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AIBU to be angry about comments on my granddaughters' names?

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Ellenay · 21/08/2026 17:59

So, I have 5 grandchildren, this weekend I’m looking after all of them, my daughter and her husband are away to a wedding in France and my son and his wife have booked a little spa weekend.

I popped in to see some of my friends with them as I don’t often have the children and my friends like seeing them.

One of my friends had some other friends I’ve not met before over but we joined them. After introducing the children and then being sent to the kitchen to get a lollipop, one of these friends said oh don’t all the girls have little showgirl names, I must have looked a bit shocked as someone else then jumped in and said oh she doesn’t mean p*rnstar just very moulin rouge.

I just said I thought their names were lovely and moved on but now I’m back home I’m furious, I’m furious I didn’t give her a piece of my mind.

AIBU to think this is an absurd thing to say about children’s names?!

OP posts:
Ellenay · 21/08/2026 18:04

ExtraOnions · 21/08/2026 18:03

What are they called ? Star? Dita? Fifi ? Roxy? Kitty?

Are they theatrical names ?

Don’t understand why you are furious ? I’m sure they weren’t intimating they were named after porn actors.

One of these names is correct.
Im not sure it really matters what they are called though?

I don’t think it’s a nice comment to make about little girls.

OP posts:
Wingedharpy · 21/08/2026 18:04

What are "showgirl names"?

Lomonald · 21/08/2026 18:04

HumberSquid · 21/08/2026 18:02

Well honestly, that would depend on the names.

My god! What is wrong with you or are you in agreement that names make the children.

Coinkidinki · 21/08/2026 18:04

I'm not sure your friend meant that to be offensive.

ExtraOnions · 21/08/2026 18:03

What are they called ? Star? Dita? Fifi ? Roxy? Kitty?

Are they theatrical names ?

Don’t understand why you are furious ? I’m sure they weren’t intimating they were named after porn actors.

Rizzz · 21/08/2026 18:03

I think it's an absurd thing to get annoyed about.

Why would you 'look shocked' because someone thought they were showgirl names (whatever they are)?

nomorekitchenislandsplease · 21/08/2026 18:02

The names just reminded her of something. Not particularly rude especially as tge children didn't hear the comment.

HumberSquid · 21/08/2026 18:02

Well honestly, that would depend on the names.

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