To rename my 8 week old?

[finchwoman]

Alright, I need some honesty here. If someone told you they renamed their 8 week old, what would your reaction be? Would you perhaps think it's daft, strange, or maybe wouldn't be news at all?

I never thought I'd find myself in this situation but I registered my DD and I've completely gone off it. Actually, I never cared for the name anyway. There was one name I absolutely loved and my family all shot it down saying it was horrid and suggested the name we went with. Registered her, went home, got some sleep and woke up wondering what the hell had just happened.

Now ever since I've had a chance to relax, I wish we'd have gone with my favourite name! I'm pissed off my family did this when I was in a state, and I'm even more pissed that I let them talk me out of my favourite name, I mean it's only going to be DD's name forever. eye roll How did I let that happen! I'm sitting here crying over it frequently, and the name just feels out of place.

DH says we should do it, but I really don't know what kind of ground I'm standing on here. I know I shouldn't give a toss, but I'm wondering about the social implications this might have (if any).

And no, I won't say the names, I don't want you lot saying "But Freya* is so much nicer than Gertrude*! Don't change it!" :)

Thank you all. I just need a bit of honesty I think as I can feel myself getting a bit out of sorts about it.

My mother picked my name. Called me by another name until I started school, and then had to start calling me my actual name when school, rightly, got confused. Her sister had 'stolen' the name she wanted, and this was the name she called me, that wasn't my name.

Hannah Celeste is a beautiful name. Your husband is right - 'f*ck what other people think'. just do what you believe is right. (go put that smile back on your face and walk tall!)

There are an awful lot of threads on here lately, where people talk about changing their baby's first name! Yet in real life, I have never known a single soul do it!

FGS, who names their baby, and then says (when baby is 3-6 months old or so...) 'I don't like that name, I'm gonna change it?!' It's just weird. I mean, what if you don't like the SECOND name you choose? Are you going to change that when they are 3, or 4???

I despair, I really do! FGS pick a bloody name and stick to it!

Good for you op, and so glad your partner is on the same page. The fact that it fills you with joy means it's the right name. X

I think you're doing the right thing. Hannah is lovely.
Ignore what your family might say. She's your daughter and it's important she has a name you really like. They can call their daughters what they like.

Hannah is a beautiful name OP, and so is the way you describe how it fits her.

I second an earlier PP, no need to justify the change to anyone. "We tried a couple of names out when she was tiny but her final name is Hannah". Congrats OP

Do it OP! She is your baby, everyone else can do one! I can’t believe they had the nerve to tell you it wasn’t a nice name anyway!?? Who does that!

@WinterfellWench But the baby isnt 3 or 4 though, so that point is useless. If changing a baby's name isn't something you agree with, and you really felt you needed to tell the OP that, you could of said it a lot nicer.

Wonderful name - if you can, let us know when it's done :)

"My mum hated my choice, we went with our hearts - DD is 10 and loves her name - mum is now dead"

And let that be a lesson to all you name criticisers out there!

Ha ha Bertrand

One of my best friends did this when her dd was about the same age. It was 11 years ago- and last week I called her by the first name. Very odd, that was!

OP- it’s never caused either her or her dd any problems at all- except the dd wishes they had called her by the full version of the name, rather than a shortening, and often calls herself the long version!

Hannah is much nicer than Gloria, by the way, especially with Celeste.

Did it, it’s fine. Loads of people do it. Don’t worry about it at all.

Your choice is beautiful op, personally I really don't like the other name much at all, I am amazed your family were so mean about your choice. It is really beautiful! I am glad you are going with your heart. I would say that even if the name was going the other way, to the name I am less keen on by the way. It is your choice.

I changed my DS2 name at several weeks and it's such a distant memory now. Do it!

@finchwoman lovely name, change it to that one!

My DS has his full name on his birth certificate, 1st and 2 middle names, but his first name never felt right. So he is known by one of his middle names which suits him so much better. He spent 4 months being called "little bear" or "tiny" because I just couldn't call him by his name. I haven’t officially changed it so he can do what he likes with it when he is older.

Oh you all are so lovely, thank you! I'm calling to get an appointment to re-register when I get my break at work today.

I've told my mum and sister about it and they haven't been supportive, though I announced to my SIL last night, we had a laugh over it then she said the new choice is beautiful and she's happy for me - made me feel good getting that support from part of the family.

Strange this - I think I'd have been just fine with Gloria had I not felt strongly, but Hannah felt so beautiful to me that it never sat right with me going with something else. Perhaps it all seems a bit trivial, oh I know it probably does. But to me it was much more than just a name, it was a feeling that came from the heart. One of those things I "just knew" and I shouldn't have ignored. Learned an important lesson in both life and motherhood this year.

Much prefer Hannah. Do it! As you say, she has to live with it forever.

See a lot of posts like this on here so you're definitely not alone.

Hannah is a great name! Can’t believe your family talked you out of it.

Just do it. I think most people would be better off not telling the family the names they are thinking of. There will always be some who don't like the name. If you wait till the baby is born and say this is the name they can't say anything. Change it to the name you want. If they ask why tell them it was the name you always wanted. End of

Not read all the posts but yes, change it. Perhaps you could keep the other name as a middle name then when she's old enough she can choose whatever to call herself and not throw it back in your face.

I got shed loads of stick from FiL about my son's name but I stuck to my guns. It suits him and has now become a very popular name. Sod what others think she's yours and your DH's baby.

Oh definitely change it. Hannah is lovely name. Gloria sounds like a 50 year olds name, not a baby. Celeste is beautiful either way. Congratulations.

8 weeks old! What social implications would there be?
My DSis did this many moons ago.
We'd be calling my nephew one name and about 3 months later she changed it.
We all got used to it and couldn't imagine as the 1st name now.

I also changed my DD name after about 4 days.
The one I was calling her just didn't suit.
So that's now her middle name.