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MIL opinion on name choice

52 replies

upallnight2015 · 28/01/2015 18:29

hi,
just wondering how much people take other's opinions on boards when picking names? DH and I were pleased to have picked a potential name for our first baby, if it's a boy (Leo) which we both love. MIL has been extremely vocal, asking are we joking, saying we couldn't possibly be serious etc, she doesn't like it at all, and sent FIL round to ask we not use the name.
She does suffer with depression and sometimes says things other people would not say, so I'm trying not to take this personally . But I really don't want to pick a different name, as we love it. I'm presuming she will just get used to it. Is that what most people would do under these circumstances?

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AnnieOnAMapleLeaf · 28/01/2015 18:31

It is your child and your decision what you name him. Your MIL can either like it or lump it.

Besides, my DS is Leo and it is an absolutely fabulous name! Grin

cathpip · 28/01/2015 18:30

She's had her turn naming children, she gets absolutely no say in naming yours and tough if she doesn't like it!

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