tiki baby names?

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T TikiKini Member SF Bay Area Joined: Jul 24, 2002 Posts: 34	T TikiKini Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2003 8:56 AM After nine long dry months, I am looking forward to both giving birth and then celebrating with an appropriate adult beverage. Alas, the partner and I have yet to come up with any suitable baby names. Any suggestions? By the way, we found Hawaiian print crib sheets and baby outfits at the Sun Hawaii store in San Jose!
C chefgrey2 Member Elon, NC Joined: Aug 13, 2002 Posts: 168	C chefgrey2 Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2003 9:02 AM Congrats! Well, I'm fond of all Hawaiian names...but if you want to go hardcore Tiki god.....Lono? Or how about Sven? Or Hawaiian gods...Maui? after the demi-god that pulled the Hawaiian Islands up from the bottom of the ocean and slowed down the sun with a giant fishing net....or, if it's a girl, after his mother, Hina? Let me concentrate while you gestate...I'll think of something!
T thebaxdog Member Santa Ana, CA. Joined: Jun 19, 2002 Posts: 775	T thebaxdog Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2003 10:45 AM Remember what ever you drink the baby drinks. Breast feeding wise that is. I don't want little Lay Lawnie to go to AAA like me, oh wait, that's A A Good luck http://www.hisurf.com/hawaiian/babynames/_________________ Have no brakes Cannot stop Mahalo to you Baxdog [ Edited by: thebaxdog on 2003-03-29 10:47 ]
S Scamboogah Member Oakland, CA Joined: Nov 04, 2002 Posts: 62	S Scamboogah Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2003 11:33 PM The obvious name I guess would be TIKI, but I suppose NyGiants running back Tiki Barber has already taken that. Other alternatives would be Thor, Ra, and Tai...
E emspace Member Vancouver Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 879	E emspace Posted posted on Sun, Mar 30, 2003 6:54 PM Check out your local used bookstore (or go to the Web: Barnes and Noble out of print, or a Hawaiiana online store...and get one of those mini Hawaiian grammar thingys, souvenir type. They almost always contain loads of boy and girl Hawaiian names. I dunno if it's a good idea to name a child after a god, but Hawaiian names are beautiful! aloha, emspace. P.S. boy or girl BTW? Do you know? We're having emspace Junior first few days of June...he'll be named Oliver Miles in all probability.
S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on Tue, Apr 1, 2003 3:52 PM Don't but the cheap diapers or you'll be calling Jr. Leaky Tiki!
FP Frenchy Polynesia Member Joined: Apr 05, 2002 Posts: 166	FP Frenchy Polynesia Posted posted on Tue, Apr 1, 2003 5:14 PM A couple of years back, I worked with this great Polynesian guy who named his son Haleuakea (sp?), which means 'Creeping Lava.' He always said that he chose that name for his son because he knew the tot would 'destroy everything in his path.' by the time he turned 2. :)
TT Trader Tiki Member Portland, OR Joined: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 385	TT Trader Tiki Posted posted on Tue, Apr 1, 2003 6:03 PM King Kameha-matt Bambiki Steve... iki Pe-larry PuPu Pat Or, just check this out! http://www.moneycomes2u.com/FindyournameinHawaiian.htm [ Edited by: tikimonkey on 2003-04-01 18:09 ]
T TikiKini Member SF Bay Area Joined: Jul 24, 2002 Posts: 34	T TikiKini Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 8:05 AM Thanks for the tips. A Hawaiian name is especially appropriate since this baby was conceived on the Big Island late last summer. Don't know if it is a boy or a girl -- I think girl, but who knows. Baxdog -- don't worry, I won't hit the bottle hard -- we are planning a celebratory meal at Trader Vics as soon as we can go out and I'm really looking forward to one good drink. Frenchy -- is that "creeping lava" story true?! I was on the floor laughing trying to convince my husband what a good name that would be. But my husband is Polish and with that first name and my husband's last name, this poor kid would have every letter in the alphabet covered. Anyway, send me good vibes for a relatively quick and painless delivery please!
T tikifreak Member Jacksonville Beach FL Joined: Jan 15, 2003 Posts: 253	T tikifreak Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 8:12 AM [ Edited by: tikifreak on 2004-01-09 12:43 ]
S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 9:16 AM Uhh, Puka probably isn't the best name 4 a girl cuz in current Hawaiian slang every "hole" is referred to as a puka... How about keiki "child" for a nickname or Makai-seaward, towards the mountains-Mauka, or West-Ewa. P.S. Congratulations
T tikifreak Member Jacksonville Beach FL Joined: Jan 15, 2003 Posts: 253	T tikifreak Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 10:41 AM Smart sneakytiki. I had NO idea, I just thought it sounded cool.....good suggestion. Gotta watch me sometimes;) No rocket scientist here.......... T.F.
S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 1:35 PM tikifreak, too bad the word is now misused, I not really smart, just coincidental that I was readin' 'bout Hawaiian slang today. Aloha Sneakers
T TikiBud Member West of Atl., Ga. Joined: Mar 24, 2003 Posts: 74	T TikiBud Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 3:38 PM My 6year olds nickname is pono, which I got from a tv show about a Hawaiian kid.
L laney Member orange county CA Joined: May 20, 2002 Posts: 631	L laney Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 4:06 PM Please keep in mind that this baby will be a kid in school and other kids are evil. Puka would totally become Poopa, as with many other names I've heard here, they will turn into a joke. Don't brand your kid for life! Unless you're having a big Samoan or have a huge Ohana, ready to kick ass, I'd stay away from many of these names. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for being unique, but I'm Orthodox Christian so we go with Saints names, I was going to name my son Nathaniel, but hate Nathan or (yuck) Nate, so I went with Nicholas (he's Nick) Keep in mind, also, his name will become shortened no matter what you do. You know when you meet someone as Stephen and call him Steve only to get corrected "It's Stephen" Whatever... As far as childbirth, you'll forget any pain as soon as you see the love of your life! I was so high after, that I passed out twice from exaustion. And about drinking while breast feeding, it was reccomened that I have one when the milk wouldn't flow or before pumping, because it relaxes you. So enjoy!
I inkylouise Grand Member (1 year) las vegas Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 524	I inkylouise Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 10:04 PM i love "Pele" for a girl. it says it all...
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 3, 2003 5:01 PM I don't know the origins of the word or the meaning but I love the name Kahiki.
NB nature boy Member Timonium, Maryland Joined: Apr 02, 2008 Posts: 69	NB nature boy Posted posted on Wed, May 14, 2008 5:45 PM Tiki Lou, It's a real name.
DZ Dr. Zarkov Member Joined: Mar 07, 2008 Posts: 644	DZ Dr. Zarkov Posted posted on Wed, May 14, 2008 6:42 PM Snake Hips.
T TikiRick Member Riverside,Ca. Joined: Jan 06, 2008 Posts: 50	T TikiRick Posted posted on Wed, May 14, 2008 8:46 PM according to the original post dates, the baby would be five years old now. I am sure they have thought of a name by now!
K Kaiwaza Tiki Socialite Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Joined: Aug 06, 2003 Posts: 563	K Kaiwaza Posted posted on Thu, May 15, 2008 3:12 AM uh..whatever..maybe they're ready to have another! I always like the female flower & plant names..bu this place is full of Leilanis & Puas. I'd like to see someone named Hibiscus, Frangipani, Poinciana, Protea, or Aloe Vera. Paradise is a state of mind. [ Edited by: Kaiwaza 2008-05-15 03:13 ]

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