Hate DD’s planned baby name. Is it ever ok to say that?

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Forthelov · 06/12/2025 10:32

It’s not up to you. Io is all right anyway - although I prefer Iona.

Needmorelego · 06/12/2025 09:41

Oggyoggyogg · 06/12/2025 09:25

The baby is six months old now!

I pointed that out a few days again.
I wonder if they went for the name.

Oggyoggyogg · 06/12/2025 09:25

The baby is six months old now!

garlictwist · 06/12/2025 04:49

It makes me think of that Christmas carol - oh io io io let steeple bells be swungen. It wouldn’t be my choice but not your kid so I think you just have to keep quiet.

mathanxiety · 06/12/2025 04:26

@Giggsie
Jupiter's moon Io was named after the Io of Greek mythology too.

Autumn38 · 02/12/2025 06:40

Ione (Eye oh nee) is also Greek and means violet ❤️

Autumn38 · 02/12/2025 06:38

Could you say ‘Oh Io is so cute! Would you consider Ione/Iona for the birth certificate, just to give her an option for later on?’

ChocolateCinderToffee · 01/12/2025 22:33

Sorry OP but I love it. You might suggest Iona as an alternative.

schoolsoutforever · 01/12/2025 20:52

I quite like the name. I'm not sure they'd be teased. Children accept names generally and there are many, many more unusual ones out there.
Would your daughter consider Ino? (A sea goddess in the Odyssey, though can't confirm she necessarily didn't have a tragic backstory - just about all women of myth did).
I have met an adult Io once; I believe they are Greek. Unusual and could be difficult for people to grasp the pronunciation but once that's grasped it'll be fine.

PopeJoan2 · 01/12/2025 18:36

Mugcake · 01/12/2025 17:50

Could you suggest other celestial/mythological names?
Lyra
Cassiopia
Elara (Jupiter moon)
Ariadne
Bellatrix
Calliope
Luna
Cassandra
Thats just off the top of my head but there are SO many

These are lovely.

PopeJoan2 · 01/12/2025 18:35

Giggsie · 11/06/2025 22:43

They have chosen it for the Greek myth not after Jupiter’s moons. DD is a classicist and intends to call any other kids after Greek mythological characters. If this has been a boy he would have been Eryx.

I'm so sorry, but this post made me laugh. It's quite a good name, but I think it sounds a little pretentious. And they could just call the child Eric's.

destiEos · 01/12/2025 18:07

Giggsie · 11/06/2025 22:43

They have chosen it for the Greek myth not after Jupiter’s moons. DD is a classicist and intends to call any other kids after Greek mythological characters. If this has been a boy he would have been Eryx.

Just read this, Eryx was on my list too!

destiEos · 01/12/2025 18:05

I love it, and it looks beautiful written down in Greek: Ιώ. Pronounced "ee-o" with the emphasis on the second syllable. I was going to go with something similar as you can probably tell from my username, but I had boys 😊

Mugcake · 01/12/2025 17:50

Could you suggest other celestial/mythological names?
Lyra
Cassiopia
Elara (Jupiter moon)
Ariadne
Bellatrix
Calliope
Luna
Cassandra
Thats just off the top of my head but there are SO many

godmum56 · 01/12/2025 17:17

Giggsie · 11/06/2025 21:53

I expect the answer is to keep quiet but I fear by future grandchild will be teased mercilessly.

its ok to say it so long as you are ready to put up with the consequences.

Needmorelego · 01/12/2025 17:17

This is a thread from June.
The baby quite possibly is here now and has a name.

SerendipityJane · 01/12/2025 17:13

Fgfgfg · 01/12/2025 17:04

The moon was named after Io.
In Greek mythology Io was pursued and raped by Zeus who then turned her into a cow.
Bit of a conversation stopper when people ask the origin of her name.

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Depends on the individual.

Having a name that generates questions can be a great ice breaker in high stakes situations. Like job interviews.

SerendipityJane · 01/12/2025 17:09

it's an origin myth of Isis

Not sure that helps 😀

Fgfgfg · 01/12/2025 17:04

Ratisshortforratthew · 11/06/2025 22:01

Like one of Jupiter’s moons? I actually love it.

The moon was named after Io.
In Greek mythology Io was pursued and raped by Zeus who then turned her into a cow.
Bit of a conversation stopper when people ask the origin of her name.

teksquad · 01/12/2025 16:56

I quite like it as a name (and Zeue roped a lot of women unfortunately including Rhea, Persephone and Hallie and I know people called all of those)

Could you suggest she spells it Ayo to avoid the Lo / 10 confusion?

Alpacajigsaw · 01/12/2025 16:11

It’s a terrible name. It doesn’t sound too bad but it looks ridiculous written down. I wouldn’t thank anyone to have a name of 2 letters both vowels. But I don’t think you can say anything

Hermyknee · 01/12/2025 12:09

Io, io, it’s off to work we go.

KarriTreeSullivan · 01/12/2025 10:41

I've been reading this thread thinking Lo (Low) isn't that bad and I know a Lauren who gets called Low, and a Lowri, then after some confusion reading comments I see it's io (Io, eye-oh), that's not a great name, I mean, I really don't like it, but being international people/based it's possibly not the end of the world. Their daughter will possibly be one of a myriad of non traditionally English speaking names. I don't think the child will suffer if she continues an international life.

My mum wasn't keen on our 1st borns name, it's pretty standard name it's not bonkers like Io (sorry) but generally more thought of as a surname. We got the 'oh really?!' faces and she was a bit embarrassed to say it at first, but no longer thinks twice about it and can't imagine him as anyone else, he suits having a slightly odd name, as he is quite a character! So, you may well get used to it once she is your beautiful granddaughter, and not just a name on a list.

Vaguelyclassical · 30/11/2025 22:19

Well, Io the nymph did get raped. Then turned into a cow to hide her (unsuccessfully) from jealous Hera/Juno. More cheerfully, after many vicissitudes, she did end up as a goddess in Egypt--it's an origin myth of Isis. Is this what the classicist daughter is thinking of: eventual deification?

mathanxiety · 29/11/2025 19:47

I know a child with this name. Nobody teases her. Mind you, I live abroad in a culturally diverse area where people tend to be well educated.

Your daughter lives abroad, has a professional career, and perhaps the place where she lives doesn't have the teasing culture the UK has.

It's hard for teachers to find a name that holds no negative connotations, and they're both facing that difficulty. It's possible they will continue along the unusual Greek mythology / astrology route for future babies after this one too. It would be an obvious theme for parents who have likely taught their share of poorly socialised children.

I'd keep your thoughts to yourself. This is a really personal decision for them.