To be pathetically relieved regarding this name?

[FRODailyM]

First off, obvious name change.

I'm fully aware that this is an utterly ridiculous thing to have emotions about, but I did and do. I'm quite cringey that I care so much, but shrug, it's me.

The details:

DD1 is 23, in a long term relationship with a lovely man from university, and they're talking of the future.

One is babies.

They've picked their first child's name. And told me. I'm, ahem, not a fan underfuckingstatement.

Unusually for me, I remained wise and just glossed over the matter and deflected the conversation [straight outta toddler years] so as not to hurt their feelings.

Now I'm wise enough to know that it's nothing to do with me, and whatever the name is, put that newborn into my arms I will be 100% head over heels and be proud to introduce my grandchild to the world.

But this has been causing me angst. I cannot believe they'd settle on this name, when there's so many others out there.

The name is from a TV show they love, it's quite niche, but if you know, you know,!and, I think, is ugly on its own. But boyfriend's surname is very very close to character's surname, so it's pretty fricken obvious it's a nod the this character 😭.

However, it could be years (if at all) till this naming is pertinent, and many things could change in that time. But, I'm a certain sort, and I dwell on things 🙄.

HOWEVER, boyfriend's brother has just had a puppy and used this name 🎉🎉🎉. thank feck

She's quite upset that it's been "stolen" from her.

I've soothed etc, but by gosh I feel so happy that I haven't got to introduce baby Speculum to the U3A. 😂

So: AIBU to feel relieved?

PS the name was deemed to be unisex it's not. So that wouldn't have been a swerve.

PPS, I'm not revealing the name. You'll have to be happy with Speculum. Okay, vipers?

That was long. Well done all for reading.

No.
We need the name

Hard to tell without the name

Dog could die or get rehomed.

Balonz?

Hah that made me laugh. I would be similarly relived, what a swerve. Maybe try to find out their reserve list..? You could be suggesting names for a lot of names for people's pets

well played op

also nice that it's boyfriend's side of the family getting the blame not you!

NOT having the name

🤔

YABU to not tell us the name

Utterly pointless post without the name. But at the end of the day you are right, what they call they're baby is nothing to do with you.

The problem is, if that name was niche and terrible, they’re not likely to choose something more traditional and classic in its place. The next choice might be even worse…

You don’t know what name they’ll come up with now. You may find yourself thinking wistfully of Speculum.

Pointless post without the name especially when you've name changed! Yanbu but the next name might be worse

I hate these posts when the name isn't given - it's such an anti climax.
Although I'm going for it being a GOT nod

"Meet forceps, 6lb 5oz, both mom and daughter doing well."

Can we at least have the tv show 🙄

Should've quoted @Uniontea there, apologies

I reckon the name is Khaleesi

But yeah, YABU.

I loved one name for years and years, always said if I had a boy that I would call him it.
DS was born, name is nowhere in sight.it just didn't suit him. I wouldn't waste head space on this op

I reckon we can figure out the name, gang. Come on, name current tv shows that are HUGE…

There’s a ton of poor girls walking around named Khaleesi, so I’m thinking it might be on a level with that sort of popularity.

Oh I was thinking it was going to be called Sheldon Kuper.

I know that the point of this thread is just to have people guessing the name.

I don’t think it’s Khaleesi as I wouldn’t think that was uni sex and can’t think what his similar surname to Targaryen would be.

I also was thinking mother of dragons!🤣

@MiddleClassProblem

Oh I was thinking it was going to be called Sheldon Kuper.

I know that the point of this thread is just to have people guessing the name.

My mind went straight to Sheldon, too!