everyone is so weirded out by my name

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everyone is so weirded out by my name
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Sat, 01-28-2006 - 3:12pm
I will give birth to my first child in 2 weeks, (I HOPE). Since I first
learned that he will be a boy, MY husband and I had agreed on the name.
SYNJIN ELIJAH!!!!! And we absolutely love the uniqueness of this name. As far as the
rest of our families.....they would prefer a more practicle name. I am not going to change my mind, but I would like to hear the opinions of the rest of the board. This
is my son and don't want him to hate me for naming him such a different name. I had a
unique name growing up and I got teased but I also believe it made me strong enough to take criticism well. Tell me what you think, please.

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Registered: 08-10-2003
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 3:49pm

"I had a unique name growing up and I got teased but I also believe it made me strong enough to take criticism well."

Are you trying to get him teased to build his character?

I really don't like the name at all. Definately not my style.

Crystal

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Registered: 01-26-2006
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 4:25pm

You sound like a tough girl who actually *wants* to hear some criticism, so I'm not going to spare you.

Between the fact that the boy's nickname will be "Sin" (phonetically) and that his name will rhyme with "Injun," I think it's pretty obvious why people react negatively.

And then there's the fact that source name, Sinjin (as in Smith, volleyball player), is nothing more than an illiterate way to spell a perfectly good name with the exact same pronunciation. St. John.

Look at St. John Elijah and think about it. It is the *exact* same name as Synjin Elijah. It is pronounced the same. Synjin is a misspelling of a misspelling of a name, and that name is St. John, just as unique and beautiful (because it is pronounced in exactly the same way), but less of the Dungeons and Dragons vibe.

The only place Synjin makes sense (in my ever-so-humble opinion, which I know sounds very harsh right now, but is something you seemed to genuinely want to hear) is on an online roleplaying game or a Star Wars convention, whereas St. John (same name but spelled correctly) could be a musician, a CEO, a revolutionary or anything else. Same exact name, a million more possibilities.

There's a point at which making up "creative" spellings just creates lifelong problems for the kid and lifelong doubt about your motives.

If you *must* throw a "y" where a "y" doesn't belong, try St. John Elyjah. Then, at least, he'll only hate his middle name.

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 4:49pm
I really dislike it. It makes me think, "Huh, why did they do that?". It doesn't make me think, "Oh, what an awesome, unique name!". And I think there could be MANY different ways to tweak the name by other kids to tease him with.
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Registered: 01-21-2005
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 4:56pm
What about Simon Elijah?
I really don't like the first name at all. The spelling is very off too. It almost seems like a joke. Sorry!
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 7:35pm
horibble. Theres a point where names are unique, and theres a point where names are ridiculous. Love Elijah, hate Synjin. I think your son would resent you for it. Also when I hear Synjin I hear Slim Jim (like the beef jerky sticks!) say it and thats what follows. Either that or Sin. Either nickname Im sure he will get called in school and both are mortifying. There are ways for kids to build character other than being harrassed by their names, and it seems like everyone else feels the same way. Please rethink it.
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Sat, 01-28-2006 - 8:03pm
I'm sorry to say, but your family is right. Synjin is horrible. You can't just put some letters together & slap it as a name for your child. That's pretty cruel. Try again.
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Registered: 01-27-2006
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 9:46pm
I don't like the first name- actually i don't know if i'm pronouncing it right. Elijah is o.k. it's not my favorite- but definitely better than the first.
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Registered: 09-26-2005
Sat, 01-28-2006 - 11:46pm
It's a terrible, horrible first name. Your child will be ridiculed mercilessly.
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Sun, 01-29-2006 - 12:13am
How ironic...I know a Synjon (his spelling). I agree it's definately different, but they will adjust and he will create his own idenity. Best of luck!
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Lisa

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Registered: 01-25-2006
Sun, 01-29-2006 - 3:37am
I like the name, but not the spelling....too unique for such a unique name. I personally think if your going to give a child an unique name then at least give it a more common spelling.

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