To tell my sister she's mad for naming her daughter this?

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First baby. The name is a word. A word you would use to describe a very pleasurable feeling. No, not orgasm, before anyone says it!

It's absurd and I think someone should tell her. AIBU to say 'sorry, but it's ridiculous. You need to choose something else'.

My mum is all very supportive and says 'well, sometimes we don't like names. Then can't imagine them as anything else'

I think this is an exception.

May as well tell you the name actually, as my sister isn't going to be on MN! The name is Euphoria

She wants to call her Ewie for short, the nickname our late dad went by (he was an Ewan)

‘Upon’ but sure, I’m the illiterate one.

Euphoria also happens to be the name of several awful compilations of cheesy dance music.

I don't think it really matters these days. At my DSs school there is a huge range of names from many different cultures. This wouldn't stand out at all.

It's an actual name, it isn't made up and I've certainly heard worse. OP doesn't get a say, she just doesn't.

No she doesn't. She needs to be left alone to name her baby what she likes, as I'm sure OP was left alone and didn't expect her sister to think she has a say.

It's really not that bad. Would've been better if she could have used it as a middle name.

I think you're lucky to have such a sensible supportive mum op.

Mind your own it's not your name, not your call.

There is an American instagrammer who has a girl called Navy

Ewan is Gaelic for Yew. (tree)

Yvonne is a female name that is also derived from yew.

alternatively she could choose a Scottish female name.

Not sure if this was already suggested but what about euanne or euanna or something

YABU
Obviously it's none of your business. But I think it's probably a nice name, like Happiness.

Edit: I obviously didn't read the thread properly, but Euphoria is perfectly lovely

Same, and it also links back to Quaker names which were often like this.

I couldn't lie to my sister!

My great grandma was called Eudora

I think it's nice.

None of them would be my choice either but at least they are in common usage!

I thought you were going to say Ecstasy!

It’s pretty bad but what can you do🤷‍♀️

Lightbulb moment!

Eweneek, or to make it even classier with a hint of je ne sais quoi, Ewenique

I think you have the right to say you don’t like it and would be concerned about teasing. If you can’t be honest with family? But don’t labour it then it’s up to her.

A stripper name? Or perfume? How to say you're pushing 60 without saying you're pushing 60! Jesus Christ, Donna. Get a grip!

She'll be called Eufy as a nickname at school you know.

That is not as bad as I thought it was going to be, it is a bit like Ophelia which I think is a lovely name. If someone told me that their baby was called Euphoria I would probably just think I was going a bit deaf! I am sure she will almost always be called by the shortened version. I have definitely heard worse names but I am tired now and can't recall any of them !

Ewie, sounds like a character from Star Wars! As for Euphoria, it's dire. Yes, you can tell your sister the name is dreadful, but she probably won't thank you for your input or change her mind. If she really does go for the name encourage her to use a much more simpler middle name, that the child can use instead! Choosing an unusual name is all well and good, but the child is the one who has to live with it, until they are an age to make decisions themselves. I can guarantee the child will get the pee taken out of her by other children, no one will be able to spell it properly and other children will probably struggle to pronounce it.

Ewie is what I say when holding my nose because something smells. And yes, other kids will call her pooey Ewie.

Euphoria is pretty bad but you’ll just have to get used to it. Your sis is presumably determined to have a unique name at all costs. The child probably won’t thank her and will no doubt name her own children very plain names: that’s usually how it goes 😂 Don’t forget Euphegenia as another Euph- option 😉

Whoever said Happiness was a lovely name: Happiness is a terrible name because when people (teachers/employers) are unhappy with the person, having to use the name just adds an extra layer of irritation plus all the “unhappy with Happiness” comments.

Is it not usual to say U-ey (Ewie) for U-turn, as in pulling a U-ey? I wouldn’t want that as a girl’s nickname (sounds horrible to my ear) but appreciate if it has special meaning in your family. Both versions sound bad when doing the test of calling “Euphoria, come in for your dinner”, “U-ey, come in for your dinner”…

I wouldn't tell her she was mad for choosing the name, no. Some opinions it really is better to keep to yourself.

That isn't to say I wouldn't think it ... 😂

And? Euphoria is s an actual name of greek origin. People calling it 'chav' (a really hideous and age bellying term) might have children called things like Harrison. Or Heath. Or Muppet. Which aren't proper names at all. It's a perfectly decent name. A proper name. It isn't at all on the scale of Bambi-uniqua-may-lily-destiny. Ewie is also cute. If the girl doesn't like it, she can always change it. They're babies not miniature dachshunds. They're people and have autonomy. I've really warmed to this name. What does everyone think the bullying, nasty sister should demand her new baby niece is called?