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11-08-2012 at 4:18 PM
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Father in law offered $1000 for first grandkid named after him

His name is Roger. I just don't think I could do it. No one names their baby that anymore. Does anyone even think that's cute? We wouldn't take the money anyway but he's so funny/weird.
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11-08-2012 at 4:28 PM
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I think the name is fine. I like Roger, though it is not something I would personally use.

Joking aside, it would get a huge side eye from me. The words narcissistic, greedy, tasteless come to mind (to a point) if he were being serious.

And actually yes, a lot of people still use the name Roger. It was ranked #529 last year. That is 475 babies. Even more in the previous years. 698 babies in the year 2000.

Popularity of the male name Roger
Year of birth Rank
2011 529
2010 511
2009 496
2008 463
2007 467
2006 455
2005 417
2004 413
2003 394
2002 385
2001 369
2000 375

 
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11-08-2012 at 4:28 PM
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I would totally do it because I really like the name Roger. However, with our last name being Rogers, I don't think it would quite be appropriate. Geeked

ETA: main point being, I like the name...not that you should do it for the money. That's not such a good idea, but definitely a perk to a good name!

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11-08-2012 at 4:34 PM
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Hey, my FIL said he'd pay for grandkids' college if they go to his Alma Mater. I'm soooo taking him up on that one. {Yes, for the $$}. FIL's been grooming our son to love that team. It's pretty funny.

 

Sorry, Jebrmbbeb. I got the better deal. 

Tell FIL that it will cost more than $1K.

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11-08-2012 at 4:42 PM
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LaineyPaney:

Hey, my FIL said he'd pay for grandkids' college if they go to his Alma Mater. I'm soooo taking him up on that one. {Yes, for the $$}. FIL's been grooming our son to love that team. It's pretty funny.

 

Sorry, Jebrmbbeb. I got the better deal. 

Tell FIL that it will cost more than $1K.

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haha! That's awesome! It's been a family joke for a long time because there's five kids and a handful of grand kids already. Who knows if he'd really do it, but no one would take it I'm sure. If we named a boy after him it'd be for sentiment. He's just a dork. He is always helping his grown kids out with money, like he'll buy a car from on of us if we are trying to sell it and can't, put huge bills in the easter egg hunt, etc. I love his sense of humor and giving attitude! 
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11-08-2012 at 4:44 PM
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Oops34:

I would totally do it because I really like the name Roger. However, with our last name being Rogers, I don't think it would quite be appropriate. Geeked

ETA: main point being, I like the name...not that you should do it for the money. That's not such a good idea, but definitely a perk to a good name!

oh I'm glad someone likes it! And yeah we would never do it for the money either. That's why it's so funny. He knows no one would do it for that. 
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11-08-2012 at 4:46 PM
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I actually like that name, so I would consider it.

However, I would use it as a mn and ask for $500 [wink]. 
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11-08-2012 at 5:05 PM
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neverblushed:

I actually like that name, so I would consider it.

However, I would use it as a mn and ask for $500 [wink]. 

This! haha

 
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11-08-2012 at 5:21 PM
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Eww I would need a lot more money than that. Maybe $1000/year hah. I do like the middle name idea for $500!

 
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11-08-2012 at 5:24 PM
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Love Roger, Love grandpas bribe!

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11-08-2012 at 5:27 PM
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11-08-2012 at 5:32 PM
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Only $1,000?? Put another 0 at the end of it and I would consider the offer LOL.
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11-08-2012 at 6:58 PM
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11-08-2012 at 8:44 PM
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I like the name Roger! I would gladly use it if it was my grandfather's name, no money needed. :)
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11-09-2012 at 10:10 AM
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Do what you want!!  My father in law said I HAD to name my baby boy after him and my husband... so I am not.  Then he said once again I HAD to do the middle name I didn't so I am not.  It is your and your husbands baby.  Do what you want :)
 
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