Baby Names

I always find it slightly interesting people's reactions to the names we chose for our new family members. I am always shocked when people actually share a negative opinion about my unborn child's name. Usually it is just a name that THEY have a negative experience with. I do always wonder what they think will be accomplished by sharing their negative thoughts? Usually I just smile and try to laugh it off. But what people don't realize is that it is actually offensive, and that in-spite of my "non-conventional" names, I pour a lot of time, prayer, and consideration into each name that I give to my babies. I also get perturbed when people use the excuse "well I am just being honest".

First: I don't recall ever asking your opinion, so please don't feel the need to express every thought that crosses into your mind about my child. Second: When did honesty become a disguise for being RUDE! When did it become OK to tell a mother something about her unborn child that is anything but positive?

So to clear up any confusion about my children's names here is all the meanings, and reasons behind their names....

Sophie Noel: 

Sophie is a Greek name meaning "light", and "wisdom".
Noel is a French name meaning "Christ"

 Our daughter's original due date was December 26th, but according to Heavenly Father's plans she came months before. But since she was going to be our Christmas baby, we wanted to give her a Christmas name.
We also felt inspired on this name because, when you put both names together it means "Light of Christ". She really is the Light of Christ in our lives, and I can't wait until we're reunited for time and all Eternity.

Fox Connor:

Fox is an American name, and its definition is that of a literal Fox. "A cunning and intelligent animal".
Connor is an Irish name, it's meaning is "strong-willed" and "Wise"

When I was a little girl I loved to read books by Roald Dahl, he has one book titled "Fantastic Mr. Fox". This book was one of my favorites because of the characted Mr. Fox, he was such a loyal friend and family member. He also was a funny character to read! One day my husband and I were throwing around baby names and I said "How about "Fantastic Mr. Fox"". Kyle followed that by "Fox", I like that. From that moment Fox has lived up to his name, to include the beautiful red hair! His middle name is a family name from my father's side. I like the way it flowed, and Fox again lived up to the meaning of his name, being VERY strong-willed.

Ryker Jude:

Ryker is a Danish name meaning "Strong Power"
Jude is a Hebrew name meaning " Give thanks" and "praise"

We first heard the name Ryker in the books my husband and I are reading. The character wasn't overly impressive (just a minor character), but we loved the way his name sounded when you said it with Fox. We realize it is also the same name as a prison Island in New York, Rikers Island. But it would make sense why a prison would have such a strong name! You need a strong building to keep the nasty evil people away from the mass population of people. I hope that Ryker will live up to his strong name, and be able to keep the devil and his minions out of his (and his family's) life. The name Jude is a male version of the name Judith (or Judy). This was the name of Kyle's step-mom, who raised Kyle. Kyle loved her very much and we wanted to honor her memory by naming a child after her! So I can't wait to meet my little Ryker Jude, I know that he will stand up to his name!

I feel very inspired about each one of my children's names. I know that Heavenly Father gave me stewardship over their sweet spirits, part of  my responsibility as their mother is to give them a name that MEANS something. I feel as though I have accomplished that task.

So if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!