What do you do when you love a name but dh hates it?

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mosschops30 · 11/09/2009 14:27

Its a name Id always loved if we ahd another boy and initially dh liked it.
He's now changed his mind and says 'no way'.

But I love it, I like the meaning, I like that it goes with the middle name weve chosen (dh's middle name), i like that it goes with our other childrens names and that
its biblical like ds's name.

I have jokingly told dh that after giving birth for the 3rd time I will call baby what I want, and that I'll be registering anyway, but I know it should be a joint decision.

The other names I liked, one just doesnt seem right for this baby and havent mentioned the other to dh yet in case he loves it and it finally overules my 1st choice

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PuppyMonkey · 11/09/2009 14:37

What is the name?

pagwatch · 11/09/2009 14:35

your children are both yours and his. It doesn't matter how right you think it is.
You know you have to chose a name you both like don't you?
Just keep looking.

blametheparents · 11/09/2009 14:34

I think that you just have to not use that name.

I love the name Imogen, and have done for many years, but DH was completely against it.

I toyed with the idea of emotional blackmail to get my own way after giving birth, but thought that was probably a bit mean!

I think you have to oth like the name.

Loujalou · 11/09/2009 14:32

I loved Ben but DH hated it so we had to find one we both liked. Going off Ben a bit now but think you both have to like it otherwise its not fair. Unless you have some kind of rota but even then you both have to agree IMO. Its upsetting though.

Also, couldn't use other name I liked as it so doesn't go with our surname.

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