Pink notebooks among reality TV celebrities. This month of June saw the arrival of several babies announced with fanfare on social networks. After the announcements of Sarah Martins (The Angels) and Stéphanie Clerbois (Secret Story), she is another influencer who shared some happy news on June 24. Anaïs Quadratus has indeed announced the birth of her second son, who came into the world two days earlier.
An Italian first name that divides Internet users
If the announcement, accompanied by a tender family photo, sparked many messages of congratulations, it was above all the first name chosen by the young parents which caused a reaction.
After Giacomo, their first boy, Anaïs and her partner chose to name their second child Gianvito. An Italian first name still not very common in France, but far from being new on the other side of the Alps.
On social networks, some Internet users did not hesitate to comment on this choice with humor or irony. “It looks like the new model from Kia,” writes one. “They sound like Nespresso coffee names,” jokes another, while some wonder about the origin of this first name that they thought was invented.
Faced with these remarks, the young mother quickly responded in her stories, explaining that Gianvito is a common first name in Italy and that it fits perfectly into the universe chosen for her siblings. Enough to close the debate.
Original first name: how far can we go?
Anaïs Quadratus is far from being the only personality to focus on originality when it comes to naming her children. The prize for the most unusual first name certainly goes to American billionaire Elon Musk, who notably named his children X Æ A-12, Exa Dark Sideræl and Techno Mechanicus.
But is a very original first name necessarily a gift for the child?
For Héloïse Junier, psychologist specializing in early childhood, the choice of first name always deserves in-depth consideration.
“Our first name is, from our birth, a component of our identity. It is not nothing! This means that it will influence the way we look at ourselves, our self-esteem, the way others see us, our social life, our psychological well-being and also our personality, which has been highlighted by numerous research studies since the end of the 20th century.”
In other words, the first name participates in the construction of identity and accompanies the child throughout his life.
Can a name that is too original become a burden?
If originality is not a problem in itself, some specialists nevertheless invite parents to anticipate the possible difficulties that a very rare first name, difficult to pronounce or likely to be mocked could cause. “Choosing to give your child a very, or even too original, first name is not without consequences.“, recalls Héloïse Junier.
“In the eyes of certain researchers, first names that are too rare and/or unpopular with others could even constitute what they call a “social handicap”. Some studies point out that an unusual first name seems more associated with adjustment problems, lower self-evaluation and sometimes even lower academic, social and professional success. Although, of course, the first name is only one factor among others! This is why it is always good to put things into perspective.“
However, the psychologist insists: there is no perfect first name. The main thing remains to choose a first name that makes sense to the parents, while thinking about how it can be worn by the child at different ages of their life. Which seems entirely possible with a first name like Gianvito.
Between the great classics and the most daring creations, today there is a multitude of original, sweet and unique first names, capable of reconciling personality and ease of everyday use. Latin inspirations are particularly appreciated.