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

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Elsahappy3 · 23/07/2019 18:28

I feel like it's not my place but at the same time I feel sorry for my future niece. One of my sister had a gender reveal party and announced the baby's name. They were so excited but the name is proper ridiculous. Is it my place to say something ?

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rainbowlou · 24/07/2019 22:18

I’ve taught a boy called Jaguar, his brother was Joshua 🤔

HeadintheiClouds · 24/07/2019 22:17

Is being like Tiger Lilly a good thing?

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 24/07/2019 22:16

Meh it's not that bad.
It's a bit like Tiger-Lilly innit 🤷🏻‍♀️
I know kids with similarly unusual names and people just get over it and it grows on them.

HeadintheiClouds · 24/07/2019 22:12

Thinking it’s ok because it can be shortened to various other names says it all 🤣
If it’s so crap that it can’t be used in it’s entirety, it shouldn’t be used at all. It really is shockingly bad.

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 24/07/2019 22:06

At least Mercedes is actually a name name to begin with

LolaSmiles · 24/07/2019 21:20

It's terrible and unique in a bad way.

But people who choose these outlandish names choose them knowing it will divide opinion because all attention is good attention and it'll make their 'child stand out'.

Joeybee · 24/07/2019 21:17

It's difficult.
If it is likely that your sister has thought long and hard about the name, and clearly they are happy with their choice...then I wouldn't want to burst their bubble by criticising their choice. Plus, animal names like Bear and Fox, are becoming more mainstream and less 'out there', maybe other animal names will follow suit and it won't seem so strange soon.
However I have a strong suspicion that as they've revealed that name, there will be other people, probably not so close to them, who make their negative opinions known. You may find that you don't have to say anything anyway. They'll end up being used to comments about the name after picking a name like that.
I prefer more traditional or vintage names, but actually think Jaguar is okay...mainly because it can get shortened to Jay or Jagger or Jag, and they're not so out there. Also if baby has a more mainstream middle name, They may use that in the future if they don't like their first name.

AverageMummy · 24/07/2019 21:09

Wow it’s terrible
But no don’t say

Shadow1234 · 24/07/2019 17:27

I would imagine you are not the only relative in the family that is secretly raising their eyebrows and trying to make sense of it.

I tend to prefer the more unusual names to traditional names, but sadly Jaguar would be a no from me.

However, it's their choice and I think it's best you say nothing.

Happyandglorious · 24/07/2019 10:56

It is bad. But they obv are looking for a totally unusual name, liked Tiger-Lily and took it one stage further...
It's nowhere near as bad as princess/royal/tiara ridiculously stupid names that make the parents and child sound... well ridiculously stupid.
Don't say anything. They will resent you.
Would love to know all the other dreadful names posters have referenced...

Colourfulest · 24/07/2019 07:45

I kinda love it actually!!!

diddlediddle · 23/07/2019 21:02

They will know on some level that it is ridiculous but have decided to go ahead anyway. So if you say something all you'll achieve is alienating them really. I think they're unlikely to change their mind based on your opinion!

VenusTiger · 23/07/2019 20:22

Say you prefer “BMW or Skoda” 😂

starfishcoffee · 23/07/2019 20:19

I had a male puppy named Jaguar as a child. I love the name - but not for a human. And I'm pretty liberal with names.

OhMyGiddyAunty · 23/07/2019 20:16

One of my relations picked a terrible name for their unborn child.

My knee-jerk reaction was the thought that they were kidding, so I snorted.

They went ahead and used the name, and have never let me forget my undiplomatic reaction.

HeadintheiClouds · 23/07/2019 20:15

She’ll be awesome at soft play!
🤦‍♀️ There are no fucking words.

MrsAJCrowley · 23/07/2019 20:13

Oddest names I’ve ever heard were a Pocahontas and a Tinkerbell... they were definitely not of native American or fairy origin!

stucknoue · 23/07/2019 20:12

Ick, poor kid! Yes I would say something

TeapotofTerror · 23/07/2019 20:08

I know a Jet she could battle with too!

TeapotofTerror · 23/07/2019 20:07

Sounds like a gladiator!
She'll be awesome at softplay!

Gladiators Ready!!

PaintingOwls · 23/07/2019 20:07

HarryDaylight

Yep! I remember reading about it at the time and feeling mortified on their behalf

HarryDaylight · 23/07/2019 20:05

PaintingOwls Didn't the Beckhams do that with their kids?

Dead classy

HeadintheiClouds · 23/07/2019 19:58

Oh, yes it is.

PixieLumos · 23/07/2019 19:54

YABU. It’s unusual, but by no means ‘ridiculous.’

PaintingOwls · 23/07/2019 19:48

HarryDaylight

I would ask why they chose that particular name. It's maybe got a special meaning for them both.

Yeah, maybe it's where their daughter was conceived

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