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Meet the Millionaire Matchmaker Baby: Sin Halo Jude

01/20/2010 at 03:00 PM ET
Courtesy Life & Style for use on CBB

When Destin Pfaff’s now-fiancée, Rachel Federoff, asked if she could work with Destin at Patti Stanger’s Millionaire’s Club, the idea took some getting used to. But now Destin might have to come to terms with another family member joining the matchmaking team.

The couple’s 5-month-old son, Sin Halo Jude, seems fated for camera time on The Millionaire Matchmaker, the reality series that chronicles their love-connection business.

“Every time the baby sees Patti, he shrieks like a banshee,” Destin says. “She’s great with him. Sin makes her want a baby.”

Rachel, 32, and Destin, 35, are just ecstatic that their baby boy is finally healthy.

Sin was delivered via emergency c-section after the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and stopped his heart. He also later suffered from digestive problems.

“It was scary and hard, but we were lucky,” says Destin, who’s currently penning a romantic comedy with Patti. “Now he’s tough as nails — beautiful and perfect!”

And as for his unusual name, “My parents hate the name Sin Halo,” Rachel admits. “But it’s the yin and the yang — everybody has a little good and bad in them.”

The Millionaire Matchmaker airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on Bravo.

Source: Life & Style

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Xan on

Some people should really be stopped. Sin? Goodness gracious. If it were a shortened version of another name–like Cyn for Cynthia, or Sin for Sinclair, I could understand, but to straight up name him Sin? I’m really appalled.

Still, the little one is a cutie pie. Wish them all the best…

Jen on

This is the worst name I have ever heard! I have to be honest: I do NOT like that name at all! But he is a really cute baby boy!

Joy on

That little jacket is adorable. I want a baby boy just so he can wear that jacket.

Moore on

Cute family. I watched the show a couple times so I remembered the dad’s face right off the bat. Very nice that their son in healthy.
I’m not a fan of the name mostly because its so literal. I’m not sure how else to do it but Sin and Halo? Very devil and angel but, hey, as long as the kid likes it later thats what matters.

Mira on

The government should stop people from inflicting offensive names on their kids. It’s one thing to choose a silly name like Pilot Inspektor. It’s totally different to choose a blasphemous name that offends a very significant percentage of the society this kid will grow up in. And I’m not even Christian or religious, for that matter.

Reader on

I really don’t know who these people are, but that is a horrible name to give an innocent baby. Sin Halo. I just don’t see how you could do that to a person.

Diana on

I’d like to say a lot more, but I’ll leave this with “These people need to grow up.”

Erika on

O.M.G…who would name their kid Sin?

Amarie on

What a gorgeous child!!! He’s darling!

Rachel-Jane on

He’s got a nice middle name in Jude, so if he really hates his first name (and he might love it!) he can always go by that if he wants. He is cute though, I love his hair.

ruby on

Wow I don’t even know what to say about the name except that hopefully they will never have a daughter and name her virgin whore. Would it be much different?

Sandra on

That’s a terrible name for a child. Halo alone would be better than naming him Sin. How disrespectful, who cares about yin and yang it’s your child’s name!

Doreen on

Lovely child!! I think it’s awful to call your child ‘SIN’!! Hope the cild changes his name when he grows up!!!

Becky on

Beautiful little guy but horrible horrible name!

Chris on

“My parents hate the name Sin Halo,” Rachel admits.

Hmmm I wonder why? ;)

Amanda on

Really? I think that takes it too far, sometimes people are just too selfish. You should care more about the life your child is going to have to deal with with that name than your ‘individuality’

Nym on

When I see these names, I guess I betray my generation because instead of religious references, I see video games! For me, Sin as a name recalls ‘Sin’ in Final Fantasy X, although I’m sure there are other references (Google tells me ‘SiN’ is the name of another game). And ‘Halo’ on a little boy just automatically calls to mind the extremely popular ‘Halo’ line of games.

I think the controversial aspects of this name choice were probably a draw for the parents. You don’t choose a name like ‘Sin Halo’ for conventionality. So, I guess, the name achieved their objective. It is not something I would choose.

Lis on

I’m glad I’m not the only one completely horrified by this poor little guy’s name! Excuse the pun, but it is a sin in itself to name you child that.

On another note, I am very happy for all three of them that the little guy (just can’t call him by his name) is healthy after a scary delivery and infancy.

Olivia on

I love the little suit jacket.

mrsh on

“My parents hate the name Sin Halo” – I would have to agree with them.

Sara on

Sin?!? Is this the Addams family or what?!
If they lived in Europe they would’ve never been allowed to name him that.
This has to be the worst name I’ve ever heard, Bandit and Pilot Inspektor are wonderful names in comparison!

denise on

terrible name
terrible clothes (for such a small baby)
but cute little boy

Angi on

Well, that is certainly a different name. Baby is a cutie :)

Lily on

Come on now. I like unusual names and I even like her yin and yang philosophy, but Sin is just ridiculous. The little guy is just precious, but his parents are trying waaaay to hard to be cool, in my opinion.

nettrice on

I have no problem at all with the name Sin Halo. Considering his parents’ lifestyles it’s no wonder and as long as they are able to keep meanies, judges, and stone throwers (like some of the ones posting here) at bay the kid will be able to live a very sinful, I mean happy life. :)

Kit on

Yuck, I cannot believe parents would intentionally inflect their darling child with a name like “Sin”. Totally immature and selfish. This isn’t a pet fish, it’s a child. He will have that name and all the negative connotation of the word “Sin” for his entire life. YUCK. I’m extremely socially liberal, really believe peopel should just “live and let live” but come on, have some decency and respect for your innocent little baby. It’s not fair to dump your agenda on your tiny baby who has to live in this world as an independent entity…don’t you want them to have a good, strong start????? So you give them the name “Sin” to help them in this world?!

Charlene on

@ nettrice
so he’s going to be subjected to a lifetime of his parents defending him against every sane person who rightfully thinks this name is utterly ridiculous, cruel and downright silly? His parents’ lifestyle is no reason for him to dragged into it. It’s one thing if he was to choose that name for himself when he’s older – but to be given that name from birth and then be expected to deal with it? That’s genuinely selfish of these two apparently very immature people.

He sure is a cutie though, and i’m so glad his birth ended well.

B.J. on

I don’t even believe in the concept of “sin” and this name is flat out ridiculous to me. How old are the parents, 13?

JMO on

People imo are very immature when it comes to naming their children…they don’t think about the future they only live in the moment.

cute baby though.

Ang on

I teach high school kids and one of my students is named “Rowdy.” Nice kid, but totally wild – I’m sure he hears all the time, “Wow, you really live up to your name.” I think it’s really crappy, not to mention immature, of parents to name a kid something that he feels he has to “live up to” just so he can feel like his name is cool. As for these two…way to set your kid up, guys. Can’t wait to hear what HIS future teachers have to say.

Jess from Ohio on

Wow. I am really not a fan of Sin. But I actually quite like Halo (I know, what a hypocrite I am!). Atleast he has Jude to fall back on though, if he decides he wants to have a “normal” name. And I am very happy he is now healthy. That is what truly matters.

Electra on

The name is stupid and immature. Even if you don’t believe in the concept of sin or live a different lifestyle. They both look old enough to have grown out of that childish-hot-topic-lets-be-non-comformist phase. Theres a way to be clever and symbolic without being so literal

Chris K. on

He is cute as sin!!! LOL

But he is REALLY cute!!!

Leeann on

#11 Ruby,

You made me guffaw with laughter! That was a good one!

itstartedwithafish on

Ha, and I thought it was Spanglish for “without a halo”, – which we all are.

What a shocking birth experience they had to live through, – hope everything will really work out well with that lil fella and the parents, – I had a hard time looking forward to giving birth to another child after my first and scary delivery…..

Amity on

I don’t like any of those names, and I think Sin and Halo are both way too girly.

If I have a son I am going to name him Satan. What? Too much? I’m kidding lol.

Gretchen on

Not sure how I’d feel about my daughter dating a boy named named Sin. Just Saying.

Adrianne Foreman on

Interesting how the people who believe in (and are subsequently offended by) “sin” are the quickest to pass judgement.

Who cares? It’s not your kid.

Hea on

Love the outfits and the look and the little boy is amazingly cute. I’m glad he made it into this world because that sounds like a horrifying experience for his parents and him too.

I don’t really mind the name either but I think they could’ve done better. His father looks a little like my ex.

415mama on

Sin…really!?! I try to always so something nice or not say something at all…but I can’t believe they named their baby Sin! Like a PP said why not just name him Satan…or maybe Devil! Think people think!!

Charlene on

@ Adrianne Foreman

“Who cares? It’s not your kid”

it’s called compassion for another human being – apparently not a concept you’re not familiar with. That’s we who are offended by the name Sin are passing judgement on it, and his parents for being so cruel. That’s who cares.
And if you don’t care about anyone elses kid, then why are you visiting a celebrity baby blog???

fuzibuni on

Ohhh Myyyy.
**clutches pearls**

Marla on

never thought i’d say this, but, jermajesty is a way better name.

and #11 ruby, that is freakin’ hysterical. virgin whore for a girl. ha ha.

Mama Llama on

I usually try to not judge other people’s name choices because I chose some unusual names for my children, and I know how much I despise the naysayers. But even I have to admit that it seems kind of mean to name your child Sin. I wish they’d switched it around and given him ‘Halo’ as his first name.

Soph on

I knew a kid whose middle name was Satan. Genuine as well, I saw his birth certificate.
Halo Sin would have been better. Though it sounds like a video game :D

Doreen on

#11 Ruby~seriously if they have a girl, they’d probably name her that!!! Who knows? If not that, something very close to it!! :(

Ruby: Wow I don’t even know what to say about the name except that hopefully they will never have a daughter and name her virgin whore. Would it be much different?

Claire on

Maybe when he’s older he will rebel and change his name to something like Steven or John. Remember how Zowie Bowie decided he’d rather be known as Duncan Jones?

Naiad on

That name just offends me, and there are deeply religious people in this world who would offended by that as well. They should be a little more mature and maybe have thought about his future. Whhat if, by some weird twist of irony, he wanted to become a clergyman or something to that effect?

Mary on

Would you want your child playing with Sin?

ruby on

I was told years ago by an older woman that you name your son for who he is as a man not as a baby. A baby boy with the name Pilot, Bandit, Sin… yeah I guess that is cute but what about the MAN that he will become? The same goes for baby girls- you name that future woman, not that cute baby girl.

Would you see a doctor named Sin? Pilot? Peanut? Sure they can change their names but they shouldn’t have to. They should have been named by the adults who are responsible for them in the first place.

Tammy on

What a horrible name for such a innocence baby!

Moore on

nettrice, you may not realize but with your comment you just welcomed yourself into the very groups (meanies, judges and stone throwers) that you’re talking bad about. Is that not just a little hypocritical on your part? And also, yes, considering their lifestyles (him being a writer included) you’d think they’d be able to drum up a little more creativity. Maybe then they wouldn’t have to keep your groups at bay.

Manal on

Sin?!! Poor baby!! they should have named him Miracle at least if they want something that different!plus he is a little Miracle..

Terry on

@ marla: I totally I agree! Jermajesty actually sounds like a cool name next to Sin.

I have heard of a couple who named their kid God. Wonder how it would go if God met Sin? ;)

Annie on

Normally I’m disgusted by the names people choose but, for some reason, this doesn’t bother me. I think it’s because I’ve heard women named Cyndy called Cyn so the sound is familiar. It’s just letters and sounds strung together. We give them their meetings right? Yes, it’s dumb but anyhow he is super cute! And I LOVE that little gothic suit. For some reason, he amuses me. Cutie.

Lola Marie on

Aw what an adorable little guy

Lola Marie on

I’m pretty traditional but I love his name.

Emily on

#11 that is so spot on!

shalay on

I’m not offended by the name Sin Halo. I just downright dislike it.

I think what bothers me most is the fact that the parents are taking THEIR style, THEIR beliefs, and THEIR current choice of trends and inflicting it on their child, who will one day have his own individual identity. I don’t care if they’re goth or punk or rockabilly. I don’t care how they dress their son or how they style his hair. But I think it crosses the line to give your son a name like Sin Halo because you like the contrast of themes between the devil and an angel. If you like the name so much, then change YOUR OWN NAME to it. Get it tattooed on you, or better yet, name your dog that. Don’t give that name to a baby who has no control over the situation and will have to live with it for the rest of his life, just because his parents thought it was “cool”.

I think it is absolutely selfish of them, to inflict their son with this name, which he’ll have to defend every day once he gets older. Hopefully he’ll like it. But if my parents were hippies who named me Rainbow Moon Blossom, I’d honestly resent them for it, since they’d be making ME live with the consequences of their fleeting interests. And Rainbow Moon Blossom is a world better than Sin Halo.

ZBP on

I am in the minority with the name. I like it but i would of gone with Halo Sin Jude. it gives it more of a appealing tone.

These people look like the kind of people to name their son that anyways cuz from the way they look. Which says nothing about the actual people. but if sarah michelle prinze named her daughter that i would stocked. ya what i mean? lol.

nonetheless, He is a cutie and i love the suit its kinda funny. :D

Cressida on

That is just mean. Who does that to another person? Naming another person Sin.

Margot on

Um, wow.

I had a moment of “Sin? As in, naughty thing someone did? Really? Maybe it’s sin as in sin-cos-tan, like in maths, ‘sine’ rather than sin… no? Oh dear.”

I believe in freedom of expression, but I also believe in not pushing your beliefs on your kids, either. At least he has Jude to fall back on if he hates it when he grows up… this looks like a recipe for a sequel to ‘The Rage in Placid Lake’, to be honest…

Kristin on

If there were ever a place to revoke the old parenting license based on a name, this would be it. Disgusting.

Ana on

Although its not my choice, I have to agree Sin does seem a bit mean! Maybe Halo Jude…I would just feel mean calling a child Sin to be honest!

daniela on

Like whoa….they were mos definitely trying hard to be different, eh? Cute kid, silly name!

Sophie on

Awww he looks like a little man in that picture with that jacket, what a cute little baby and expression.

Is it bad that the name reminded me of video games? But i come from the gaming generation even though I don’t actually like them.
Each to their own I guess- but its seems just kinda tasteless to call your poor baby Sin. It seems kinda cruel… I don’t envy him starting school and what the other kids/teachers/parents are going to say.

Hea on

“Mary Says: January 20th, 2010 at 5:21 pm

Would you want your child playing with Sin?”

Of course I would if Sin turned out to be a friend of my kid and a good one at that. I would never in a million years judge a person based on their NAME. Ever. That’s just mean.

Samantha on

that baby is adorable!!

5kidswdisabilities on

Oh, my GOD!!!! That baby is so precious!
Lindsey Petersen

nettrice on

Moore, there’s nothing mean or judgmental in my initial response. But several times I’ve read posts calling the name “disgusting”, “mean”, etc. — all based on a name! It’s the 21st century already. If anything my comment expressed tolerance which is apparently not in vogue today. It’s a shame. Well Sin can play with my children and he would be welcomed in my home as Sin, not some other name other people prefer because they are not “with it”.

Revoke the parents’ license? Unbelievable!

Jen DC on

I’ll give them this: The name flows well. Other than that… C’mon, Destin! (Although… Could his name be the masculine version of “Destiny,” a name I detest for girls?) Anyway, that baby is all kindsa cute and I hope he can live up to the name – somehow. It’s better than “Cash Rich” IMO.

Mike on

That name is SUPER STAR!

Change Nothing.

UggaMugga.com on

One commenter said they wouldn’t want their daughter dating a boy named Sin. I agree and see it a step further:

Can you imagine your baby girl growing up, dreaming of her wedding day, and then having a pricey, gorgeous, hand screened invitation sent to everyone you know inviting them to the joyous union of your baby girl marrying a man named Sin?!

noam on

i’m not offended by the name, i just don’t think it’s very cute or clever…and i really don’t like the first name with the last name: sin pfaff. said together, it just kind of sounds like a sneeze to me…

but i will say, that baby is dressed in one dapper suit…

lipsy on

He’s going to have to be a cool kid to live with a name like SIN! I dread to think of his future therapy bills because of his name! he is one good looking little man though!

nettrice on

Yes, I can imagine my baby girl marrying a man named Sin or whatever!

Jessica on

Just because the parents want to live their lives with pink hair tattoos and holes all over their body, doesn’t necessarily ean the child will want too. Maybe the child will love his name, maybe he will hate his parents forever, after all, your name is a major part of your identity-and “sin”. It’s terribly disrespectful and especially to combine it with “halo” which also has positive religious connotations, hopefully these two will make better decisions throughout his childhood. The baby is adorable though! however im not a fan of putting gel or product in an infants hair. When will people learn that babies arent accessories!

Laydacris on

Sin just sounds like its short for Sinclair. What do you say to people who’s name is actually Sinclair and they prefer to be called Sin?????? Is that wrong??? Get over yourselves. Seriously!!!

Kimberlee Chrisman on

This looks like the new Addams family. While his name is of course horrible, that’s not the worst thing. He has to live with these people.

crg on

I totally agree with naming a baby as a person and not as a cutesy baby. It’s weird that in a few decades we’ll have 40 year old women named Riley, Kylee, or things of that cutesy nature. As another poster said, he could always use Jude. I like that name. I usually don’t judge people on how they name their kids, but this does seem extreme.

Tiffany on

Adorable baby but horrid name! I hope that little sweetie insists on being called Jude when he’s older.

James on

You people are just incredible. If you judge a person solely based on a name, you are the biased and ignorant and intolerant people, not the Pfaffs. Just to let you know, my birth name is Sin Hang (I am chinese) but I had to change it to James because of ignorant people like the people here who are posting here. Either you cannot pronouce it or make fun of it. The only difference between Sin Halo and Betty Lu is that some people decided to socially accept Betty Lu and reject Sin Halo. This is because of ignorance. Who or what makes betty lu acceptable? Nothing besides some people saying its acceptable and other follwing it. Its the child’s name and people should respect that these two people felt that Sin Halo Jude was the best name for the kid. For you people who speak of the teasing, if you paid more attention to your own kids and teach more tolerance in your family and community, we wouldn’t have the teasing in the first place. For you religious people who despise the name, what happen to loving all of god’s children? Why would you single out Sin Halo Jude? You ignorant intolerant people are the reason we have so much hatred in today’s society. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Lily on

What a gorgeous child, and I don’t mind the name! And like usual on this site, the sanctimommys are out in full force!

dgk on

I find the viciousness of some of the posts offensive. I think it’s a safe assumption that none of you who find the name so objectionable are named “Sin.” Yet, your mean-sprited posts speak volumes.

This is a beautiful family, regardless of what names they’re called. Why not just embrace a new and beautiful life that came into the world and wish this family well! Let’s wish this precious child a good and happy life, regardless of his name.

Moore on

nettrice – “…as they are able to keep meanies, judges, and stone throwers (like some of the ones posting here)…”
Prior to your comment there is only maybe one that is against the parents if at all. You judged people while people judged the name. I think that does fall under the judgmental category.

Either way people don’t like the name and have said so but I haven’t read but again maybe one prior to your comment who think the child or the parents are disgusting, mean or anything like that. There is also no complete tolerance in your comment which is not at all in vogue. You stand for the name but not other’s people right to dislike it.

It doesn’t matter what century it is. When people hear a name, they are going to wonder who named them that and why. It doesn’t matter if its a tame name or not. I often have people wonder about my first name and when they meet me, they sometimes say “oh I thought such and such.” My name is tame and common. This child will deal with more than that which is where the outcry comes from. Sin as the person has nothing to do with Sin the name.

Moore on

Too bad you didn’t post earlier James, I wouldn’t have thought to reply again so soon.

Do you know the reason Betty is more accepted then Sin? I doubt it has to do with everyone as a whole not being tolerant and being ignorant like you think it does. Look at the definitions of the words. In case you haven’t realized it, that primarily was how names were chosen. If going merely by the definition of these words, it shouldn’t be surprising that one has always been socially acceptable over the other. Instead of being so angry about it try looking at it that way. It is a word and some words as names will not be socially acceptable due to their meanings.

One thing you fail to see big time is that loving another person’s name has nothing to do with loving God’s children. Name does not equal person nor does it give clues as to who they are. I find it funny that people always bring up “love god’s children” as an opposition to a religious comment.

I don’t think the name has anything to do with the character of the child (nor is that what the majority of people are judging) but I still have no interest in naming my child a word that means “deliberate disobedience to the known will of God.” They like it, they should, but I do not like the name and see no reason to apologize for my opinion on it. Had it been something less literal then the thought behind it would have worked better.

Maybe you and others like you should be more tolerant of other people’s opinions on something so subjective as names. It is sad that whoever you were dealing with couldn’t pronounce yours but thats their own problem, isn’t it, just like its our problem that we dislike the name.

nettrice on

My name is not tame and common but I don’t judge those who have names that are. That’s not my point. The proverbial elephant in this blog is religion, more specifically intolerance and I calling as I read it, not how I imagine it to be. If I had based my identity on a dictionary I would have accepted at an early age that I am marked by anger or resentment or hostility; offering little or no hope; stemming from evil characteristics or forces…and more! Fortunately I grew up with the freedom to be an individual, not inferior because of a name or language or gender or skin color.

Megan on

First of all, back off. These are my friends and they are the sweetest people in the world. How dare you judge someone based on a look or what they name their child. All of you should be ashamed. After all they have gone through to only focus on the name… you people are cowards because none of you would dare say what you type here to their face. If you knew them, you would love them.

Sin is a beautiful little boy and he will grow up loved and to be true to himself. He will not be placed in this little box that you or other people in society try to place him in. For those that say my friends are immature or trying to hard to be cool – you say that because you are immature and not cool yourself.

For those of you fixed on his name, maybe you should open your eyes and your heart and read the rest of the story and see that they are normal people who enjoy life differently than you do and that is okay. Maybe you should look past the cover of the book and read what is inside before you make stupid comments.

All, I can say is that all of you judgmental people out there need to shut up about his name and focus on the story and what they have gone through!!

Ginger on

I see no big deal over the name. I know 2 Cynthias that go by…Cyn (pron. Sin). Now if the little guy’s name was Lucifer….

Ginger on

One more thing, the more I look at this sweet, alt-couple… the more I think of the Awkward Family Photos site. Yipes.

Erin on

Kimberlee, really? Do you think the same thing about the way Angelina Jolie or Jesse James or Johnny Depp? By definition those two and many more celebs are Addams famiy-ish, right? Because they have lots of tattoos and dress out of the norm. To imply that these two are fishy because of their style, naming of kids, etc is misplaced maybe. Or perhaps we should call out Gwen Stefani as a kook. Look at her hair, clothes, kids names. Until I have some evidence, I assume most parents try to do best by their kids.

Jetta on

i’m all for unusual names and usually really love them..but…sin halo does not ring well. even if they had just reversed it at “Halo Sin,”…100 thousand times better!

Kit on

@Megan….so, because you’ve struggled and had some hardship this grants you free reign as a parent to name your child something that a huge % of society will think is offensive? “Sin” in the English language has extremely negative connotation, it immediately evokes negativity in a vast majority of the English speaking world. Sorry, I wouldn’t want to do that to my CHILD. It has nothing to do with being non-conformist it has to do with the definition of the word “SIN”…it doesn’t matter if you are religious or not, the word exists and has a definition. It’s like naming your child “Lie” or “Cheat” or “Stea”, or what have you…that’s what SIN is, whether you believe in sin or not. Why would you name your child that even if you yourself don’t believe in sin, why would you set your child up for something that has such a negative connotation. I think it’s totally ridiculous to say that those of us who think the name is “cruel” are being intolerant….what we’re saying is it’s cruel to the child because the word is negative and evokes negativity in many, many, many people so why do that to a baby? THAT is immature and thoughtless at the very least. I was raised by a “non conformist” and frankly, it wasn’t that heck of a lot of fun to ALWAYS be different….it gets pretty flippin’ old as a kid to ALWAYS stand out in the crowd.

Sarah M. on

Megan (#88) – I’m sincerely glad that Sin (and the parents) are doing well after the problems with his birth and early infancy. That being said, I would NEVER name my child ‘Sin.’ It has too much of a negative connotation to it for MY liking. Also, they said that it was chosen for the ying/yang effect of bad vs. good. If non-religious people find the name offensive, then I think it’s gone too far. If you think Sin is okay, what do you think of the Pennsylvania couple who named their children after Nazi war heroes? Their last name is Campbell. Their children are: Adolf Hitler Campbell (and they refer to him by both his first and middle name), Joycelynn ArianNation Campbell and the youngest child’s middle name is Hinler. Sin is almost as bad as that, connotation wise, as far as I’m concerned.

To those saying that it’s just a name, yes that is true. But would you want the first thing people think when they hear your child’s name to be something negative? I wouldn’t. My brother’s name is Draven. It means ‘crow’. I don’t like it, either. I love him. I nannied for a little girl named Rose. Don’t like that name, but I love her with all my heart. You can get past the name and gete to know the person as themselves, but it is much harder when they have names that have such negative conotations!!!

Bragpuppy on

Although his name is not my style I see no harm in them naming him Sin.
The only people who would find it offensive are the religious nuts and frankly it is none of their business.
Congrats to them, he is adorable.

mom*of*boys on

Sucky name for such an adorable baby!

Erin on

If the kid’s parents truly love the name, as long as it’s not something like Adolph Hitler, go for it! Who cares what society thinks as long as you’re a good person and do good things!?! This is a great first lesson for that child and this is an extreme example of why parents don’t tell people what they’ll be naming their child before it’s born. Ironic that people here and elsewhere are “disgusted” with such a “negative” name when comments like that are negative. Yin and Yang indeed. Irony.

Anna on

These people need to grow up, naming a human being Sin is not funny or cool, it’s just stupid and quite mean.

The baby looks supercute, too bad his parents didn’t think of him when they names him.

dutchmom on

I don’t judge. I think they can name the baby whatever they like. I do feel, that when you are a responsible parent or you want to parent responsibly, you just don’t think about yourself and what YOU like, but you think about your child and his or her future life. What if this child does not grow up to be a tattoo artist, but a lawyer? Just wondering……
By the way, congrats, he’s a beautiful little boy!

Allie-Rose on

Oddily enough, it’s not Sin’s name that bugs me, but How Destin says “he shrieks like a banshee” — I mean… wow!

cauthors on

@ Megan, why don’t you ask your “friends” why they didn’t just be done with it and call him “Shit”? or “Psychopath” or, wait, I’ve got it … “Pedophile”? I mean if we want to shock and offend others through warping our progeny, let’s really go out on a limb.

Can’t wait to check back in 18 years and see which fellow Z-list offspring little Sin is incarcerated with.

Mike on

I know Rach and Destin…Rachel for years. I know they are the best parents ever! Who cares what Sin’s name is? I think it absolutely fits both him and his parents. You all didn’t carry him in your womb. You all aren’t raising him. Give it a rest and quit being so critical. Lord knows I don’t dig some of your names….

emma on

Beautiful baby, cruel name. A newborn baby is the epitome of innocence and purity, how can a parent look at their precious newborn and think “he’s a Sin”?

Untitled on

This is 2010 and the reality is people can name THEIR child any name imaginable and most likely will just because they can. The issue isnt about the lifestyle the parents live because they can be next in line for presidency and it still wouldnt matter. Im sure they love their baby but we as a SOCIETY have got to do better in regards to names because these kids will grow up and deal with the name drama, not the parents. A name doesnt define who you are as a person but lets see how easy it will be for Sin Halo to get a job…

Hea on

James and Megan – Well said both of you.

And no, Sin will never ever in a million years even come close to the terrible name Adolf Hitler. Are there NO laws whatsoever regarding what you name your kids in the States?

Hea on

And I forgot:

Kimberlee Chrisman said: “This looks like the new Addams family. While his name is of course horrible, that’s not the worst thing. He has to live with these people.”

Judgemental much? Uptight much?

Kylee on

I like Halo and I like Jude but I do not like the name Sin. I understand the whole everybody has a little bit of good and bad in them but to name a child Sin is just ridonkulous!

Callie Brown on

Im very proud of my lil brother and Rachel. As for Sin Halo he is Gods gift to them His name is beautiul unique and all our family likes it.

JM on

Adrianne Foreman and nettrice both really good comments. i have to agree that whilst i would never choose such a name for my child and i do tihnk it sounds silly, it is no worse than pilot inspektor or peanut (in fact i think i actually prefer it). if little Sin were one of my kids friends i would never make an issue out of it and make sure that my kids just accept that he has an unusual name.

nicole armstrong on

Why is everyone saying it is wrong to name your kid whatever name you want? I have heard some of the most uncommon names over the last several years, but those are the ones you remember. No one remembers Jill, Bob or Sam, but you will remember Sin Halo. Just because you may think it’s not right or the kid won’t think it’s a good name doesn’t mean it is not. How many people change their names because they didn’t like the name Jill or Bob? You are in no place to judge people unless you are perfect and no one is.
This is the problem with society so quick to judge without seeing. If they were your typical American family blonde hair with blue eyes in a suit clean as a button and named their baby Banana, everyone would think it was ok. All that should matter is that Sin Halo is loved and taken care of not what his name is.

aj on

Im sorry, but some people just should’nt be allowed to have children. It’s pretty obvious that they are messed up people and to name a child that is a complete disgrace. Those two “adults” have some serious growing up to do. Hopefully that beautiful baby boy will grow up to have more sense than his parents have.

Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa on

We have been following these posts with very vested interest. Rachel is our daughter; Destin our son and Sin Halo Jude Pfaff, our precious and beloved grandson.

Our gut reaction was that of contempt and disdain for those who have posted such venomous comments. Contempt evaporated and pity emerged. We pity those who judge people by appearance, name, race, religon and such, rather than content of character. We pity those who don’t have the capacity to look beyond what is only “visible.” You who have “normal” names and carry such hatred in your hearts.

We pray that as our grandson grows up he never has the displeasure of knowing such people. We pray our grandson continues in the footsteps of his parents, who are the most loving, grounded and decent people anyone could ever have the privilege of calling “daughter,” “son,” “mother,” “father,” “friend.” Fortunately, the hate mongers here on this site are not within that select circle and never will be. Our grandson is surrounded by a huge circle of love. No one could ask for more than that as life’s greatest gift.

Rachel, Destin and Sin Halo Jude – We love and support you, always!

Ellen Smith on

The outfits, the hair, the tattoos – why are posters surprised they named their child Sin Halo? I doubt Michael John or Jake Ryan were in their top 10? However, if he were named Sinclair and his parents or friends called him “Sin” no one would think twice about it. It’s the idea that the name is associated with the word “sin” with “an offense against religious or moral law.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). I am not a fan of the name, but I find it no worse than “Sparrow”.

sar on

You know if we raise our kids correctly and teach them not to judge people based on names then we wont have to worry about others getting made fun of souley based on their names. Sadly from a lot of what I read on these comments it wont happen because many will pass on their own ignorance to their children.

Ellen Smith on

The outfits, the hair, the tattoos – why are posters surprised they named their child Sin Halo? I doubt Michael John or Jake Ryan were in their top 10? However, if he were named Sinclair and his parents or friends called him “Sin” no one would think twice about it. It’s the idea that the name is associated with the word “sin” which means “an offense against religious or moral law.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). I am not a fan of the name, but I find it no worse than “Sparrow”.

kris on

How cute is he in his little suit! That little guy is a total doll!

JM on

“sparrow”….yeah, that’s kind of what i was saying, lots of people give their kids weird names but none of them have been subjected to the horrible comments that this family have. it’s unusual but to say, as some posters have, that they shouldn’t be allowed to have kids is a disgusting comment and should not be allowed in my opinion.
to the family, i believe that your son will probably more open-minded that a lot of the kids of the people who are posting such horrible comments. i know that if i had a choice between my kids being friends with your son with parents like you, or kids of parents who teach their kids that you must be horrible parents for naming him Sin, then i know i would rather he hung out with your little one.
sadly it is still often a narrow-minded world we live in.

Mrs.B on

I love the show. I wish they have more a little more about them and the other girl(man, can’t remember her name now).

In Hollywood where everything is so material, so fake-bake-tan, fake boobs, plastic surgeries and fake people is refreshing to see couple like them. They are different(in a good way) and I think they choose a name that goes with there lifestyle and interests. Sin is so adorable and I wish them all the best!

Rock on

Wow, some of these posts are just crazy, cant believe people still think so backwords.

I wish the Pfaffs all the best, baby sin is just the cutest thing in the world.

Ya, the name is unusual, but hey, its their choice, not all of yours. I have no doubt that Sin will grow up to be a fantastic, caring person. He will be just like his parents.

Dont mess with Sin, I dont like it when people mess with Sin.

Besides, he will be the coolest kid in school.

Mrs.B on

Sorry for the mistakes, english is not my first language and the keyboard is giving me some problems.

Mary-Helen on

They can name their child whatever they wish, but IMO much like Gerard Way they wanted to make sure they generated buzz and had people talking, and they are. I think alot of celebs do this without thinking about how cruel people can be. This is why my husband & I named our daughters on the side of caution. But to each their own and he is quite the cutie!

dutchmom on

@ cauthors: I think you are going to far with this comment. It’s like giving up on a baby and making an assumption he is going to be a criminal because of his name.
I do not like the name and I do worry if he’s going to be accepted with such a name, and frankly, after reading al the comments, I fear for him.

Courtney on

I sure hope NO ONE rips me a new one for my childrens names anymore here (Alysabeth, Alexandrya)because no matter how I spell my childrens names it does not compare to naming them SIN!

bungalowbliss on

Poor little guy–I’m glad he’s overcome his rough start and is now a healthy baby. Gosh, is he adorable!!

Liliana on

While I’m not a fan of the name, it’s not because of the meaning. It really just isn’t my style. That said, he is not my son therefore I have no say whether his name is Sin, Bob, or Elephant.

Perhaps I don’t find it so morally wrong because I’ve always seen Sin as a nickname for Sinclair. I’m sorry but saying that Destin and Rachel are unfit to be parents because of their name choice is rude and ignorant. Based solely on appearence, Sin seems to be loved and cared for by his parents. At the end of the day, that’s all that matters.

It really isn’t a catastrophe as everyone makes it out to be. If he grows up disliking his name, he can change it. I agree that people can be cruel and he most likely will face such individuals throughout his lifetime but if people are shallow enough to judge him based on his name alone, he’s better off not associating with them, anyway.

Congratulations to Destin and Rachel on their beautiful baby boy!

Hea on

I hope everyone here is happy now that all of your judgmental comments have reached the family in question. I bet many of you think you’ve accomplished a huge and, with your own values, positive change for this family now with your criticism and ignorance.

I guess it’ll be a cold day in hell before people fully accept their fellow beings, huh?

Moore on

nettrice, your name is actually common where I am. I actually have a cousin with a similar name, a little bit of a different spelling. When I see your name I don’t wonder about who you are as a person, I wonder about the name and the meaning behind it and if it is at all similar to my cousin’s.

According to the article, the grandparents didn’t like either. What were your reasons for that? I’m pretty sure that had nothing to do with how you thought your child was going to raise your grandchild. Same thing here for some of us. I don’t at all agree with the comments that are rude to the parents but there are some of us who don’t like the name and that has nothing to do with their parenting skills.

Also, Adolph means noble wolf but I doubt many of you will be naming your child that due to who had it and the social stigma. Same with sin for some us. It is just not a word we would attach to our child.

I highly doubt this is or will ever be the last word/name treated this way on this site due to all the varying opinions.

Chris on

All rise for, Judgemental.
Perhaps society needs people like this to make us feel more normal….when we all know we are all a bit nuts!
Leave them alone!

Moore on

Also, Megan, maybe you should focus on spending less time putting out general statements. There are some of us who aren’t even looking at them but rather the name and yet you call us cowards?

Right.

I have no problem telling this family what I think of their choice of name. Why? Because it is an opinion not a fact and if you care so much about another person’s subjective opinion on something as simple as a name then you obviously need something better to do in life. I can understand wanting to defend your friends as people, sure, but to whine about what people think of the name itself is a little low. Maybe you should stick just defending their character cause you do that so well.

Oh, also, did you tell the grandparents to shut up about his name? To open their eyes and their hearts cause according to the article they didn’t like the name either. Go figure.

I’m sorry but your “stupid” judgment-filled comment rivals that of a child playing on the internet with hurt feelings. I suggest you back off instead.

Hea on

Moore – Ask the grandparents yourself. They’re here.

Nettrice on

Moore, at least two of the grandparents posted a response here. It seems as if the negative opinions posted bothered them They seem supportive and that’s a good thing!

I always hear about people who have similar names but it’s not my name, nor am I all that invested with what others think about my name. My name is a combo of two…two people who were instrumental in raising my parents. If that combo spelled out s.i.n. I would be okay with it. As it is I am uncommon for totally different reasons and I am prejudged because of it. I’ve learned that life is too short to worry about it.

Maria* on

Judgmental about a name just think about your self, everybody has a “sin”ner inside, he can be call Sin without being hypocrite and now all this people using religion and fake morals gets offended with a Baby name’s when we all are sinners if you want to go by God law you should started love everybody and respect everybody.
(Matthew 10:8). We are sinners justified by grace. We have our life because of mercy. And we live by mercy.

Gabbadoo on

Wow…Although I would not choose this name for my child I think all the negative comments are ridiculous…IT’S THEIR CHILD, NOT YOURS!!!!! The comment that the government should have a law against naming their children unique or different names is even more ridiculous. It’s one thing to make your opinion known about the name, that’s what this site allows…fine…but to get nasty and even bring religion into the matter is pathetic! The baby is gorgeous and is thankfully alright after a few scares, that is all we can hope for any child, not whether his name is sac religious or that his jacket is stupid (which by the way I ADORE)!

And kudos to the Grandparents…they hit the nail right on the head…people are cruel and the comments made here are beyond that!

Erin on

This has got to be the leader in the clubhouse regarding an exhausted subject.

Moore on

Hea, I did. I posted: “What were your reasons for that?” I also said “I’m pretty sure that had nothing to do with how you thought your child was going to raise your grandchild.” and thats pretty much how feel about it. The name itself is not a favorite but I don’t dislike the parents for it. There are people here who do but some of us don’t.

Nettrice, the negative comments bothered me too. They were rude but I’m wondering about their opinion on the name itself.

The name nettrice and its variations are common where I am especially while in school. My cousin’s is also a mix of two but different reasons, different situation as most are. I’m sure this child will be fine with his name too but it doesn’t change how the name is taken. People aren’t going to like it, it’s their problem, our problem, what we think about the name. I just see no reason to harp on a person’s opinion of a name when to most people, the name is held very separate from the individual’s character.

denise on

we are all living in a society with moral standards. and I totally don’t get why people think naming a child is fun and a place for exotic (and in this case OFFENSIVE) ideas. there are severals studies that employers do judge appliants by their names. of course one can complain that this isn’t fair. well, but it’s REALITY! this child has to live in a society with values and standards. i always wonder why people think they have to make their child special or unique by giving it an exotic or offensive name, isn’t every child special and unique??? i beg your pardon “SIN”??? a child has to live with that name and children are rude and direct.
when we named our son we chose a name which is normal and not offensive and especially one that is still appropriate when he’s an adult and in a job. a name where people don’t first come to the conclusion that his parents spend too much energy on being different.
in my opinion the name is RUDE, OFFENSIVE and absolutely unsuitable. and parents who choose such a name are either not thinking clearly or they are immature or naive. it doesn’t mean they are bad parents or that the child isn’t loved. but actually I don’t think I’d let my son play with a child with such a name because names say a lot about the intellectual and social background of the family. at least in my country such names are favored by people with a low or no educational background.

I don’t care how people dress or what their style is. but my tolerance ends when a child is going to suffer because it’s parents were trying too hard being different… and “special” or “unique”. this boy is cute and it’s wonderful that he is alive.

Mary on

To the mom/dad/grandma/grandpa:

Don’t you see this is the reaction Sin is going to receive in the real world outside his bubble that he has now? A lot of these posters are really concerned for how he’s going to be treated by his peers, their parents, teachers etc. I have a very different name, Mary is my middle name that I use on message boards, my name is very pretty but I did get teased sometimes and I think the name Sin is going to be that much worse for this little guy.
I’m sure they are great parents but in this one area of thinking about his future should have been thought out a little more.

sar on

Denise- I feel sorry for your son, to have a mother who might not let her child play with a kid based on their name is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I will let my kids play with whoever they like whatever their name is, economic background, etc… what’s so funny about your comment is I don’t think you see how you are the one being the immature, naive parent who is not thinking clearly. A name does not make a person the person is the one who makes the name. :-)

Nettrice on

Denise, I am not judged because of my name but for my skin color or gender. All are superficial and have little, if anything, to do with my character, abilities, or accomplishments.

Sara D. on

Wow, there’s a bunch of haters on this page. Kudos to the more tolerant of the above posts. IT’S JUST A NAME! If you don’t know the family personally, and aren’t directly affected by their choices then perhaps you should mind your own business and find something better to do with your time than criticize others.
Congrats Des & Rach! We (heart) U!
P.S. If they were in Europe, they WOULD be allowed to use this name because in Polish “Sin” means “Son”. So, ha.
=^..^=

Electra on

This being a website, I’m pretty sure that the posters come from varying background and the general response to the name has been negative. What do the parents think sin will encounter as he grows up? Names are our calling card. In a lot of instances people know our names before they know anything else. So to say its just a name..a name is very very very important.

Luna on

Who cares what they name their baby? He’s adorable and you should never judge someone by how they look, what their name is, or anything but the type of person they are. Sin Halo Jude, Rachel, and Destin, are probably very happy. Let them be happy. I really hope that that people realize that ‘everyone is equal’ extends to names too.

Amy on

What a beautiful little boy!

I think the issue is, that Sin is something negative. It’s not too nice to name a child after something negative, Apple and Sparrow aren’t negative things, just a little strange.

But to ne honest, it doesn’t matter, what matters is the little one has had a tough start already with health issues and it would have been nice for his parents to have a little bit of support rather than complete and utter judgement. Okay, not a “normal” name but come on guys, is it really more important than the face that he’s beautiful and he’s here.

It would have been nice for his parents to be able to show the little man this, like so many other celebs, when their babies are born they get nothing but congratulations and kind thoughts and wishes and it would have been nice for the family to be able to look back at this thread to show how happy people were when he arrived in the world?

And although I undertsand people are baffled by the name, that is understandable, some of the comments are just uncalled for.

@cauthors – Complete over reaction on your part.

And to the others who have been so narrow minded (not everyone just those who were extremly narrow minded) you should be ashamed of yourselves. And yes, it’s not a perfect name but it’s not acceptable to judge those who are different and this has been taken too far now.

Can we not just celebrate that fact that this little boy is beautiful and healthy??

Congratulations Destin Pfaff’s & Rachel Federoff on the Birth of your beautiful baby boy! X

Gabbadoo on

Denise says:

but actually I don’t think I’d let my son play with a child with such a name because names say a lot about the intellectual and social background of the family…

Really? I wouldn’t want my children playing with a child that comes from a background of judgmental, close-minded, discriminatory and quite honestly hateful hateful people, such as Denise. So just because someone names their child Michael or Mary it means that they have all these qualities you speak of? I suppose the moment your son said he had a friend named Jorge or Jesus “s*%t would hit the fan”, right?

loma on

What a cute baby!

Good luck when it comes time to apply for college, a job, a home loan or car loan where the first impression you give someone is based off of your name. He will be judged his whole life before he is even given a chance.

KiwiKiki on

I, just like most of you, am appalled by the name. He’s a beautiful little boy who has been saddled with a horrendously blasphemous name. I’m a Christian, so I just cannot even comprehend purposely naming a child a term that is in direct opposition to God. It will surely have a great bearing on the rest of his life when interacting with other people, no matter whether they are religious or not. I mean, just because there are things out there that are real conditions in life, doesn’t mean you go naming your child that. Why not “Chlamydia” or “Poverty” for a little girl and “Knife Fight” or “Earthquake” for a little boy? Seriously…these people should be STOPPED.

New Zealand law does not allow names that would cause offense to a reasonable person. Registration officials blocked some names, including “Fish and Chips,” “Yeah Detroit,” “Keenan Got Lucy” and “Sex Fruit.” But others were allowed, including “Number 16 Bus Shelter” and, tragically, “Violence.” Why the latter were allowed is beyond me.

Judge Rob Murfitt made a 9-year-old girl a ward of the court so that her name could be changed from “Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.”

“The court is profoundly concerned about the very poor judgment which this child’s parents have shown in choosing this name,” he wrote. “It makes a fool of the child and sets her up with a social disability and handicap, unnecessarily.” The little girl had been so embarrassed at the name that she had never told even her closest friends what it was. She told people to call her “K” instead.

What is wrong with people?

sgtmian on

i don’t like the name, it’s not my cup of tea, i’ve seen cleverer yin and yang names out there (fireese, for example: fire and ice). but i’m not offended by it. i think it’s way worse to name your kid something cutesy and childlike, like pixie. because that baby is not going to be a baby for very long.

for those of you complaining that they’re forcing their lifestyle on their son, who doesn’t? hippies give their children earthy names, christians give their children biblical names, and practically every muslim i’ve ever met is named after some prophet. you don’t know if your child is going to follow your path, your likes and dislikes, your faith. but you give them a name that means something to YOU. if they really don’t like it later in life, they can change it, but most people with odd names learn to love them and the meanings their parents put behind them. i’m sure even poor kloey will like hers.

and anyway, a nice, traditional name doesn’t guarantee your kid won’t hate it. portia de rossi changed her name from amanda lee rogers.

denise on

who is actually “hateful”?? I PITY that poor boy for his name… and I discriminate against uneducated people and yes, people, who obviously stop thinking about the wellbeing of their kids when names are concerned. as someone mentioned already: names are our calling cards.
if an employer searches for a new employee, the first few things he learns are name and qualifications. and there are many studies which proved that children with obscure names are more often than not not considered, that they get worse marks at school than children with names that are considered as typical for an educated background. who ignores such facts is naive.
as it was mentioned in one comment, if they love such a name that much, why don’t they change theirs to “sin” or “hate” or whatever? why does a child have to suffer? he will at least be teased at school. and if he ever wants to have a more conservative career I’m sure a lot of employers will prefer to invite a “william” or “sean” or whatever name is now used by more educated and reflected partens.

and now, well, hate me. who’s without sin can throw the first stone (pun well intended)… because those people who are the rudest in these postings are the ones who think others are rude because they think of this cute boy’s wellbeing and his future. weird, eh?

KiwiKiki on

James, no one that I’ve seen here said they despised the baby. It’s a person’s right not to like a name. It’s also our right as “religious” people to feel that something is blaphemous when it dishonors OUR God. These people stated that they named him “Sin” for the sin in us. We are not jumping to conclusions or reading anything into the meaning…they were quite clear about it. We care enough about this innocent little baby to not wish a name like that on him, along with the parent’s meaning…the literal meaning. I also hope he doesn’t grow up as angry as you, and am sorry you were teased. I went to school with kids who were brutal about names and such…and I can tell you is WAS NOT the Christian kids who were doing it, so please don’t make general assumptions about “us.” If a judge in certain countries steps in because there are laws that prevent unreasonable names being tacked on a child, then I think it is widely unacceptable to subject children to obviously detrimental names.

Erin on

Denise, if you’re so “educated” and “reflective” and concerned about future employment/scholastic opportunities for Sin, I have a suggestion. I suggest you take a look at your postings. Your (non) use of capitalization and incorrect use of punctuation might call into question your ability to do well in life. I know this is the internet and we get casual about such things, but nothing is as hilarious as a person who can’t construct a sentence, write well or show even a slight grasp of basic grammar pondering the next few decades of an infant’s life. Sin’s mom and dad should advise he steer clear of people who “discriminate against uneducated people” and act like precisely what they (meaning you) rail against.

denise on

if you haven’t realized yet, it isn’t my native language… and I don’t even live in an english-speaking country. And again, who is writing HATEFUL postings here? it aren’t those who are concerned with the little boy’s wellbeing. WHO is getting personal?? it’s obviously those who accuse others of being “hateful” or “discriminating”…

in my opinion it’s a good thing that in most countries (at least in mine, similar to new zealand) there are laws how you can name your child.

denise on

so, erin, you a obviously discriminating against me because I am a foreigner?? ;-) Wir können uns auch sehr gerne auf Deutsch unterhalten? Of wij kunnen Nederlands praten? or do you still prefer english?

Just K on

Wow, he’s adorable! Love the little suit!

While Sin may have not risen to the top of the list for me personally, he’s not my kid, and if it’s a name they love, more power to them. I got a lot of grief over the name we chose for our daugher (imagine a unisex name on a girl, the horror!), so I feel for them with the negative comments on a name you adore.

I’m glad for them that he’s healthy and thriving.

Erin on

Denise, I am aware the most Dutch folks do in fact speak both Dutch and German. You got called out because you said you willingly discriminate against the uneducated and then showed yourself to be uneducated or lazy with a language you’re facile enough with to insult a baby. I appreciate that English isn’t your first language, but you managed to master all the parts of it to be a meanie. From across the Atlantic. Bravo.

Heather on

I have to put my 2 cents in here, Why do people think they have a choice in other peoples lives? They named THEIR Child what they wanted to name him just because it miight be offensive to one person doesn’t mean it is to another… The government should not stop them from naming their child what they want, that’s like giving the government permission to tell you how to raise your child would you like it? I know I wouldn’t. Sin Halo is a unique name and it’s makes me happy when people don’t care what others think and are brave enough to do as they please I’m glad to hear the little guy is alright!! enjoy em while they are Little they grow too fast

Gabbadoo on

Denise:
Like I said, I would never choose this name but I live in a wonderful Country that allows me the freedom to name my child as I wish. Sure the names you mentioned are ridiculous and may have a negative effect on the child but allowing a government to have that power is scary, so enjoy not having all your rights. You base intellect off a name, a name that was given; you would not allow your child to have a friend because of his name, because that name means he is unintelligent, not bright and not worthy of your “normal” named child. The fact is that just because you named your child a traditional name does not guarantee that he will be intelligent; it does not mean he won’t be challenged in his education. Your assumption only points to the fact that you yourself are unintelligent and I pity your child greatly, to be raised with such disregard for people, to think as shallow as you do is really a shame.

Luna on

Whoa! This post has gotten volatile. Sin is not that awful of a name. Gosh! He comes from a family that most of us would consider ‘alternative.’ My bet is that he will probably grow up actually liking the name’s uniqueness. I’m not saying whether i like or dislike the name Sin; that is besides the point. The point is a name is just that, a name. It doesn’t label you. To be honest, if employers judge you on your name, do you really want to work for them. I realize that it’s reality but for goodness sake, calm yourselves. I do realize kids with odd names are likely to be teased. But really, couldn’t any name be teased. Hairy Mary, Mr. Bob, the list could go on forever. When i was in school, the kids who had people’s respect didn’t get teased because they had confidence and good family structures. Judging by what i’ve seen from this post and from baby Sin’s grandparents, he’s got that. To all the nay sayers, i really question what happened to make you begin to judge books by their title.

Isabella on

I must say, it seems really immature to give your child a name like that. You know like, “Ooh, look how edgy and non-conformist we are!” Now, that doesn’t mean I think they’re bad people or bad parents, but to saddle your kid with a name like Sin…you obviously didn’t think about how that would affect (effect? I can never tell…) your child in the future. It just seems kind of selfish to me. Also, just because people say they dislike a name doesn’t mean they’re being “judgmental hypocrites” or whatever. Far as I read, most people were just expressing concern for what the child would have to deal with growing up. Though, I have to admit, the people who are saying they wouldn’t let their kid play with a boy name Sin are just ridiculous…

Jane on

Sin Halo is absolutely horrible. Parents need to realize that babies are people. They have to grow up and live their own lives. Some names can really hold people back in life. Sometimes all you have to go by is a name. If I was choosing someone as a Doctor or Lawyer or something else and all I had to go by is a name, I would not choose someone with a name like that. I wouldn’t hire anyone with a ridiculous name either. I’m not saying that people with names like these aren’t intelligent, well-spoken, and good people but perception is everything.

coachwhip on

Well, i disagree with all of you squares.

I LOVE the name !

The little guy is absolutely adorable,
and the whole family has a fresh, cool style.

I dig people who refuse to align themselves with the boring dweebs of society.

Stella Bella on

That’s a truly heinous name, imo. I don’t blame her parents for being unhappy… On the other hand, as he grows up most people will probably assume his name is short for Sinclair and not give it a second thought. Here’s hoping, anyway.

Rebecca on

What a precious, adorable little baby. The name however is dreadful. I feel bad for the child having to go through childhood with a name like that.

Hilary on

I have no clue who the heck these people are?! I still don’t get it after reading about them and the posts…

Heather on

All I can say is wow people…we live in a world now where people name their children after fruit and other odd items! So he has a different name…big deal. Some of us have popular names and all we wanted when we were younger was to have a different name instead of having five Heather’s in your one class! We live in a world with so many different cultures and diversity so try and be a little open minded! I only know Rachel and Destin thru my boyfriend and honestly I’m happy for them. They found their yin and yang in each other and their adorable lil boy has three names to pick from! It fits all of them and everyone has their own styles and quirks and nobody would know about this or complain until they appeared on here. They are awesome parents and will give this child everything and who know, Sin-Halo Jude could be the new trend in LA or Hollywood! Yes its odd but so is Apple or Coco for a child and I’m sure he will fit in wherever he goes to school and his life. We all find our comfort in our own worlds whether u agree or not…let them live in theirs!

luvmylife on

terrible name but he is a cutie!!

sheryl on

awww….he is so adorable. i have a little boy too. it is so sad to hear what happened to him. happy to see he is healthy and doing well. i wouldnt name my son that name. but to each their own. he could have a normal name and hate it too. i hated my name cuz it started with an S instead of a C when i was a kid. is anyone ever really 100% happy with their name? maybe he will like it. my husband wanted to name our son Alexander Shawn. our last name starts with an S. his initials would of been A.S.S. i didnt want that…lol. everyone else thought it would of been funny and he would of liked it when he was older. i guess we will never know. reguardless of Sin’s name, he seems healthy, happy, well taken care of and thats what matters. i bet he will be a cutie when he grows up too!

Tlc on

I was a young mother, I had my son when I was 18 years old and we live a different lifestyle i.e tattoo’s piercings and multicolored hair. For those reason, people around us were very worried we would give our son a ‘different’ sort of name. but we didn’t, and I was always proud to hear “wow, what a strong name”. I believe to each their own, but it is this child who has to live with that name for his whole life. Who knows how this child will grow up? He may choose to live a completely different life style than his parents and hopefully whatever struggles he has to go through in his life , he’ll turn out a strong person. People are cruel, and children in their innocence will say things that are hurtful, and when they are older they say things just to be mean. Kids will be kids, and I just wish the best for him.

sheryl on

to the parents, grandparents, other family and friends…….dont let the negative posts get to you. no matter what name he would of had, some people wouldnt of liked it. he could of been a michael, scott, joseph, mark, benjamin, ect…and people would still say negative comments. congrats to all of you on this adorable little guy being in your lives!!! he is so cute!!! they are such a joy. they grow so fast so cherish every moment and spoil him!!! (i bet Sin Bad will like his name)

Mike on

Rach, Destin, Mom/Grandma, Dad/Grandpa—–>
Sin is already the best kid ever (after Rachel and Destin of course). Who cares what all of these hypocrites think. Nobody’s opinions matter or count that are not involved in his life. You all have such a loving and tight family, he couldn’t have been born into one that is better. One that to this day, I still envy.
To all of those filled with negativity and animosity—–>
Yes, we live in a country where opinions and ideals can be expressed freely. You believe that he will have a terrible life based on a name? He will have issues with people like you. And, unlike you, he will rise above and tower over those who are nothing more than a new millennium of Hitlers, Lenins, Castros, and Husseins. Historical oppression only continues to repeat thanks to narrow minded people like yourselves. Grow up.
To Sin Halo Jude—–>
Welcome to this world. You will make a difference in your own time. You’re handsome, perfect, adorable, and in one awesome family. We’re damn lucky you joined us!

dutchmom on

I’m from The Netherlands and Denise’s posts are pretty scary. I guess it’s becoming totally normal in our country to just say that you “discriminate against uneducated people” (and more!)
So sad…..

Allie-Rose on

I have to admit I’m more appalled by some people’s reactions on here than to Sin’s name. While I understand anyone being surprised or even shocked at anybody choosing the name Sin for their child, and while I live in a country that denies parents naming their child a name that can cause prejudice (France), I am downright shocked when I hear/read someone bluntly stating they would never allow their child to play with another child simply because of the other child’s name. How idiotic, egotistical, narrow-minded and discriminatory is that? You wouldn’t let your child play with another child because of a name and you claim it’s because you’re concerned?? But concerned about who really? If you think about it, not your child or their friend, certainly.

While I’m not fond of the name, I’m not shocked by it or anything because there are so many more things about a person than their name. Oddily, this whole thing reminded me of Shakespear’s “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” — isn’t it funny how appropriate this quote is to this situation!

Marsha on

Okay, some of you have major issues. While the name is unique and not what I would have chosen, who freaking cares?! It is a name and it can be changed. You know Miley Cyrus? Well, her birth name was Destiny Hope Cyrus–she changed it. Besides, why not focus on the fact that the baby had a medical scare and is now healthy? And Denise, your comments about the uneducated are frankly annoying and I am glad you aren’t in my country because you are a bigot!

I happen to have a brother (he is 50 years old) who is mentally handicapped (I hate the word retarded because of the negative connotations). He has a heart as big as the ocean and everyone that has met him loves him and has nothing but nice things to say about him. He is not what you would consider educated because of his disabilty. But you know what? That doesn’t matter at all because he is a good person. He goes to a special workshop every day (doesn’t live off the system). Oh, and by the way, my parents named him Greye (pronounced like the color gray) and this was back in 1959! My brother in law loved the name so much, he and my sister chose it as a middle name for one of their sons. Please refrain from grouping people into the uneducated category. It shows how limited your views are. I, like some of the other people posting, am very happy my 3 year old daughter isn’t going to be friends with your children because I am sure you are pushing your damaging views of people off on them. And, my daughter adores her uncle even if he isn’t as “educated” as someone like you would prefer. It is thinking like yours that is damaging the world. If people would be more open and accepting of others, the world would be a better place. Not all people that lack education are bad. Expand your horizons. You just might make some new friends.

Congrats the the new parents on a beautiful, healthy and happy baby boy!

Emaline on

I haven’t heard of this show but that name is totally not my style!

Shannon on

Oh my gooodness. I’m pretty open when it come to names (I don’t think Pilot was that bad, and I LOVE Apple!), and I try not pass judgement on other people’s name choices, but this is waaaay out of line. It’s one thing to be different, it’s another to be completely disrespectful and possibly offensive. I sure hope he doesn’t decide to be a dr or a lawyer (although that would make sense with the name!), but really who is going to take this baby seriously with a name like that? It is setting him up for trouble. They seem like selfish parents who are trying way too hard to break the mold. And yeah, there is no way in heck that I would let my kids play with or date a child named Sin.

On the other hand, he is an absolutely adorable baby! I love the little jacket.

Shannon on

Okay, I take that back. I would let my kids play with him, but I would definitely feel the need to check things out a little before they went over to his house to play! I’m sorry, I know it sounds awful to say that, but if I just hears the name, I would have to wonder what kind of people would choose such a negative name. And I’d want to look into it. It’s just not a name that inspires a whole lot of trust and confidence.

And I am also so glad that everything is going well for them now, after such a scary first few months! I can’t imagine how frightening that must have been, and I wish them all the best from here on out!

Kim on

Sin’s family says that Sin’s circle will never include people “like us,” but that’s pretty unrealistic. They pray that he’ll never have the displeasure of encountering people that judge his name, but his name is Sin. Unless he never leaves the house, he will encounter people that judge, laugh at and mock his name. It’s unfortunate, but he’ll probably be directly and indirectly discriminated against in all areas of life. Look at the effort his family already has to put in just to defend the boy’s name. They have their children to thank for that.

I’m sure they’re nice people, but they have set their son up for an uphill battle, and that’s not fair.

Moore on

sheryl, maybe he would but Sin Bad’s name isn’t even Sin Bad. He has the option of going by his real, non-professional name if he wants to.

Mrs.B on

I already comment but Sara D. reminded me that not only in Polish but in Russian, Bulgarian, Sirbian and probably other slavic languages “sin” is the word for “son” and also refers to the color “blue”.

So there it’s not that bad of a name after all:)

ericka on

I saw the Games also instead of a religious connotation….

I quite like the name its unique and I see no difference in naming your child Sin Halo and naming your kid Poppy or Princess lol to each their own

Marie on

I think some of my fellow bloggers have lost touch with reality.

What truly matters in life? This baby is so beautiful and looks like he is surrounded by a loving family. The only thing he has to fear are those of you who have posted your empty-hearted comments of discontent. This “holier than you” bologna is absurd, go on and throw your stones at this baby and his caring family, that’s not for US to judge.

Don’t be bullies, don’t perpetuate the cycle of passing judgment because your children and theirs will learn from this. Teach your own children to love their family, friends, and neighbors and embrace differences rather than casually vomiting harsh words of ridicule and discrimination.

The name Sin is actually a pretty cute name (as long as you don’t get your panties in a bundle). Our changing world comes with changing ideas, it’s inevitable, get over it.

ROCK ON SIN HALO, DESTIN, AND RACHAEL!
May your family be blessed!

swisschick on

Rarely post here and am never bothered by quirky names, to each their own…. but this one merits comment – terrible and irresponsible name – not in the same category as swallow/bronx/apple – it’s in the same league as “violence” and “tallula does the hula from hawaii” and let’s face it, “lucifer” or “satan” – cruel and cannot in any way benefit the poor child that’s carrying it, too much baggage in every culture. And it can’t even be misconstrued as a shortened version of Sinclair or as the slavic version of “son” since the parents so clearly stated it was “sin” in its sinful form, as opposed to halo… it’s just wrong on all levels.

176/Kim, couldn’t have said it better myself!

Regardless of my opinion of the name though, I do wish the family all the happiness in the world, all my congratulations he’s a cutie!

LB on

I think naming your child is pretty important. Sin Halo…good and bad…I get it, but that will follow him all his life and it is a sad name for such a precious and cute bundle. Oh well!

Steph on

Oh golly…I am sorry, but Sin…….. I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover..but what are people going to think when that kid Sin wants to come over and play. Is it just getting back at the grandparents,making htem mad..Hmmm…what can we call him to make our parents uncomfortable..please.
I know this girl and her boyfriends daughter was names Violence..why..thats just sad..
Little Mr. Halo is a cutie tho

Kylee on

“I like Halo and I like Jude but I do not like the name Sin. I understand the whole everybody has a little bit of good and bad in them but to name a child Sin is just ridonkulous!”
I wrote the above quote just a few days ago, when this post was new, but after reading many of the above comments, I felt the need to come back and do the right thing and apologize for my comments. After reading positive comments, many from friends and family of Sin and his family, I began to see this name differently. I myself have struggled for many years, as a person who is unique from the rest of the crowd, but I have begun to embrace myself as the cool, quirky, odd person that I am! And bravo to Sin and his family! Hell, I would definitely let my kids(when I have them) play with him! I encourage those who have printed hateful and rude comments to take and look back and think about what you have said.
Blessings to All,
Kylee

Ann on

I get they want to be all “look at us we’re different” but really, “Sin”? I just think it’s selfish for them to give their child such an extreme name that will affect him for the rest of his life. What if he doesn’t have their “out there” personalities and doesn’t appreciate being named something so silly? Hopefully he will decide to go by Jude instead…

bouquet on

So let me get this straight…these people are on a reality show so they voluntarily subject themselves to public scrutiny…they name their precious baby boy a name that they very well know has a terrible meaning…they sell their story to a magazine for that name to be widely publicized…then they get all up in arms when people have a negative reaction to said name!?! What exactly did they expect…aww how sweet you named your baby a name that means “moral evil”! If they were really as concerned as they claim to be they would have a) chosen a different name or b)not pushed it out into the public eye. The only reason they probably got the story in the first place is because the magazine knew with a name like that it would get a lot of attention and sell a lot of magazines. So sorry to tell you…but you basically set yourselves up for this one! Hopefully this will make them reconsider and they will give that handsome little guy a name he deserves!

Jessica on

bouquet, I agree with everything you said a million percent! What it really comes down to is, if they don’t want to hear people’s opinions then have the good sense not to broadcast your business to national and international publications! Im all about freedom of thought and to raise your children as you see fit, but this is ridiculous. I get so annoyed when people treat kids as fashion accessories. Let’s hurry up and put guages in the infants ears, because the parents think it’s cool and it’s their kid. Some people fail to realize that kids grow up and don’t always want to me a mirror image of their parents. And to the parents, and grandparents, I highly doubt you’ve NEVER had an opinion about someone else so just because someone thinks your choice of naming your child sin was a poor one, doesn’t mean people who don’t like it are hate mongers. If you want people to resepct your right to name your kid whatever you want, then you need to grow up and respect the fact that people have their own opinions.

Jessica on

oh and I wanted to add, all this “i hope my kid never plays with your kid” coming from everyone is soooo stupid. Grow up ladies.

Melanie on

Thank you Marie, you took the words out of my mouth. I wasnt going to comment and get tackled, but you said it perfect!

Your family is beautiful, may you have a blessed life Sin! :]

Lauren on

Shannon, post 174 and 175, you said that so perfectly. Thank you!

To all the people saying how we shouldn’t judge on a name, then you are agreeing he will in fact be judged. To the parents: knowing you are giving a name that will get bad reception, WHY?? Obviously intentional selfishness on their part. Oh, let’s give our baby a name that WE like but he will have to deal with. That is my problem with it, not what they choose to name their child.

Meghan on

I really kind of like the name… I think it is neat and creative, my name is so common and I hate it! I bet no one else he knows will be named Sin. It sounds like an awesome character from a book or movie. I think it’s cool!

Courtney on

Ok, I am NOT Christian. I would call myself an Atheist instead of Agnostic if I had more than a gut feeling to back up my opinions about Material Absolutism. That being said, WTF is up with this name?? It has such a negative connotation! This kid is 5 months old, and there are already 500 comments about his name. Get used to it, Kiddo, because the rest of your life is going to be spent explaining your name to your friends, teachers, the college admissions board, etc!

These parents have selfishly forced their non-conformity onto their helpless infant. My parents were high school sweethearts and Homecoming King and Queen. Dad was captain of the football team, mom was a cheerleader. Know what they said when I decided to dye my hair pink in high school (which is the opposite of anything they would have done)? “Go for it.” Now this poor kid is going to feel obligated to have a mohawk and pink hair, which IMO is just as bad as if my mom forced me to go to cheerleading tryouts. GROW UP BEFORE YOU HAVE A BABY!!

Samantha on

I dont see why people care so much what people choose to name their children. in my opinion there are A LOT worse names out there that I can think of off the top of my head and in my oppinion if your not religious anyway I dont see why someone naming their child Sin Halo is an issue. I think everyone who needs to get so offended by this needs to take their own advice and as you say “grow up”

Kortni on

Oh people shut up over the Baby’s name.. I think it’s pretty badass
And children are like their parents 95% of the time.. So that baby will probably be like them..

Nichole on

Love the name! Very clever and such a great explanation for giving him such a unique name!. You guys rock the rockabilly look!

Jade on

Naming your baby “sin” is awful. It’s like they used their baby to get attention from the media..and this sweet little boy who was a blessing to them, has to live with this 3 minute decision for the next 80 or 90 years.

I can’t stand idiot parents.

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