“My brother chose a name for his daughter that refers to a part of the human body; I find that both ugly and cruel.”

Finding a name for your child is a unique moment, often filled with dreams and hope. But sometimes, originality can become a burden for the child. This is what this young woman fears, stunned by her brother’s decision to name his daughter… after a part of the human body. Between astonishment, concern, and lively debates on the Internet, this story raises a real question: how far can we go with originality?

When the love of sound prevails over meaning

It all begins with a proud brother announcing the name chosen for his future little girl:  Ariolla . A name he finds sweet to the ear, inspired by an  Australian pronunciation of the word “areola” , the pigmented area surrounding the nipple.

Ignoring or  underestimating  the implications, he justifies his choice by the musicality of the name, casually brushing aside the criticism:
“Everyone invents names. Who will really know what it means?” he asserts.

But in her sister’s mind, a worry persists:  the children, sometimes very direct , could quickly turn this pretty sound into a cruel nickname…