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Made the mistake of telling people my favourite girl's name. Opinions please.

88 replies

Ridiculousness · 02/06/2018 08:03

I'm expecting a baby girl in October, and there is one clear name I like - Tessa. However, when I tell friends and family I don't seem to be getting a positive response. What are your thoughts?

I already have one child called Jack and our surname is fussy and double-barrelled, so something shorter suits it. If you have any suggestions as well as responses to the name Tessa that could be helpful.

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hildabaker · 02/06/2018 08:15

Lovely name. As others have said, who cares what others think?

deptfordgirl · 02/06/2018 08:10

Love love love Tess. Not so keen on Tessa, not sure why!

Onceuponatimethen · 02/06/2018 08:10

Gorgeous name!

NoSquirrels · 02/06/2018 08:09

It’s lively. Ignore any non-reactions - when the baby arrives her name will fit her and you’ll get the enthusiasm then!

Choccywoccyhooha · 02/06/2018 08:08

It's a lovely name: simple, classic, yet rarely used.
Ignore what others are saying, once your daughter is here she will become her name and people's reactions will change. A few family members passed comment on our choice of name before my son was born, but now they all love it and agree that it suits him.

Arriettyborrower · 02/06/2018 08:08

Unusual without being unusual that should say..

Kescilly · 02/06/2018 08:08

I think it's a darling name, sounds perfect with what you've described.

robotcartrainhat · 02/06/2018 08:07

I think its lovely! And yeah you should never tell people the name before the baby arrives because theres then always those who think its up for debate.

Arriettyborrower · 02/06/2018 08:07

I love it, haven’t heard it for ages but it’s simple, ageless and unusual without being usual IYKWIM!

Ignore, my mum was unbelievably rude about ds4’s name and that was after he was born 😂, she likes it now.

leghoul · 02/06/2018 08:06

I think the best thing is to never tell people your name choices until baby has arrived. People always give opinions.
All that matters is do you/ your DH/P like the name? I know a very nice Tessa who goes by Tess

NutCase82 · 02/06/2018 08:06

I love Tessa. I had mixed reactions to my favourite name and the dad wouldn't let me use it at all, I was allowed to use the abbreviated version as a middle name. I regret it daily. She's 9 months old and it honestly upsets me so much. Please don't listen to people. Call her your favourite name and sod the lot of them!! Wish I had.

Tiredspice2 · 02/06/2018 08:05

Thats a lovely name.

NanooCov · 02/06/2018 08:05

Prefer Tess to Tessa. It doesn't matter how anybody else reacts though - it will soon become her name.