Daughter is almost 10 months old... I don't know if I regret her name :(

[JasmineS88]

I still love her name. However, it's very American... In the UK, no girls ever get named this. My mum hates it, but she soon got over it (but sometimes makes subtle digs)...

No one likes it (especially on here)...

I've had a few "oh, that's different! I quite like that!" which I think was meant... However, I often get "oh, you don't really seem the type!" which is just rude. Even HCPs seem to make digs - often constantly saying her name out loud (not when they're talking to her) like they're trying to understand why I named her it.

Like I say, I still love it, but I now feel awkward joining groups/clubs, as I know they'll judge her/me. It's only going to get worse when she joins school

I don't know what to do.

I can imagine saying the name quite a few times so that I remember it. I find some names physically hard to say, and this would be one of them. But if I practise it, it becomes easier. But wouldn't be a judgement on the name at all.

Cute name :)

And Gracie and Grace are both lovely nns.

I hvnt read all th thread, but IMO its most important tht u and ur OH still really like the name.
I actually changed my daughters name when she was 18 months old because it grated on me Soo much. (she was called a nickname by tht point because I can't bare saying her name out loud)! So, I totally get what u were saying about feeling judged when u go to baby groups and the like!
Gracelynn is actually really pretty and she can be grace if she prefers. I definitely wdnt put it in an 'awful name' category (and i can be a bit of a name snob) !

*couldn't

I thought it was going to be a horrible name the way you were guarding it like that. It's fine, it's unique and your child can cut it down when she's older if necessary. But for what it's worth, I think it's pretty and your family need to get over it.

It's a sweet name. And a nice take on a normal name. I live in an area with very quirky alternative names and this would seem quite mild compared to others.

I'm going against the grain a little bit here, but I would change the birth certificate to Grace Lynn. That way you can keep calling her what you call her now, but give her the choice whether to stick with both or drop one, without changing her documents, when she is an adult.

I think its a beautiful name! :)

I really like Gracelynn. I wouldn't be swayed by others opinions as long as my hubby and I liked it that's all that matters. I think you are being very understanding even considering shortening a name you picked because YOU like it. To hell with everyone else!

It is a unusual name but thats good! Why name her something that when she starts school there will be a load more with the same name?
If youre really worried just call her Grace and when she is older she can decide what she prefers but i really dont think you should shy away from it. It doesnt matter whst other people think if you like it! You dont want hrr picking up on the fact she should shy away from it as she gets older so say it loud and proud. It's actually wuite a pretty name. We had the same problem, named my daughter Elsie and although many loved it we got the old "ooo thats unusual" which in translation can often mean "i dont like it" but i honestly do not care.

To be honest it is a bit of a strange name, sounds a bit like Graceland. I'd just call her Grace. Classic and simple.

There's nothing wrong with Gracelynn, it's not like you've called her HersheyBar is it? Just go with Grace if you prefer?

"I still love it". Your words not ours.
So that should be the deal breaker.
Regardless of what your mum says. She's had her day choosing names.
With much respect but what has it got to do with any of us. We're just a bunch of random people on an Internet site. Yes I may not like your style of names. Just like you mightn't like mine.
Oh and HCPs shouldn't be passing any comments

I think it's lovely and you have Grace or Gracie has nicknames if you or she want. Good job op and don't listen to these people. Nothing bad or wrong with that name. It really is very sweet!

I think it's really pretty too. A lovely name, unique but not 'out there'.

I thought it was going to be awful but it's not!
I would probably repeat it out loud though to see how it sounds.