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KT, I probably shouldn't admit this, but it occurred to me to combine the names of his parents: Kenju. I kind of like it.

Originally posted by jublke KT, I probably shouldn't admit this, but it occurred to me to combine the names of his parents: Kenju. I kind of like it.

Does anyone know, does Kenju mean anything in Japanese? Otherwise, it does sound like a very Gatch name!

Just don't name it Kentaro!!!!!!! ETA: Kozaburo would be okay... and a reasonable choice.

The closest name I found was Kenji, which apparently means Ken and two! Quite appropriate really! Any other suggestions though?

Shou- or Sho means to "soar or fly.." Does anyone else remember the Ford Taurus Sho?

Originally posted by k2p2 Shou- or Sho means to "soar or fly.." Does anyone else remember the Ford Taurus Sho?

Yeah. I remember saying, "It's more like a No-Sho!"

Oh, but it had an amazing engine....brutally quick...a friend of mine knew or told me about plopping the Taurus Sho engine into a Ford Festiva chassis....called it the Sho-gun...a very fast, lightweight car...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Just don't name it Kentaro!!!!!!!

Why not? There's nothing wrong with Kentaro and it is a perfectly reasonable, fine name and nothing that would invoke such horror as expressed. (Regardless of how anyone else feels about Kentaro, perhaps it should be remembered that Ken does actually love his father ...) That issue aside, however, I did not think that the Japanese culture subscribed to the notion of naming children "after" people; rather, I always thought they went for placement in the family (like first son, second son) or naming for desirable attributes (such as beauty or strength). I thought Jublke's suggestion was a lovely one, and so is k2p2's, and either of them would fit perfectly.

Kentaro is actually a very appropriate choice as 'taro' is often used to designate a first born son... As far as I know, though, it doesn't mean 'first son of' - meaning you don't have to name him after his father.. so could be Kotaro or Yutaro, for example, not necessarily Kentaro. Quite often there will be a family 'tradition' of sorts with the naming of boys, but more in the line of a certain suffix being used... I once knew a family of four boys, their first names all ended in 'yuki'... I knew a couple of brothers who had 'yaka' names... And, of course, the 'hito's... the current Emperor, his descendants and ancestors...

so would Juntaro work then?

Jun is actually a male name....so, yeah, it does.

Heiwa means peace (japanese) so Heiken, Heijun Kessoku - means unity (japanese) Aikya - unity in Tibet/sanskrit Ekatva - unity/onenes

KT, a very good source for names, of all origins, is www.behindthename.com For some countries it is more complete than others, but it is still very good. It gives meanings, origins, and variations. You can also sort by gender.

Hee hee hee, thanks for the link, Ame! If I wasn't spoilt for choice before, I certainly am now!

So the winning name has been selected, please read Bradbuty's Jar #25 to find out what I eventually chose... Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, you didn't make it easy for me, I can tell you.