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DD is 4wks old and we're having 2nd thoughts about her name. Anyone else been through this?

102 replies

Jivegirl · 22/07/2008 21:13

Hi there,

Well, as the post title suggests.. DD2 is nearly 4wks old and we're not sure that her name (Charlotte) suits her.

Not sure whether this is just because she's a teeny baby and needs to grow into her name.

Her middle name is Elisabeth, but I guess one option is to pick a nickname from her middle name and call her that?

We haven't registered her yet, but of course we've told everyone she's called Charlotte, all the congratulations cards have her name on, her red book etc. etc.

We've tried shortening it to Lottie but it just doesn't feel right.

Is it terrible to change a name after 4wks? Has anyone else done this? I know it's daft, but I'm really worried about what other people will think. And that it's changing her identity in some way!!

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NorthernLurker · 22/07/2008 21:16

It's better to chnage it now than spend the next 80 years thinking - 'you are really a Miranda' or whatever. What would suit her do you think?

snowleopard · 22/07/2008 21:15

Haven't any experience myself, but what about Charlie? Or Lotta?