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DS2 is 13mo old and I still cant get used to his name ...

32 replies

dimplebum · 19/01/2012 22:32

I was really dubious about naming ds the name we chose, I was more anxious about what others would think. But DH loves the name, and it was his turn to pick the DSs name and to be honest I do love the name too.

So we went ahead with it, BUT 13 months later, Im still not used to it. It doesnt seem to roll off the tongue like DS1s name does. I think its due to the fact that its not a popular well known name e.g. not it the top 100 names. Also other peoples reactions to his name dont really help e.g. He's called what?!

Anyone else found themselves in a similar sitaution

His name is Roman by the way

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pictish · 19/01/2012 23:35

My daughter is Anoushka and I get a lot of "what?" "Babooshka?"

It doesn't bother me - I think it's a great name and I'm happy with our choice. Was dh's idea.

dimplebum · 19/01/2012 23:31

No, I definately dont want to change his name - like I said, I do like the name. It really suits him, he s a big strapping chap - he s my little Roman soldier.

But, I didnt think it would take me this long to get used to it, I also get fed up of other peoples comments about his name or struggling with it e.g. Is he called Rowan?

Thanks for all your comments BTW

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southeastastra · 19/01/2012 23:22

it is a bit pretentious

can you call him manny instead?

(sorry no help)

pixiestix · 19/01/2012 23:20

Ooh, I really like it!
Are you wishing that you had chosen something else?

workshy · 19/01/2012 22:53

took me 3 years to get used to Ella! lol

FriggFRIGG · 19/01/2012 22:52

Her name is Sky BTW,
so it is an unusual name too.

FriggFRIGG · 19/01/2012 22:51

I like RomanSmile

But I do know what you are going through my DP choose DD's name,I like it,but I've never loved it.
She's 3 now,and it is 'her' but If I had my time again I'd re-name her.

I'm sorry,I guess that wasn't much help,I just wanted you to know you aren't the only one!