Names with Negative Conotations

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[Post New]09/19/2015 13:13
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Need a boy's name. We happen to like the name Kane because it sounds nice with our last name, and it's my maiden name. But would the negative connation be a deal breaker? Cain killed his brother in the Bible. I know people named Adolf and I can't help it; it makes me think of Hitler.
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:14
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Anonymous
Adolph is pretty much a non-starter
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:15
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Anonymous
Wayne. Serial killers.

Dick. No explaination needed.
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:15
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Anonymous
Veteran teacher here. ANY name you give your DC will have some negative connotation for someone. Most likely a teacher who had a student with that name. Lol!

As it happens, I had a student named Kane and he was absolutely sweet. Go for it!
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:16
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Anonymous
Kane is fine, but people might think you named him after that tool of a DJ on 99.5.
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:18
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Anonymous
OK Kane is cool but just no brother named Abel
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:28
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Anonymous
I think Kane is fine, especially since it's your maiden name. I know a few people that have last names that were good for boy names (Julian, Marcus, etc...). Do it!
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:28
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I think Kane is fine, especially since it's your maiden name. I know a few people that have last names that were good for boy names (Julian, Marcus, etc...). Do it!


Also, not everyone is Christian. I wouldn't have made that connection because I don't know the bible stories.
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:42
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Anonymous
Damion, Lucius, Sadam.
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:43
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Anonymous
Monica
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:44
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Need a boy's name. We happen to like the name Kane because it sounds nice with our last name, and it's my maiden name. But would the negative connation be a deal breaker? Cain killed his brother in the Bible. I know people named Adolf and I can't help it; it makes me think of Hitler.


Cain is a better way to spell it. Kane makes you sound like you want to be a Kardashian.
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:48
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Need a boy's name. We happen to like the name Kane because it sounds nice with our last name, and it's my maiden name. But would the negative connation be a deal breaker? Cain killed his brother in the Bible. I know people named Adolf and I can't help it; it makes me think of Hitler.


Cain is a better way to spell it. Kane makes you sound like you want to be a Kardashian.


I've been FirstName Kane since I was born, which predates the Kardashian empire. That said if they want to adopt me and throw some millions my way, I'd be ok with that!
[Post New]09/19/2015 13:48
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Anonymous
I like it because it's your maiden name but Kane is one of those names that are inexplicably popular for boys now because they sound tough... Kash, Kane, Axel, Diesel...
[Post New]09/19/2015 14:03
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Anonymous
Kane has no negative connotation for me. I wouldn't immediately think of Cane-the-brother-of-Abel, either. I like it!

I'm also a teacher, and certain names do have negative connotations at this point. For example, every Devin I've taught has been a handful with an overbearing mom.

I would love to see the Freakanomics author do an extended article/study on name trends and classroom behavior.
[Post New]09/19/2015 14:18
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Anonymous
Ophelia. Chuckie. Mordecai.
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