NEWBIE!

[jack4sam.livejournal.com]

I think I may be about to start a name craze. Because it's hard for me to believe everybody hates this name as much as they seem to. Personally I think people would adjust to the suggestion, just like my fiance did.

Drum roll..............Matrix.

I think it's rather unique and new age. Plus it sounds nice. I've heard names a lot stranger than Matrix!

What does everyone else think?

Comments

[ivy-fairchance.livejournal.com]

Movie title.

I think I'll name my kid Ghostbuster.

[chippyjem.livejournal.com]

i dont think i could ever hear Matrix and not think of the movie, but if that doesn't bother you, than that's all that matters : )

[bloomingtulip.livejournal.com]

I think of math and the movies neither of which am I overly fond of. BUT I wouldn't completely freak out if I heard someone introduce themselves that way.

[decembermalice.livejournal.com]

I'm not a fan, but I do like that Max can be used as a nickname.

[whisperthewords.livejournal.com]

I think it's very trendy and will just make people think you named your kid after a movie for a long time.

I'll name my kid Armageddon.

[jenniferdunn.livejournal.com]

I'd rather name him Neo or Morpheus.

Thanks!

[jack4sam.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your input guys! I'm only 2 months along, so I have plenty of time to decide.

[http://users.livejournal.com/swizzle_/]

I don't care for it myself. I think Maddex would be a good alternative. It has the same type of ring to it, but sounds like name and not a thing.

[confusedanswers.livejournal.com]

I know 3 little boys born within the past year all named Matrix... Matrix Donovaughn, Matrix Alexander and Matrix Richard...

But regardless, I still don't care for the name, but its' better then half I hear on this board... good job!

[omgzits--tam.livejournal.com]

I think dominatrix.
Eww.

[lavandersparkle.livejournal.com]

.....

[glowing-dragon.livejournal.com]

It's a word, not a name.

[selador.livejournal.com]

lol, that's an awful name imo.
I liked the movie pi, I'll name my kid pi! it's sooo fitting for the new generation!

[morphinae.livejournal.com]

Heh, sorry, I think it's terrible. I mean, really terrible. But if you like it, we're not gonna be able to change your mind. Just keep in mind just because you love it, doesn't mean people's reaction of dislike aren't believable. Sure, everyone will adjust to the kids name, they have no choice, but it doesn't make it a GOOD name to them. Good luck.

Matrix comes from mater (mother)

[neroli.livejournal.com]

The word matrix comes from the Latin word for MOTHER, and is (or was, depending on what dictionary you consult) used to mean "womb," so it doesn't make a lot of sense on a male.

Dictionary's origin: [Origin: 1325–75; ME matris, matrix < L mātrix female animal kept for breeding (LL: register, orig. of such beasts), parent stem (of plants), deriv. of māter mother] (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/matrix)

[jack4sam.livejournal.com]

OK! OK! OK!

Matrix is off the table... :(

Or is it?... :)

At least it's not a fruit. Oh Gweneth will never live it down as long as she lives. I'd hate to do something like that!

I thought it was pretty cute myself, but I have a few favs. But I think I might leave those for another day. *wink*

[decembermalice.livejournal.com]

I know a 3 year old named Neo and a 2 year old named Trinity. I am trying to get a playdate set up for them.

[elsh.livejournal.com]

Not really, they are naming a baby and that baby turns into a person who has their own feelings. So just because it doesn't bother me, it doesn't mean I should name a child Edward Scissorhands. I'm not trying to be rude, just trying to point out something that people often overlook. I don't understand your way of thinking, that's all.

[elsh.livejournal.com]

How about Titanic or Gladiator or Memento?







(Completely not serious btw).

[sensualquills.livejournal.com]

Well, I never thought of it as a name, but I think if you pair it either as a first or middle with something not unique or new age, it just might work! just be really careful what you pair it with. please don't turn it into one of those rediculous celebrity baby names. I think it has a shot at cuteness if it's not throttled.

[naturalgoddess.livejournal.com]

Don't put it off the table, just because of what others think of it here.
Everyone has their own opinions - I say keep it in your list, who knows, it may catch on!

Sorry to sound mean, I just had such a violent reaction to this name.

[fleckerbug.livejournal.com]

Ew ew ew ew ew barf ew.

Other than it being the name of a futuristic movie, I don't see how it is unique or new age at all. I guess it depends on what your definition of 'New Age' is.. some people think futuristic, others think of names like 'Princess Moonbeam Zygote'.. either way, I don't think 'Matrix' fits the bill. As for unique.. well, I could name my child 'Staple' or 'Qumquat' and it would be unique in that it's not a name.


Definitions: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/matrix

Re: Matrix comes from mater (mother)

[miss-tee.livejournal.com]

womb is what I thought of too because I heard Matrix used as such a lot when I took Medieval Women Writers in University..

[kyo-o.livejournal.com]

I like it =/.

[krosp.livejournal.com]

So you mean like... for example Anthony Matrix, rather than something like Harley Matrix ?

[ciara-belle.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, personally, I think it's absolutely horrible. I would never name a kid that.

Also, it reminds me of math and that's never a pleasant association for me.

[smileygoldfish.livejournal.com]

I didn't read all of the comments... what do you think of Mattox? I'm not sure how it's normally spelled, but it's new with the same feel.

But I don't like Matrix, sounds like a thing and not a name

[eleanorgrace.livejournal.com]

If you named a girl Matrix you could call her Trixie.

Cute!

[jack4sam.livejournal.com]

Didn't even think of that one. But Trixie is really cute!

[jack4sam.livejournal.com]

I think what chippyjem was trying to say is, It's MY child and no one else has the right to tell me what I can, and cannot, name him/her. I'm asking for opinions on a name I like. But no-one has the right to tell me I can't name my child what I want. And of the many negative opinions I've received, nobody has presumed to do so.

[elsh.livejournal.com]

Yes, unfortunately no one has that right. I definitely believe there should be naming laws, but sadly I'll never see that happen. I don't know about you, but I definitely think that if I wanted to name my child Vagina that someone should be able to stop me...and be able to stop anyone else who wanted to choose anything awful. Because there aren't naming laws, there are children running around with names like Abcde, Urhines Icy Eight Special K, Chlamydia, Erotic, etc.

[jack4sam.livejournal.com]

I think your overreacting just a tad. If my baby went through life being called Max or Trixie, I don't think they'd be scarred. And if such law existed, nobody would ever have a name. Because there is no name in existence that EVERYONE loves. And that's why the woman who created the child, the woman who is going to love and care for this person for as long as they live, is given the choice. Not some stranger who just doesn't care for a certain words. On another note, who's that on your icon? She looks familiar. And don't worry, my baby will not be named Bookcase.

[maude.livejournal.com]

Maddox would be a good alternative :)

[elsh.livejournal.com]

I'm overreacting because I have a certain belief that I had before I even talked to you? The names I listed have really been used on children. Also, if a list were compiled I'm certain it would be made my several people, not one person.

It's a girl in 30 Rock.

[ravensgrace.livejournal.com]

I have a friend who actually named her little boy Pi (middle name). They told their friends and the collective response was "...what the hell were you thinking?!?"