What would you do if....

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you gave your DD a middle name which doesn't suit her at all? Basically we've given her a very girly middle name and she's not a girly girl.

Do we just leave it? I know it's only a middle name but we've found a name which means a lot to both of us and really suits her.

It's probably too late as she is 2 now.

My sis in law has done the same, she had twin girls and the names are very muddled, the girly girl has a boyish name and the hard as nails is a type of flower.

Nothing you can do really. And at 2 she is still so young to worry about boy / girl personalities, leave it up to her as an adult maybe...

If its any consolation, I cant stand my sons middle name, got bullied into it by hubby (his middle name too) so I just pretend it doesn't exist...

The trouble we have is that her first name is quite short and so is our surname so a nice longer middle name would sit well.

Oh well, you are right should probably leave it up to her.

It's only a middle name, it really doesn't matter, I wouldn't worry about it

You rarely use the middle name, do you? Most people don't even know your middle name (outside the family, that is). I would leave it up to your dd when she's older to decide herself.

It's only a middle name - just leave things as they are. At 2 it's not a given that she wont turn into a girly girl

Save the name for next time - if there is one! If there isn't - get a dog

I think you need to get out more, seriously.

Is that rude or funny Swanandduck? I can't decide.

Middle names are used a lot in our family i.e. my mother calls me by my first and middle name together so they are important to me.

I shouldn't have started this thread.

you could always add a middle name? we are thinking about adding middle names at the moment

i think having options takes the pressure off, if you are worried about it

Thanks Woodytrees. That is a good idea.

She's only 2? She is going to change a lot, I bet. DD was quite girly at 2yo but has proudly called herself a tomboy since 7yo or so.
Most children make their name their own, anyway.

Ok thanks for all the comments. We will just leave until she is older and if she wants to add one it's up to her.