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Child changing their name...

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howdymums · 09/03/2017 18:51

My DD wants to change her name for various reasons and I completely understand why and am allowing her to do so.

The question is how do you go about picking a new name?

She can't decide on one she likes, so we are all a bit stuck! Is a nickname sort of name better and easier to catch on? Sorry this seems like a bit of a pointless question ://

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ClaryIsTheBest · 09/03/2017 20:11

Ivy is lovely.

So... something short and nature or music related? Flora, Maple, Spring, Rowan, Willow, Glen, Dawn, Wren, Holly, Hazel, Rose, Lilac, Lily, Ash, Brooke, Poppy, Posy.

Aria, Piper, Reed, Talea, Melody, Cadence, Harmony would be pretty musical choices, I guess.

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howdymums · 09/03/2017 20:07

santas, the closest thing to her name is Susan, as its not English, Sadother than than not really. And she doesn't like Susan or Susie ! Xx

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SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 09/03/2017 20:01

Is there anything fairly similar to her current name that she would like, to make the transition a bit easier? Or would that defeat the purpose?

Nature names I like include;

Rowan
Willow
Ivy
Poppy
Iris
Fern
Holly

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howdymums · 09/03/2017 19:54

Thanks all, she is 17 so uni would probs be the next best place but would like to get used to a name we pick. She like nature and music if anyone has any suggestions! Eg ivy

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PoloZolo · 09/03/2017 19:45

You don't say how old she is, but I think it would make a difference in how you'd go about introducing the new name. E.g. If she's quite young it would be quite easy as small children are more accepting, but if older may be easier with a nickname type name and also wait till she changes schools/goes to Uni or something where there's a natural time for her to introduce herself to people etc.
Maybe think of all the important things to her that she likes, places, animals, seasons, flowers, and see if there is anything with a special meaning to her?

Wishiwasmoiradingle2017 · 09/03/2017 19:37

How about a friendly get together with her friends /close family? Put names /nicknames in a hat, make it an occasion and help her choose.

ClaryIsTheBest · 09/03/2017 19:33

Well, you could "give" her a new name? Or give her 2-3 options you like?

I personally am not a fan of too nickname-y names. I think they just take away choice. I mean, I'm assuming she's a minor... And people change. Soo much, right?

But yes, we're obviously happy to help :)!!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/03/2017 19:15

I'm sure she will soon have something in mind.
Of course, we're more than happy to help out ! 😄

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