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Those who named their babies an unusual/uncommon name...

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Bue · 05/12/2015 13:20

4 month old DD is named Romilly. Obviously DH and I knew it wasn't a very common name, but I don't think we appreciated just how unknown it is. We get a lot of comments like "Romilly? Well that's certainly unusual!" or "Hmm is that a name from your country?" (I'm from abroad). When people know the name I immediately think they must be an ITV viewer (Romilly Weeks), very posh (it was quite an upper crust name at least in the past), or a Mumsnetter Grin. But I get the impression most people think we have made it up and I'm some sort of kre8tiv namer Shock.

Has anyone else felt a twinge of name regret having given their child an uncommon name, and do you just learn to let it roll off your back? I'm feeling bizarrely defensive about it and am starting to dread telling people her name when they ask!

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WutheringFrights · 05/12/2015 13:32

DD has a slightly unusual name, (lead female character in Grey's Anatomy) DS has a name (associated with my username) that here on MN people totally totally hated.
In real life people always react with interest to both, saying they are lovely, unusual and usually ask why we picked them. My mum finds it difficult to tell people DSs name which I find really funny...she isn't embarrassed it's just a very big name for a small boy.
With DS I am always prepared for raised eyebrows but to be honest I get more comments about his beautiful hair and the fact people think he is a girl! Grin

MamaDuckling · 05/12/2015 13:24

Interesting, this name is on our list for DD due soon!
Also have a more traditional, well known name on the list which we're leaning towards...
Don't regret it though, it's a beautiful name. She can always be a Milly at school if she likes Wink

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