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I've approached dh about changing dd2 name from ....

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mrsotter · 24/07/2011 13:51

Tessa to Florence, she is 9 months.

I always wanted Florence but let other people put me during my pregnancy. Ended up with Tessa becuase I liked the nickname Tessa.

DH is worried about what other people will think.

Any opinions/experiences/advice greatly appreciated.

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PaperBank · 24/07/2011 14:44

Don't be concerned what others think, it's not up to them and they shouldn't interfere. Just decide between yourself and your DH.

festiemum · 24/07/2011 14:11

I think it's up to you! When I was a child there was a couple who had a child who was known as Jake for a while, and then they decided to call him Billy. There was a bit of surprised conversation about it at the time, but I'm pretty sure people soon forgot.

The issue as I see it is your DH; after all, it is his decision too. If all he's worried about is what other people think though, then you need to persuade him that it really doesn't matter and what matters is that you're happy with your DD's name.

Isn't this where mediums such as facebook come into their own??! (apart from some of the older relatives I suppose, who you'll have to contact individually, and who might express the most bewilderment; but as you say yourself they will soon stop thinking of her as Tessa anyway).

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mrsotter · 24/07/2011 14:03

Well no I don't. dh is a different kettle of fish though.

IMHO in a year (maximum) they will no longer think about her as Tessa.

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scarlettsmummy2 · 24/07/2011 14:00

I suppose it really depends on wether you care what other people think or not.

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mrsotter · 24/07/2011 13:58

dh also thinks people will think we are crazy.

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scarlettsmummy2 · 24/07/2011 13:56

I think it's a bit late and tessa is nice. People will think you are a bit mad.

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mrsotter · 24/07/2011 13:52

*nickname Tess

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