Dp and I trying for baby, give me names to suggest before MIL puts her suggestions forward

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shoot · 30/08/2008 14:38

She tried to name my baby last time so this time I feel it's important to decide before hand on a few names to suggest to DP as soon as I get pregnant and before MIl chips in.

I know the norm on MN is to go for names like Edward and James and Arthur, and those names are lovely for those children.

But I don't like old fashioned names for my children.

Please put as many suggestions forward as you can think of.

I already love Lucas for a boy but need more suggestions, and Liberty for a girl but needs loads more suggestions for girls too.

So astound me

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shoot · 30/08/2008 14:54

Haha I like that!

The thing is, even if she came up with the most amazing name in the world I wouldn't call the baby that because she's come up with it and she gets on my wick.

Plus I like the names to be something special between DP and I.

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suedonim · 30/08/2008 14:52

I'd be very bland in my replies to her eg 'Thank you for those suggestions, we'll bear them in mind.' What you don't say is "and reject them".

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shoot · 30/08/2008 14:50

How about Libby?

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combustiblelemon · 30/08/2008 14:43

I'd just stick to 'Thank you for your suggestions, but you've already named your babies. Now it's my turn.' Otherwise you're giving her months to criticise your choices.

I love Lucas, not as keen on Liberty.

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