The name you choose for your baby is incredibly important. It might have sentimental value — say, if you named your kid after an important relative. Or, it might be a name that represents certain traits you might want your kid to have (for instance, naming a child Hope).
What people don’t tell you about naming kids, though, is that you might end up with a child who gets made fun of in school. For plenty of parents, that just adds a lot more pressure on finding the perfect name.
For a Reddit user on the Ask UK sub, the name of her future son is causing a lot of stress, as she’s afraid of kids deciding to pick on him in the future.
The User, Jabulani327, Has Some Concerns
In her post , she shares how she and her husband are expecting their son very soon, and plan to name him Bailey.
However, She Has Multiple Concerns With The Name
For starters, the user believes that Bailey might be too feminine for a boy, despite the fact that it is unisex.
There’s Also The Matter Of His Initials
OP shares that her surname starts with the letter J, and that her son’s initials would be BJ if he were given the name Bailey.
She Fears That Kids Would Make Fun Of Him
OP’s concern is that, once the boy is old enough to go to school, other kids will begin making fun of his name.
OP And Her Husband Did Not Grow Up In The UK
OP shares that she and her husband grew up outside of the UK, and are concerned that they don’t understand all of the cultural aspects of the country.
In Addition, Her Husband Really Loves The Name
From how it sounds, OP’s husband is pretty much sold on the name Bailey, and it’s OP herself who has the concerns.
So, She Went To The Reddit Thread For Advice
She wondered if giving her child the initials BJ mattered and if kids in the UK would care that her son has a name that’s also given to girls.
Redditors Had Different Responses To The User’s Concerns
Many users cautioned against the name for a number of different reasons. For instance, some felt that the name Bailey was something you’d give to a dog rather than a child.
Others Felt The Initials Were A Little Too Much
Kids get teased for a number of reasons and having strange initials could very well be one of them, as many commenters pointed out.
In Fact, Many Users Were Against The Name
For the initials alone, users warned OP and her husband to not name their son Bailey.
Some Even Shared Experiences Of Their Own
Users with strange or unconventional initials shared their own experiences with funny initials, stating that they wish their parents had named them something else.
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And Of Course, The Teasing Could Go Too Far
For some users, the concern was that kids would escalate their teasing into full-blown bullying, which would be far less than ideal.
Users Shared Their Suggestions On How To Choose A Name
Some commenters shared how they’d check names to make sure their future kids wouldn’t be the target of bullying or teasing.
But Others Felt That OP And Her Husband Should Do What They Want
While many commenters were against the name, some felt that the couple should be able to name the kid whatever they want.
There Were Even Some Who Thought The Initials Wouldn’t Be A Big Deal
Some users believed that, because kids can tease each other for any reason, having certain initials wouldn’t make that much of a difference.
Others Felt That A Good Middle Name Might Help
If the son had a middle name, his initials wouldn’t be BJ, and that would probably offset any concerns.
A Good Portion Of Comments Believed That The Name Wouldn’t Be A Source Of Bullying
While many users thought the name was a bad idea, many others had the exact opposite reaction.
In Fact, A Lot Of People Out There Have Those Same Initials
Users shared stories of how people with the initials BJ made it work for them, and didn’t get bullied for it.
At The End Of The Day, It’s Up To The Parents
Many believed that if they feel strongly about the name and don’t feel the bullying is a concern, they should go with it.
Others even pointed out that, while Bailey is used as a girl’s name, it’s also a pretty common name for boys.
h/t Daily Mail
