Wanting to change DD2s name as no one else seems to likely

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I hate posting this, DD2 is 8 weeks old, she’s perfect but I’m super sleep deprived so probably extra sensitive.
DD1 is 2 when she was born everyone complimented her name, and even know still do.
DD2 gets a mix of aw lovely to just down right to “oh like the fabric softener (more so over text than in person)” it’s making me really sad. Today we went out for lunch and the waitress asked their names told her and she went gosh that’s a gorgeous name in reference to DD1s but nothing about DD2s.
Im thinking we should just change it? I live her name and always imagined having a little girl with the name but wouldn’t want her to feel like her name is ugly or hate her name (I don’t like my name and get some annoying comments so wouldn’t want that). DH thinks I’m being silly and we live her name so that’s all that matters.
AIBU wanting to change it?
Her name is Leonora as I know people will be curious.

Leonora is lovely. I still regret not giving DD a more interesting name, but I had one picked out that several people took the piss out of and ruined for me so I didn't dare go with anything unusual. Now DD age 13 hates her boring name and wishes she'd been called something different!

Leonora is a beautiful name! You're probably overthinking it. Also, when people comment on a name, they're mainly making chit chat, they don't really give a shit and they probably don't realize they complimented one and not the other. They're probably commenting more on Annabel as she's older and they can actually interract with her. No point telling a newborn how much you love their name, they're not exactly going to smile back at you or anything.

Don't change it.

It's a lovely name and clearly not the same as Lenor. Ignore the rude people!

Leonora is a beautiful name. It's a leapt to get to law or the fabric softener, so anyone who does that is deliberately seeking to be an arse.

I associate Anabelle Lee with the Edgar Allen Poe poem ( it's my favourite of all time) and Lenore with The Raven too.

They are lovely. My son has a name some people love and some people hate. You'll never please everyone.

I thought you were going to say you’d called her Lenor!

And I was going to suggest Leonora because it’s a lovely name. From Helen, Eleanor and means light.

It’s gorgeous.

@Josette77 Ooh yes Annabel Lee, which has the added plus of being used in "Play Misty For Me". I'm showing my age, but Clint Eastwood in the 60s & 70s!!!!

It's a good name. Classic but unusual. She can be Leo and Nora for short! Don't change it. Also nothing like fabric softener

Both names are lovely!

You chose them for a reason.

Fuck what anyone else thinks.

People just love to shit on other people's parade.

I was aware of the Edgar Allan Poe Annabel Lee poem but didn’t realise Lenore/Leonora had a connection too - that’s lovely!

Gosh, I thought you’d called her Bio or Daz. Leonora is gorgeous. I think it’s similar-ish to Eleanor, but more unusual. Really vv pretty. As is Annabel.

Both beautiful names and definitely no need to change DD2's name. I think it's as a PP said, the waitress probably complimented your DD1's name just as a way of interacting with her and not because she disliked the other name. I often do that with kids myself.

Aw, Leonora is a really nice name! Take no notice of what some dimwit says. I'm guessing your name is Karen, if it makes you feel any better, my Dad was called Wally!

Annabel is beautiful, but FYI when she gets into reception it’s all going to be about “baby annabel” and Lenor will be long forgotten!

It doesn’t matter what people think, it matters that they are names you and DH like and feel are suitable.

Usefully they both have lots of variants that the girls can use (Ann, Anna, Belle, Bella, Leo, Leona, Leonie, Nora) if they don’t like the name or if there’s any issue. But there won’t be.

Haha no my name is India - lots of colonial ties and feels very tasteless these days, have considering going by my middle name instead a fair amount but never seems to catch on.

you have picked two absolutely beautiful names. Gorgeous. This is a blip - you are sleep deprived. You did a great job naming both of them.

I assumed it was Karen too!

if you want to go by another name, you can choose anything you like, it doesn't have to be your middle name. You don't have to do it by deed poll either.

but you do need to decide and be firm & positive about it, not wishy washy.

i wouldn't bat an eyelid at India though.

I assumed her name was Comfort which would not be great (I did not read the final line in the OP) - but Leonora is very nice.

Leonora as a baby name is a bit unusual but fast forward and a 15 year old Leo/Nora/Leonora is a stunning name. Hang on in there! Anabelle is cute right now but there will be lots of them at 15

Leonora is a beautiful name, anyone saying anything negative about your child’s name to you is very wrong and I wouldn’t be polite to them about it! Annabel is a lovely name too. Don’t change a name that you love!

Leonora is a nice name I thought you we're going to say it was comfort or unstoppable!

It's lovely- I actually prefer it to Annabel! The names sound great together too.

One of my DC has a name that others like less than my others but that's life, people have preferences. You love it so stick with it.

No, don't change her name - it's beautiful :)

Are you serious? Do you really care that much about what other people think of your children's names?

Of course you shouldn't change it

I love Leonora!
People need to learn some damn manners.
If you love the name, what does it matter what others think.
I'd leave it until things settle down a little more with your routine before you make any hasty decisions about changing.

I do, however think some people are just seriously ill mannered and thoughtless. Perhaps unintentionally.

And if anyone says "oh like Lenor" (as in the fabric softener) you say "I beg your pardon"?
It'll politely shame their ridiculously inappropriate comparison without you having to actually engage them in calling them out as I'm sure your mum energies are better spent elsewhere.
Its a beautiful name.