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Can I insist on a name hubby not too keen on?

29 replies

fgpl · 06/01/2009 11:15

We know we are having a girl this time and I really like Phoebe as a name as does my son (he's 4)
Hubby says he doesn't really like it but will go along with me as He says I will get my own way in the end.
He says all people can think of is Friends when they hear the name, which I don't think is a bad thing.
Anyway I am really set on Phoebe and can't think of her as anything else but do you think I should discount it if dh says not keen?
He isn't really putting up much of a fight to be honest so I am sure he would go along with it.
If he said a name I didn't like there is no way I would go along with it.
We did originally like Olivia or Elizabeth but not comfortable with Olivia as so popular at moment and know lots of girls called Liz who I am not really keen on.
Your opinions greatly appreciated.

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rubyslippers · 06/01/2009 11:20

no, you can't and shouldn't insist

find something you both love

seeker · 06/01/2009 11:19

Of course you can't! Imagine how you would reply if someone posted "My dp is insisting on a name I don't like - what should I do?

MrsBadger · 06/01/2009 11:19

are there none you can agree on?

you may like Phoebe but there are lots of other pretty names out there

Chloe? Zoe? Xanthe?

ramonaquimby · 06/01/2009 11:17

how would you feel if he insisted? I think it has to be a name you both like, not one you love and he settles for.

but I do like the name Phoebe