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Not many people like the name I chose

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lilgarden · 31/08/2024 11:50

I'm 37 weeks and a little less than a month ago I changed my baby's name after seeing a color sonogram of her face. I love her new name and I'm not too affected by people's opinions. It's not a weird name, and has a lot of sentimental value to me.

When I tell people her name, the response is usually darty and avoidant of any opinion on the name. Whereas with the name I had originally chosen often got "Omg I love that name" and more along those lines. And obviously I loved that name too! I just feel like this name fits her better.

I almost kind of like it this way though. I sat here and tried to type out an explanation as to why, but I can't. It feels more authentic.

Has anyone else dealt with something like this? It's just a weird experience.

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Fortesque · 31/08/2024 12:28

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ThatsNotMyDuck · 31/08/2024 12:20

Well it’s difficult to say without knowing the name. But also, It’s why I didn’t announce anything about names before mine were born!

overwork · 31/08/2024 12:20

I have a friend who said that people she'd told her baby's chosen name to in pregnancy rolled their eyes, I was expecting something really weird. They've called her Josephine. I mean I don't love it but it's hardly offensive is it? I can't imagine what would have caused the eye rolls!

CurlewKate · 31/08/2024 11:51

Sorry-can't comment without knowing the name...

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