Millie-Jo???

[NannyGR]

Does this work?? Also is it bad that my mother Inlaw is called Joanne and her cat is called Millie. I can see past it as I love the name but not sure the family will xx

I think it's the way they sound like nicknames or pet names. I know lots of people who call their children pet names like that, Gracie Lou (grace) Maisie moo, Niamhy noo being three off the top if my head. But sticking a cutesy sound like Mae, Rae, jo on the end of a name (which is often cutesy itself, Millie, lily, Lola, etc) seems as though the parents forget they are naming an adult, not a baby/toddler. I think it's childish.

I do like Millie as a stand alone name! :)

My comment was perfectly reasonable, it was not 'Snobby' neither am I a 'Snob' I dislike those kind of names and they do evoke thoughts of a council estate.

Also for reference I think all puddles has done is pinpoint the exact reason why hyphenated names never go down well on frightfully middle class MN. If you want to bring Classism into the discussion I would be classed as Upper Class not Middle Class however regardless of my class status I would still dislike those kind of names.

Is it upper class to pass comments on a babies name?

I actually quite like it. I am NOT FOND of Millie on it's own though. I have a friend with a Bobby-Jo, which I think is pretty cool really. My Grandma's nickname was Bobby in the 1930's!

The OP invited opinions, it's not unclassy to respond honestly.

sonlypuppyfat If you are going to post the name on a forum then yes. I find it odd that people get offended when someone airs an opinion. If it bothers you then don't read forums and most importantly don't start a thread with a potential babies name on it.

Also its not her babies name the OP was asking for opinions on the name which is an amalgamation of her MIL's name and her MIL's cat. Says it all really.

But if that is a connotation it brings to some people's minds, the OP ought to know that. Then she can make her own decision whether these are good or bad things. She may not have made the connection before or she may not find it a bad thing.

My MIL's cat hyphenated with MIL's name is Poppy-Joyce. Quite good. DH's would be Pippin-Theresa. Not so good.

Hahaha at Puddles being upper class.

As if...

Millie-Jo is too limiting. I would suggest as others have, Amelia or Amelie Joanna and shorten to Millie Jo. I have nothing against hyphenated names, Mary-Kate for example Is a beautiful name, but Millie-Jo is far too childish/unsophisticated for an adult. Ignore the pathetic council estate comment.

at working out cat names. My MIL doesn't have a cat but my mum's cat and name would be Rosie-Mary. Quite sweet.

Are you titled puddles?

The problem is it sounds babyish, and you are naming an adult woman. She'll be a baby for 1 year, a child for another 16- then a woman for 80. Give her a name that sits well for an adult.

No need for that. Rude beyond belief. Why not just say it is not to your taste.

I have always found people of true wealth and who are well educated don't tend to say those things.

OP I would use Millie but not if your MIL has a cat named that. I just wouldn't.

As the lucky recipient (what were my parents thinking) of a hyphenated name, I agree totally with what puddles is saying even though I personally haven't got a council house hiding away in my past. Nor is mine of the 'Milly-Jo' style. No frustrated Country and Western divas here. It has slightly embarrassed me in the past.
It is very useful now though. I can compartmentalise any parts of my life, especially as I use my maiden name for work.

Emily is a beautiful name. I never would have thought Millie could be short for Emily but it does work.

But Millie-Jo. Not good.