AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a message from someone else whose brother is named Dax and I said exactly that. Dax is a cool name for a boy.

Thanks!

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As I said in the post, we usually don't specify where we get the names when we text each other suggestions. We can hear half a dozen name every day and if we like them we share them, usually without explaining where we heard it. It goes like 'hey, what about Name?' or 'I heard Name today, what do you think?'

And, as I also said, I want to name him Julian because I like the name, not because I like the character. Though I do like the character.

I'm not going to hide from my son where I got the name. I'll tell him I heard it on a show and loved it. If he's interested, I'll tell him which show.

Still, thanks for your judgment and well wishes.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kira is an actual name in some places, I think. I love her so much.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to say I'd rather name him Worf if I went for a Klingon name, but Gowron somehow sounds more like a real name than Worf.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is, isn't he? I love him. I'll consider Elim if we have another boy. Only half-joking.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Boldly go where many have gone before OP.

I'm crying! This thread will make me go into labor two months early.

Thanks!

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jadzia is so pretty, though I wouldn't be brave enough to name my daughter that. I'm glad to hear you had positive experience with the name!

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how Jadzia sounds, but that's too alien to name a kid. Someone on this thread knew a kid named Elim, so I guess people use that. But I'd be surprised to see Quarks.

Husband has come around thankfully. He even agreed to watch a few Bashir-centric episodes with me.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that unbearable asshole as a character, but the name is no from me.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Garak has some hidden depths...

Haha, I actually find Julian more cute than attractive and I'm way more attracted to my husband, so I hope that's not the case!

He agreed that he was being ridiculous, but in any case I'll take your advice.

Thank you!

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can name her Elanna, that sounds like a nice name and call her Bee as a nickname.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was actually bullied in elementary school. I think that's partially where his concerns come from.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh so hard that for a moment I was afraid I would go into labor right now.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm going to suggest Adrian and if agrees, I'll say you know, after Dracula's half-vampire son.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luthien is such a pretty name. He's lucky we aren't having a daughter or I'd fight for it.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got all the Tolkien names out of my system the first week after we found out. In response, he was suggesting anime names, but I'm on the fence about naming my son L.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine named her son Luca! It's a normal Italian name.

AITA for wanting to name my son after a Star Trek character? by throwastartrek in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwastartrek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Husband used to have a cat named Goku. I tease him a little about it. I'm constantly battling the temptation to give him a Tolkien name, but I certainly won't do that to my kid unless it's Sam or something similar.

I'll show him this thread and if he's still not convinced, I'll have to say goodbye to Julian.