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

Oh Jesus, is it a girl?

Dear God, it’s dreadful . Why are people announcing their baby’s name before they’re even here these days, is it a new thing?
Maybe it’s a joke and they’ll announce the real name as James when the child actually arrives.

It's not just that it's out there or whatever - the potential sexual innuendo with any car name "Have you taken Jaguar for a spin? She's a good/ terrible ride" etc means the potential bullying won't bite til she's at secondary.

Also kitty and catty and pussy and purring and growling and so on and do on.

But some kids never attract teasing and bullying despite everything and some get bullied despite being totally ordinary. If she's the slightly vulnerable type for any reason Jaguar will put a horrible target on her back, but if she's not, she'll be fine.

Is it a play on Tiger-Lilly?

I know a Jaguar. Known as Jag. She has a good job and a degree (to those who commented on jobs) - her name has never held her back. She's a lovely person and nobody ever bullied her for her name - most peers thought it was cool

Ahah ahaha that's fucking ridiculous. Leave them to it, tell the kid they can deed poll when older.

I've heard worse.
I wouldn't say anything.

Has anyone seen the programme onTLC with the sextuplets she also has 3 other children can't remember all the names but she has Bridge,wales, saylor, rivers, tag ,can't think what the others are called .I can' t stand all these old fashion names like stan sidney gladis ect

Rachelover40 hmm Mustang

Mustang-Sally. Has a nice ring to it.

My sil called her child a shockingly bad name. We all told her it was bad. It was the dads name followed by junior. It was awful. Anyway, they shortened it to initials and it suits him. Shame the dad turned out to be an abusive alcoholic who is only allowed to see his children in a contact center

It’s their choice. Maybe say something about it being unusual, but not that it’s ridiculous.

I wouldn't say anything negative, as it's their choice of name, even if it is absolutely bloody pretentious and way up there in the outer zones of naffness.

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

Were they going for Tiger-Lily and got the wrong big cat?

It’s not my taste but I really wouldn’t say anything. We wouldn’t discuss any of the names we liked for our son as I didn’t want anybody putting me off. Choosing names is very personal so it’s not worth falling out over. To be honest they might change their minds.

Mercedes was the name of of one of the people behind the Benz cars.

It is awful. The only thing I can think of to suggest is that you mention it’s quite out there so why doesn’t your sister go to Starbucks, order a drink and give it as her name.
Then if she still loves it after it’s been called out and everyone in the vicinity turns around with WTF looks on their faces then she can crack on

My first rhought was it's surely a boy's name. My second thought was it's not a bloody name at all! Unless of course you're an actual jaguar.

Actually I quite like it. At least it is unusual. I thought Tiger and Phoenix were odd at first but they seem mainstream now. I think the hyphen with Lily doesn’t really work though.

It’s their kid, they are adults and can make up their own minds. Your view doesn’t trump theirs.

I wouldn't say anything but I'd struggle to say something positive. It also sounds like a boys name and an odd one at that. It doesn't go with Lilly either. However, I've had my time at picking names so I focus on smiling and finding a neutral comment and hoping when she is born they realise she isn't a cat.

Hideous. What the fuck is wrong with people?

Teasing will be bad enough but would you interview someone named Jaguar? I've read lots on how names affect ones ability to find a job and Jaguar seems to me to be a great example of a shit name that could easily deter potential employers.

Jaguar as a name for a person has lifetime implications. Tell her to pick again and save her DD a lifetime of shame.

The kids I met weren't Spanish either.

I am aware of its origins, but this Mercedes in broad manc accent proudly told me she was named after the car, Miss! She wasn't joking

Mercedes is an actual name though, I think the car was named after a girl.
Jaguar is horrible, I'd have to say something but in a softly softly way in case it made them dig their heels in over it.

Anyway, you’ve said the name now and the Daily Mail will probably do the job for you.

The child is a girl?

In current school nicknaming style she will probably be called J by friends.

And, PP, Mercedes is a usual Spanish name.

Jags is an OK nickname.

It could be worse.

You can’t use the word ‘ridiculous ‘, but you could say ‘wow, that’s quite out there!’ And ‘I hope no one will make catty remarks’ boom tish.