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Girl name regret

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KonkeyDonk · 10/02/2022 23:42

Baby is less than 6 months old. After long discussion we registered her at the last moment as Cecilia. I wasn't convinced but DH said I'll get used to it. So far I've only been calling her Cece, which I love, but her full name just sounds so lispy and doesn't suit her Sad!
Will I get used to it or will I forever regret not changing it? My other option was Serena which my DF didn't like so I decided against it. DH thinks I'm silly but it just doesn't feel right. I had a bereavement soon after the birth of the baby and I was not quite myself as well.

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KonkeyDonk · 10/02/2022 23:53

For what is worth I love both these names, it just feels like Cecilia is extremely serious and Serena less so. I know she won't be a baby forever but I was hoping it would grow on me by now.

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Welldarn · 10/02/2022 23:52

Cecelia is lovely and so is Cede. I think you have given your daughter a beautiful name.

RunningFromInsanity · 10/02/2022 23:51

Just continue to call her and introduce her as Cece then.
I never use my full name except for official documents. Friends I’ve known for years were surprised when they found out my official name wasn’t what they’ve been calling me!