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She wants to call her dd Peyton?

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Ava123 · 08/10/2011 16:15

My sister has changed her mind, once again, and decided to name my new born niece Peyton (as in One Tree Hill). I don't think this is such a universal name and her dh hates it...is it that bad or should i talk to her in case she regrets it?

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susiedaisy · 08/10/2011 16:19

If her Dh hates it then surely it should be vetoed and a name found that they both likeConfused after all it's both their child not just hers maybe she could have it as a middle name?

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Ava123 · 08/10/2011 16:21

He picked the name of their first dc so technically it's entirely her choice Confused

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Kayano · 08/10/2011 16:25

DH wants to call outs Peyton ATM. I have vetoed, but if they had an agreement that she could pick whatever, then stay out of it and let her pick

susiedaisy · 08/10/2011 16:26

Oh well if it is entirely her choice then her Dh and you will have to let her get on with it.

Lonnie · 08/10/2011 16:48

I think its a lovely name and if he picked the first and have agreed she gets to pick this one then let her chose what she likes.

RitaMorgan · 08/10/2011 16:53

Wasn't Peyton the name of the evil nanny in The Hand That Rocked The Cradle?

reelingintheyears · 08/10/2011 16:57

Peyton place.

WinnieMac · 08/10/2011 16:59

Oh dear. She can always change it by deed poll when she's 18.

effingwotnots · 08/10/2011 17:01

I like it Blush but it's between them don't you think....

mycatsaysach · 08/10/2011 17:05

what effing said

scaevola · 08/10/2011 17:05

Even though the agreement between them means it's her choice this time, I think choosing a name her DH hates is unwise (to put it mildly).

But it's for her to sort out with him, and if I were you, I'd stand well clear.

Ihavewelliesbutitssunny · 08/10/2011 19:04

I thought it was a boys name when I saw the thread title. Not a big fan to be honest. Does her DC1 have a less unusual name or not? I agree with scaevola even though she has the choice she shouldn't choose a name that her DH hates. Does she like the name he chose for DC1

t0lk13n · 08/10/2011 19:07

I teach one and she has a gob that would make that girl from Little Britain sound posh! Would put me right off! Sorry.

OneHandFlapping · 08/10/2011 19:07

As long as their surname isn't Place.

ragged · 08/10/2011 19:17

I keep reading it as "Peyote" and THAT really would be a bad choice.
So... could be worse. Wink

manicinsomniac · 08/10/2011 20:18

Peyton is top 300 in the UK now so fairly standard.

I quite like it.

WorzselMummage · 08/10/2011 20:22

I quite like Peyton but would have thought it a Boy name. Wasn't there a character in Dawsons Creek called Peyton?

MrsDaffodill · 08/10/2011 20:22

I know a girl Peyton.

manicinsomniac · 08/10/2011 20:29

It's unisex but more of a girl's name in the UK:

Girls - 2010 ranked number 254 in popularity (198 babies named Peyton)
Boys - 2010 ranked number 1911 in popularity (11 babies named Peyton)

scarlettlips · 08/10/2011 21:24

Honestly.... she's your niece not your daughter!

I wouldn't say anything to your sister. IMO it's not the best of names, but then it's not my baby and whist it might not be something you or I would pick, i'd let it alone. Let your BIL fight it out. Smile

picnicbasketcase · 08/10/2011 21:26

Peyton Leather would be a great name for a dominatrix.

notlettingthefearshow · 08/10/2011 22:22

I agree with Scarlett - don't say anything. It's not your call. If you try to talk her round and she chooses it anyway (sounds likely), she will always remember you never liked the name. Mind you, for me it would definitely be a problem DH not liking it - but anyway, not our business!

I actually think it's quite nice. I'm sure you will grow to love the name because you will love your niece.

nooka · 09/10/2011 02:44

I find the idea of choosing the alternating choice of name rather than agreeing between parents just really really odd. If my sister was choosing a name that her husband actively disliked I'd ask her if she really wants to do that. it just seems very petty to me.

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