Question about baby name - Lilith

[daddysgirl33]

Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I hope I am posting in the right area.

Long story short, I am 34 years old....pregnant and due in 10 weeks with a girl. My fiance, the father of my child, has always wished to have a girl and name her Lilith. This wouldn't have been my first choice, but we are still weighing options.

Now, my mother, who is very Christian, is against me naming my baby Lilith because of the back story of Lilith being a demon (please google if you want to know more), etc...and keeps telling me I'm opening my child up to Satan if I name her this...even telling me she will never address my child by her name if it's Lilith. Now, mind you, I consider myself a Christian as well...my fiance believes in God but is not Christian. He has said he simply thinks it's an uncommon, pretty, strong girl name.

Now, I wouldn't have THAT much of a problem with the name so long as I can choose the other name. And I'm torn because while I would like for me and my fiance to compromise, and part of me thinks my mother is being superstitious......on the other hand, I don't want to be brow beaten all the time for this by my mother or any Christians in general...it's driving me crazy already.

Do any of you actually think that what my mom says is true? How can that be? People having a biblical name doesn't make them any more Godly. I need feedback to decide. Thanks for your help.

 

[TaterFaith]

Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I hope I am posting in the right area.

Long story short, I am 34 years old....pregnant and due in 10 weeks with a girl. My fiance, the father of my child, has always wished to have a girl and name her Lilith. This wouldn't have been my first choice, but we are still weighing options.

Now, my mother, who is very Christian, is against me naming my baby Lilith because of the back story of Lilith being a demon (please google if you want to know more), etc...and keeps telling me I'm opening my child up to Satan if I name her this...even telling me she will never address my child by her name if it's Lilith. Now, mind you, I consider myself a Christian as well...my fiance believes in God but is not Christian. He has said he simply thinks it's an uncommon, pretty, strong girl name.

Now, I wouldn't have THAT much of a problem with the name so long as I can choose the other name. And I'm torn because while I would like for me and my fiance to compromise, and part of me thinks my mother is being superstitious......on the other hand, I don't want to be brow beaten all the time for this by my mother or any Christians in general...it's driving me crazy already.

Do any of you actually think that what my mom says is true? How can that be? People having a biblical name doesn't make them any more Godly. I need feedback to decide. Thanks for your help.

Hey hon
This is a very interesting story. I see what you are saying and I surely do not want to misguide you in any way. But I will say this. I believe that names are very powerful. Do I think that naming your little girl this will cause her to be full of demons? NO. But I would not be comfortable naming my child something that had such a spiritual significance as this. Just like I would never name my child Jezebel Or Judas who betrayed Jesus. I think that we should glorify God in everything, even if it's naming our children. I would pray and seek God and ask Him to move on your spouse if you are not comfortable with this name. Naming my child "Chuck" is not gonna make him any less Godly than if I name him "David" If you feel convicted about it, pray hard that hubby will change his mind. If he does not, you don't have to call her Lilith, just call her Lil. Although that name is beautiful, it is really important to seek God in ALL things. Good luck sweetie and keep us posted. Congratulations on your little one.

 

[daddysgirl33]

Thank you for your reply. I will certainly consider all you've said. Anyone else?

 

[HisW0rd]

The girl's name Lilith \l(i)-li- th\ is of babylonian origin, and its meaning is "belonging to the night". From "lilitu". According to legends told in the Middle Ages, Lilith was the name of Adam's first wife. Because she refused to obey him, she was turned into a demon and Eve was created to take her place.



LOL! Well I think being a believer of Christ..WE KNOW 4 SURE that this is a lie. So how can you open your daughter to satan when its just a myth? A lie? Its like saying, I cant name my son after his father because he might end up like him (a non-believer)...but we know that is just silly.

 

[daddysgirl33]

Thank you for your input!!!

 

[white dove]

Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I hope I am posting in the right area.

Long story short, I am 34 years old....pregnant and due in 10 weeks with a girl. My fiance, the father of my child, has always wished to have a girl and name her Lilith. This wouldn't have been my first choice, but we are still weighing options.

Now, my mother, who is very Christian, is against me naming my baby Lilith because of the back story of Lilith being a demon (please google if you want to know more), etc...and keeps telling me I'm opening my child up to Satan if I name her this...even telling me she will never address my child by her name if it's Lilith. Now, mind you, I consider myself a Christian as well...my fiance believes in God but is not Christian. He has said he simply thinks it's an uncommon, pretty, strong girl name.

Now, I wouldn't have THAT much of a problem with the name so long as I can choose the other name. And I'm torn because while I would like for me and my fiance to compromise, and part of me thinks my mother is being superstitious......on the other hand, I don't want to be brow beaten all the time for this by my mother or any Christians in general...it's driving me crazy already.

Do any of you actually think that what my mom says is true? How can that be? People having a biblical name doesn't make them any more Godly. I need feedback to decide. Thanks for your help.

Congratulations, first of all!



You want compromise? Then perhaps Lilith might not be the choice for you if you want a different name. My question would be, what do you want? You want to consider your fiance's opinion and that's great... but compromise can also mean settling on a name you both really like; not only one person.

My initial thoughts upon looking at this name were the Pagan roots. Here is a link I found that might help you look into the meaning or roots even more. I, like others, don't feel that naming a baby something with a questionable, different or negative affiliation automatically assumes a questionable, different or negative life destiny. Besides, isn't our God stronger than that?

I hope that you and your fiance can look into more names that would appease you both. And do share once you decide on one!

 

[xDenax]

If you don't like the name then don't use it but your mom is being very RUDE and I'd tell her so.

 

[Catherineanne]

Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I hope I am posting in the right area.

Long story short, I am 34 years old....pregnant and due in 10 weeks with a girl. My fiance, the father of my child, has always wished to have a girl and name her Lilith. This wouldn't have been my first choice, but we are still weighing options.

Congratulations! I am very happy for you.

Would your fiance consider calling her a different name, and using Lilith as the diminutive, or short form? Something like Elizabeth (meaning consecrated to God), Lilian or Lily (Lily is a lovely name, denoting purity!!) can have Lilith as friendly forms. That way everyone wins.

My own daughter has a formal name, with a friendly version for friends, and this works well for us. Perhaps your fiance would consider this approach. Either way, there is no point choosing a name that you are not both 100% happy with, so if this name has to stand, perhaps it could be the second name, and not the first.

As for the demon connection, well, that is just nonsense. Demons don't have power over anyone because of their name.

Here is a site with some unusual and very beautiful names, to give you a few more ideas.

http://www.babynames.org.uk/names-meanings-l.htm

 

[weliveintheforest]

I don't believe the story of Lilith, but I also would not want to use a name with negative associations.

It can be incredibly meaningful to name your child based on the meaning of the name. Maybe you can find something that would appeal to you both, or, just use Lilith if you really love it.