Lawana Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Has anyone ever heard of December used as a first name? Curious minds want to know. Lawana ETA Just for the record, this is not a name I am considering for an unborn child. I have a different reason for being curious. Edited September 8, 2009 by Lawana additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nope, but I almost like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nope, but I almost like it. That's interesting. How do you "almost" like something? Lawana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nope, but I almost like it. LOL That just struck me funny. I think it would be a nice name for a girl. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Well, if Chaucer can name characters "Old January" and "Young May",why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Never heard it used as a name, but I think it would be a pretty name for a girl. I always thought Winter would be a nice name too. I like unusual names :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No, but my niece's middle name is September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I can't say I've heard of December, but I like it! I did know of a September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Yes, but no one I knew well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No, but I grew up with a January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Well, I have never heard of a December but I like it. I have known a March, April, May, June, August, Summer and Winter as was as a Windy, Rainy, Sunny and Stormy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Yep, I used to work with a December. I also know a January, April, May, June, July, August (middle name), September, and of course December. ETA-It also comes to mind that I knew a February at some point, I don't remember where or when I knew her though. It is always funny how our brains can remember only 1/2 of something. Edited September 7, 2009 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nope. I did go to school with a 'January' though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Never heard it used as a name, but I think it would be a pretty name for a girl. I always thought Winter would be a nice name too. I like unusual names :) I would name a girl Winter or December WAY before I'd name her Spring! (That name was mentioned in another thread. Poor kid!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Has anyone ever heard of December used as a first name? Curious minds want to know. Lawana Yes. Not just once either, several times. But I come from a long line of unique name-givers. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbaloue Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No. Just a June and May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I know a homeschool mom named December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I had a student once who was named "December." Her nickname was "Emmy" Everyone knew her as "Emmy," she wrote "Emmy" on her papers; I really only knew name was actually "December" because she was registered in school with her given name, "December." I grew up with a girl whose last name was "August" and her first and middle names were "April May" So she was April May August. Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I grew up with a girl whose last name was "August" and her first and middle names were "April May" So she was April May August. Astrid Now that's just weird. I wonder what month she was born in. Lawana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I worked with a guy in college whose girlfriend's name was December. I thought it was pretty and unique. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I went to high school with a girl named December Wood. We weren't even friends but I always remembered her because of her name. I like it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennC Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 My aunt March's sisters are Cember Dee and April May (Cember and April are twins) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I had a friend named Decemna. Her mom wanted December, but her dad couldn't bring himself to commit 100% to it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Yep, we know a December, too. I've always thought it was pretty, but I'm partial 'cuz I was born in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Around here it is more common as a surname. As are the other months of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No. I think it sounds stupid. Not as stupid as my friend's grandson's middle name--Danger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I don't know any Decembers, but it does sound kind of nice for a girl's name. My uncle swears he knew triplets named April, May and June, but I think he was pulling our legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I have, but I can't remember where - I think one of my teacher friends had a December in her class. (I'm thinking it's the same friend who also had all three kids in one family over the years - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.) I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I don't know any Decembers but I think it's a cute name...but not so cutesy you couldn't use it as an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No, and sorry, I hate it. People will make fun of her her entire life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No. I think it sounds stupid. Not as stupid as my friend's grandson's middle name--Danger... No, and sorry, I hate it. People will make fun of her her entire life. :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I had a friend named September, and I think it is a very glamorous name. But that is probably because September was from Las Vegas and was, indeed, very glamorous. (This was back when almost nobody lived in Las Vegas except for casino owners and workers.) I also like October and November. I think November is a little more silky of a name. But remember when she asks what her name means, you will have to say "tenth month of the year." Or ninth month of the year if you choose the name November. Long story as to why they are named that; look up the wikipedia article for "December" to find out why. Will you have to change her name if she is premature or late? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyJ Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 LOVE IT! If we had been blessed with another girl, she might have been named Winter. I knew a Wednesday in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Never heard of it as a name before. While it sounds ok if I just think of the word itself used as a name, it still makes me think of an old person--the "May-December" thing (young girl paired with an older man). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) No, and sorry, I hate it. People will make fun of her her entire life. December is my child's name, and she has not experienced anyone making fun of her name. -April (Mom to December) Edited September 8, 2009 by Riverfront Headmistress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba2nite Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well I have known a january, march, april, may june, august, september, so why not a december? Now my thoughts of names that are months...well I will keep that to myself... samba in sac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Haven't read all the replies, but I think "December" is actually a lovely name.:001_smile: It's unique & original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Ok, now I feel really bad. I'm sorry I said it was stupid. It's not one I would choose, but that does not equate with it being stupid. I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I think an unusual name is one of those things that some kids can handle and some can't. Unfortunately, you won't have any idea which type of kid you have until long after the decision has been made. I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you pair it with a more traditional middle name so that the child has options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate in Arabia Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I don't even think it is that strange as to be made fun of. I think it is a pretty name and unusual. I consider myself to have a very "normal" name, and still kids made fun of it in gradeschool. I remember there was a period where the "cool" kids in the class went through everyone's names and came up with ways to make fun of them. I do not know anyone named December; I did go to highschool with a girl named Tuesday. And just for trivial knowledge, I know several people here named after Arabic days of the week and months of the Islamic calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Love it! I'm all for unique names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yup! And I love it. She IS A December. She's a pixie with this Nordic blond hair that she crimps and wears in this punky style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Is the OP considering using this name? If so, I missed that. If you're feeling adventurous with names, I have a suggestion. Run it through a translator just for fun and see what it is in other languages. (For instance, the Italian word for December is Dicembre. I think it would be pronounced dee CEM bray.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Is the OP considering using this name? No, I'm not considering using this name. I just have a reason to be curious about it is all. Lawana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Long story as to why they are named that; look up the wikipedia article for "December" to find out why. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December December ( Listen (help·info)) is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. In Latin, decem means "ten". December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February. December's flower is the narcissus or holly. December's birthstones are turquoise, lapis lazuli, zircon, topaz (blue), or tanzanite.[citation needed] December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. December starts on the same day of the week as September. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 A December cut my fabric for me today at Hobby Lobby! I told her about the discussion here. Her input - she was teased about it as a child ("Kids were bad; adults were worse," she said) but she loves having a unique name now. (She looked to be in her late 20's.) I still think it's a nice name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Never heard it used as a name, but I think it would be a pretty name for a girl. I always thought Winter would be a nice name too. I like unusual names :) I have a friend whose daughters are Summer, Autumn, Spring and Winter. And, they were actually born in the seasons for which they're named. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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