Name approval

[blondiebonce]

So after a 4d scan DP and I are 100% we're having a girl and we're planning on naming her Elodie.

I'm not asking for opinions on the name- we love it and are really excited about it! My thing is why when we tell people do they feel the need to give an opinion when we're sure and love the name? Because it's not exactly common some people have visibly shown dislike or disapproval and suggested a more common name etc.

Probably hormones or me being unreasonable but why can't people just smile and nod and then keep their opinions to themselves? Haha

Anyone else had this?

[Ruprekt]

And that is why the Mumsnet rule is to not discuss or tell anyone what you want to call your baby until she is born!

[blondiebonce]

I didn't read this rule in time :(

[Ruprekt]

However, you may say 'we prefer modern names like Lola or Lara' to the more traditional names of Emily and Charlotte.'

Or

'No, not sure we like names that are colours though Amber is pretty....'

Just do not say the actual name!!

[DaffodilsandTruffles]

If you tell people they think you are tacitly asking for their approval - never tell!

Elodie is a pretty name, I know a few and haven't heard any negative comments about it.

[Martorana]

Just to let you know that I know 5 Elodies of varying ages from 7 down- so it may not be as uncommon as you think..........

[MincingOnBy]

Reprekt how on earth is Lara a modern name?! It has been around throughout history. Missing point of the thread I know...

OP they are being rude. Just ignore!

[Alisvolatpropiis]

They think you're asking for their opinion. You kind of are, it's just you're telling them expecting them to say "oh lovely" rather than "hmm not sure".

Do you care whether they like it or not?

Everyone will get used to it once the baby has arrived.

Just nod,smile and ignore.

p.s - it's a pretty name

[ChristophersGirl]

I adore Elodie! I say you should go with you first choice and stuff what everyone else thinks! At the end of the day, she's your baby and it's your life, and it would be awful if you came to regret not naming her that just because other people didn't like it. Good luck!

[PsammeadPaintedTheLion]

What a nice name

[Ruprekt]

Mincing.....you missed my point on purpose!

[alita7]

I think It should be commonly accepted that unless you're really close and it would be ok to say I'm not going to lie I don't really like it, then opinions are not wanted if the parents say something along the lines of we've finally decided were going to call our little girl elodie.
If they say oh were thinking of going for elodie, what do you think? or I'm trying to decide between elodie and Jane which is best? Then obviously an honest opinion should be expected.

[sandberry]

Elodie? I'd wonder what their problem with it was. It is super trendy, shooting up the charts every year, top 300 already and I imagine will be top 200 when the new charts come out. I'd be tempted to tell them they obviously aren't in touch with current trends and ask if they expect you to name her Barbara (not that Barbara isn't a nice name but so is Elodie)

[peppinagiro]

My baby girl is Elodie! It's a lovely name, we've only ever had positive reactions to it. I haven't met any others, and we live in a super trendy yummy mummy sort of area of London. Nobody has tried shortening it or calling her 'Melody'. Only one person has ever looked a little catsbum about it and gone 'oh....that's interesting' but then her son had an awful name and I'd have been worried if someone like her had liked my choice of name

[friedgreentomatoes88]

dd2's middle name is Elodie. I love it. The only cat's bum face has been from her Great Grandmother, along with "eeeew, French!". Always best not to disclose the name til after birth though - people far less liekly to give an opinion once it's a done deal.