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Advice please - handling baby name change when SO is against it

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Sydneygirl123 · 26/01/2023 10:01

Hello! We had a baby girl 4 months ago, and I really struggled to pick out a name. I was experiencing burnout at work and was just feeling very frazzled in the lead up to birth. We ended up picking Mia after LOTS of deliberation, but I now really don't think the name suits her and want to change to Isla. My SO is against changing as he says he's bonded with the name Mia, but whenver I hear it being spoken, I really cringe (no offense to the name at all, it's just what I've got in my head). Feedback from family is that the names are similar, so just live with Mia - but I can't shake this now. Any advice?

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barca123 · 15/03/2023 14:37

I’d say change it :)

QforCucumber · 15/03/2023 14:39

Why does your want to change it trump his want to not?

Hbh17 · 15/03/2023 14:43

Your child has 2 parents, so you both have to agree. Presumably, you chose her name together. Why is your wish now more important than the child's father's?

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Sydneygirl123 · 15/03/2023 20:01

Update - my partner was really understanding and we spoke at length about it. He actually preferred Isla (his choice) and is happy that we've changed it. He initially didn't want to change as he thought it was too late / a bit random but is now happy. All in all, the decision was right for us.

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tdeall · 15/03/2023 20:16

Isla is beautiful OP

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