for boys and Mary, Patricia, and Jennifer for girls, seem to be ever-popular (based on data from the last hundred years). Others, however, come and go in waves, when for one reason or another a certain name becomes increasingly popular for a period of time.

    For the last two years (20222023), for instance, the top three of the most popular names (in the US) didn’t change one bit, with Olivia, Emma, and Charlotte taking the three spots on the podium for girls and Liam, Noah, and Oliver respectively for boys.

    In addition to the ever popular and the periodically trending regular names, there are also the unique ones, entailing both the good and the subjectively bad. According to The Memo, a website for expecting and new parents, the unique names in 2023 were mostly inspired by “grandpas, neo-cowboys, Stranger Things, and the sun”, with such names as Ira, Lenny, and Lou becoming popular again; though as girls’ names, this time around.

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    All sorts of trends bring an abundance of unique names

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    Delving deeper into unique names, The Memo covered seven trends that might interest expectant parents looking for something different for their little one: Maximalism (entailing such names as Amadeus, Andromeda, Magnus, Myfanwy, and Wolfgang), Retro (Arlo, Bobbie, Lenny, and Teddy, being just a few examples), Gilded (Apollo, Aura, Glow, Helios, Sterling, Sunday, Sunny), and even Sci-Fi Cowboy (Brando, Dallas, Rhett, Royal, Steele, Tex, and others).

    Then there’s the so-called ‘4-2-i’ trend, entailing names consisting of four letters and two syllables, and ending in an ‘i’ (Avni, Bibi, Gigi, Mavi, Suki, Zuri), adjectives—yes, adjectives—used as a name (Brave, Celestian, Glorious, Heavenly, Supreme, True), which is not that uncommon among celebrities, and finally, the ‘Blue-Green’, which is considered to be the “next evolution of the nature names trend” (Azure, Caspian, Forest, Marina, Navy, Ocean, Raney, Sky, Storm, Wave). Chances are—even if not blue, nor green in reality—Seabass would also make it to the nature category, as a marine life-inspired name.

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    According to Prof. Fridland, the context of nature-deriven names or names drawn from something that is trendy at any one particular moment is always a bit risky. “Parents are assuming that the impetus for that naming trend will still be clear years from now, which it likely won’t be. But if the name has a good feel and fit to it from the parent’s perspective, that may not matter,” she suggested.

    Be that as it may, the OP’s sister might not stick to her choice after all, thanks to her sibling showing the fellow netizens’ reactions to the name Seabass. Yet, some Reddit users said that the name the mom-to-be decides to give to her child is none of the redditor’s business. Scroll down to find their differing opinions below.

    Some redditors thought that Seabass could be a cute nickname, but definitely not a first name

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    Some netizens believed that if it isn’t your child, their name is none of your business

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    Miglė Miliūtė

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    Miglė Miliūtė

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    A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

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    I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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    Eroe Infinito
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly. There isn't any laws against naming your children something stupid. Although there definitely should be. She should at least choose a cooler sea creature like the Kraken or Mermaid Man.

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are countries where there are those laws. People like this are why.

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    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP should try to get the sister to introduce herself to strangers using that name, and get to experience their reactions first-hand. People forget that babies grow up, and unless that poor kid changes his name at 18, he's going to have to put that on applications for credit cards, jobs, etc etc. How many times will his resume end up in the trash because HR thinks it's a joke?

    firecrackershrimp
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He'll be teased to hell and back with a name that contains the word a*s...and to the person that suggested serranus instead ... A**s are you kidding me... You all just want this kid to be bullied his whole life???

    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are so many nice fish names she could have chosen. Guppy, Trout, Grouper, Blobfish, Chub, Mackerel. Hmmm, scratch that! There are no nice fish names. Thalassa or Coral would be nice for a girl, and perhaps Nereus or Reef for a boy.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That poor kid is gonna get bullied SOOOO much through his life that he will probably legally change his name at some point. I'm sorry but your sis an idiot with that name.

    R.C.
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid better learn how to defend himself young because he's going to have a rough childhood.

    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a girl whose parents named her Crystal Coral. Her brother was Sky Air. They were a strange family. I just hope this poor kid doesn't end up with a name like Seabass Mackeral

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is apparently not thinking clearly, or maybe needs counseling. It's cruel, and very impractical for his future to hang that țůŕɗ of a name on the . It borders on child abuse. Convince her she will harm baby by naming him that, he will be harmed and bullied. Wtf is wrong with people. Seriously, she might as well name him "beat me up and steal my lunch money"

    Anxiety Panda
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teacher here. To the biologist that offered "Serranus" as an an alternative. Please. For the love of all playground beat downs... Do not include the word "a**s" in a child's name.

    Pursuing Peonies
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To the commenter talking about how people are naming their kids Apple, CoCo and North. Apple and CoCo are normal in comparison to SeaBass amd North and we all know that. Even then, SeaBass is definitely worse than North.

    Yu Pan
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Op's sister is not thinking big enough. Why not name the kid after the biggest mammal, Whale, or apex predator, Orca, or the fierce The Great White Shark? Seabass? You want your kid to be dinner? Don't you have bigger dreams for your kid?

    Slapdash1
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I kinda feel sorry for the kid, I have to admit that the mother's id!ocy is comedy gold.

    Nizumi
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FFS - Call him Sebastian. Then he can have "seabass" as a nickname.

    Kat
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seabass! from the movie "Dum and Dummer" 🤣

    Brandy McNamee
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen babies who look more like blobfish than tiny humans, but never encountered a baby seabass. That being said, does she not realize there are other things in the ocean she could name her kid after that won't get him tormented his whole academic career?

    Helena Ryan
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Westerly, a trade wind and also the name of a type of yacht. Could be called Wes for short

    Fallon Angel
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandson is named sebastian and some people call him seabass. I don't , but that is a nickname and if she named him Sebastian , he could be called seabass or something el Is when he gets older. Most people call him Seb now that he is grown, But I call him Bashin

    Fallon Angel
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandson is named sebastian and some people call him sea bass. I call him bashin. May. Be sister , could name him sebastian and then he could Be called sea bass or something else if he liked it

    Catherine Chance
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at all the people in the world who have achieved amazing lives and yet have just got the plainest of name, calling your kid a unique and special name for all the world to judge them by is actually pretty thoughtless and egotistical.

    Gatorraid
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just waiting for the day a video pops up with some kids teasing Seabass.

    notlikeyou1971
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instant target 🎯 for bullies right there. Poor kid! He's going to going to come home crying every day and resent her for years to come. I don't know how old you have to be to fight to change your name legally but he's going to be doing that. I can guarantee it. How about Nemo instead? There was a Captain Nemo in literature and of course Nemo the fish. Better than Seabass. I hope they can get her to compromise with at least Nemo. I could imagine him in science class and the teacher teaching about fish and a Sea Bass comes up in a lesson. Kid will be a laughing stock.

    mysterious(all pronouns)
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fish names can be fun. Here's a few others, Pike (Short for Picheal), Grouper, Lamprey, Snapper, Goldfish, Arapaima, and Molly.

    Fran
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your choice is actually pretty good, mention to her that Sebastian can be shortened to Sebas, and that she can play with seabass as a nickname..... Unfortunately, she has the last word xx

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son is named Sebastian -- with that spelling. The "normal" spelling in my country is Sebastião, but I purposefully didn't use it. It's seen as a low-class name here, and frankly I don't really like the way it sounds. If I had tried to name him Badejo (a type of fish), I think I would have lost custody.

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's stories like these that make me wonder how the USA became such a powerful country

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    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marlin? Ray? Murray? (from Moray? or Murray cod) Oscar? (from the chichlid family iirc), Finn? (obvious) Zander... ?

    Victoria
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Name the kid Sebastian and call him Seabass as a nickname. Also Seabass is a made up name for selling that fish on restaurant menus. The actual species is Patagonian Toothfish, which is kinda hard sell.

    Peter Trudell Jr
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid's going to be mocked by the other kids and called "Diarrhea". "Seep-a*s" indeed.

    sharyn turnicky
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knew a woman who named her son "Barkley " he came home from school crying everyday. Children can be cruel with teasing/bulling. "Seabass" is painting a target on him for Life. You sure your sister really wants a child?

    KDS
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before you settle on a kid’s name yell it out and if it sounds weird don’t use it.

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, I literally met a man (early twenties) named Seabass the other day! So maybe it's not all that ridiculous. Although I do think there are cuter fish themed names...like Finn, Marlin, Fisher, or Ray.

    Don Adams
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be worse - could have used the real name of the fish... Patagonian Tooth fish

    Eroe Infinito
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly. There isn't any laws against naming your children something stupid. Although there definitely should be. She should at least choose a cooler sea creature like the Kraken or Mermaid Man.

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are countries where there are those laws. People like this are why.

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    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP should try to get the sister to introduce herself to strangers using that name, and get to experience their reactions first-hand. People forget that babies grow up, and unless that poor kid changes his name at 18, he's going to have to put that on applications for credit cards, jobs, etc etc. How many times will his resume end up in the trash because HR thinks it's a joke?

    firecrackershrimp
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He'll be teased to hell and back with a name that contains the word a*s...and to the person that suggested serranus instead ... A**s are you kidding me... You all just want this kid to be bullied his whole life???

    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are so many nice fish names she could have chosen. Guppy, Trout, Grouper, Blobfish, Chub, Mackerel. Hmmm, scratch that! There are no nice fish names. Thalassa or Coral would be nice for a girl, and perhaps Nereus or Reef for a boy.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That poor kid is gonna get bullied SOOOO much through his life that he will probably legally change his name at some point. I'm sorry but your sis an idiot with that name.

    R.C.
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid better learn how to defend himself young because he's going to have a rough childhood.

    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a girl whose parents named her Crystal Coral. Her brother was Sky Air. They were a strange family. I just hope this poor kid doesn't end up with a name like Seabass Mackeral

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is apparently not thinking clearly, or maybe needs counseling. It's cruel, and very impractical for his future to hang that țůŕɗ of a name on the . It borders on child abuse. Convince her she will harm baby by naming him that, he will be harmed and bullied. Wtf is wrong with people. Seriously, she might as well name him "beat me up and steal my lunch money"

    Anxiety Panda
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teacher here. To the biologist that offered "Serranus" as an an alternative. Please. For the love of all playground beat downs... Do not include the word "a**s" in a child's name.

    Pursuing Peonies
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To the commenter talking about how people are naming their kids Apple, CoCo and North. Apple and CoCo are normal in comparison to SeaBass amd North and we all know that. Even then, SeaBass is definitely worse than North.

    Yu Pan
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Op's sister is not thinking big enough. Why not name the kid after the biggest mammal, Whale, or apex predator, Orca, or the fierce The Great White Shark? Seabass? You want your kid to be dinner? Don't you have bigger dreams for your kid?

    Slapdash1
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I kinda feel sorry for the kid, I have to admit that the mother's id!ocy is comedy gold.

    Nizumi
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FFS - Call him Sebastian. Then he can have "seabass" as a nickname.

    Kat
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seabass! from the movie "Dum and Dummer" 🤣

    Brandy McNamee
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen babies who look more like blobfish than tiny humans, but never encountered a baby seabass. That being said, does she not realize there are other things in the ocean she could name her kid after that won't get him tormented his whole academic career?

    Helena Ryan
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Westerly, a trade wind and also the name of a type of yacht. Could be called Wes for short

    Fallon Angel
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandson is named sebastian and some people call him seabass. I don't , but that is a nickname and if she named him Sebastian , he could be called seabass or something el Is when he gets older. Most people call him Seb now that he is grown, But I call him Bashin

    Fallon Angel
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandson is named sebastian and some people call him sea bass. I call him bashin. May. Be sister , could name him sebastian and then he could Be called sea bass or something else if he liked it

    Catherine Chance
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at all the people in the world who have achieved amazing lives and yet have just got the plainest of name, calling your kid a unique and special name for all the world to judge them by is actually pretty thoughtless and egotistical.

    Gatorraid
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just waiting for the day a video pops up with some kids teasing Seabass.

    notlikeyou1971
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instant target 🎯 for bullies right there. Poor kid! He's going to going to come home crying every day and resent her for years to come. I don't know how old you have to be to fight to change your name legally but he's going to be doing that. I can guarantee it. How about Nemo instead? There was a Captain Nemo in literature and of course Nemo the fish. Better than Seabass. I hope they can get her to compromise with at least Nemo. I could imagine him in science class and the teacher teaching about fish and a Sea Bass comes up in a lesson. Kid will be a laughing stock.

    mysterious(all pronouns)
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fish names can be fun. Here's a few others, Pike (Short for Picheal), Grouper, Lamprey, Snapper, Goldfish, Arapaima, and Molly.

    Fran
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your choice is actually pretty good, mention to her that Sebastian can be shortened to Sebas, and that she can play with seabass as a nickname..... Unfortunately, she has the last word xx

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son is named Sebastian -- with that spelling. The "normal" spelling in my country is Sebastião, but I purposefully didn't use it. It's seen as a low-class name here, and frankly I don't really like the way it sounds. If I had tried to name him Badejo (a type of fish), I think I would have lost custody.

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's stories like these that make me wonder how the USA became such a powerful country

    Load More Replies...
    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marlin? Ray? Murray? (from Moray? or Murray cod) Oscar? (from the chichlid family iirc), Finn? (obvious) Zander... ?

    Victoria
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Name the kid Sebastian and call him Seabass as a nickname. Also Seabass is a made up name for selling that fish on restaurant menus. The actual species is Patagonian Toothfish, which is kinda hard sell.

    Peter Trudell Jr
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid's going to be mocked by the other kids and called "Diarrhea". "Seep-a*s" indeed.

    sharyn turnicky
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knew a woman who named her son "Barkley " he came home from school crying everyday. Children can be cruel with teasing/bulling. "Seabass" is painting a target on him for Life. You sure your sister really wants a child?

    KDS
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before you settle on a kid’s name yell it out and if it sounds weird don’t use it.

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, I literally met a man (early twenties) named Seabass the other day! So maybe it's not all that ridiculous. Although I do think there are cuter fish themed names...like Finn, Marlin, Fisher, or Ray.

    Don Adams
    Community Member
    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be worse - could have used the real name of the fish... Patagonian Tooth fish

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