Name regret...

Frankie and Bobby are cute. Charlie has a similar vibe

What’s his middle name? Could you call him that, or just give him a nickname without actually formally changing his name? Or shorten to Zac?

Isaac is a great name, really love it.

For my ds, I was set on one name for the whole pregnancy, then when he was born it just didn't feel right. We picked a new name and I would say for a good 4 years I still wasn't sure if we had done the right thing. He is older now and hates the other name! So you may find if he gets older, he prefers Isaac too.

I think the suggestion of Zach as a diminutive is a good one as you can still keep his full name as Isaac.

Anecdotally, my son’s friend at school is Isaac and he is the most rough and tumble child in the class 😆

I’m also baffled that so many people are saying that Remy is a girl name? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Maybe I’m only so familiar with it as I’m a name nerd but it’s a solidly male, not at all uncommon, French name. In the UK it would surely be a very strange choice to give a girl as we’re so close to France and the child would likely go there at some point.

Has no one else watched Ratatouille? 😅

I chose my second son's name (third child) before he was born. I loved the name. It wasn't common but it was a proper name (not like a newish fad-y name if that makes sense, like with a weird spelling).

Then for the first new months I really struggled with it. I just didn't know anyone with the same name apart from one film star (who he was NOT named after!). I thought I'd made it too different.

But, soon after it was just his name. He grew into it, I love it like I did when I was pregnant, and as an almost fully grown man, he really likes his name (more importantly.)

I think it is really hard when it hits you that you have created this person, and now this is their name forever.

As an aside, I love the name Isaac! And has potential nicknames. Give it a bit more time then see how you feel. Could make Isaac his middle name instead.

It does sound like your name regret might be tied up with a traumatic time for you and not feeling that you were in control or able to make choices.

Isaac is by far the nicest name of those mentioned - it has a classic feel that would suit a lot of different ‘types’ and all ages. Zac is a nice nickname, too.

But that is my opinion…if it’s really not your style at all, or your husband’s, it’s not unreasonable to change it. He’s still so little.

I’ve always had a list of names and then chosen once baby was born and picked one that suited them so can’t quite relate. However I think it awful for a parent to not like the name they chose for their child so just change it. The sooner the better!!

Try calling him a nickname instead for a month - Zac, Iggy, Izzy. Sometimes it feels strange to call the baby a name at all and generally takes getting used to using it - don't overthink it and rush into changing it.

Sorry you had such a terrible time when your baby boy was born. The thought of having to separate from my babies when they were so young is just unimaginable, I struggled if I was ever in a different room to them.
I can't help with the name regret feelings but maybe wait a bit longer and if you still don't like it, just change it don't worry what others might think.

But also to say, I do think of Frankie and Bobby as quite 'bruiser' names or rather either a Glasweigen or East End gangster name! How about Vinny, Stanley or Ronnie (Vin, Stan, Ron).

Remy, I did think was a French girls name, so definitely no 'bruiser' vibes to me!

Good luck with it all.

Definitely not!

Remo?

Change it but not to Remy, the only Remy I’ve ever heard of is a rat.

Thanks that one has puzzled me for years. 😂
I'd often thought along the lines of Ina as in Jamesina etc but that didn't make sense. Never consider Isabel.

I like Isaac. It's a strong name. Don't like any of the others you've given . Any more ideas ?

I've only heard that one as "alley-alley-oh". Maybe you are much posher than I am.

Another traumatic birth here - we decided on the name as I was rushed into theatre because I wasn't sure I was going to make it. It was my preferred one from our shortlist, but wasn't something I'd definitely decided on. After 3 months in NICU he was home and it turned out that his name which is common where I'm from was really not known where I live, and it completely threw me. I worried for ages about his name, hated that I was so sure about DS1's name and so unsure about DS2. Now he's 3 and it's definitely his name, but I honestly don't know if the worry I had was just trauma related or I would have been equally happy had I changed his name. I probably would have changed it if I had a definite one to change it to. I'd try out a different name for a bit at home and see what you feel. For what it's worth, Issac is a lovely name!

I'm sure it's just 'a me thing', but if I knew/met somebody called Elio, I would permanently have the old song going through my head all day (as I now have from just reading it here) - "The big ship sails on the Eli-Elio, Eli-Elio, Eli-Elio"

Isabel.

What about Elliott or Zachary?

Yes, change the name. Isaac is a handsome name but you don't like it.

Start again with lists. Give yourselves a time limit.

Ideas ..
Robert
Bruce
Zebedee
Elliott
Elio
Bruno
David
Scott
Winston
Adam
Leo
Rohan

Remy - makes me think of the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers - REME.

Frankie and Bobby are both quite soft and can both be used for girls.

Both Bobby's I grew up with are now Bobs.

I think Issac will grow on you, is there a middle name that you could use?

Isa is an old lady name
I think its probably short for something but no idea what.

Isaac is lovely, but if it’s not feeling right it’s fine to change it. It’s still very early.

Remy is primarily a boy’s name in the UK, used sometimes for girls (more so in the US). In France it’s definitely only for boys. It’s a standalone name, not traditionally from Jeremiah. Also a lovely name (the issues a couple of posters have suggested seem very specific to region and a particular time which won’t be relevant to babies born now). Frankie is also a great choice.

I always loved Rolf and Jimmy...

Or what about Russell?

I changed my daughter’s name. I’m very very glad I did