Wanting to change DD's first name WIBU

[F1oridasunshine]

I've NC as this could be potentially outing if we go ahead with it.

Before DD was born me and DP had 2 names; Emily and Meadow. Meadow was by far our preferred name.

We were ridiculed for liking Meadow and told DD could get bullied so called DD Emily despite having reservations.

Although we like the name Emily, it is quite common. We did want something slightly different from a tradition name but thought the name would've grown on us by now but it hasn't and we both feel really disappointed we never stuck with our first choice.

We have discussed changing her name by deedpole to Meadow keeping Emily as a middle name.

Can I ask opinions on this? Are we being silly for considering this or should we just accept our choice and stick with Emily. I really want to change it but DP is worried about it now we have told friends and family her name.

So WWBU to change it?

DD is 15 wks old.

Yes you can change her name. Emily is a much nicer name than Meadow though imo.

Normally I'd say change it - 15 weeks is so young.

However, imagine being called Meadow!! As an adult? Introducing yourself as a middle aged professional called Meadow. Don't do that to her. She can never hate Emily - whereas Meadow has the potential for her to be really pissed off at you in 30 years time!

Change it to what you wanted to call her.

You can reregister up to a year old can't you? If so then do that.
Call her Emily Meadow and then use Meadow (if you must).

If you want to change her name when she already knows it then have a cross over period where you call her 'Emily Meadow' when talking to her and then drop the Emily bit.

Keep Emily and use the nickname Meadow if you must. Although it's awful - like being called 'Field' IMO. She will thank you when she's older for having the name Emily to use on job applications etc

She's only 15 weeks,change it if you would be happier.You don't want to be looking at your 21 year old Emily and regretting Meadow!!
Meadow Emily is nice and if she wants to be Emily later on she can go for that

Emily is actually not used that often nowadays and is a lovely name at all ages. It’s classic and timeless. Whilst I love a wildflower meadow, the name Meadow just makes me think of manure and farms I’m afraid.

Go for it now while she’s little.

Thank you all for your opinions, I'm reading them all and I appreciate you taking the time to post.

Meadow isnt her middle name, it wouldve been a much easier decision if it had been!

Besides shes three months old! They're recognising their name by that point and will turn towards it

DD often gets called by her nick name as well as Emily. We did this with our 1st DD until she was around 6mo then started using her proper name more often with no issues.

To those saying Emily is a nicer name than Meadow, I think it's down to personal choice in the end and with the other names DD will be growing up around I don't this it'll be seen as too far out there.

@SlothRunner thanks, you're right, it really suited her character

We've had a look re changing her birth certificate but it seems to suggest you can only make corrections to existing info and only in specific circumstances can you change anything, such as adoption or who the father is.

You can reregister the birth before 12 months.

Meadow is fine as a name. You can shorten it to Mo.

I like Meadow for a cute little girl. But for an adult I’m not keen. I always imagine how an unusual name would sound in a super professional job such as a judge. Eg, The Right Honourable Meadow ?!?!?. I think a name can be limiting and cause people to make inaccurate assumptions about you. If I were you I’d stick with Emily. Perhaps you could make an amendment to her birth certificate and use it as a middle name. That way if she loves it it’s her choice to use it. When I look at the two names written together I keep thinking of the word Melody. I once knew a child called this ( I’m a teacher) it’s unusual but not way out there. Could that be a compromise? Good luck whatever you decide. Congrats on baby!

Meadow - your setting her up to have this piss taken out of her for the rest of her life. Lots of comments around fields and cows I would imagine.

Your advice about Meadow being an awful name is absolutely correct. Imagine job applications etc, being called Meadow? So cruel

"_One man went to Mo?...oh dear"

that's hilarious

Change it if you prefer Meadow.

I don't know any "Meadows", but I know two "Autumns" and a "Willow". They don't get picked on or mocked - there are a lot of unusual names about now.

It's not my choice of name (but neither is Emily), but it isn't my baby - you probably wouldn't be struck on the names of my kids, either.

If you like the name - change it.

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A quick Google

Meadow???? Come on

Oh - I also know a little girl called "Tyne" - bearing in mind that that is the local river . . .

I think Tyne is bloody awful!

Autumn and Willow are not in the same league as Meadow.

Emily is lovely. Versatile too, she could reasonably call herself Milly or Em if she’s not keen on it.

I would make it emily meadow, not the other way round. so officially (job applications etc)she will be emily, but you can call here meadow.
i wouldn’t saddle a child with a first name like Meadow, it has the potential to get in her way.

To those saying Emily is a nicer name than Meadow, I think it's down to personal choice in the end

Yes exactly. If you're happy with re-naming your DD Meadow....go for it! But why ask for other opinions if you are already decided?