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Name approval

16 replies

blondiebonce · 21/04/2014 00:04

So after a 4d scan DP and I are 100% we're having a girl and we're planning on naming her Elodie.

I'm not asking for opinions on the name- we love it and are really excited about it! My thing is why when we tell people do they feel the need to give an opinion when we're sure and love the name? Because it's not exactly common some people have visibly shown dislike or disapproval and suggested a more common name etc.

Probably hormones or me being unreasonable but why can't people just smile and nod and then keep their opinions to themselves? Haha

Anyone else had this?

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notadoctor · 21/04/2014 00:09

My DCs both have marmite names so we've definitely had that... Quite a lot of ' what made you think of that name etc'. Don't let it bother you! Also, maybe hold off telling more people until your little one arrives - people are less likely to comment on a name when they have a gorgeous baby to comment on instead!

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blondiebonce · 21/04/2014 00:15

I just think it's a bit off! You should be able to call your child what you want without having to explain to everyone!

Yeah I know you're right. I wanted to but DP has got so excited he's telling everyone haha. I'm trying to keep it secret from my family who all live a while away- I want to surprise some people!...and I'd like to think at that stage people would realise it's not exactly polite to slam our beloved name haha

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GeordieMama · 21/04/2014 00:19

My DS has an unusual name. DH and I love it (and it was the only one we could agree on). I get a bit sick of people asking where it's from and why we chose it so be prepared for that but if it's a name you love then stick with it. I couldn't imagine my boy being called anything else now.

pookamoo · 21/04/2014 00:21

Yes. Wait until baby's here and named, then they can say what they like and it will be too late.

Martorana · 21/04/2014 00:27

Just to say- I know 5 little Elodies- it may not be as uncommon as you think..........

TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 21/04/2014 00:41

I love the name Elodie - I used to work with a very chic and petite Elodie.
Great choice.

My DSes both have marmite names. Some people go when I tell them. Ignore. Some people hate anything the slightest bit unconventional.

looki · 21/04/2014 00:45

When people ask my child's name and I tell them, it's met with complete silence. I think that's even worse. It isn't a particularly uncommon name either!

squoosh · 21/04/2014 01:11

To be honest no good will come from telling people the chosen name until the baby has arrived. Even if they loathe the name people are much more likely to say 'Oh Gladys/Humphrey/Cecil is a lovely name' when faced with the baby rather than the bump.

Coconutty · 21/04/2014 01:22

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squoosh · 21/04/2014 01:26

I think it's melody without the m.

WhereHas1999DissappearedToo · 21/04/2014 03:39

Erm Elodie is not exactly uncommon name, I know about three. But it is still a gorgeous name.

Poughle · 21/04/2014 06:42

I've never heard it before. Love it though!

Definitely don't tell anyone. It's the only way.

EhricLovesTheBhrothers · 21/04/2014 06:46

That's why I never told anyone our preferred names until he was born. Nobody gives a bad response to a baby's name once it is born.

Misfitless · 21/04/2014 07:44

I got this, too.

If I had my time again, I'd say something like

"We love the name and wanted something unusual. What made you call your daughter whatever very popular name they chose, did you like the idea of there being 3 with the same name in her class?"

wishinwaitinhopin · 21/04/2014 07:47

The advice given to me was tell no one the name until they are here ... Then no one will offend the actual baby. It worked for us! And I intend on doing it the second time around.

Congrats and I for one think it's a beautiful name

mojo1981 · 21/04/2014 09:33

I put on here ages ago what we want to call DD2 (who will be here in 4 days through elective section if not before!) and it got a very mixed response, some people were down right rude and offensive but most people i have told it to in person actually like it........but either way it hasnt put us of.

I dont know why we feel the need for our choice to be "accepted" but in the long run its down to you....your child your choice.....i personally have thought "thats a bit odd" about names when ive heard them but would never voice it as its not up to me and not my place!

For the record our daughter ....when she arrives will be Eleska Lily (surname) and we love it. that is unless she really doesnt suit it, in which case we may change it, but that will be down to her, not because of what someone else has said! lol

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