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To tell my sister she's mad for naming her daughter this?

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lettingsitallbeagain · 23/01/2025 20:19

First baby. The name is a word. A word you would use to describe a very pleasurable feeling. No, not orgasm, before anyone says it!

It's absurd and I think someone should tell her. AIBU to say 'sorry, but it's ridiculous. You need to choose something else'.

My mum is all very supportive and says 'well, sometimes we don't like names. Then can't imagine them as anything else'

I think this is an exception.

May as well tell you the name actually, as my sister isn't going to be on MN! The name is Euphoria

She wants to call her Ewie for short, the nickname our late dad went by (he was an Ewan)

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DressOrSkirt · 23/01/2025 21:50

YABU
Obviously it's none of your business. But I think it's probably a nice name, like Happiness.

Edit: I obviously didn't read the thread properly, but Euphoria is perfectly lovely

allthegoodunsaregone · 23/01/2025 21:49

Not sure if this was already suggested but what about euanne or euanna or something

MumonabikeE5 · 23/01/2025 21:48

Ewan is Gaelic for Yew. (tree)

Yvonne is a female name that is also derived from yew.

alternatively she could choose a Scottish female name.

SchoolDilemma17 · 23/01/2025 21:48

goodnightgrumble · 23/01/2025 20:53

Heard a little girl called Navy recently. Never heard of it except the colour

There is an American instagrammer who has a girl called Navy

Lavender14 · 23/01/2025 21:47

I think you're lucky to have such a sensible supportive mum op.

Mind your own it's not your name, not your call.

MaggieMistletoe · 23/01/2025 21:47

It's really not that bad. Would've been better if she could have used it as a middle name.

SouthLondonMum22 · 23/01/2025 21:46

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 23/01/2025 21:43

The majority do, and I wouldn't like to hear the names the minority have called their children!!

Would you do that to your child? OP's sister needs saving from herself!!

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It's an actual name, it isn't made up and I've certainly heard worse. OP doesn't get a say, she just doesn't.

No she doesn't. She needs to be left alone to name her baby what she likes, as I'm sure OP was left alone and didn't expect her sister to think she has a say.

InWalksBarberalla · 23/01/2025 21:46

I don't think it really matters these days. At my DSs school there is a huge range of names from many different cultures. This wouldn't stand out at all.

TiredCatLady · 23/01/2025 21:45

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‘Upon’ but sure, I’m the illiterate one.

Euphoria also happens to be the name of several awful compilations of cheesy dance music.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 23/01/2025 21:45

Euphoria is actually a euphemism for boner in certain circles.

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 23/01/2025 21:43

Labrawindow · 23/01/2025 21:42

It sounds like a stripper name, or a perfume.

There is a perfume, Calvin Klein, 'Euphoria'!

whynotwhatknot · 23/01/2025 21:43

na not great reminds me of drugs

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 23/01/2025 21:43

SouthLondonMum22 · 23/01/2025 21:41

But it's subjective. Not everyone thinks the name is ridiculous.
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The majority do, and I wouldn't like to hear the names the minority have called their children!!

Would you do that to your child? OP's sister needs saving from herself!!

Labrawindow · 23/01/2025 21:42

It sounds like a stripper name, or a perfume.

SouthLondonMum22 · 23/01/2025 21:41

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 23/01/2025 21:38

What a horrible thing to say.

Her sister is concerned for her. Otherwise she wouldn't care and wouldn't give it another thought.

It's not a matter of not liking it. I wouldn't have chosen some of my DN's names because they weren't to my personal taste, but they weren't out-there-ridiculous like this one is.

I'd appreciate having a sister that cared enough to be honest.

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But it's subjective. Not everyone thinks the name is ridiculous.
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OliveWah · 23/01/2025 21:41

If your DSis is dead set on "Ewie" as a nickname, perhaps you could suggest some "U" names (Uma, Una, Ulla) so she could be nn'd "U-ey" ? My eldest daughter has a name beginning with a B, and everyone simply calls her "B".

Ultimately, I wouldn't push too hard, simply mention it might be a bit of an unusual name and not to your taste, but it's your DSis's baby, and you don't want to fall out with her over this, I'm sure.

BornSandyDevotional · 23/01/2025 21:40

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mainecooncatonahottinroof · 23/01/2025 21:38

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What a horrible thing to say.

Her sister is concerned for her. Otherwise she wouldn't care and wouldn't give it another thought.

It's not a matter of not liking it. I wouldn't have chosen some of my DN's names because they weren't to my personal taste, but they weren't out-there-ridiculous like this one is.

I'd appreciate having a sister that cared enough to be honest.

Nikitaspearlearring · 23/01/2025 21:38

I usually loathe youneek names but I don't mind Euphoria. It's not necessarily chavvy - I could imagine it in posh circles along with Persephone and Callista. It's not awful. And Ria is an OK nickname for her to choose when she's older. I think you should keep out of this.

BornSandyDevotional · 23/01/2025 21:38

DalzielOrNoDalzielAndDontPascoe · 23/01/2025 21:27

If it's ok to call someone Joy, then why not Euphoria?

But you could easily say if it's OK to call someone Mark, then why not Stain!

Well. No. Mark is derived from the Nordic god Mars. Albeit loosely through the passage of Judaism. Bryce actually means blemish or stain.

Not2identifying · 23/01/2025 21:36

goodnightgrumble · 23/01/2025 20:53

Heard a little girl called Navy recently. Never heard of it except the colour

Haven't read full thread so someone else may have made this point but how would Navy fare if she wanted to join the Army?

Hedjwitch · 23/01/2025 21:36

Ewie is dreadful.

TiredCatLady · 23/01/2025 21:36

lettingsitallbeagain · 23/01/2025 20:43

Her ex boyfriend died from water intoxication caused by MDMA at a Basildon nightclub Confused

He was a right idiot. Loveable but an idiot.

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If this is serious then fucking hell. My first thoughts on seeing your post was “did your DSis like shite dance music and bash a lot of pills?”
What does the child’s father think of this?

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 23/01/2025 21:35

GanninHyem · 23/01/2025 21:17

You can see where the bullies get it from aye, nothing more heartwarming than seeing grown children coming up with hilarious nicknames for children who have no choice what they are called. Bullies breed bullies.

Oh come on, people are just being realistic! Catch a grip!

The name and the nn are both awful. If it was me, I'd have to say something to my sister, for my niece's sake.

Actually my mother would have shot it down in flames from the start. It's a stupid idea and someone who loves her needs to tell her!

ZiggyZowie · 23/01/2025 21:35

Euphemia perhaps