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everyone hates our name!!! :-(

93 replies

MrsRV · 23/02/2014 19:30

it's Ariane... I didn't think it was so offensive but everyone hates it, especially shortened to Ari. I know I shouldn't care but can't help it!! :-(

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caketinrosie · 23/02/2014 19:37

It's lovely and unusual and your choice! So fuck em! Grin

AGoodPirate · 23/02/2014 19:37

It's perfectly nice. Ignore the rude people!

HyvaPaiva · 23/02/2014 19:36

It's lovely!

andadietcoke · 23/02/2014 19:35

I love it. I know an Arianne. I think it's really pretty and delicate.

holmessweetholmes · 23/02/2014 19:35

How could anyone hate that? It's a lovely name! And just unusual enough, without being too 'out there'.

SoftSheen · 23/02/2014 19:35

Ariane is a lovely name.

cuggles · 23/02/2014 19:35

I think it is lovely as Ariane but I would think if you called her Ari in my presence that you meant Hari (for Harriet) and had dropped your H which I wouldnt like! Ariane itself...a pretty name I think..who hates it? Also..dont worry, most people who don't like a name finds it grows on them when they like/love the child! A few people since I had my dd1 have told me they weren't sure initially but now love it, they weren't rude enough to outright tell me they didn't like it when I was set on it in pregnancy!

Beamur · 23/02/2014 19:35

VV rude of other people to say so.
If you like it, then go for it.
It's unusual but in no way horrible!
(French space rocket?)

DoItTooJulia · 23/02/2014 19:34

How rude of people to actually tell you!

You need to ignore and be confident in your choice. Soon enough they will forget any fuss and she will just be Ariane.

Congratulations on your new baby!

namechange74 · 23/02/2014 19:34

Beautiful! stick to your guns!

mummylin2495 · 23/02/2014 19:34

I love the name if you like it don't worry what others say

Butterbarleyscotch · 23/02/2014 19:33

Not offensive and lovely name, was on the Olympic baby name thread if I remember

Wishfulmakeupping · 23/02/2014 19:33

Is the baby here? Normally people are rude beforehand but not after baby is born- my dsis told me one of my name choices for bump was awful really ugly but I love it so dd was called my name choice I don't care what dsis thinks not everyone will have the same taste as you as long as you and your partner love it and you think it suits the baby stuff everyone's opinions

Graceparkhill · 23/02/2014 19:32

It's a lovely name. Use it with pride I say.

MuttonCadet · 23/02/2014 19:32

How is it pronounced?

I don't hate it, I just don't recognise it.

If you love it then that's what counts. (Ari is a great NN btw)

verdiletta · 23/02/2014 19:32

I think it's very pretty. It's a shame to shorten it actually, although Ari is nice as well. I wouldn't have thought people would hate it, very strange!

GummiBear74 · 23/02/2014 19:32

I like it! It's very pretty.

ThursdayLast · 23/02/2014 19:31

I think it's pretty. And original too. What does it mean?
PS - fuck 'em, she's your baby after all