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Feeling too low to name baby

38 replies

Ahhhmythirddecade · 03/01/2020 20:09

Expecting DC2 and suffering from low mood.

We did have a name picked out but now I feel really meh about it and DC1s name is constantly being misspelt by DHs cousins and it only has 5 letters in it so the name we chosen for DC2 would be too complicated to spell. (It’s not uncommon at all)

DH wants to go ahead with the name but I’ve gone off it. We can’t agree on another name.

I’m only 20 weeks so loads of time but I had hoped maybe thinking of names would get me excited or cheer me up but now I’m feeling more deflated

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Keepmewarm · 03/01/2020 21:16

My daughters name is a really common name and still gets spelt wrong. Think Daisy/Daisie.

Francesca is gorgeous.
I hope you feel slightly less low soon.

MikeUniformMike · 03/01/2020 21:12

Francesca is fine.
Don't worry about people misspelling the names, some people just can't spell.
I appreciate that it might be annoying.
FWIW, my mother's best friend never spells her name right and it's a really simple, ordinary name, and they've known each other for over 50 years.

MrsTerryPratchett · 03/01/2020 21:08

I love Francesca. And there's a brilliant Australian journalist covering the fires with that name so good stock!

mumwon · 03/01/2020 21:08

we didn't agree on ds to several days after he was born!

Eeeeek2 · 03/01/2020 21:06

Beautiful name.

How about narrowing it down to a shortlist rather than pick a name, that way there is less pressure on it being perfect whilst you're feeling down.

Please tell your midwife how you're feeling so they can offer and support they can.

DaisyCutie3 · 03/01/2020 21:05

I’m sorry you’re feeling low :(
What if you made a list of some names you might want to give your daughter, putting aside everyone else’s feelings and opinions. Even if the names seem really out there, you will be listening to yourself and tuning out all the outside chatter.

MopsRUs · 03/01/2020 21:03

Love Frankie as nickname for Francesca. It reminds me of Frankincense.

Wolfiefan · 03/01/2020 21:00

I love that too!
I’m so sorry you’re feeling so rotten. Have you told your MW?

CloudyVanilla · 03/01/2020 20:58

Love Francesca! It’s a beautiful name Halo

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Ahhhmythirddecade · 03/01/2020 20:56

We had originally agreed on Francesca (although we’d call her Frankie for short) but now I’m meh about it

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SailorBee · 03/01/2020 20:46

My daughter’s name is often misspelt (it is quite unusual, but only 5 letters). I feel your pain, but I still love her name.

Do you want to share the name you’ve chosen and/or the type of names you like so we can give some more suggestions to inspire you a bit?

Roxingaroundtheworld · 03/01/2020 20:33

Some people can’t spell my kids’ names, it doesn’t bother me. Don’t change a name you love

MopsRUs · 03/01/2020 20:31

It would be a shame to give up on the name you both like, just because someone else can't spell. Would you regret it, do you think?