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To be angry over a name

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Barbie46 · 22/01/2023 19:55

My baby is 6 months old and we named her a very uncommon name that was special to us. Recently we met an old friend of my husband's, they are still in the same circle but not close friends anymore. He asked us the usual questions about a new baby including her name. He and his partner had a baby in the last few days and called their baby our daughters name.
He did not mention anything about her name when we told them it and I am feeling irrationally angry that they have used our daughters name.

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WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 23/01/2023 10:46

As a standalone name or short for Brichard?!

x2boys · 23/01/2023 10:39

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 23/01/2023 10:26

Patian has quite a nice ring to it ?
that's what one of boys would be called if named after their Grandfather,s Patrick and Brian

Or Brick.

I think I read a thread recently where somebody wanted to name their baby Brick 😂😂

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 23/01/2023 10:26

Patian has quite a nice ring to it ?
that's what one of boys would be called if named after their Grandfather,s Patrick and Brian

Or Brick.

x2boys · 23/01/2023 10:12

Patian has quite a nice ring to it ?
that's what one of boys would be called if named after their Grandfather,s Patrick and Brian

Needmorelego · 23/01/2023 09:32

If my daughter was named after her Grannies she would be Lizara which is pretty cool because I could call her Lizard 🦎

x2boys · 23/01/2023 09:04

OnLockdown · 22/01/2023 22:52

I would be Rutene (Ruth and Irene), which has got quite a nice ring too it.

Would it be pronounced similar to Routine?🤔
I am actually named after one of my grandmother's ,and my sister is named after the other one
combined I would be Jannie
Jane and Annie ,not to bad .

MaybelleMary · 23/01/2023 07:51

Are you sure they didn’t call their baby Wren - Leah and it kind of mashes together.

Murdoch1949 · 23/01/2023 04:29

What a strange thing for them to do. I can understand your annoyance. Just feel sorry for them, lacking the imagination to come up with their own name and paying homage to yours.

QueenCamilla · 23/01/2023 03:46

I would be Alona following this system. I kinda am Alona.
Missed opportunity 😂

AliceOlive · 23/01/2023 03:12

Aprilx · 23/01/2023 00:46

It is a rubbish name, poor kid. I don’t believe anyone would copy that, I think someone was pulling your leg, so all is good.

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Hahaha. Right mate.

Chickenkeev · 23/01/2023 01:01

Aprilx · 23/01/2023 00:46

It is a rubbish name, poor kid. I don’t believe anyone would copy that, I think someone was pulling your leg, so all is good.

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Is there any need to be so mean? No. Don't do that.

Gronkle · 23/01/2023 00:57

I have a touch of heartburn, so I've just taken a Renlea

Aprilx · 23/01/2023 00:46

Barbie46 · 22/01/2023 20:55

It's pronounced ren-leah. Grannies Renee and Leanne. But hey-ho !

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It is a rubbish name, poor kid. I don’t believe anyone would copy that, I think someone was pulling your leg, so all is good.

Johnisafckface · 23/01/2023 00:40

Lord now I want to know what the mar is if everyone is saying it’s unusual 😂

OP I would be a tad annoyed too.

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 23/01/2023 00:18

Now I can't get The Flying Pickets out of my head, singing "Fada-dada, fada-dada, fada-dada, fada-dada.... all I needed was the love you gave...." Grin

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 23/01/2023 00:16

No it bloody doesn't. Just because the first result on google says it is doesn;t make it true, especially when that result is an american site full of completely made up names and bullshit meanings for real names. Try some actual thinking!

It is interesting how few cited name meanings happen to be negative, isn't it? Even on sites that claim to have 'every' baby name there is and not just 'here are 10 lovely names for ur ickle bubs'.

Just about every name you've never heard of seems to mean 'majestic warrior of the snow-capped mountains' or 'beautiful dewdrops blessing the serene morning savanna'. You never seem to see any that give the meaning as 'fat arsed and big-nosed with dandruff' or 'creepy pervert in the park'. Law of averages: there must be some negative ones!

JudgeRudy · 23/01/2023 00:05

Pretty much all parents chose a baby name that is special to them. If uniqueness was your primary goal there are many names you could have selected or even invented that others are unlikely to copy. When you hear a name you hadntvthoughtbof sometimes you like it so much you copy it......a bit like you did....assuming of course you didnt make it up! Get over it.

Chickenkeev · 23/01/2023 00:00

RobertaFirmino · 22/01/2023 20:00

My advice to expectant mothers is to name your child Gearoidin, after me. You can bet your bottom dollar nobody's going to 'steal' THAT! Christ, nobody can even pronounce it!

You forgot the fada 😂

OnLockdown · 22/01/2023 23:58

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 22/01/2023 23:33

I would be Rutene (Ruth and Irene), which has got quite a nice ring too it.

I think I could certainly get used to that after a little while.

Grin
TheBigWangTheory · 22/01/2023 23:45

Reugny · 22/01/2023 20:39

It is a name.

It is US in origin. It means beautiful, powerful, kind heart.

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No it bloody doesn't. Just because the first result on google says it is doesn;t make it true, especially when that result is an american site full of completely made up names and bullshit meanings for real names. Try some actual thinking!

OP, you "made up" a terrible name for your kid and someone else used it. You should both be embarrassed.

Bonjovispyjamas · 22/01/2023 23:39

I'm surprised anyone would want to steal that, sorry but it's a horrible name.

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 22/01/2023 23:38

OnLockdown · 22/01/2023 22:52

I would be Rutene (Ruth and Irene), which has got quite a nice ring too it.

Útinni for short?

m.youtube.com/watch?v=0wkiHVWA98U

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 22/01/2023 23:33

I would be Rutene (Ruth and Irene), which has got quite a nice ring too it.

I think I could certainly get used to that after a little while.

ArmyofMunn · 22/01/2023 23:32

OP I think posters are being ridiculously 'objective' about this, and I can guarantee almost each and every one would be furious if they'd named their child after two grandparents, so a really unique name, only for some friends to grab it for their new baby.

YADNBU!!

Nanof8 · 22/01/2023 23:29

It's not as unique as you may think. Unusual, yes, but used before.

It is a lovely name and I like the way you came up with the name.

To be angry over a name