Would you tell a family member that the name they are picking is ridiculous ?

I know siblings Mercedes and Harley.
One of their db's is called Gavin!!

Sorry, WASN’T very well at the time...

Almost 13 years after the furore of DS’ name, it’s had just two overtly negative reactions. One from from a guy who wasted very well at the time and the other was from a bloke who is very conservative and, well, racist. This is a bloke who gets angry about flat leaf parsley, ffs!

Everyone else who had doubts during the pregnancy was quite polite about it and as soon as he was here, that was his name. His name means “man from the city” and he his nickname is the first syllable with an “s” added. No kid has ever said a thing, apart from thinking that it’s cool.

If they go ahead, OP, then my guess is that you’ll just get used to it.

Not my taste but loads of kids have unique names these days.
Was it meant to be a bit like ‘Tiger-Lily’?

Not my cup of tea but as it is not an offensive word I wouldn't say anything. Anyway their second choice could be worse! Shiraz-Martini or Tyegar-Lillleee

I've heard far worse & it would definitely grow on me, especially with a pretty middle name such as Rose.

The NN will be awful though Jag, Jaggy🤢

Chicolatedaim he did - I was thinking of the lyrics to Jeepster:

Just like a car
You're pleasing to behold
I'll call you Jaguar if I may be so bold
Cos you're my baby
Yes, you're my love

Showing my age a bit...

I wouldn’t have used the word ridiculous though, I would hope you’d be slightly more tactful, perhaps suggest they think about ramifications at school

I did, the name was very similar when said out loud to a word that would have been hilarious to school children to make the connection, and I couldn’t bear the thought of the child having a shit time because of if. I did a quick straw poll to colleagues before I said anything and ALL of them immediately made the connection too. The baby’s mum hadn’t thought of it at all, and was surprised when I gently suggested it. She also did a quick straw poll with friends, who also all made the same connection. The baby’s name was changed, and no (I hope) hard feelings. As a close relative, I felt it was my job to pipe up privately in case no-one else felt they could.

I quite like it. I wouldn't use it myself by I think it is nice. A nice change from just plain Lily.

Pinkarsedfly

Didn’t he name his son Rolan Bolan?

Horrible name, why do people do this to their children?

Is she a big Marc Bolan fan?

It's not a name I would chose either, but what would you say? 'Hey sis, your baby name is awful, you should really change it to something I deem suitable'?
Smile and nod and hope everyone ends up calling her Lily.

Thank you for liking my names.

Yes, shivering, I wouldn’t personally choose any of that list but they’re not that bad! Not Jaguar Lilly bad (but few names are).

Granted my choices were somewhat peculiar (Sabrina, Imogene, Corinna, Allegra for DD, Auberon, Micah, Matthias, Jeremiah, Leo for DS), I think being excessively hormonal clouded my judgment.

Apart from the unusual spelling of Imogen, your name suggestions are all lovely!

Yes, I would. Since my entire family took it upon themselves to give me their (often brutally) honest opinions on my choices of names for my DC (one girl, one boy), I wouldn't hesitate to do the same. I resented it at the time but with hindsight, they saved the DC from teasing and torment. Granted my choices were somewhat peculiar (Sabrina, Imogene, Corinna, Allegra for DD, Auberon, Micah, Matthias, Jeremiah, Leo for DS), I think being excessively hormonal clouded my judgment.

Awful name. Why don't people think of their future adult selves. Imagine you hear your new boss is starting work tomorrow and she is called Jaguar-Lily. Seriously? She will probably be mocked more as an adult than a child.

That's terrible. Really, really awful.
I completely agree with @anothermotherone about the jokes re taking Jaguar for a ride in teenage years.

I wouldn't be able to restrain myself from snorting with laughter and pointing out all the problems she will have later in life with people judging her on the basis of such a ....well....tacky name.

Suggest Volvo, or Skoda or perhaps Audi instead?
Or Panther, Cheetah or Lynx ? Actually Lynx-Lily is kind of catchy.

Poor child.

It’s an awful name!! I’ve recently heard of the name Hadley and renford for little girls. What were the parents thinking?!

Is she named after the animal or the car?

I don't think there is anything you can say as it might affect your relationship.

My brother gave his son an awful name (extremely uncommon scandi name that is a name of a very famous place) nearly 30yrs ago, tbh its not as bad now he is here and I have got use to it but its still not a nice name.

I was not in a position to say anything other than "what a unusual but lovely name!". Didn't want to piss off my brother.

I wouldn’t be able to help myself as I’d assume it was a joke.