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Me and DP have fallen in love with a name but nervous about telling people

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cargghhh · 18/04/2019 16:57

We have 1 DS and when we named him we had some comments from people, mainly MIL, straight away suggesting alternatives so clearly not a fan! Most people we meet new do say "oh that's different".... but we love it and think it's a strong boy name at all ages.

We struggled LOADS in finding a girl name we liked as we are now pregnant with baby #2 (already have our boy option decided!) but we have now found one we are both completely in love with. I am however nervous of people's reactions to it again?! People mishearing us when we tell them, or not really "getting" it as a name.

I'd much rather not say the name but has anyone had this with their choice of names or know how best to deal with it?

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cargghhh · 18/04/2019 17:13

I really do think it's a beautiful name @pasbeaucoupdegendarme it's just everyone in both our families choose much more "mainstream" names, which is great for them if they like them but we're just so super picky! I'm happy we finally find a name we both agree on Grin

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pasbeaucoupdegendarme · 18/04/2019 17:07

Some people are just rude! Mil recently had a go at my dh because we hadn’t named our new baby after her. If you love it, then go with it. If you’re not sure because actually you’re not convinced it’s right then maybe give it more thought...

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cargghhh · 18/04/2019 17:06

Thank you all so much you've made me feel a lot better about it now. Especially @Dyrne you gave me quite a giggle Grin

We will keep the name to ourselves until baby arrives, that was probably our error with our son! And hope no one is so forthcoming with their comments as last time Smile

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AnnaMagnani · 18/04/2019 17:02

Announce name of baby when they meet baby.

Or on social media on announcing baby's arrival with a Welcome to the World X Name! post.

Then all anybody can do is post congratulations or they look like a git.

Dyrne · 18/04/2019 17:02

Don’t tell people until the baby is here.

When you introduce her, go all out “This is our beautiful girl Chlamydia, isn’t she wonderful?” If you are hesitant about saying it or just say the name, people are more likely to jump on it.

If someone is rude enough to still comment on it, just blink and ask them why they would be so rude about your daughter’s name?

I hate people who think they should have a say in other people’s Baby names. Unless it’s something that is actively going to cause the child/adult hassle later in life (made up names, random jumble of letters etc) then everything else is just a matter of personal taste.

putastrawunderbaby · 18/04/2019 17:02

Don't tell anyone till the baby arrives. And if there's any negativity - who cares? It's short term. People are not going to be critcising when your child is 15 are they? They'll just know your child by their name and love them.

PinaColadaPlease · 18/04/2019 17:02

Don't tell people until after the baby is born. Announcing the birth of xxx or introducing xxx to someone will generally mean that people won't give their unwanted opinion on the name.

minmooch · 18/04/2019 16:59

Oh and do t tell others (in real life) as you may not hear what you want to hear.

minmooch · 18/04/2019 16:58

Choose a name you like and don't worry what others think (unless it's something made up). Your child, your choice.

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