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[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

My husband and I are planning on naming our son (who is due today, by the way) Chasval, and we haven't really decided on a middle name. My husband and I both like the names Hadrian and Gerik, but we're not sure which sounds better... Or if a different name would be better. So which do you think sounds better?

Chasval Hadrian
Chasval Gerik

And, in case you're not sure, Chasval is pronounced [caz-vall] and we've been pronouncing Gerik [ger-ick], rhyming with Derrek (however it's spelled).

I know Chasval is a very odd name, but when I first heard it, it just felt right. It's a name from an old Gundam series, so, I didn't make it up.

Any thoughts? Negative and positive are both wanted! Thanks!

[I'm sorry if my post seems rushed... I'm not very good at getting my ideas out proper today...]

Comments

[ferretiger.livejournal.com]

To me, Chasval looks like it should be pronounced "Chaz-val", because of Charlie, Chaz, etc. It's definitely different.

Good luck with the baby! Those last few days are killer, I remember.

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

I know that's how it looks... But that's how they actually pronounce it in the show and so I'm trying to keep it the same as in the show.

And thanks for the luck! It's actually funny, because today is the first day in a long time that I haven't actually felt pregnant... lol!

[macabre.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, but I don't like it one bit. I think your child in the future will have problems with that name.

But good luck with the babe. :)

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for being honest. I know he will most likely have trouble with that name, but both my husband and I have very popular names and we hate it... So we're hoping that he will appreciate the fact that he has a unique name.

And thanks for the luck! :)

[mysticamor.livejournal.com]

I like Chasval Gerik. I like it a lot. *sending you labor vibes* :)

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That's the one I'm leaning towards... My husband's leaning towards "Hadrian" as the middle name.

And the vibes are very much appreciated! :)

[morphinae.livejournal.com]

The name just seems you're trying way too hard to be unique. As you're about to give birth and all, I doubt you're up for changing your mind, but it's just not a good name. I don't like how it sounds, or the spelling :/ I prefer Hadrian over Gerik anyday. I think Hadrian would make an excellent first name, and perhaps Chazval or however it's spelled as a middle name? Though, I'm not sure why I bother suggesting, you're probably set on it. Good luck with the baby, have a happy labor!

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Bleh! LJ ate my comment back to you... :(

I'm honestly not trying to be unique. It just came out that way. As I said to another poster, this was the only name that actually stuck with me when I heard it. My husband and I actually considered the name "Hadrian Chasval" and hell, we might even name our kid that when we first see him... You honestly don't know what to name your kid until you see them.

And thank you for telling me your honest opinion... I really do appreciate it!!! :)

And thanks for the luck with the baby and labor... :)

[lostrocket.livejournal.com]

Yeah, so people don't like it, and I am one of them, but objectively I think it's okay. It's strange (my opinion) but has sort of an Old World feeling which to me makes it "acceptable". Like people seeing it aren't going to think, "crazy parents," but rather assume that it must be an old/foreign/family name.

To further that "deception", and also because of personal taste, I would pick Hadrian over Gerik for the middle name.

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for telling me your honest opinion. I'm glad you think it has an Old World feel to it. I know it is strange, but I guess it could be interpreted, as you put it, as an old/foreign/family name. And if I wanted to go that way with the name that Hadrian would be a better pick than Gerik.

[ivy-fairchance.livejournal.com]

Chasval is way too out there.

I think Gerik or Hadrian would be better as a first name. He might have to correct people thinking it's Derek or Adrian but neither of them are as bizarre as Chasval.

Gerik Chasval
Gerik Hadrian
Hadrian Gerik
Hadrian Chasval

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your opinion! :)

And, actually, My husband and I were considering Hadrian Chasval as the name, and we still might name him that... We'll most certainly pick the name that feels right when we first see him.

[mrsduryee.livejournal.com]

Sheesh you people. Can we be honest without being mean? When I MEET someone with an odd name, I don't immediately insult his parents.

I think the name is quite odd, and because of that would urge to to consider dropping the H, so that at least people will pronounce it correctly. Without the H it can't really be mispronounced, although it's unique. Easily he could have a NN Caz, which is cute to me.

Casval Gerik is not evil (Flannigan), dumb (Nevaeh!) or absurd (Emagin Agia). It's different. And I agree with an above poster that it sounds Old Worldy or bookish.

On the other hand, I HATE HATE HATE Hadrian, as it makes me think of Hades.

[maude.livejournal.com]

I like the way it sounds a lot! I just don't like the way it looks. Chasval...something looks off! Maybe Casval? That reminds me of gladiators and Julius Caeser and nobility.

I like Chasval/Casval Gerik, or Hadrian Chasval/Casval.

[maude.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I forgot, congratulations!!!

[museofmyself.livejournal.com]

I like Chasval, though I agree that spelling it Casval would be less confusing spelling-wise. I also like Hadrian, but I'm afraid that most people would mistake it for Adrian. Gerik is just a cool name in general. Whatever you choose, I wish you the best of luck. Congrats! :)

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your opinion on each name... :) I'm still deciding which way to spell Chasval.

And thanks for the luck... :)

[itcouldbelove.livejournal.com]

I like Chasval Hadrian better. And I think that you should name your child what YOU want, what you feel is right. I may not like the name and it may be difficult for your child, but what I think doesn't matter. He's your son, it's your choice. Stick to it. :)

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I just talked to my husband a bit ago and he said we should just stick to Chasval Hadrian / Hadrian Chasval. I think he's getting annoyed by how indecisive I am.. :P

Thanks for being so positive towards the name even though you don't like it... :) I appreciate it!

[imyourrapunzel.livejournal.com]

I don't really know what Gundam is...a videogame? I'm not usually a fan of videogame names, but I think Chasval is a good one. It reminds me of "Chivalry". Dropping the "h" will make it more easy to pronounce, but I also think it gives the look of the name more character. I prefer Hadrian over Gerik, I think it looks more refined.

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Gundam is actually an Anime. One of the first that was made over in Japan.

My husband and I talked not that long ago and we decided to choose between Chasval Hadrian / Hadrian Chasval... But I'm sure we'll decide what to name him as soon as we see him the first time...

And thanks for giving your opinion on the name... :)

[hitzpink.livejournal.com]

I really don't like it at all. :( I don't like how it looks (or sounds..), and spelling it Chasval but pronouncing it Casval only makes it worse. But if you're really set on it, I'd recommend giving him a more common middle name. Hadrian and Gerik are both really out there, IMO. Especially Gerik. Sorry, I just agree with most of the other posters that said your son will likely have an awful time with this name. There are ways of getting around giving him a common name without being this extreme.

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for giving your honest opinion on the names. :)

I know Gerik is really out there. The main reason why we even considered that name was because of what it means. And we just kept the original spelling of the name Chasval. We're thinking about dropping the 'h' so that it's easier to pronounce.

[trissyd.livejournal.com]

Way too much for me... I think it's awful... BUT, it's your baby, so I won't rain on your parade.

Why not consider it for a middle name?

I know you said that and your husband both hated your really common names, but don't you think that you're inflicting the same thing on your child only vice versa? Why not pick a name that's uncommon but not so much that you have everyone tilting their heads saying "Whaaa...??"

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

We are actually considering Chasval for the middle name. Hadrian Chasval. My husband pointed out to me today that it's actually a tradition to give your children unusual names... My husband's older brother is named Rashid Jabbar... And he is proud that he has a unique name. We're hoping that our boy will feel the same way. And I really wasn't picking the name because of it's unusalness, but because that's the name that seemed to fit the best to me.

[aymen.livejournal.com]

I love the name. My guy is a big Gundam fan and he loved it too. I like different names and think that it's completely YOU and your HUBBY'S choice to name YOUR kids whatever you want. My name is Aymen Teresa but I've gone by Teresa since I was of school age, because my mother's 'friends' and my k-1 teacher told my mom my name would make my life difficult. I wish they'd minded their own business because I LOVE my first name and would rather be called Aymen than Teresa anyday!!

I hate when people tell me "you were better off and didn't suffer with the name Teresa. You would have gotten picked on big time." How do they know?! Who gives them the right to predict MY future? Every kid will eventually face some kind of teasing in school. If it's not your name, it's your red hair or freckles. I wore glasses and they picked on me for that?! I have names picked out for my future kids (if God grants them to me) and they are uncommon also, and I don't really care what people say, because the people who matter in my life will accept any name I give my children. At least now, 30 years later, my Mom knows SHE named me the name she adored, and not some generic name they forced on her.

Good luck Honey! Hope the name you and your Hubby chose is the one you both truly love :)

[gothikbutterfly.livejournal.com]

:) Thank you! I hope that my kid appreciates his name as much as you appreciate yours. I think your name is beautiful and I understand why you wish you would've been able to go by that instead of Teresa... :) My husband and I are most certainly going to pick the name that we love, and not chose it because of what people on this community say... I was just asking for everyone's opinion on it.

and thanks for the good luck... :)

[heyitsrebecca.livejournal.com]

It's been my experience that having to attach a pronounciation guide with a name means the name is probably a bad idea.
Chasval isn't the worst name I've ever heard.. it's no MyyLove or Messyah.
I think it would be much better suited in the middle name slot, along with Gerik.

[evelnnsmom.livejournal.com]

chasval gerik
...and i like the name, but then i like different style and unique spelling names (even if i don't use them myself)

[smasharash.livejournal.com]

I prefer Chasval Hadrian, as Chasval Gerik is quite a mouthful! Good luck and post when your little man make his appearance to let us know what you decided!

[p-inkjeans.livejournal.com]

I really really really like the name, but it is very unique, and for that reason, I'd suggest maybe giving a more common name for a MN. Your son might really appreciate the uniquness, but then again, he might really hope someday that he'd been a Bobby or a Jimmy.

[lavandersparkle.livejournal.com]

I don't really like Chasvel in my opinion, but it's ok if you name your kid that. Personally I like Hadrian Gerik much better.

[busyme.livejournal.com]

Well, when he gets old enough, if he didn't like his name, he could change it, as my husband did. His name was Ferdinand. His nickname was Ryan, and that's what he changed it to. *shrugs*

[arbus.livejournal.com]

chaz and caz are both really cool nicknames. good luck. :)