Obama, Barack, Michelle - A New Boom For Top Baby Names? Voice Your Opinion!
Baby girl or baby boy - "Obama" might become the most popular baby name for 2008 and beyond! Read the story of one of the country's first "Baby Obamas", named even before Barack Obama was declared President-elect!
We'll watch this trend for America's top baby names and keep you updated on the development of this emerging boom. Will the rest of the world follow and name their babies "Obama", too? How about "Barack" and "Michelle"? What's your opinion on this?
By the way, President Obama's kids are named Malia (b. 1999) and Sasha (b. 2001).
Contents at a Glance
- News Flash - Baby Obama born in South Florida!
- In Case You Missed It - A Quick Recap...
- Inspired By Our New President Barack Obama...
Top Baby Name "Obama" - Look What's Here:
- News Flash - Baby Obama born in South Florida!
- In Case You Missed It - A Quick Recap...
- Inspired By Our New President Barack Obama...
- Quick - A Few Fun Links (With Photos) On The New Baby Naming Frenzy!
- One Explanation Of the Name "Barack Obama"
- More Interpretations Of "Barack" and "Obama"
- Top Baby Names In The Blogosphere...
- Looking For More Inspiration On Top Baby Names?
- "Obama" and "Michelle" In Cyberspace...
- A Buck Can Mean A Lot For Some Folks. Be Generous, Please...
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News Flash - Baby Obama born in South Florida!
Sanjae Obama Fisher was born at 8 p.m. EST at Hollywood's Memorial Regional Hospital to Patrick and Sasha Hall Fisher.
According to a hospital spokeswoman, it was the father's idea to name the baby after the senator from Illinois bound to be declared the president-elect.
After 14 hours at the hospital, mom could still watch the final phase of the election.
In Case You Missed It - A Quick Recap...
President-Elect Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
Inspired By Our New President Barack Obama...
We name our babies after him or his First Lady Michelle
Do you think this goes too far? After all, the baby has to live with this name for a (hopefully) long lifetime...
Would You Name Your Baby After The President Or His First Lady?
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5starbaby-com says:
A cool birth announcement could read "Baby Obama and his Mamma are doing well."
Posted June 27, 2009
MISTY says:
I named my Son Lucky Obama and LOVE IT!
Misty! "Obama Mama"
Posted November 16, 2008
Evelyn_Saenz says:
I would have to give serious thought to naming my son Barack Obama. I seriously doubt that I could convince my husband to name a daughter that though. :)
Posted November 10, 2008
JaguarJulie says:
Ah, my darling and fellow celebrity, I sure would. In fact, I think it's a great name for any fan of Alabama -- 'Oh Bama!' is what the baby would hear. We've added a name to our newest kitty, Boots Obama. I'm offering her up as the new Whitehouse Kitten. Maybe one of the girls would be interested?
Posted November 07, 2008
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
Well, no, but I just heard where a lot of people in Kenya are doing just that.
I also heard someone say that the new puppy should be named, Bark Obama!
Posted November 06, 2008
No. I would not choose a celebrity name, no matter who it is.
non-koolaid-drinker says:
I will roll my eyes every time I encounter an "Obama" in my life.
Posted July 06, 2009
nextchapterlearning says:
I'd never name my child after a President! A little too trendy for me. Why is the name Obama so popular? Shouldn't Barack be popular too then?
I do like other celebrity names, but I have yet to hear a President's name that I like...hmmm, except Kennedy is cute for a girl! :)
Posted January 27, 2009
Sean (no relation) says:
Give me a break! People today are so stupid, that they have to follow the latest trend. Woe to the parents that pick a controversial name, like "Adolph Hitler". One couple that did that, had their children taken by the State. So let that be a warning to all of you to use Politically Correct names only!
Posted January 15, 2009
tandemonimom says:
Never, no matter who was President or First Lady! I like original and my kids all have very original names as do my husband and I!
Posted December 29, 2008
rms says:
I would never name my baby after a celebrity, even though I was kinda named after one.
Posted November 20, 2008
SudokuNut says:
Nah, names should be an individual identity...besides, as much as I have high hopes for Obama, we never know what his legacy may actually be. I'd hate to have been named after George Bush for example...
Posted November 18, 2008
drifter0658 says:
I have a friend who named his first born Halen after Eddie Van, the famous Mr. Bertinelli. Even if Halen is not that uncommon of a name, I'll always see little Halen as a tribute to someone else. Furthermore, Barak Obama has a duel last name feel to me. Kinda like a woman who didn't want to give up her maiden name. Mrs. Michelle Barak-Obama?
Posted November 09, 2008
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One Explanation Of the Name "Barack Obama"
More Interpretations Of "Barack" and "Obama"
Plus, a portrait on Wikipedia
From WikiAnswers:Obama is a name from the Luo ethnic group of southwestern Kenya, where Barack Obama Sr. was born. It was originally the given name of Barack Obama's great-grandfather. It is based on the Luo (technically, Dholuo, the name of the language of the Luo) word bam, which means "crooked, slightly bending" . The prefix O- means "he", and many Luo male names begin with it. Since most traditional Luo names were given by the baby's mother referring to something about the child's birth, the best guess is that when Obama's great-grandfather was born one of his arms or legs looked slightly bent. It is NOT Arabic, for goodness' sake.
From About.com (continued on the site)
The Senator's first name, Barack, is a Swahili name that has its origins in the Arabic language. The original Arabic root of the name (B-R-K) means "blessed." In Arabic, the root word is used in many other phrases to denote blessings and to describe people who are blessed:
* Mabruk! = "Congratulations!"
* Barakallah feek = "May God bless you"
* Barakah = blessings from God (feminine version of the name)
Portrait of Barack Obama on Wikipedia
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- Jkfrt Jkfrt Jun 15, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
- No way!! Just because he's president, doesn't mean the name will turn into a nother Baby Boom--only with names.
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda May 12, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
- I wouldn't name a baby after a President or a Prime Minister unless I had another reason for choosing that name...
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- Marc_Brook Marc_Brook Feb 3, 2009 @ 8:55 am
- Great info. I have stayed a little European with my kids. Chant'ee Bjorn and Evania.
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- mukunda22 mukunda22 Jan 30, 2009 @ 10:22 am
- The night Obama won, I went to work and entered the patient's room the moment she delivered and the moment Obama won the presidency.
The baby's middle name was Barak!!
Nice!!
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- Lotusland Lotusland Jan 1, 2009 @ 11:51 pm
- I had not thought of this spin on all things Obama. Very interestin.g
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- tandemonimom tandemonimom Dec 29, 2008 @ 11:19 pm
- Well, I like "Barack" a lot better than "Obama" for a first name, but I loved growing up being the only person in a county-wide area with my name, so I made sure my kids had that blessing too! 5***** for a unique lens, even if the name is soon to be not-so-unique any more. :-)
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- SudokuNut SudokuNut Nov 18, 2008 @ 3:59 pm
- Interesting topic for a lens. I was just saying to my wife yesterday there are probably going to be thousands of babies named Barack in the coming years.
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- WritingforYourWealth WritingforYourWealth Nov 9, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
- Hehe, not a chance would I use that name, but it is an interesting topic for a lens. ;)
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- drifter0658 drifter0658 Nov 9, 2008 @ 9:00 am
- Always impressed by the creativity in our community. Well, at least I've been thoroughly impressed in the week and a half I've lived at Squidoo. And this lens is no different. Great way to jump on the topical angle with a different view.
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- Margo_Arrowsmith Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 8, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
- The last time I remember this was when babies were all being names Jack, John or Jackie!
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