Hey Mamas,
One of our favorite names for our baby boy who will arrive this fall is Reid. However, our last name is Moore. Does that seem like a pitfall to you? My husband and most other people tell me that I'm over thinking it. I feel like saddling a child with a name is a very serious commitment and I don't want him to suffer his whole life because we named him something that makes him sound like a billboard for literacy. (However, we are big readers in this house and at least reading is a positive thing in our eyes.) Is it like Ben Dover and Justin Time? Or am I over thinking it?
His middle name will be Allen regardless of what his first name is. He'll be the 4th generation with Allen as the middle name. We think Allen is a good middle name, but a very vanilla first name, so we're not considering naming him Allen Reid.
Thanks for your help!
I didn't even read his name that way until you mentioned the billboard for literacy. I love the name Reid.
Honestly, people can make fun of any name you come up with for any reason. Go with a name you like and let it be.
Ok, I read a lot, so Reid Moore just made me chuckle. It does, kinda - I think if you and I are both "wordies", that we SEE it when they don't. Kids will find a reason to tease, so even if he didn't have a literacy billboard name, it would still be something.
Maybe test drive it with friends and see if anybody "gets it". If not, then keep it. Worst case, make it his middle name.
What about Reid James Moore and you call him RJ and Reid is the "family" name and as he grows up he will make a choice to keep RJ or grow into Reid. OR you could call him Reid James as his actual name at all times.
I agree that there will be corney jokes, however I think there are other names out there that may offer more comedy gold based on what some are coming up with these days.
As the mom of a Reid I LOVE the name. My son hasn't gotten teased about his name, but there are snickers at times when sentences like "Reid it's your turn to read" come up. Even he laughs. So "Reid Moore" may have to have a bit tougher skin. Reid Moore may garner some snickers, but I imagine he'll get used to it and "over" it pretty quick. I mean, really , how may "Reid Moore" jokes can there be?
I think your concern is valid. I would come up with a different name. I think things like that are important in naming. Our oldest son's initials are "JD" and we very briefly considered calling him "JD" instead of his given name. A friend of mine pointed out that might look a little funny since both of his parents are lawyers (and thus have Juris Doctor (JD) degrees). Years ago when I was practicing law I dealt with an opposing attorney who was a very overweight middle aged man with his initials monogrammed on his dress shirt. His initials were "FAT." I still think about that many years later and wonderwhy he choose to monogram his shirt. Good luck with the naming process. It's not easy.
I don't think you're over thinking it at all. He will likely get teased ...
Okay, my response is going to be biased because I love the name Reid. I sort of wish I'd named my son this.
But I don't think it's that bad. Sure, some people are going to think they're the original genius because Reid = read, but I bet every guy named Reid gets that. Reid Moore doesn't really add anything to the joke. So, sure, he'll get some dumb stuff. But it's not like Ben Dover or Mike Hunt, where the names fit together into a dirty joke.
I think it'd be okay.
I love the name. In fact, Reed is my daughter's middle name. Ultimately he would be fine with the name Reid Moore. However, I think you can probably come up with something that won't set him up for the inevitable comments that will come his way, for the entirety of his life, if you choose that name.
I'm a no.
Girl I went to school with - Misty Dawn. Worked with Pete Moss. Also worked with Anita Martini. And I have heard the stories of Ima Hogg.
Read More?
All the people I know who had the punny names seemed well adjusted. But the key word here is "adjusted" - they all overcame years of schoolyard heckling. Not sure I'd want that to be the very first gift I give my son.
But that's just me.
I like it, and I read all the time.
I think you are onto something. Reid is a great name, but may be better as a middle name in this case!
I wouldn't worry about it. I mean, Matthew, aka "Matt" is a very popular name and we giggle a bit in karate class sometimes when Matt has to get his mat. No biggie. I think Reid is a cool name. I didn't even think about read more until you pointed it out. OMG, do not ruin a cool name by going with initials. I hate that.
I like the name Reid, but I am a no for your reason mentioned. I too over thought my son's name, but you are right they are stuck with it FOREVER. I am a J....oh boy...how great is that I have the same name as a good portion of the population. Plus any baby book (not that I listen to everything they say) will tell you to stay away from names that make a compound word or imply another meaning. Kids have it tough & it seems to just be getting tougher. Yes it is the other immature people, etc that have the problem, but why put your kid through it. I think you are being very smart!
With the last name of Moore, there are all sorts of puns that can be derived. I think you just need to think about what YOU want to name your child. It's a name that you will be saying and writing many times over the years, so YOU should be happy with it just as much as the child should be okay to receive it.
So if your heart is saying 'Reid Allen Moore', than that is what you should name him.
Some other options
Randy Allen Moore.
Russell Allen Moore
Robert (Robby) Allen Moore
HM:
CONGRATULATIONS on your boy!!!
Nope, don't think you are over thinking it!! Wish more people would be like you and look at the big picture when they name their kids!!! :)
I LOVE the name Reid!! LOVE IT!! However, I agree with you...he will get a lot of snickers....from parents and kids alike....Justin Thyme. Justin Case....Ben Dover...Harry Pitts...or even Harry Pitt....
Can you make Reid the middle name?
Again - Congratulations!!!
I think I wouldn't go for it. What are your other favorite first names? Here's a way to think about it: Reid is on the favorites list, admittedly (and it's a fine name). In ten years, are you going to think, "I'm really sorry we named him Matthew instead of Reid?"
I just read a mention of Ima Hogg in the comments. She ended up being an interesting person, in spite of her name! Check out
Awww, that's cute and funny, but I can see that he could be teased for it. I think Reid is a great name, but I'd pass on it because of the potential for constant jokes.
My mom went to school with Candice (Candy) Barr. When Candy grew up her married name was Kane. Poor Candy Kane.
My mom's initials have always been PMS.
I think Reid Moore is an awesome name. Kids make fun of EVERYONE'S name. Seriously. My son's name is Joaquin (pron. wah-KEEN) and even his kindergarten friends have picked up on "I"m walk-een with Joaquin".
There is no child who is going to be 'teased-proofed'. No child. It will be a name, a height, something they do... they all get teased.
(I think everyone should read more, personally. It's like you would be doing humanity a service!)
Reid is a great name...but not with "Moore". Having said that, I don't want to leave you without alternatives, so I found a website that you type in the name you like, and it provides you with names that are often grouped together with the original name (does that make sense?):
here are the suggestions for those who like Reid:
http://nameberry.com/list/172/If-You-Like-Reed-You-Might-...
Good luck!
It's a nice name, but there are others out there. I wouldn't name him Reid Moore.
I like it
And besides... What are the kids gonna do... Throw books at him while laughing 'Read more, read more!'... I think your safe ;)
Well let me intrudce you to a co-worker
Candy Bahr
No Not making that up...
Or
Bill Williams This one really perplexes me.
Go with it.. they will call him by his first name mostly.. we rarely call my son by his full name.
It's your baby's name do what you think is best and don't worry about what other people think.
I would not go with Reid Moore. Since your last name does sound like a normal word, you need to be careful with what you choose. Imagine hearing it called out over a loudspeaker. Just sounds like something people will mock.
I say go for it. Yeah - It has an unusual ring to it, BUT it's not like it's a BAD combo (Like Ben Dover).
He will be memorable! :)
I agree that I like Reid (however not a huge fan of the spelling) but I would not name your son that because of your last name. You are setting him up for a lifetime of jokes. Good for you for thinking ahead on this one!! What about a double middle name like James Reid Alan Moore?
Reid Moore. Reid Allen Moore =RAM. I haven't read the other answers but I would find a different name. Reid is cute, but not worth it. I like: Blake, Carson, Andrew, dean, dain/Dane, Harrison, Isaac, jake, Landon, Leland, Nathan, Oliver, Preston, Ryan, Trevor, William. You could name him Tyler, but only the parents would laugh when they heard that one :)
I had a friend in college named Tequila Moore. She laughed about it, even joked about it, but it didn't really bother her at that point, but she had tough times going to high school. I agree how important names can be especially when they are grown ups. I do the Dr. or lawyer test.
"Paging Dr. Reid Moore"
"Reid Moore for the Defense"
I Don't think it sounds too professional and he may have trouble being taken seriously in his profession. I know it shouldn't matter, but it does matter in business what a person's name is.
