To call DD Cinderella?

[Kushti]

DH is of Romany Gypsy descent and would like to call our daughter Cinderella (a Romany name). I do like it but have to admit am slightly worried what others will think.... Aibu?

I totally think you should, yep, deffo

Well, your daughter would have Cindy and Ella as options. And if you give her a boring middle name, she can use that too. So, yes. If you both like it, I say go for it.

Just make sure she only has brothers.

Catkinsthecatinthehat - Ha! Well we have one DD already...

... and she's called Rapunzel?

it isn't actually a romany name, it was invented for the book i believe.. comes from french.

that isn't to say that Romany Gypsies didn't start to use it and it has thus become a traditional name. but it certainly doesn't originate from them

As long as she hasn't got a couple of sisters....

Could be rather tough on them

If you're worried - could you split it into Cindy Ella Kushti?

I know an adult with this name, now shortened to Cindu (pronounced sin-doo).

I wouldn't. What other names does he like?

just mad imo as such strong connections with story. She may hate it too.

We have a library member called Sindorella. She's about 10, and everyone calls her Sindy. But I have to admit I did a double take when I saw her whole name written down.

I didn't realise that it had tradition of usage outside of the fairystory.

I wouldn't use it, but if you have a culture where it's a fairly standard name, then you probably feel differently. She will get teased at school if the children know her full name.

God, I've just noticed you've already got an older daughter. You're setting her up for "ugly Sister" jokes for the rest of her life. Don't do it.

It wouldn't work well in my world.

When you say that you are 'worried what others may think' what exactly do you mean? What do you imagine they would be thinking?

i wouldn't I would fear bulling when she goes to school.

Unless you are living in a predominantly Romany community I think it will be misunderstood and a bit of a burden for your dd. Could you use it as a middle name? (Not sure what it would go with though!)

Some other names here I like Drina best.

I agree with posters above that it seems rather unfair on your DD - is she old enough to express a view on it?

I'd personally just call her Ella and have Cinderella as a nick name at home.

I've come across two during my working life. One was an adult, the other a child. As far as I know, neither had a problem because of their name.

I don't think it is any worse than some of the names which appear to be popular atm, in fact, I think it is quite pretty, especially when compared to some of the 'older' names that are making a come-back right now.

If you like it, go for it. It is a name that offers several shortened versions should your DD choose to use them.

I think if you like then why not. There are so many unusual names these days that it might raise eyebrows to begin with but who cares. You or she can always shorten it if wanted. People will always have an opinion but in the end it is none of their business.