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Baby name - only a few days to decide!

55 replies

FTMRLH · 08/10/2021 13:37

We are registering our baby next week.
We have given her the first name Olive.

And my husband wants the middle name to be Doris after his great grandma.

What’s everyone’s opinions on this? The midwives said it’s too old sounding and made me question our decision.

Any other suggestions for a second middle name or an alternative that’s still honouring his grandma?

Thanks

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ReeseWitherfork · 08/10/2021 13:56

Don't question it, call her Olive Doris if that's what you'd like. Absolutely nothing offensive or weird or eyebrow-raising about it. No name is going to be to everyone's taste.

SlidDownTheElephantsTrunk · 08/10/2021 13:55

Doris = silly fussy women.

Not my cup of tea but it's a middle name and will never be used out loud.

I don't even like my own kids middle names !

TyrannosaurusRights · 08/10/2021 13:54

How rude of the midwives.

If you and your husband want to use a family name that’s meaningful to you as a middle name I’d do so.

SleepingStandingUp · 08/10/2021 13:51

I don't think it flows and I don't like Doris but not my baby and I'd never you that to your face.

Theoldwoman · 08/10/2021 13:50

Olive is one of my favourites.

Doris - mmm , not a fan but then again I gave my kids middle names that they could use if they really hated their first (as an adult) No family names give as they were just too old fashioned.