Say Hello to Baby Dovahkiin
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Okay, seriously guys, I really don't get why everyone is saying how horrible this is for the kid. Dovahkiin is an awesome name! Sounds russianese or something. Shorten it to Dovah, Kin, Dov, Kane maybe, or just call him by his last name or hell just go all out and call him Dragon-Born.
I really don't see the horribleness of all this, there are certainly worse names to give your kid like "Fucker" or "Hitler".
I really don't see the horribleness of all this, there are certainly worse names to give your kid like "Fucker" or "Hitler".
Changing you name is as easy as buying a hotdog these days so i'm sure he'll be fine. (A £30 hotdog)
I doubt he'll get as much flak as people are saying...The kids he grows up will forget about the game or won't even know it. And no one gets made fun of for having a weird name these days considering how many immigrants we have that have non-american names. Hell I know so many Djaksaputras, Siddarthas, Qiangweis and Hanazawas I don't think those names are strange at all...
That is unless he grows up with a bunch of hicks. Which I doubt.
That is unless he grows up with a bunch of hicks. Which I doubt.
Ah well, guess it's better than naming your children after the cars they were conceived in.
Damn, got ninja'd.
Damn, got ninja'd.
This kid is going to grow up being awesome. Besides, people have been named far more nerdily.
Like Mr Batman.
Like Mr Batman.
Hmmmm.... naming my child something that ensures them constant hardship throughout their entire life, at the reward of some free video games... HELL YEAH!!!
I can just see the look on that guys face when he grows up and asks "Mom, Dad, why did you name me Dovahkiin?"
I can just see the look on that guys face when he grows up and asks "Mom, Dad, why did you name me Dovahkiin?"
Guys, just because it's his first name it doesn't mean he's going to be bullied. My girlfriend has an 'old lady's' first name, so she just went with her middle name. Didn't have any problems. I severely doubt that they won't just call him Tom. Hell, one of my friends in high school was named Maverick because his parents were immigrants and didn't understand English naming. The result? Completely badass name.
Well when he's young they can just tell him that he's 'dragon born'. I mean, if I thought my dad was a dragon when I was eight that would've been awesome.Dfskelleton said:
My guess, is there are some here who got bullied for what they view as less petty reasons and they want the kid to get the same treatment. Fact is, there are no nonpetty reasons for being bullied or to bully someone. It is nothing but insecurity on the part of the bully, who needs some better social adjustment.SteelStallion said:
Maybe once we get over the part where we expect some nerd, dork, skinny or fat kid, or whatever is should be bullied, maybe then we can realize there is no room for bullying.
Frankly, I think it is a rather cool name, and I don't care it was inspired by a videogame. So what? How many people in the Escapist community have a name that their parents given them because it was inspired by a movie, a book, a song? Are you going to stand by and laugh as someone picks on someone called Hermione, Sam, or Kirk? Of course not. This is part of the argument that games should be accepted as part of the rest of art and literature. How many here try to support that argument but instead in this thread automatically assumed this kid was going to be bullied? If that fits you, then you need to take some time and figure out what it is you are trying to support here. Otherwise you have no place to argue when some senator or school board member tries to suppress games in art culture.
Leave your insecurities at the door, people. It is time for a brave new world, and if you can't handle the light, then leave here and stay in the dark.
It isn't that unusual sounding of a name. Just sounds like a Paki name or something. It's not something that will get him bullied. At least where I come from it wouldn't be.