.....or should Santa not have laughed at my child's name?

[3FrenchHenD19s]

and said to me 'is he really called that?'?

Are you Italian?

Versace?!

I am sorry, but you're going to get a bit of snurking from people on that one.

Versace?? Really?

Really? Like really Versace?

Santa shouldn't have laughed because that is rude - but if it was me, like Santa, I probably would have said, "Really???!"

Just being honest!

Did you have a look on MN Baby Names board before picking that name, OP?

Sorry op but if it is Versace then Santa is the tip of the iceberg.

As in the brand?
ok.
well, it's still rude for someone to sneer at it. Particularly in front of the child. He didnt pick it but he has to wear it and laughing might upset him.

Versace? no...

here

It is unusual.

I'm sorry but Santa probably thought you were teasing.

I like it as a name but I imagine folk will just keep seeing a pair of jeans though!

If his name is really Versace, there's going to be more sniggers than just Santa!

Lol @ coffeeTea

Its not versace is it?

Ok it's Mario and no we're not Italian but there is a story behind the name.

I did offer it up to Mumsnet when I was pregnant who warned against but I was adamant I was having a girl do didn't worry about the boys name my DH had chosen.

do people really call their children Versace?

Phew - Mario isn't quite as shocking

What's the story behind his name??

I don't think theres anything wrong with Mario. It's a bit unusual here and reminds me of "mario carts", but it is clearly a name.
Out of curiosity does he look at all italian?

I like Mario, it's a lot better than Versace.
He was being rude either way.

Phew!

Mario is not really that out there, is it? Personally not sure about using furrin' names unless you are from that country but each to their own etc

Like my nn says' Non mi fai ridere'.

I think it's a beautiful name, but with Mario & Luigi and him from Essex, people will look at you funny, especially if you aren't Italian.

Our Mario is blonde with a pale complexion. wonder if Italians say 'our Mario'?!

Oh mario is lovely. Nothing odd about that! Santa mustnt have a very diverse good/naughty list!

If other people don't say what Santa said to your face, rest assured, they're certainly thinking it.