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amother
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:06 pm
I am IY"H expecting a girl very soon.
I suffer from depression and don't want my daughter to go through it.
I think if I give her a super upbeat name like Aliza, Simcha, etc she'll have an easier time avoiding it (maybe get her father's genes?).
But.........
I know it's not a foolproof plan. I"m wondering if it's a foolish plan. Like setting her up for a life of misery b/c she'll be depressed anyways and have an ironic name.
Thoughts?
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PinkFridge
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:12 pm
Parents do have some level of ruach hakodesh these days but I say. give a name because you love it and it fits. Don't overthink. B'shaa tova and may your beautiful baby have an eim habanim smeicha till 120!
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amother
Turquoise
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:13 pm
This is an interesting question. My father named my brother Simcha for similar reasons and he's a super happy kid, people are always fast to make the connection. He is still a kid though.
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amother
Salmon
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:15 pm
Yes and yes. The name alone won't help but if their name helps you keep a pleasant and upbeat disposition, your child will likely be wholesome and happy!
MT bsha tova!
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thunderstorm
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:38 pm
My first cousins name is Aliza. She naturally has a very joyful disposition. But she does suffer from depression and mental illness. She’s still a joy to be around whenever I see her.
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amother
Vermilion
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:46 pm
I know a fraidel who isn’t particularly upbeat.
I love all those names, reason enough to give them even if it’s not a foolproof guarantee
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amother
Mauve
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 6:54 pm
Yes I know a Simcha who suffers from depression. He is naturally a more upbeat type though.
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momof2+?
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 7:06 pm
I recently was marveling how much the personalities of my children reflect the personalities of the grandparents they are named for. Perhaps you wish to name after a person who was particularly joyful and a pleasure to be around?
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amother
Linen
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 7:31 pm
Mine happens to be my more negative and difficult child...
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amother
Blush
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 7:52 pm
I know a Simcha (male) who suffers from anxiety, depression, and OCD. I knew a Simcha (male) that committed suicide. I know a Simcha (female) who despite many challenges is a natural optimist and a real go getter. Who can tell?
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amother
Beige
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 7:52 pm
My grandmother is Simcha and she is the happiest and more optimistic person I know !!!
My aunt is Simcha too she had post partum depression but generally she is a person that always tries to see the good in everything ...but with her I see more like she works on it than just being her nature like my grandma
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amother
Aquamarine
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 7:54 pm
I know a man named simcha, he tends to hide his depression well, though he does suffer.
My kids, completely different names. One suits his name to a T. It is really the midda that comes to mind and describes him.
The other, I unfortunately find his name to be more ironic than anything.
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Kiwi13
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 8:37 pm
It's a beautiful idea to give a name that's a bracha for your child. Daven for your daughter's health - mental, emotional, physical, spiritual - and be there for her. An understanding parent who knows the signs and isn't afraid to seek appropriate help is an even better safeguard than a name alone. Bshaa tova!
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amother
Pewter
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 9:37 pm
I named my daughter Chedva. She is a very happy two year old. I love the name and all that it stands for.
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amother
Mistyrose
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 10:06 pm
My DDs middle name is simcha. shes one of the happiest children I've ever met but shes 3. I would say this is all anecdotal. I dont think a name influences personality or disposition one bit.
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amother
Papaya
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Sun, Feb 09 2020, 11:48 pm
I know a Rena who is depresed
and an Aliza who has anxiety
look at one of those books that has the mazal for each name, the're pretty true to life
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TheNeutralOne
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Mon, Feb 10 2020, 12:35 pm
I think Simcha might be a complicated name. Check out the book called שמות בארץ.
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amother
Goldenrod
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Mon, Feb 10 2020, 12:45 pm
TheNeutralOne wrote: | I think Simcha might be a complicated name. Check out the book called שמות בארץ. |
Please explain..
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