Naming your child after a river? Thames, Seine, Rhine, Danube? What do you think?

Question

I think Thames would be a strong masculine name for a boy

While Seine could inspire whimsy for a little girl...

Keep in mind I wouldn't dare name a child Colorado or Mississippi

Answer 1

I don't like the idea but it's your kid so if you do... Go for it!

Answer 2

Thames isn't that bad, but the others will cause him to be made fun of in elementary school.

Answer 3

I don't like the idea at all... think of what your kid will have to go through in school if you name him/her something weird... School kids are harsh.

Answer 4

You try going to middle school being named Danube. We're supposed to protect our children not sabotage them

Answer 5

How about Niles ?

Answer 6

I think Seine is a great name. ;D

Answer 7

thames is okay for  a boy. what about Nile?

Answer 8

I could see Thames being ok for a boy. But personally I wouldn't use it.

Answer 9

Yea. i agree. it's quite original and that's good, but hopefully your kids won't hate you for giving them names as unique as that

Answer 10

oo-ooh how about Riviera? I think it's beautiful. Also Ellery. I believe that's a river. I like your ideas for Thames and Siene, how creative!

Answer 11

um, I always thought River was a great name for a boy. Um, i guess that could work