AIBU to want to tell my sister to change baby’s name?

[Eleanora8]

My nephew is due this week and my sis really wants to name him Atlas! Me, my parents and her friends all dislike it and my Mum has made her feelings clear and joked she hopes he never gets lost with a name like Atlas...
My sis got upset but I wanted to tell her I hated the name too but felt bad.
Should I speak up (vote yes) or keep quiet (vote no)?

Perhaps not tell her to change it, but certainly discourage it, for the kid's sake.

It has nothing to do with you. You can try, but if I were your sister I'd tell you to fuck off. Your mum should pack in the lame jokes. YABU.

You DSIS likes the name, there’s nothing else to say. Smile sweetly and encourage your DM to do the same. A dear baby is coming to join the family - don’t let any petty fall-outs spoil this happy event.
You will get used to the name soon enough.

A lot of babies are being given unusual names that people raise an eyebrow at. So much so, it will be totally normal to have an unusual name, and it will be unusual to be have a traditional name

I like it

You and all your family are being massively massively UR and incredibly rude if I was your poor DS I wouldn’t being having anything to do with any of you she must be so upset and embarrassed. Keep your nose out it’s not your baby can’t believe you actually think you have a right to tell your sister what she can name her baby.

@GurpsAgain

He will probably get called Fatlas if he turns out chubby.

Keep quiet it’s not your choice.

Keep your gob shut. It’s her baby. Poor woman with you lot for family.

I know a lady who's daughter called her youngsters River and Saylor ( spelt like that) but they're cute kids and the parents obviously love the names so hey ho!

My Son in Law wants to call their baby to be Isambard...!!!!!!!
(I'm hoping it's a girl at this point but DD2 is likely to veto that one at least )
However.... not your baby, not your choice!
Whatever he is called...you will get used to it!

Keep your nose out - you would just be being beyond rude. I like it. Better than some of these dull, overused names going around.

In Greek mythology, Atlas (/ˈætləs/; Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlas) was a Titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens or sky for eternity

^^
This is not a good name for a child.

However i don’t think you can say anything!

Shrug?

Atlas is a fine name and you will grow to like it as you get to know your nephew. I didn't particularly like the name my dd choose for my dgd, but to know her is to love the name.

Atlas is a ridiculous name. Fine if he grows up big and burly but not on a small bookworm. The meaning isn't great either. However it's not your baby so you don't get to make the choice.

Unless she's specifically asking your opinion, I wouldn't say anything. Even if she does ask your opinion, I'd voice any concerns as gently as possible and be ready to smile and be humble if she's still set on the name.

Really, there are all sorts of names out there, and any of them can be twisted and mocked, even the most boring of them. More outlandish or unusual names can be a negative, but they can just as easily be a positive. I wouldn't choose "Atlas", but it will definitely stand out and be memorable. It's up to the parents and the child to make the name work, or change it if it doesn't.

If I was your Sister. I'd be telling you all to fuck off and keep your shitty opinions to yourselves

Voice your thoughts if you want, but at the end of the day it's her baby.

Mind your own business.

It's not your baby, nor your parents', nor her friends' - you all need to shut up. What gives people the right to criticize a parent's choice of baby names? Honestly, if I was your sister I would be giving you all a piece of my mind. You sound far too involved. Keep saying slowly to yourself "this is my sister's baby, not mine" until you finally get it.

@bitheby

It's ok. You can all call him Attila as a nickname.

Will he have a middle name? He'll probably choose himself to go by that once he's old enough.

@bitheby hun you know that's a crazy idea.

It’s an unusual name but not hideous and would probably grow on you all. Maybe tell them the meaning of the name but try not to be too negative as they probably don’t want to hear it. You could suggest the name Atticus, it’s similar and unusual but nicer in my opinion.

There's a thread over on the baby names about someone on Instagram naming their baby Birdyblue. I'd say Atlas is quite normal sounding.

It’s a Greek very unfortunate name. Atlas was condemned and so is his name. Sure, it sound intelligent and not a made up letter soup, but it’s not good. Have a look, if the people that invented the name don’t use it, there’s a reason for it. It’s like naming your child, krampus or something similar. (Can’t think of anything at 3am.)
If you’re close, tell her to read around the name. Greeks have so many ancient names that are based on courageous, intelligent, cunning, artistic etc people or deities. How about Aris of Ares? The God of war and a great lover stemming from the word perfection. Also, a word that means many other good things in various languages. .
I bet he’d be bored to tears every time he’d say his name and hear the reply “Shrugged” (which is a horrible book btw).