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

Must admit I subconciously put an L on the end and got LOL, but then it's bland name anyway imo.

Oh no. I'm sure Io was turned into a heifer. Pretty name though.

Also to add, my parents also chose names from Greek mythology and history for me and my 3 siblings, so maybe I'm too biased 😅

I would say something. You need to think of your poor dgc. If my parents called me something like that I would grow up resenting them for it.

Oh, I love it! My 1st language isn't English though, so maybe I don't see the same issue as you?
My grandparents always called me by a cute nickname (not linked to my name at all), even adult 🥰 maybe they hated my name? 🤣🤣

Edit to say: Zeus raped a lot of woman and goddesses, he is just an awful mythological figure! 😪

I am amazed that anyone thinks that Io is a bad name or that a child with that name will be teased with it. Maybe it’s my London bubble but seems fairly run of the mill to me? This isn’t the 1950s, we are a multicultural society with diverse names. I think it’s beautiful.

If your daughter is a classicist she will be well aware of the myth. So saying to her “oh, isn’t she raped by Zeus?” is just going to sound nasty. I agree with the two previous posters who say that most women in classical mythology are more than victims and that it’s kind of misogynistic to define them only that way.

Basically, keep your beak shut or it could damage your relationship.

I think it’s kind of cool! But yes will probably get mistaken for “Lo” a lot when written. I wouldn’t say anything!

Op it’s really not that bad. In fact it’s cute. Most people wouldn’t know the greek mythology.
They will think it’s short for something like Lois or Lola.

Suggest Lois?

Unlike most people, I find it absolutely acceptable to voice your opinion! It’s called Mum privilege. My mother voices hers and I either agree with her or disagree. No harm and we know where we both stand. Having said that, she and I tend to agree on most things :-) If you can’t speak up, what kind of relationship is it?

Mythology aside - I think it is very cute.

But then, like your daughter, I live in very diverse and international communities abroad where it wouldn't be out of place at all.

Honestly, unless it is offensive, I wouldn't say anything. the writing is a bit of a pain, but that is true for a lot of names. it is easy to say, and quite cute, so I think you will all get used to it very quickly.

Maybe add another L?

Didn't Hera turn Io into a cow? Any issue with that? I love the name, actually, though have always pronounced it as Ee-o.

I agree completely with this. Rape, incest and tragic fates are rife in Greek mythology. People are suggesting all sorts of alternatives clearly with no knowledge of their stories, because most of them didn’t fare much better than Io.

I rather like Io. It’s simple and strong. But it’s none of OP’s business anyway.

It's actually Io. eye-oh.

It's Lo just Lo as in how low can you go.😀😀😀

This is common now with grandparents. I'm never going to be a grandmother but must admit I don't like a lot of the modern names I hear of now. Then they moan nobody can pronounce it. What do they expect when they choose something just to be unusual and be the only one in the school.

But at least it's not as bad as X Æ A-12

Not Harris, is it? 😁

Leda.
Have you told the parents that Leda was a rape victim? If they don't already know, they will change their minds quickly! Everyone should look up name meanings before giving one to a child. If they do know, they're bonkers. One thing is certain, she will not like Swan Lake.

It’s baffling to me that Io is being mocked as "too out there” when names like Ophelia and Juliet—both tied to tragic stories—are perfectly fine. Many mythological names have uncomfortable associations, but they’re still widely accepted. Io’s myth is one of survival, transformation, and resilience, not just a victim story. She became revered as a Priestess. And is now known as a moon of Jupiter.
As for the bullying concern: children will find something to tease about no matter the name. Io is unique and strong, and it’s far more interesting than another tired, common name.

Can they keep the name just change the spelling? Iyo?

Omg my DH was set on this name for our second daughter.
After the moon of Jupiter.
I actually think it's beautiful but I was concerned.. and I like out there names.
I wouldn't worry about the Greek myth tho, most Greek names are like that. Both my DH and I have names from Greek myths that have really tragic back stories. And my name is a fairly common one.
We compromised in the end and Io is her middle name.

I do genuinely think it's a beautiful sounding name. But yes it does look like the number ten when written down.

However if your daughter loves it then she loves it. You should support her really. It's her child. And names aren't what they used to be.. you should see some of the names in my daughters class! Everyone has an unusual name now days i doubt she will get teased tbh.

Ee-I- ee- i- ohhhh. That's what the kids will be singing 😂

My friend has a parrot called Io.
Ridiculous name for a child.

I told my BFF I hated a name ,then she gave it to her first born. I never said I hated it again because it's not up to me to name him. It's not like she's going to change it because of my opinions on anyway, so why say it?