I believe that the man should have a heavier weight for the born if the child is a male. It makes it fair, so the woman does not have all the control in the names.
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Kathi
11 years ago
This is easy! Keep with tradition, Spyridon Michael! Include BOTH Grandfathers...everyone is HAPPY!! Now stop the fighting & enjoy the pregnancy!
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Cynthia Muszynski
11 years ago
I personally like the name and love the heritage of it. And I also agree, there are quite a few Michaels in this world and I abhor the nickname Mike.
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Colleen
11 years ago
Why not call him Spyridon Michael and he can go by S Michael if the name is a concern when he grows up?
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Dawn Tumilson
11 years ago
1. It is tradition. 2. Michael is a horribly boring and unoriginal name! 3. "Spyridon" is exotic (to non-Greeks, that is). I could go on and on, but I will stop here. A father should be ALWAYS be given the privilege of naming his first-born son!!!
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Patricia Karoubalis
11 years ago
My brother's name is Spiro and I cannot tell you how many people have said "that is an awesome name!" It has such power behind it. I support!
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Janice
11 years ago
Michael. I think Spyridon will set him up for quite a bit of teasing and name distortion for a joke.
He should be able to name the boy after his grandfather. If it's a girl she is going to be named after her grandmother. What is the grandmother's name wasn't an easy one to pronounce. She needs to get over it!
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Zachary
11 years ago
If the name was just a ploy at a different name I would totally agree with mom. But having actual base in Tradition, I say go for it.
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Tanika Gee
11 years ago
I like Spyridon because I love different. But, why not just name him, Michael Spyridon and that way every one is happy! Nothing but blessing to you and your family!! :-)
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Gus Maxwell
11 years ago
This name is great. I give you props for sticking up to a woman.
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Janice Murias
11 years ago
Spyridon - Father's choice for first born son. Michael for a middle name wouldn't be bad or for the second born son.
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Pam Miller
11 years ago
I love this name! I looked up the meaning and it said it meant Maker of round baskets. It also means the maker was affluent enough to need may baskets for their grain. It also said that people with this name tend to be more creative and excellent at expressing themselves. I have learned that people will rise to the occasion and accept their given name or any other circumstances in life if they are taught to accept their circumstances in a positive way with pride and confidence.
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dawne dennis
11 years ago
Great Name
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Anastasia Lazos
11 years ago
i'm a Greek-American mother of 2 boys, both of whom have non-traditional names. At first i didn't want to follow tradition and name my eldest son Stelios after my father-in-law (my husband is also greek), but i'm so very glad that i did. It may not be mainstream, but it is memorable. Not another Johnny or Billy or even Michael (which, happens to be my husband's name), but out-of-the-norm is just as well. My husband worried about schoolmates, neighbors and other non-Greek friends might have difficulty, but quite to the contrary -- they pronounce his name better than many Greeks we know. And the root of his name is solid, it has a strong meaning, which, combined with the significance of his name (i.e., after his grandfather), we hope will bolster his pride in our culture and traditions. And, for what it's worth, i know at least 4 people named Spiro, of varying ages -- in their 60s, 50s, and even and 8.yr.old at our church. I've also heard much more intricate Greek names which sound "bereft of elegance," as you say....Evloxia, Kleovoulos, Polixeni, to name a few. So i respectfully submit to the mom-to-be, consider not just the acoustics or unfamiliarity of the name, but rather focus on the importance and reason why your husband wants to bestow this unique gift upon him..
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John
11 years ago
Go Spyridon!
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Isaac Kimmel
11 years ago
Spyridon is a great name with a proud heritage. Michael is too, but it's far too common.
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stephanie
11 years ago
Spyridon is a great name - and even has history in your family! If I hear one more Anna, Hannah, Emma, Jacob, Carter or Hunter - I'm gonna scream - how boring!
I believe that the man should have a heavier weight for the born if the child is a male. It makes it fair, so the woman does not have all the control in the names.
This is easy! Keep with tradition, Spyridon Michael! Include BOTH Grandfathers...everyone is HAPPY!! Now stop the fighting & enjoy the pregnancy!
I personally like the name and love the heritage of it. And I also agree, there are quite a few Michaels in this world and I abhor the nickname Mike.
Why not call him Spyridon Michael and he can go by S Michael if the name is a concern when he grows up?
1. It is tradition. 2. Michael is a horribly boring and unoriginal name! 3. "Spyridon" is exotic (to non-Greeks, that is). I could go on and on, but I will stop here. A father should be ALWAYS be given the privilege of naming his first-born son!!!
My brother's name is Spiro and I cannot tell you how many people have said "that is an awesome name!" It has such power behind it. I support!
Michael. I think Spyridon will set him up for quite a bit of teasing and name distortion for a joke.
Spyridon Soukeras! Spyridon Soukeras! Spyridon Soukeras!
He should be able to name the boy after his grandfather. If it's a girl she is going to be named after her grandmother. What is the grandmother's name wasn't an easy one to pronounce. She needs to get over it!
If the name was just a ploy at a different name I would totally agree with mom. But having actual base in Tradition, I say go for it.
I like Spyridon because I love different. But, why not just name him, Michael Spyridon and that way every one is happy! Nothing but blessing to you and your family!! :-)
This name is great. I give you props for sticking up to a woman.
Spyridon - Father's choice for first born son. Michael for a middle name wouldn't be bad or for the second born son.
I love this name! I looked up the meaning and it said it meant Maker of round baskets. It also means the maker was affluent enough to need may baskets for their grain. It also said that people with this name tend to be more creative and excellent at expressing themselves. I have learned that people will rise to the occasion and accept their given name or any other circumstances in life if they are taught to accept their circumstances in a positive way with pride and confidence.
Great Name
i'm a Greek-American mother of 2 boys, both of whom have non-traditional names. At first i didn't want to follow tradition and name my eldest son Stelios after my father-in-law (my husband is also greek), but i'm so very glad that i did. It may not be mainstream, but it is memorable. Not another Johnny or Billy or even Michael (which, happens to be my husband's name), but out-of-the-norm is just as well. My husband worried about schoolmates, neighbors and other non-Greek friends might have difficulty, but quite to the contrary -- they pronounce his name better than many Greeks we know. And the root of his name is solid, it has a strong meaning, which, combined with the significance of his name (i.e., after his grandfather), we hope will bolster his pride in our culture and traditions. And, for what it's worth, i know at least 4 people named Spiro, of varying ages -- in their 60s, 50s, and even and 8.yr.old at our church. I've also heard much more intricate Greek names which sound "bereft of elegance," as you say....Evloxia, Kleovoulos, Polixeni, to name a few. So i respectfully submit to the mom-to-be, consider not just the acoustics or unfamiliarity of the name, but rather focus on the importance and reason why your husband wants to bestow this unique gift upon him..
Go Spyridon!
Spyridon is a great name with a proud heritage. Michael is too, but it's far too common.
Spyridon is a great name - and even has history in your family! If I hear one more Anna, Hannah, Emma, Jacob, Carter or Hunter - I'm gonna scream - how boring!
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