I’m at 31 weeks now. Very soon, Beanie will be arriving and of course I cannot always be addressing him “Beanie”. I’ve been sourcing for a name ever since I know of my pregnancy and even more active in sourcing for one after I confirmed it’s gender.
I’ve tried to find one that I like which starts with a letter “D” however, I really can’t find any, which is meaningful and yet unique enough. There are some, but, those are already taken by some of the babies around me. The only one left is “Denzel”, I like how the name sound, unfortunately, there is no special meaning to this name. It’s just the name of a place. I’ve got no memory of the place and really, my baby is in no way link to that place…. Thus I decided to forgo this option.
After weeks (or maybe months) of contemplation, I’ve decided to name Beanie – Kenji. Kenji is a Japanese name. It means “intelligent, strong, 2nd son”. How appropriate this name is!! You may ask why. Let me explain.
Beanie did go to Japan with me in April. When I was sent to Japan, I was about 6 weeks preggy. He would be my 2nd son and of course I won’t mind if he turns out intelligent and strong! So you see?!
That’s how my Beanie got named Kenji. I’ve got people commenting that it’s kind of weird that Dec’s name and Beanie’s name differ so far. But who ever dictate that siblings must share similar names? Some also think Kenji sounds kind of weird but I realise this sentiment will fade over time. Just like when I name my first born Declan, even the dad don’t quite like the name and now everything has settled down.
So do I get blessings for this name or majority think it is not quite suitable?
Wah you are organised, to have name ready already…we didn’t even have a name for Chloe until 2 days she arrived, wahahaha! But hey, yours is Kenji, really has an “oomph” to it, sounds very strong for sure. Good choice!
so, name sourcing is still mommy’s job afterall yah 😉
I am also looking at names now…Girl’s names aplenty…boys’ name…err…I found something but Brian didn’t like, so he surfed the web for a while trying to put some effort, in the end he asked me, why must start with “E” huh? I was like…”DUH”…I never say must start with “E”, but I hope it’s spelling is unique and a nice meaningful name like our noble maiden 🙂
I like the name Kenji. Very cool.
Psss… there’s Denzel Washington. Love him!!!
Haha! Definitely there is no rule in having siblings sharing similar names. Name Kenji is very meaningful for your son.
I like the name Kenji too… 🙂
Nice name…very unique! 🙂 I remember we only decided on Darius like one week before he’s born..haha.. 😛
Name him HIRO under Heroes, lagi better! Can bend the space time continuum!
Anyway, happy for you, Seah Sor and Steve. May you have a healthy and bouncy baby!
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Royston ahh, the name u suggested hor will make my son be a laughing stock when he go school. sure kanna disturb by his friends!
Glad that u started your own blog so that we can be updated on how u are getting on down under!!
Yalah, my baby naming only starts towards the last week. You are so organized.
Kenji is nice, very stylo milo! kekeke