AN OCEAN-LOVING couple have settled for a baby monikers that’s inspired by a fish.
While some parents like to stick to more traditional names, others much rather opt for a unique choice, whether it’s different spelling or a totally uncommon name – and this pair belong in the latter category.
The couple are avid scuba divers and were keen to name their baby in such a way that would show their strong love of the ocean and swimming.
But although fellow ocean lovers may have picked better-known choices, for example Coral, Sandy, or Disney’s Ariel, the scuba diving enthusiasts drew inspiration from a fish they both adore.
The bizarre moniker is Tuna – and it has since led to people believing that event Sardine may have been a better choice.
Taking to Reddit, one gobsmacked user wrote: “Tuna. They named their child Tuna. […]
”Good lord, they named their daughter after a fish because they checks notes teach scuba and like the ocean.”
The fishy moniker soon sparked a fierce debate on the popular platform, as fellow Redditors expressed fears for baby Tuna when the little girl starts attending school.
One person slated the choice, writing: “That’s just straight up mean, there are a thousand names related to marine biology that would be fine.”
Another agreed, adding: “My son is a certified dive master. He recently got a cave rescue and recovery certificate even, since cave diving is his jam.
”I’d be pissed if he decided to give my grandchild a name like that.
”There are so many decent sea nymph names. Eudora. Melia. Calypso. Polydora. Theia.
”Then there are just ocean-themed names. Marina. Coral. But they choose fish. Facepalm.”
Meanwhile, others noted that Tuna was a more popular moniker in other countries around the world, such as Norway.
One said: “I know a woman named Tuna but it’s not pronounced like you’d think, she’s Norwegian and it sounds more like Too-nay.
Fabulous' Deputy Editor reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up.
When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it.
But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne.
Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it.
When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things – like Tracey and Stacey – which can be pretty annoying.
Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year – there seems to be a few of us around my age – it’s still a much rarer name than most of my friends have.
On the whole I don’t mind it, at least it’s not rude or crazily spelt.
And it means I can get away with ‘doing a Cheryl’ and just referring to myself as Josie.
I’m getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I’m changing my surname, as it’s not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I’m not that attached to Griffiths as I’d always just say ‘hi it’s Josie’ when ringing a mate up.
I think it’s nice to be unique and I’ll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids.
It’s the rude names you’ve got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I’ll definitely be avoiding those.
”A fourth suggested: “You sure that’s why they did it? It’s a Turkic name.”
The author of the post clarified this wasn’t the case, confirming: “Someone had asked about if it was a nickname for Tina and their answer was ‘(husband) and I are scuba instructors, we love the ocean and tuna is such a beautiful fish!'”
But the little baby girl is not the only Tuna in the world – in 2019, one woman named Tuna Kunt, originally from Turkey, opened up about her ”amazing ice breaker” of a moniker.
Launching a bid for student union leader at her university in London, Tuna came up with the ultimate slogan: “Tuna in your sandwich. Tuna in your salad. Tuna in your union.”
The student has also previously spoken about her rather awkward surname saying that she is “used to jokes”.
She wrote: “Follow me while I try to maintain my cool/ elegance/humour while replying to tuna kunt jokes.
“Thank you for laughing at me – it’s been an amazing ice breaker and conversation starter!
“I’m now going to make a tuna pasta and relax until the results party!”
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