Comments on: Sparrow James Midnight: Behind the Richie-Madden's Name Choice

By: stef

stef — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:37:26 +0000

Sparrows also used to be coveted for their ability to fly freely in and out of the temples- so sparrows often represent Freedom. I think if you look at it that way, it is actually a pretty masculine name.

By: kaitlin

kaitlin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:37:43 +0000

I love the name Sparrow! But all the same, not everyone uses their first given name as their name. My cousin who is milton cory goes by cory, while his dad goes by milton. He is not a jr either. Harlow and Sparrow have ‘normal’ names in their name so they could go by that. I don’t see the big deal is with the name game anyway. What Angela Ward says is probably true espically if you take the winter and midnight out of their names.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:19:11 +0000

I expected Joel and Nicole to chose another “classic” name with perhaps similar themed middle names to Harlow’s. I find the -ow on both children a bit much, but, of course, they are not my children. I really like the three names trend (for want of a better word) and I also like that one of each Harlow and Sparrow’s middle names is traditional and one is more out there. I have to say, I much prefer Harlow Winter Kate to Sparrow James Midnight, but I’m sure he’s a beautiful, loved baby and that’s all that matters

By: Elby

Elby — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:35:15 +0000

Clearly what a parent names their child is their decision and no-one else’s (though we do all like to judge ), I don’t like the name Sparrow but it’s not up to me so…..
I like flowery names but not naturey names like River, Rain, etc. All my children have 2 middle names but it doesn’t seem that out there to me -I have 2 middle names, both my siblings do, my mum, her sister and brother do, her other brother has 3, all but 2 of my cousins do. It would be weirder if they only had 1 middle name in my family.

By: Angela Ward

Angela Ward — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:36:11 +0000

I thought Midnight and Winter could be related to their time of birth, as Harlow was born in January and People stated in their report that Sparrow was born in the wee hours, hence the Midnight. I think it’s awesome either way!

By: Shell

Shell — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:57:19 +0000

I thougth it was odd at first butI’m gettingused to it. 21 yrs ago I gave my daughter two middle names. The hospital thought I was nuts. lol

By: S

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:33:48 +0000

I agree with Samantha!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:48:19 +0000

I think the “meaning” behind the names will mean more coming from them. I don’t need someone else to tell me what they THINK the meaning behind their choice is. Anyway, all that matters is that it obviously DOES have meaning to Nicole and Joel, it doesn’t matter what it is. As long as they love the name, no one else has to.

By: Tina.

Tina. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:23:17 +0000

i think her names are cool. i like River for a boy because of River Phoenix also Rain is cool for a girl. or Meadow.

By: Joy

Joy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:53:12 +0000

My oldest child’s name is Abigail Robin. My ex liked the name Abigail and I liked the name Robin. Simple as that. It’s too bad his name couldn’t have been James Sparrow. I love the name James.