Let me start – Hi, My name is Crescent Muhammad and MY BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW. I added the birthday part because mine is tomorrow however this post isn’t about birthdays so you don’t have to share yours. I just thought it was important that you know that mine is tomorrow!
Moving on…
Today I’m doing a post about names in part because (a) this week is kinda about me in case you haven’t noticed AND (b) I got wind of two more *celebrity baby names this week and sometimes I really have to ask why? Granted I understand that it is your child and your decision BUT having grown up with an unusual name myself let me tell you it will not always be fun and games for the shorty.
- *Jessica Simpson’s new baby girl: Maxwell Drew
- Rumor has it Levi Johnston’s baby girl will be named: Breeze Beretta
And least we forget about:
- Alicia Silverstone’s son: Bear Blu
- Jason Lee’s son: Pilot Inspektor
- Magician Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller) son’s name is “Zolten” and his daugther’s name is “Moxie CrimeFighter” – SERIOUSLY???!!????
Back to me…
“CRESCENT” is my birth name. It is NOT a name I picked out for myself when I moved to Los Angeles to be a movie star and discovered two streets with the name “Crescent” contained in them. My parents were practicing Muslims and decided that “Crescent” was a legit (and beautiful) name to bestow upon their daughter. Once I got older I agreed with them (thank you wonderful parents of mine!) HOWEVER when I was younger…WHEW…it was not pleasant. Like at all.
1. I ALWAYS had to repeat it. Heck, I still have to do that now.
2. Unless someone was looking at me dead in my mouth, by name alone I may have been mistaken for a boy. Again, this still happens.
Caller: “Hello, may I speak to Mr. Muhammad?”
Me: “Nope, he’s not here.” Click
3. For a while I used the name Christina, it was just easier.
4. I got called Crescent Roll, Crescent Wrench and Croissant on a regular basis. And the few days we spent learning about “The Fertile Crescent” in the 6th grade was a VERY uncomfortable time. And yes, “Crescent Moon” WAS acceptable.
You don’t want to be different when you’re a kid, you just want to fit in and minimize those areas where you could be a target for ridicule. And unfortunately as a kid you have very little control over most of what is happening in your world SO parents do your kids a favor and stop being completely insane.
Granted, I will acknowledge that celebrity kids will not necessarily be rolling with the general population so it is likely they will have less drama in the name arena if only because they will probably be friends with someone whose name is just as weird as theirs. It’s true and you know it. BUT if you are NOT a celebrity and thus your child will NOT be a celebrity kid (like Blue Ivy Carter) then for the love of your child please stop playing them before they even take their first breath. GEEZ!
I know there are an unfortunate amount of wild a*s names out there but here are a few I took from an article:
Source: http://mommyish.com/stuff/stfu-parents-crazy-baby-names/
Don’t sleep I bet real money this kid exists:
As well as this one:
They could be siblings. #funnycauseitstrue
Unique and interesting is one thing, weird and ridiculous is another…
This highlights the “softer side” of Crescent! Love it!
You got jokes. Of course there is a softer side of moi BUT I likes keeping folks on dey toes
How about the nieces and nephews that couldn’t pronounce your name. I seem to recall kekin. lol
LMAO! Man oh man OH MAN! Super funny.
Great blog, I enjoyed it and appreciate your outlook about this topic. But I must admit I enjoy unique names and spellings. Have you ever met another Crescent? Is there another person identical to you in the world? Every one of us are unique creatures and never a true duplication in life so I say why not Individualize our names to match our uniqueness? I think it’s creative, thoughtful, and makes for that special-ness we all hunger for in life, career and purpose.
Hi Leroy – very pleased you like my blog. In answer to your question yes I have met another Crescent – actually she was a good friend and roommate of another friend of mine, believe me it was weird AND I know of at least three other women/young girls named Crescent. And yes two of them were named after me.
I do agree with you in that we are all unique creatures, without question, and deserving of our own stamp of individuality HOWEVER naming your four children “Tamara, TaDae, Yesterdae and Tonite” OR “Female (pronounced Fem-AH-lee)” is supremely UNFAIR to them. At some point they will have to start looking for a job and an employer might toss that resume to the side based on silliness alone.
By all means do not get me wrong – I LOVE my name and I am eternally grateful my parents had the creative flow to give it to me. Also, I have met a variety of people with “different” names and rarely have I questioned those choices. They were different yes but beautiful and unique and interesting and some were just plain cool. Now Leroy you know some of “us” take that trying to be creative thing tooooooooo far. Lol. Celebrities are another story – if they’ve played their cards right their kids won’t have to look for work – ever – so when they decide to start a band or become a model, having a name like Pilot Inspketor, Bear Blu or Moxie Crimefighter will be a plus!
Thanks for leaving a comment. Keep ‘em coming!
Touché.
“a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet”
1) “Back to me…” 2) Yo…tell em what yo middle name is son! You have a pretty first and middle name! Will there be a party – if so WHY AM I NOT INVITED?
Ssssshhh!
I TOTALLY feel you on the name issues. Obviously, Ife is not common and I’m still very sensitive about it…fun blog
Thanks hon. And I know you already know this but I’m going to say it anyway – your name is BEAUTIFUL!!!!