The article explores a parent's emotional journey when her children express disdain for their given names, preferring more popular options. The writer reflects on the deep considerations involved in naming her three sons: Graham, James, and Ford. Each name carries family significance, yet the children, ages 10, 8, and 6, are more attracted to contemporary names and NFL player names. The struggle highlights the generational gap in perceptions of identity and legacy in naming practices.
"Hey Maverick, Ja'Maar, Grayson - come eat!!" It's a common refrain in my house around dinner time. Except I don't have a son named Maverick - nor do I have a Ja'Maar or a Grayson.
These days, I act like it's no big deal when my oldest, Graham, decides his name is fodder for bullying (apparently, the "graham cracker" thing is still a battle).
What they don't know is the immense amount of time, thought, obsession, consideration, and research that went into choosing baby names.
I took a lot into consideration. Graham was named after his dad's middle name. James was named after a relative, while his middle name, John, was for my grandfather.
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