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Positive boost for our chosen name please

107 replies

FairyFantastic · 22/04/2018 23:10

'Violet'

Feeling a bit down and pathetic and need a boost.

Family have made it clear they don't like our chosen name. I ignored it at first but it is increasingly hard. New suggestions are constantly thrown at me. I too had doubts about it, but DP wouldn't budge and my favourite name changes weekly. The name doesn't fit with family tradition of having long girls names, and as pointed out by mumsnet it is apparently very popular (unusual names are in my family). From all the arguing the name has sort of stuck and now I'd regret not using it in the future.
Don't get me wrong, I loved the name at the start. It was one of 4 names agreed by me and DP (Jennifer, Elizabeth, Lucy, Violet - also Katherine somewhat). I love how it looks and sounds, and out of all floral names this is the only one I'd consider using.

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I am fine with people disliking the name, in fact when I posted here originally a lot of people hated it but we went with it anyway! Baby due anytime now and I just need a little positive boost or slap to get these hormones in place.

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neighbourhoodwitch · 22/04/2018 23:15

love it

Atalune · 22/04/2018 23:15

I love love love it!

Little baby violet, so pretty and a dynamic name.

Do not be swayed.

DramaAlpaca · 22/04/2018 23:15

OP, Violet is gorgeous.

Please ignore all negative comments from family & go with the name you love. Remember it's your choice, not theirs. They'll change their tune and like it after she arrives anyway, family usually do.

And next time, don't tell them in advance!

AnnaY94 · 22/04/2018 23:14

I think it’s a lovely name :)

PerfectlyDone · 22/04/2018 23:13

It's a lovely name Smile

You like it - go with it.

You newbie mistake was to tell anybody about your chosen name before your new arrival had actually, well, arrived.

Colonelpopcorn · 22/04/2018 23:12

I love violet.
Dh has vetoed.
Stick to your guns. It’s your baby and your choice.

milkysmum · 22/04/2018 23:12

Well i absolutely love it- simple as that really!

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