Ok, not loss of respect, but maybe lack of wisdom
A long time ago (1996), in a place far away (Los Angeles), Alex, a buddy of mine, a really righteous man was debating names for his soon-to-be-born son. His favorite literary character also a righteous man.
Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Yes, that Atticus Finch. For those of you who didn’t pay attention in school, To Kill A Mockingbird is a work of fiction about Tom Robinson, a black man who has been falsely accused of raping a young white woman. Atticus Finch is the attorney appointed to defend Robinson and he and his family pay a heavy price.
Alex wanted to name his son Atticus after Atticus Finch. I get it. It’s not uncommon to name your kid after someone who you respect. After Obama was elected, The name "Malia" moved up 153 spots to No. 192 as popular daughter’s names.Maliyah? More Americans are Naming their Daughters After Malia and Sasha Obama. Or think of all the Marias, Jesus’ and Jose’s in Latino culture.
But, you have to be careful about naming your kid something very unusual. Children are cruel. I told him, look, let’s be real. You’re 5′7″ and skinny, your son not likely to be a big guy. Do you really want to give him a name that’s gonna get him into fights?
Addendum
Here’s one that made me lose respect for a complete stranger
A couple in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have named their newborn twins Corona and Covid.
https://www.today.com/parents/couple-names-newborn-twins-covid-corona-t177621
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