stupid names often indicate child abuse

[threeplusfire]

I just took a report on a family that named their child Drizzt. Yes, Drizzt as in Drizzt Do'Urden of the Forgotten Realms RPG and books. Seriously guys, this is so beyond wrong I don't know what to do. My coworker Stacy suggests their next child be named Anita Blake, Buffy, or Xena.

Comments

[hankshiny.livejournal.com]

I'm naming my kid Tasselhoff!

Also, I just made the connection that Tasselhoff rhymes with "Hasselhoff"! There is great potential for comedy here.

[rm.livejournal.com]

You do realize that in about ten years every kindergarten class is going to have about 10 Harry's in it, right?

Harry Potter and Raistlin

[trueliminality.livejournal.com]

Number One, I fear “rm‘s” comment even though I like the story:

I will never name my kid Harry. I have had more than enough children ask me if I am Harry Potter’s father when I was a substitute teacher… and one who thinks that kids should not be coddled I responded with, “If I was Harry Potter’s father I would be dead.”

I know it could be considered callous but kids need to know the reality of life.

Number Two, I agree to one half of “graphicnovelist” statement:

I vote for Raistlin!

Though not a great man, the metaphor of sacrifice for the ends would work well in light to the naming trend.