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?

Is it H?

Specula-May

Suggest Kyle instead.

Could be pronounced Kylie if it's a girl

Is your dd even pregnant? Apologies if I’ve misunderstood but it read like they were just talking about the future to me, not that she’s pregnant already.

Ffs 😴

"OMG, they killed ..."

@Uniontea

If that's it, I actually understand your relief.

Kenny is okay

Heard worse.

Loki

Yeah you’re being a bit unreasonable to be fair haha, but good that you didn’t say anything - in the end it’s their decision.

Now tell us the name.

If it’s kenny there is really nothing wrong with that, at all.

Umm.. OP, are you sure it's a character?

If you're meaning the geographically niche series y s, then it's definitely not unisex (but I now get the speculum and vipers references) and I think it's the actress's name (going by IMDB, I'd never heard of the series before).

Not sure it's any better for a puppy, you'd have to be a bit careful shouting that in the park.

Mmmff-mmmfffff!

If it’s Kenny I have to agree, dodged a bullet there!

What's the bloody name?! What a stupid, pointless load of drivel.

But….
They Killed Kenny!!!!!!

Yes Kenny McCormack.

A nod to "who killed Kenny" from South Park.

Said it was niche

I'll be honest, I wouldn't have even remembered Kenny's surname..I always just quote 'who killed Kenny'
I'd also say it's a boys name typically..

I have to say YANBU. That isn't a great name..

Oh it’s not that bad op

YABU. You could buy them a wee orange hoodie .

Kenny a bloody fantastic name, when I get a Labrador I shall call him Kenny. Because I can't convince my DC to have a child called Kenny. Dad wants to call her child Tarquin. I'm not calling "Tarquin" in the park, so she's have to rethink child care
DH wouldn't able to hold back saying "who killed Kenny?" At every opportunity

I don't imagine many people would recognise Kenny McCormack

I've watched quite a bit of South Park and had forgotten his surname (if I ever knew it).

@PurpleyBlue

Dog could die or get rehomed.

Double reasons why they can’t use it.