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Should we change the name dilemma!

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LuckymummaOf2 · 09/03/2015 13:37

Hello,
Really hoping for some help here. My gorgeous DD2 is 8 weeks and currently called violet. We love the name but I have a nagging doubt every now and then about it and think perhaps felt pressured to name her. My reservation is mor really how some ppl pronounce it, and also read on various blogs that ppl see 'violence' rather than violet. This link had never occurred to me but now that too is on my mind. I always loved the name Cleo with DP didn't so was never an option, but now he likes it and are questioning whether to change it to Cleo. I am usually fairly decisive by nature but I am a dithering mess and its driving me nuts. I feel like a really terrible mum, and guilty for DD for thinking I go it wrong, and really not sure what to do.
Anyone had a similar situation or can offer any wise words? Help xx

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pilates · 10/03/2015 08:23

Violet is such a pretty name, and the only nickname I could think of would be Vi (rhyming with tie) which is also very nice.

Sorry really dislike Cleo, it's just not in the same category as Violet, but good idea to have a week's trial with it to see how you get on.

Violence never entered my mind either.

PrimroseEverdeen · 10/03/2015 10:47

I really love the name violet. It is beautiful and unusual. Cleo is cute but is a lot more popular. I would stick with it!

rockinrobintweet · 10/03/2015 20:36

how you getting on OP? have you called her Cleo all day? Grin

LuckymummaOf2 · 13/03/2015 08:09

Thanks all for the comments. We did. Trial day calling her Cleo, it just felt really odd, as I just see her as violet! We have decided to keep violet, it really suits he and I feel sooooo much better about I now. Think I just had a bee in my bonnet about the violent thing, but its clear its onl a very small amount of people who make that link.
Now we have decided to stick with it, I feel like a weight have been lifted off my shrouded, and I can't see why I got my knickers in such a twist! She's a gorgeous girl with. Gorgeous name....I blame hormones for my dithering!
Thanks gain to everyone for your helpful comments, really has been a big help xx

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ajandjjmum · 13/03/2015 08:23

So glad you've got to this point. I too think Violet is a really good name - pretty yet strong.

roastpots · 13/03/2015 08:51

Woohoo! So pleased that you have come to a decision that you're happy with. Time to get on with enjoying scrummy baby Violet!

pilates · 13/03/2015 09:16

Ahh so glad you have stick with Violet, such a lovely name Smile.

pilates · 13/03/2015 09:19

Stuck I mean

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