WOW!

[bunnsidhe.livejournal.com]

DAMN!

 I started a hot topic with the Danish baby name list. I have to say Denmark is not the only country with such a rule and Denmark is a liberal country so it does seem a bit weird--but that's how it is. I found this website where people have put their views and it might describe it a bit better:

http://thebabynamewizard.ivillage.com/parenting/archives/2004/11/my_baby_my_name_choice_or_not.html

Comments

[lostrocket.livejournal.com]

"Parents can't routinely use a boy's name for a girl, turn a surname into a first name, or choose any name likely to elicit incredulous stares."

The first problem I have with name laws is that no one has the same idea of "acceptable". I mentioned this in the other thread, that to me there's nothing wrong with Ryder or Seven, names someone else had indicated should be restricted. I wouldn't use either but I don't think they're problematic.

*lone ducks some more* My second problem is more related to that quote. I hate the binary gender system, and I don't think people should name based on restrictions that are a product of binary gender. I think restricting names by gender not only reinforces an artificial concept, it could also negatively impact babies who are born without a clear gender. Whether you choose a girly name, a unisex name, or a boys name for your daughter, there's still no guarantee the name will fit her. Names should be evaluated on individual aesthetics, not on ideas of gender.

The only rule I can think of right now that I believe should exist in naming, is not to name children after diseases (intentionally or not).

[tigress-oils.livejournal.com]

re: point two--THANK YOU.