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HelpRe: What's your thoughts on the name LaFree for a boy?
in reply to a message by Emezli
I understand that. This is a good thing to teach your child, but it is unnecessary to make it be a part of his name. That comes down to parenting. You can easily teach your kid while he is growing up that he is free do to what he wants with his life. I don't think he needs to be reminded every time he sees his own name.
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Isn't it part of the naming process is to pick a name that has a special meaning
This message was edited 10/21/2023, 1:55 PM
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Yes, hence why I suggested Franklin or Freeman. I think it's far more meaningful to have a name with the MEANING of free, rather than a name CONTAINING "free." Putting the meaning right in the name feels really tacky. It's not so on the nose to have a nice meaning with a nice and fairly normal and respectable name, but just putting the meaning right inside of it makes it seem like you're saying "look at my kid, he's so free." It all feels very tacky and surface level, and again, these names are feminine. The kid is not going to like his name.
Do you want your kid to get teased the entire time he is growing up? As I said, kids are harsh. The entire time I was growing up, I was teased for various things I couldn't control and I will say it feels awful. To have the source of that teasing be from your own parent's selfish choices would make the kid resent you. I find it incredibly selfish that you don't understand the consequences and the effect it would have on the person bearing the name if you were to give them it. You THINK this will be special for your kid and teach him an important life lesson, but it will only make his life harder.
Do you want your kid to get teased the entire time he is growing up? As I said, kids are harsh. The entire time I was growing up, I was teased for various things I couldn't control and I will say it feels awful. To have the source of that teasing be from your own parent's selfish choices would make the kid resent you. I find it incredibly selfish that you don't understand the consequences and the effect it would have on the person bearing the name if you were to give them it. You THINK this will be special for your kid and teach him an important life lesson, but it will only make his life harder.
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We are living in a time were kids have all kinds of unique names like Quvenzhane, Kayleen, Caylee, Cason, Gage, Jaden ect. this isn't the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s. its time to stop living like its the past kids of today are used to hearing all sorts of names.
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Emezli, I'm going to say this one more time because this discussion is going in circles.
Your child will be bullied. It's selfish to disregard the well being of your child for the grandeur of a name. Please reconsider your choice.
Your child will be bullied. It's selfish to disregard the well being of your child for the grandeur of a name. Please reconsider your choice.
This message was edited 10/21/2023, 2:10 PM
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Ok I'll think about it, What if i spelled it "LaFre"
This message was edited 10/21/2023, 2:22 PM
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I don't think that makes a difference. It's not the spelling that is the problem.
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I want free to be at least part of the name that isn't Freeman, im open to suggestions
This message was edited 10/21/2023, 2:25 PM
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These don't all contain "free" but they either contain "free" "fre" or have the sound of "free"
Frederick / Fred etc
Freemund
Freebern (This is a surname but I think it works alright as a fn)
Godfrey - I personally wouldn't use this because to me it sounds very old fashioned
Some other names that don't contain "free" but have the meaning or similar:
Carlton / Charlton - means "settlement of free men"
Lysander - This means "release" which is similar to "free"
Ehud - this is a biblical name, Ehud freed the city of Jericho from Moabite rule. (I would not recommend this because it sounds a bit weird in the modern day.)
Hartwin - the name's meaning contains "brave" which I think can be a nod to being brave enough to be free in your life.
Overall, it's hard to find good names containing "free" because the choices are very limited. I hope this helps.
Frederick / Fred etc
Freemund
Freebern (This is a surname but I think it works alright as a fn)
Godfrey - I personally wouldn't use this because to me it sounds very old fashioned
Some other names that don't contain "free" but have the meaning or similar:
Carlton / Charlton - means "settlement of free men"
Lysander - This means "release" which is similar to "free"
Ehud - this is a biblical name, Ehud freed the city of Jericho from Moabite rule. (I would not recommend this because it sounds a bit weird in the modern day.)
Hartwin - the name's meaning contains "brave" which I think can be a nod to being brave enough to be free in your life.
Overall, it's hard to find good names containing "free" because the choices are very limited. I hope this helps.
This message was edited 10/21/2023, 2:50 PM
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