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Shouldn't you name your child with inspiration

The baby will be born in about a month.
The gender is boy.

There is a name I really want to give my child.
It's not a so-called sparkling name or trendy name; rather, it's an old-fashioned name.
However, when asked why they want that name and what kind of thoughts are put into it, they cannot answer well.
I wanted to name it because it was an absolute inspiration.
One day, that name suddenly came up, and I want to call my child by this name! I thought so.

Originally, I'm a person who values that kind of sensibility when deciding things, so I don't want to change this time if possible.
My husband also likes it and agrees.
However, since names are something you carry for the rest of your life, I think it would be better to take the meaning and number of strokes more seriously.
On the other hand, since children don't do what their parents want anyway, I think they are burdened with too many thoughts...

Of course, I know the meaning of the kanji attached to that name.
It's definitely not a funny name for a person.
Also, if you put it bluntly, it's the same name as a historical person, so you can say that you want that person to grow up well.

Am I getting too caught up in my thoughts and feelings?
What is a name from a child's point of view?

5 Zen Responses

Both are the same for kids

>What is a name from a child's point of view
If it's a name that a child wants, it's difficult because you have no choice but to ask the person himself. Why is POPO hesitating to choose a name based on inspiration in the first place? This is because, for example, the name Taro, which was given after much thought, and the name Taro, which was given by inspiration, Taro is Taro, and from the standpoint of a child, there is no change.

If I could say it to my parents as a child, I want them to wear it with confidence, whether it's a sparkling name or a trend. Of course, in order for that confidence not to be called overconfidence or delusional belief by those around you, it would be necessary for both parents and children to live a lively day.

Also, confidence isn't easy to gain. I think it's better to ask as many relatives, friends, and third parties who aren't yes-men as possible for their opinions. It might be a good idea to look up whether they are similar to words with strange meanings in foreign languages. I think the fact that you've heard so many opinions will give you confidence as it is.

Finally, here's a supplement. Most famous people in history are not named after anyone else. In the world of monks, when you greet someone, you only get one letter of their name.

Inspiration is fine too.

 If anything, it's an old-fashioned name, and if you can say that you want someone from history to grow up well, there's no problem at all.

When I came up with a name for my child, several candidates came up, but deciding on one was still an inspiration. In theory, there was no difference between superiority or inferiority of names, so I decided the end of my life based on my sense of being a parent.

I think that children's names are something that is first thought of based on parents' senses and wishes. If you think about it from a child's point of view, it's probably about whether you can't be bullied by name at most.

Inspiration is important

“At the end of the day, it's an inspiration”

There was a writer who said that. I agree profoundly.

However, in this case, I think it would be best to be able to properly explain your feelings as a parent when your child questions your name in the future.

If you are confident that you can handle that kind of scene, I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

Gassho

With a wish

Are you happy with that name?
If you're too unique, I think it's often a problem when you're old.
I think there are many wishes included in the name, but let's just make sure that the parents' unique ego doesn't come out too much. (^O^)
No matter what name it is, oh, it would be nice if I could feel the meaning of the name given to me with good intentions, that my parents have loved me for this reason.
I think it's important to teach them so that love can be conveyed in a proper form when they're old.
Incidentally, most of the names of Zen monks include the meaning of the supreme state of mind, wisdom, mercy, and Buddhism.

I pray for a safe delivery

Mr. POPO

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.

Now that it's almost time to give birth... It's still hot, but I pray for a safe delivery.

Naming, naming... it's really difficult, isn't it? Rather than suffering from worrying about name fortune telling, number of strokes, and origin, I think it would be really nice to be able to make quick decisions based on inspiration.

However, in the past, naming children “devil” became a problem, but if there is a risk of harming children's welfare, it may be necessary to reconsider. Otherwise there won't be any problems at all.

Sometimes inspiration and inspiration are really important. As an aside, even in the Buddhist world, there are cases where emphasis is placed on intuition that goes beyond thoughts and thoughts. In particular, in understanding “sky,” quantile understanding, which directly senses emptiness, is an important factor for enlightenment.

Of course, this does not mean that logical thinking and rational thinking are ignored, and a balanced understanding from both aspects is important.

Anyway, the name alone does not determine anything; in short, I believe that proper support from parents and everyone around them in raising children, healthy growth through support, and personality development will be most important in the future of children above all else.

The humble answers to the following questions are for reference in the “name” connection.

Question “About names”
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hasunoha_kawaguchi/archives/1002970057.html

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho