Baby Names

A friend of ours recently gave birth to her second son. Again, so as not to reveal the identity of our friend, let's just conceal her under the name Chinky.

We went to visit Chinky at the hospital. As we waited for the nurse to bring the baby into the room, Chinky relates to us how unprepared they were for the name of their new baby. It was simply because she and her husband were hoping and praying for a baby girl since their first child is a boy. They've listed down all the possible baby girl names, and none of the baby boy names. Clever parents.

This delivery came a bit ahead of schedule. So when she delivered, they didn't really have a name yet for their second son. They panicked when the doctor asked what the name of their new-born shall be.

If the baby was a girl, it could have been Christine. My friends and I would have been very pleased to baptise her with a nickname -- Tin-tin. Perfect since her kuya's name is Ethan. Our barkada gave him the perfect nickname -- Tan-tan. Tan-tan and Tin-tin. They would have been the tantantining siblings.

Chinky wasn't really pleased with the idea.

Then, the name Elijah Collins became an option. Nice name for their new baby boy, right? But being the smart-ass barkada that we were, the name only took one second to register to us as a joke. Try saying the name fast. Elijah Collins. Again, faster. Elijah Collins. See what I mean? It may not be a good idea after all.

So, in the end, the couple chose the name Yoseph Maximus. Very strong. Extremely masculine. Just the way Chinky wants their new baby boy to be.

So, as we congratulate Chinky and Evan for their new baby, let us all celebrate for the newest blessing into their lives. And just like with your first baby, we, as your barkada, already have the perfect nickname for Yoseph Maximus.

Welcome to the world, Imo.