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Do you know anyone who has changed their baby's name and how did people react?

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mrsibley · 13/09/2013 19:59

Daughter is six months old and I have completely changed my mind about her name. It's really upsetting me, but I just can't face people's reactions if I change it. as i feel quite embarassed. however its really got me down and i would really luje to change it. Anyone any experience of this?

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TheGreatCatsby · 13/09/2013 21:54

Your baby your choice. What did you call her and what do you prefer? Xx

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mrsibley · 13/09/2013 21:47

Thanks I just feel really embarrassed as it took me 3 weeks to name her in the first place as I talked myself out of the original names I liked and people were not very nice about that, calling her "baby no name" etc and I guess I'm just quite sensitive. Also have another child aged 3 and don't know how to get them to start using a new name, as well as upsetting family etc.

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Babapeela82 · 13/09/2013 20:25

My name was changed when I was 5 weeks old, I don't think it was much of an issue and now is just one of those funny little family stories.

LemonPeculiarJones · 13/09/2013 20:15

I have a friend who changed her child's name at about six months old. No one had an issue with it at all.

I really admired her and her partner for being decisive and doing what was right for them.

tinnedsardines · 13/09/2013 20:15

I know someone who changed to a variation of the original name within a week of birth. That worked out fine. I also know someone who changed their sons name when he was 2 as she was worried people woukd think she had named him after a newly famous celebrity. The original name had already stuck by that point and she changed it back shortly afterwards.

I think you still have time but do it quickly if you decide to go ahead.

RoadToTuapeka · 13/09/2013 20:12

No experience changing a baby's name, but a relative is considering changing her 4 month old DSs name as she has gone off it.

Imo if you want to change it, then now is the time to do it before the child starts to learn her name. Don't let what other people think get to you and, hard as it might be, try not to feel like you have to explain why - could just say you felt that xx suited her better as you got to know her better.

Does she have a middle name you prefer or could use? If not and you like a different name entirely just go for it. May pay to check for future reference if on 'official' type forms that as if person ever known by another name she will need to put her first registered name (but don't let that put you off).

She's only 6 months old, people will get used to a new name very quickly and better she's got a name you love than one you actually don't like.

bundaberg · 13/09/2013 20:06

i know someone who did and i t was fine. of course some people expressed surprise etc etc but after a while it was just normal really.
she's your baby and if you're really unhappy with it then change it! good idea to do it now while you can still get the birth certificate changed too