Need HONEST opinions on these twin names

[Alcestis]

We found out this summer that we are having twins.

My husband, very big on meanings of names and names that are meaningful to him, came up with two names for our twin boys that are close to his heart.

My husband is and has been, since he was a child, into Batman.

Our older daughter's name is a batman character and everyone in our family loved her name when we told them.

However, for the twins, we've had nothing but negative feedback from our parents on the names - so we are now second-guessing the names based on the feedback we've gotten from our sixty-something parents. It's not that we don't respect their opinions, but they are considerably older than our generation, and they like names like Michael, Daniel, etc. and nothing out of the ordinary. Now we're wondering - are we "out there" or are our parents "out of touch" with today's namingg conventions.

The names are:

Romero and Napier (after Cesear Romero who played the Joker in the old Batman series) and Jack Napier (from the Batman movie of the eighties.)

Looking for opinions that are honest - are our older parents right that the names are too strange, or are they simply names that mean something to us and not any more obscure than other names that are currently out there today?

All opinions welcome, this will help us figure out what to do.

 

[Phantom]

I think Napier would be mispronounced a lot.

 

[Alcestis]

Please don't feel the need to be polite. LOL - we keep thinking that our friends may just be saying "nice" "cool" or "awesome" just because they are our friends. So we are looking for real honesty - feel free to slam the names if you hate them. This is not about being nice - our boys will have these names forever afterall.

 

[Phantom]

Please don't feel the need to be polite. LOL - we keep thinking that our friends may just be saying "nice" "cool" or "awesome" just because they are our friends. So we are looking for real honesty - feel free to slam the names if you hate them. This is not about being nice - our boys will have these names forever afterall.

Well I really LOVE the batman theme, I think that's so cool! Maybe you could try some other batman names.

Harvey
Grayson

Harley and Quinn

Ritter (means Knight) and Blake (means dark) or Duncan (dark fighter)

 

[BlackBerry25]

Uh, since you said to be honest...I don't like them.

I think they are rad, when thinking about it, but I really don't know how to say it and I can't picture them on a resume, which is what I always try to do with baby names.



I like the other Batman suggestions!

Really, its up to you guys, and they really do have an awesome story behind why you chose them.

 

[Amygdala]

Ok, since you asked for honesty: I'm not a big fan of modern, creative, out-there names. I have to admit that the Batman theme is awesome but personally I'd choose batmanrelated names that are a little less out-there (eg use an actor or character's first name?). That's just me though. I think the more "creative" modern names are going to sound very out-dated really quickly.

 

[CLH_X3]

Sorry but I don't like either of them, I just think there abit weird maybe, I don't know really but I just don't like them ... Sorry!!


Oh and I don't know anything about batman at all so if I heard them I wouldn't make a connection

 

[pixydust]

i actually like the names but i probably wouldnt use them myself! I think u should go with them if both u and OH are happy.

 

[CedarWood]

I like Phantoms idea.

Also you could try a twist on the names:

Romero - Roman

Napier - Nate.

Or use Jack - from Jack Napier.

(Napier is a jewlery brand also)

PS - what is your daughters name?

 

[charliekitty]

i like Romero but not Napier

i love Harley and Quinn that Phantom mentioned

its your choice and its your personal reason for chosing them, you and ur husband know the story behind them so i wouldnt take much notice of other peopels opions,even your parents

oo and what is your girls name??? =)

xxx

 

[dizzyisacow]

i like them

 

[suzanne108]

Ok, since you asked for honesty: I'm not a big fan of modern, creative, out-there names. I have to admit that the Batman theme is awesome but personally I'd choose batmanrelated names that are a little less out-there (eg use an actor or character's first name?). That's just me though. I think the more "creative" modern names are going to sound very out-dated really quickly.

Totally agree with this! x

 

[evewidow]

i wouldnt choose them for myself but i dont dislike them , i admire people that can think of something original that has a meaning .

 

[fairy_gem]

My honest opinion...i really really dislike them.

x

 

[StillWaiting]

Well I love a theme, but I'm with the rest on this. My name is Tabitha (like from Bewitched). In keeping with the theme, I decided to give my son a name from two shows that I liked. First name: Maxwell (from Maxwell Smart), Middle name: Xavier (professor Xavier from Xmen). I figured He could use the name on letterhead, as a football player, or a rockstar. (Max X). Do what your heart tells you. I'll be honest, even though Tabitha is a known name, it's still not very common. I always wanted a "normal name" like the other girls. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Hollys_Twinny]

I dont like them. Romero but Napier is just weird IMO. Do you have nicknames planned? I Harley & Quinn though

 

[JellyBeann]

I really like them...Unusual but still usable!! x

 

[RubyRainbows]

Please don't feel the need to be polite. LOL - we keep thinking that our friends may just be saying "nice" "cool" or "awesome" just because they are our friends. So we are looking for real honesty - feel free to slam the names if you hate them. This is not about being nice - our boys will have these names forever afterall.

Well I really LOVE the batman theme, I think that's so cool! Maybe you could try some other batman names.

Harvey
Grayson

Harley and Quinn

Ritter (means Knight) and Blake (means dark) or Duncan (dark fighter)

Well, if i'm being completely honest -- i have to say, i don't personally like those names... (Romero is ok, Napier i have no idea how to pronounce??)

I love the idea of names that are unique & special -- but they should also be nice names that the child will like having & growing old with -- right?

I'm also a bit confused why people find the Batman theme "cool" -- i agree it's kinda sweet that it's a childhood favorite of your husband -- but i don't really think of Batman as being "cool" No offense!

I think Harley & Quinn are awesome names, by the way! (Kevin Smith's daughter's name is Harley Quinn!)

 

[Neferet]

I love batman too! I have to say that I LOVE Romero. I like Napier too, but not as much as I like Romero.

What's your daughter's name?

 

[QuintinsMommy]

i don`t like them.
i like harley and quinn tho