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HelpI really really really really really really really want
To name our baby Hosanna if it's a girl. Dh says he's not completely against it, but he needs convincing that it's a good name. So, help me out here if you can (and if you hate it, please don't bring me down. I cried tears of joy today when I saw the ultrasound, when just a few weeks ago, I was crying tears of pain when I wasn't sure if this day would come). Thanks
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Love my little sparrow, Caemlyn Sparrow Gail, and my Hucklebaby, David Royce Huckleberry "Huck"
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Love my little sparrow, Caemlyn Sparrow Gail, and my Hucklebaby, David Royce Huckleberry "Huck"
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This may have been pointed out already, but in Hebrew, Hosanna means "save, rescue or savior" which isn't necessarily anything bad as far as a name goes. It can also be used to express adoration, praise or joy and that's not bad at all. In fact, by association, that's very positive. I've seen parents give children names with awful meanings and Hosanna doesn't even come close. It also offers cute nn options such as Anna or Annie. The only thing I don't care for (other than the strong religious vibe I get from it) is the prefix HOS (hose) which may or may not lead to teasing.
I say proceed with caution. Hosanna actually looks very nice written down.
I say proceed with caution. Hosanna actually looks very nice written down.
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Personally not crazy on the name but if yku guys like it, use it
I would just go with another anna name like shanna
I would just go with another anna name like shanna
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Well...
While I appreciate the help (those that did), I found out some really cool info on another name we were debating that sealed the deal for me on it. Thanks again!
While I appreciate the help (those that did), I found out some really cool info on another name we were debating that sealed the deal for me on it. Thanks again!
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Do tell!
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Rain
My aunt's name is Rachel. I was trying to find "Ray" names, and ended up on Rain. David loves it. Anyways, I texted my cousin to ask her what she thought of Rachel->ray->Rain. She thought it worked and that her mom would like the idea, too. I mentioned that for the "Bible name" (both of my kids have a Bible passage chosen for them that has one of their names in it...Matthew 10:31 for Caemlyn Sparrow; Revelation 22:16 for David Royce), in leaning toward Noah and the rainbow for Rain. As it turns out, Noah is Rachel's favorite story. It just feels too perfect now not to use Rain, whether I have a boy or girl.
My aunt's name is Rachel. I was trying to find "Ray" names, and ended up on Rain. David loves it. Anyways, I texted my cousin to ask her what she thought of Rachel->ray->Rain. She thought it worked and that her mom would like the idea, too. I mentioned that for the "Bible name" (both of my kids have a Bible passage chosen for them that has one of their names in it...Matthew 10:31 for Caemlyn Sparrow; Revelation 22:16 for David Royce), in leaning toward Noah and the rainbow for Rain. As it turns out, Noah is Rachel's favorite story. It just feels too perfect now not to use Rain, whether I have a boy or girl.
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Rain for either sex
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I can't give you what you want re Hosanna, but I want to congratulate you on the good results of your ultrasound. I'm very happy for you.
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Thanks :)
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I love the name Hosanna, I mean in reality, it's not that much different to Rosanna is it?!
I know there's the whole religious aspect of it, but strip that away, it fits right with the other -anna type name.
I know there's the whole religious aspect of it, but strip that away, it fits right with the other -anna type name.
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I love Hosanna, which you already know. I love the sound and the look and the meaning.
As everyone else has mentioned, the nickname Ho does need to be avoided. Had you already thought of a nickname?
Anna
Sanna
Hanna
Have you thought of Osanna, if the Ho part bothers you at all?
I know this isn't really how your brain seems to work (since you work with meanings a lot), but mine would automatically find sound-alikes:
Osanna
Joanna / Johanna
Yolanda
Roxanna
Oxana
Susanna / Suzanna
Adanna
Alanna
Gianna
Giovanna
Rosanna
Juliana
And then I'd either see if I liked any of those or I would use them to show my husband that the name is not that weird. :)
As everyone else has mentioned, the nickname Ho does need to be avoided. Had you already thought of a nickname?
Anna
Sanna
Hanna
Have you thought of Osanna, if the Ho part bothers you at all?
I know this isn't really how your brain seems to work (since you work with meanings a lot), but mine would automatically find sound-alikes:
Osanna
Joanna / Johanna
Yolanda
Roxanna
Oxana
Susanna / Suzanna
Adanna
Alanna
Gianna
Giovanna
Rosanna
Juliana
And then I'd either see if I liked any of those or I would use them to show my husband that the name is not that weird. :)
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Can't support. Your child isn't God. A piece of God, maybe. But to call your child God is something I find disagreeable and lacking humility.
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It would be a good middle name, but I would be hesitant to use it as a first name because of the "ho" sound.
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ETA, omg
Carry right on - but I'd strongly advise you to keep Hosanna as a mn and give her something more mainstream as the fn. You did that with your current children, so the pattern is established.
Especially since the obvious nn (obvious to children, whom she'd mostly socialise with) would be something like Ho.
Carry right on - but I'd strongly advise you to keep Hosanna as a mn and give her something more mainstream as the fn. You did that with your current children, so the pattern is established.
Especially since the obvious nn (obvious to children, whom she'd mostly socialise with) would be something like Ho.
This message was edited 9/4/2014, 12:33 AM
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I'm sorry(m)
For the earlier post. I did not read what you wrote, and took the subject as an insult. I see now that there is nothing hurtful at all here. Hosanna is a non-issue now, as we went another direction, but you present a logical argument that I would have considered if we were sticking with Hosanna. I hope there are no hard feelings, and that you understand the hurt came primarily from emotions related to pregnancy and loss.
For the earlier post. I did not read what you wrote, and took the subject as an insult. I see now that there is nothing hurtful at all here. Hosanna is a non-issue now, as we went another direction, but you present a logical argument that I would have considered if we were sticking with Hosanna. I hope there are no hard feelings, and that you understand the hurt came primarily from emotions related to pregnancy and loss.
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I have not actually read your response, so my apologies if this is unjustified.
I'm guessing, though, that you're encouraging me not to use the name, based on your subject. I assume, based again on the subject, that you absolutely do not give a f about my feelings. I would like to explain why keeping this positive was so important to me, though.
Last May, I had a miscarriage at 8 weeks. This past May, almost exactly a year later, I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks. Yesterday, when I had the ultrasound, I measured at 10 weeks, which makes passing that dreaded 8-9 week period quite encouraging. I also got to see on the screen, not a blob or peanut l, but a head, trunk, legs, and arms. I got to see a heart thumping away and obvious limbs kicking and squirming. I had nothing negative show up in the physical exam or ultrasound. I was given a gift of hope, and for the first time in almost 5 weeks, really feel like I could breathe, relax, and savor every moment of this pregnancy.
I do want to thank you, though, for your subject. Had you not titled it as such, I probably would have read it. I didn't know I needed to watch out for you. I knew not to read any responses of the two that have replied to you as of the time of starting this reply, but the fact that those are the names I see responding to you further justifies my assumption that I should not read your post.
I don't expect a response, and in fact, I probably won't even read it. I just hope that you will take this as a reminder that there are real people on the other side of the screen. Real feelings, real emotions, real pains, and real joys. Just something to keep in mind I the future.
I'm guessing, though, that you're encouraging me not to use the name, based on your subject. I assume, based again on the subject, that you absolutely do not give a f about my feelings. I would like to explain why keeping this positive was so important to me, though.
Last May, I had a miscarriage at 8 weeks. This past May, almost exactly a year later, I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks. Yesterday, when I had the ultrasound, I measured at 10 weeks, which makes passing that dreaded 8-9 week period quite encouraging. I also got to see on the screen, not a blob or peanut l, but a head, trunk, legs, and arms. I got to see a heart thumping away and obvious limbs kicking and squirming. I had nothing negative show up in the physical exam or ultrasound. I was given a gift of hope, and for the first time in almost 5 weeks, really feel like I could breathe, relax, and savor every moment of this pregnancy.
I do want to thank you, though, for your subject. Had you not titled it as such, I probably would have read it. I didn't know I needed to watch out for you. I knew not to read any responses of the two that have replied to you as of the time of starting this reply, but the fact that those are the names I see responding to you further justifies my assumption that I should not read your post.
I don't expect a response, and in fact, I probably won't even read it. I just hope that you will take this as a reminder that there are real people on the other side of the screen. Real feelings, real emotions, real pains, and real joys. Just something to keep in mind I the future.
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I suppose you're not going to read this, either
My daughter has had four miscarriages. That doesn't mean she has some kind of right to never hear anything negative about the names she's chosen for the three children she has, particularly if she goes on a names opinions board, albeit not asking directly for an opinion. I don't get where you're coming from, to be honest. And I don't get why you even made the OP.
Please when you come here, park your "real emotions, real pains, and real joys" at the door, because this name opinions board is really not the place for them.
My daughter has had four miscarriages. That doesn't mean she has some kind of right to never hear anything negative about the names she's chosen for the three children she has, particularly if she goes on a names opinions board, albeit not asking directly for an opinion. I don't get where you're coming from, to be honest. And I don't get why you even made the OP.
Please when you come here, park your "real emotions, real pains, and real joys" at the door, because this name opinions board is really not the place for them.
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Honestly, I think stuff like that is best left to mommy boards. This isn't a mommy board, which is why I kept coming back after finding the place. I like how we discuss names in a way that is honest and not pandering, and I would hate to see things change because BtN is really one-of-a-kind.
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Totally. And this:
I didn't know I needed to watch out for you. I knew not to read any responses of the two that have replied to you as of the time of starting this reply, but the fact that those are the names I see responding to you further justifies my assumption that I should not read your post.
makes me feel as though I, along with RoxStar, am being singled out because I'm not afraid to give an honest negative opinion, and I resent that. I'm really angry that someone is using the fact that she's had bad experiences to try to censor the board.
"Watch out for you"? *eyeroll*
I didn't know I needed to watch out for you. I knew not to read any responses of the two that have replied to you as of the time of starting this reply, but the fact that those are the names I see responding to you further justifies my assumption that I should not read your post.
makes me feel as though I, along with RoxStar, am being singled out because I'm not afraid to give an honest negative opinion, and I resent that. I'm really angry that someone is using the fact that she's had bad experiences to try to censor the board.
"Watch out for you"? *eyeroll*
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this is so funny ...
Though in a very bitter kind of way, because 1. Neither I nor Aneza was rude, nor did we call out Jessica personally for her name. and
2. Nearly all the responses were either negative or at best, "save it for a middle name."
If Jessica had not gotten opinions, hers would have been one of those sad posts that get just one response, or none at all.
I'm honestly amazed to see a grown woman, a mother of two and one on the way, behaving in such a spoiled, pouty, juvenile fashion.
Though in a very bitter kind of way, because 1. Neither I nor Aneza was rude, nor did we call out Jessica personally for her name. and
2. Nearly all the responses were either negative or at best, "save it for a middle name."
If Jessica had not gotten opinions, hers would have been one of those sad posts that get just one response, or none at all.
I'm honestly amazed to see a grown woman, a mother of two and one on the way, behaving in such a spoiled, pouty, juvenile fashion.
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Yeah, I'm also getting tired of the "mean girl" accusations going around. FFS, it's an OPINIONS board. I get negative opinions all the time, but I don't take it personally because it's not worth it. Someone trashes a name you like? Give them the finger and like it, anyway. Really, it's NOT a big deal.
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People do care about your feelings, and they do know they are addressing someone real. However, you are posting a name on a Name Opinions board, where you know perfectly well that people will give you their honest opinion on any name you mention, positive or negative - just like they're supposed to. That's what people come here for! It just doesn't function as a support group, and it's not realistic to expect that.
Anneza was actually not mean to you at all - nobody was.
People do care about your feelings, and they do know they are addressing someone real. However, you are posting a name on a Name Opinions board, where you know perfectly well that people will give you their honest opinion on any name you mention, positive or negative - just like they're supposed to. That's what people come here for! It just doesn't function as a support group, and it's not realistic to expect that.
Anneza was actually not mean to you at all - nobody was.
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Like I said, I didn't read her post, but I think it's safe to say that if the subject is "Omg" and Rox agrees, it's likely nothing positive. I wasn't looking for opinions this time., though I have in the past, on this exact name.
Like I said, I didn't read her post, but I think it's safe to say that if the subject is "Omg" and Rox agrees, it's likely nothing positive. I wasn't looking for opinions this time., though I have in the past, on this exact name.
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My point isn't really about whether or not she was offensive. Your accusation against Anneza and others of being inconsiderate of you, by posting their reactions to a name mentioned on a Name Opinions board, just isn't quite a reasonable or fair accusation.
I personally didn't respond to your post because you asked for encouragement only; I would like to avoid feeling like I am "bringing anyone down." But I would not have had to deliberately disdain your feelings in order to post my opinion of the name - since the topic here is always name opinions, opinions of names are all always fair to post, regardless of any other context.
I hope you can understand this without feeling personally offended. If you want to use the internet to share personal stories and receive support and congratulations, or ask for only positive opinions on a name you like, that's fine - but it turns out that a Name Opinions board isn't a good place for that. I sincerely congratulate you on your pregnancy and wish you well. And I'm taking a liberty with this forum by doing so.
My point isn't really about whether or not she was offensive. Your accusation against Anneza and others of being inconsiderate of you, by posting their reactions to a name mentioned on a Name Opinions board, just isn't quite a reasonable or fair accusation.
I personally didn't respond to your post because you asked for encouragement only; I would like to avoid feeling like I am "bringing anyone down." But I would not have had to deliberately disdain your feelings in order to post my opinion of the name - since the topic here is always name opinions, opinions of names are all always fair to post, regardless of any other context.
I hope you can understand this without feeling personally offended. If you want to use the internet to share personal stories and receive support and congratulations, or ask for only positive opinions on a name you like, that's fine - but it turns out that a Name Opinions board isn't a good place for that. I sincerely congratulate you on your pregnancy and wish you well. And I'm taking a liberty with this forum by doing so.
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My main point, though, which I realize I didn't make clear, is that when I ask specifically not to bring me down and a response is "omg"...
That IS offensive. Just the implications of it. Puck didn't like the name either, but it wasn't expressed as "omg." That response I essentially dismissed, not because it had not value, but because it didn't answer my question.
Compare it to asking which spelling one prefers, Ann or Anne. If a response is "I don't like the name," doesn't really answer the question or offer any help. The person isn't asking for opinions on the name Anne, but asking a specific question. But a response of "Omg" and whatever followed would just be, I don't know, disrespectful I guess.
My main point, though, which I realize I didn't make clear, is that when I ask specifically not to bring me down and a response is "omg"...
That IS offensive. Just the implications of it. Puck didn't like the name either, but it wasn't expressed as "omg." That response I essentially dismissed, not because it had not value, but because it didn't answer my question.
Compare it to asking which spelling one prefers, Ann or Anne. If a response is "I don't like the name," doesn't really answer the question or offer any help. The person isn't asking for opinions on the name Anne, but asking a specific question. But a response of "Omg" and whatever followed would just be, I don't know, disrespectful I guess.
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Oh. It seemed to me that the "omg" wasn't in shock about the name, but in surprised dismay at having suddenly noticed, as an afterthought, a potential for teasing. The "omg" wouldn't have made sense without the edit. Go ahead and read what she put. It's not hurtful. Maybe you will feel less hurt.
I think that you're not the only person I've seen post asking for opinions on a potential babyname, who feels as though the responses are sort of personal. I guess that is legit - I think it's expected, and people are generally nice about it. I even thought Anneza was being extra nice. Puck sounded more judgmental than Anneza by far, IMHO. "Your child is not God" - as if you thought that?? As if naming your child Hosanna implies you think the child is God? Hm. Whatever. lol. Anyway, it's still not personal, yay.
Btw I like Rain. =) not that you ought to care what I think.
Oh. It seemed to me that the "omg" wasn't in shock about the name, but in surprised dismay at having suddenly noticed, as an afterthought, a potential for teasing. The "omg" wouldn't have made sense without the edit. Go ahead and read what she put. It's not hurtful. Maybe you will feel less hurt.
I think that you're not the only person I've seen post asking for opinions on a potential babyname, who feels as though the responses are sort of personal. I guess that is legit - I think it's expected, and people are generally nice about it. I even thought Anneza was being extra nice. Puck sounded more judgmental than Anneza by far, IMHO. "Your child is not God" - as if you thought that?? As if naming your child Hosanna implies you think the child is God? Hm. Whatever. lol. Anyway, it's still not personal, yay.
Btw I like Rain. =) not that you ought to care what I think.
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Thanks
Ok. Thanks for that. I will read it, then. I appreciate it.
Ok. Thanks for that. I will read it, then. I appreciate it.
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I have to agree also. I was initially hesitant to respond at all, due to the OP saying she didn't want to be brought down, but since it's been said, I will say that I agree.
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Congratulations ^__^
If I knew a Hosanna I'd be forever getting that song in my head. "Ho-sanna, hey-sanna..."
Maybe play him the song? It's a great one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6I5u5shgc4
It might make him like the name :)
Anyway. What does he say is not so great about it? Does he have any good ideas that you like as well as Hosanna?
I think a Hosanna would fit neatly in with your other kids. But she'd get called something for short probably and Anna is very boring and Ho obviously is no good. Did you think of nicknames?
If I knew a Hosanna I'd be forever getting that song in my head. "Ho-sanna, hey-sanna..."
Maybe play him the song? It's a great one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6I5u5shgc4
It might make him like the name :)
Anyway. What does he say is not so great about it? Does he have any good ideas that you like as well as Hosanna?
I think a Hosanna would fit neatly in with your other kids. But she'd get called something for short probably and Anna is very boring and Ho obviously is no good. Did you think of nicknames?
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It could possibly work a a second middle name, but I would never use it as a first name (or at all really) because ho is a slang word for whore among other things and hos is one spelling of the plural form as well as slang for other nasty things. Here's what urban dictionary has to say about ho http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ho. And what it says about hos http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hos.
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Well, you could tell him that although Hosanna looks and sounds a little exotic, it actually has a very common sound. It's quite similar to Joanna. If he likes Joanna, he might be more willing to go with Hosanna. :)
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