Change DS's first name? - Page 2

[daisymama12]

What a beautiful boy!
I like both names.

[pianojazzgirl]

I would change it!

[AllisonR]

I was in a related situation 3 years ago with DD. I wanted to name her Charlotte - I am passionate about the name. In my mind, it is a eloquent but feminine name. When DD was born, she was so sporty there was just no way that name fit.

So we decided on Lea. And I was OK with it, but not 100%, because I waited months to have her name officially decided (you can wait 6 months here). What bothered me is everyone in this area pronounces it Leia - like princess Leia in star wars - which was so NOT our intentions. One woman even kept correcting me "you mean Leia" until I said that since I am her mother, I might have an idea what her name is.

Anyway, we kept the name Lea. Why? We did not/do not actually hate or even dislike the name, we just didn't like everyone else's interpretation of it. And because DD is a tough girl, so if someone mispronounces her name, she corrects them on the spot. And mostly because the name really does fit her so well. The name grew with her, and fits her 100%. If I were in your shoes however, I for sure would change it, regardless of financial cost. Your son obviously hasn't grown into his name, it still doesn't fit. You and your H don't think the name fits, he himself doesn't feel it fits. How can he feel comfortable in himself if he can't be comfortable in his name?

Even better, you all agree that Cortez fits him so much better. And he identifies with Cortez. So, yes, I would change it.

[zinemama]

I would totally change it. I don't like Ezreal. I don't like Cortez, either. It sounds way too much like a last name. But if you like it, it's miles better than Ezreal!

My suggestion, what about Ezra? That's a perfectly respectable name and you get to keep the first 3 letters.

[suprgrl]

Originally Posted by zinemama

I would totally change it. I don't like Ezreal. I don't like Cortez, either. It sounds way too much like a last name. But if you like it, it's miles better than Ezreal!

My suggestion, what about Ezra? That's a perfectly respectable name and you get to keep the first 3 letters.

Ezra is a great name. The only thing is my older son's name is Silas and we are not Christian or religious at all really... so it seems kinda odd to have two such strongly religious names... That's something else I don't like about Ezreal- it's too close to Israel which together with Silas just doesn't sound like us. But my very religious mom was there when Ezzy was born and really liked Ezreal cause it sounded religious to her. So between the pressure of her and H and feeling stupid that I had no other suggestions at the time I caved and named DS something I really hate. I've wished many times I could have gone back and stood up for myself then. But I can't see him being called anything other than Ezzy, really. The nn fits his funny sweet little personality perfectly.

[2xy]

Originally Posted by suprgrl

Ezra is a great name. The only thing is my older son's name is Silas and we are not Christian or religious at all really... so it seems kinda odd to have two such strongly religious names...

I have a J.E. and an A.E. We're atheists. I just happen to like Hebrew names. I have corrected people from time to time when they mention my boys' "Biblical" names. Hebrew names existed before the Bible was written, and baby-name books list their origin as "Hebrew," not "Bible."

If it's any consolation, it's really not been much of an issue. I like Ezra. I also have a friend whose son is named Enzo. It's Italian.

[zinemama]

Originally Posted by suprgrl

Ezra is a great name. The only thing is my older son's name is Silas and we are not Christian or religious at all really... so it seems kinda odd to have two such strongly religious names...

Since it's from the Hebrew Bible, Ezra can't be considered a Christian name. And really, it's no more "religious" than any other name with a biblical origin, like John or Michael or Deborah. Not trying to convince you to go with Ezra at all, but I don't think the fact that you are not religious should be a reason not to go with a great name. If anything, Ezra makes me think Old New England Intellectual Dude.

[suprgrl]

Ezra really does not seem to fit him either. I guess I'm pretty partial to Cortez at this point As far as Biblical names go, I've made a difficult break from the very conservative, legalistic, and stiffling religion in which I was raised and having my children all named Biblical sounding names is too strong of a link to that for me at this point in time. I do like Biblical names a lot, and have nothing against religion. Its just some little thing I get stuck on, I guess.