Help me be strong after rude comments

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DH and I have just found out our pfb will be a little girl! We're over the moon and all the family is very excited especially as she will be first grandchild also.

The problem is when family members ask about names. DH and I have pretty much been set on the girls name Aria Dawn since before ttc. But so far we've had nothing but negative comments

• can't you pick a different name? How about Ava that's much nicer?
• where did you pick that name from?

In hindsight I'd have kept quiet but the negative comments have affected me and now I'm wavering on a name I adore?

What do you guys think? Are we scarring our child for life or should I tell people to butt out?

When I first told my mum my ds's name she was soooooooo negative. She now regularly makes spontaneous comments about how lovely it is, and denies that she was ever against it. I think it has a lot to do with her feelings for ds and next time around I wouldn't tell anyone the baby name until it was in the context of a lovely little baby - it's hard to hate a name at that point!

I must be the only one who doesn't think it "rude" to have an opinion. I'd rather people were honest than have them pretend to like something they don't. I'm never offended if someone says they wouldn't have chosen xyz. Nothing wrong with having different tastes.

it's a truly lovely name. An Aria in music is an expressive melody usually sung. So that's a beautiful meaning for starters. And Dawn is little used and is full of promise and new beginnings. So all in all it's a yes from me . I agree on not telling anyone your names before the baby is born (though obviously it's too late now).

Aria Dawn is a beautiful beautiful name. Stick with it, there are zillions of Avas around. Aria is so much nicer. Good choice!

It's a pretty name, stick with it.

If they keep getting at you, be stern. Tell them that you're not soliciting opinions

Everyone will always have something to say, I was nearly put off one of my names but Iv decided if I like it who cares 🤷🏻‍♀️

your baby . your choice. no one elses business . lovely name btw xx

Personally I don't like the name Aria Dawn but who cares what I think, you shouldn't given it's your baby! Don't utter a word to family about your choices, even if they don't like it they will quickly get used to a name anyway and forget they never liked it in the first place.

I much prefer Aela or Ava (even though Ava probably too popular at the moment) over Aria. Also, is Dawn a family name? If not I find it an odd chose, screams 70s to me but hey ho!

I like Aria.

Don't like Dawn at all- reminds me of a 45 year old lady sitting in an office somewhere

I disagree with most pps!

I think if you have shared a name then it's good to listen to others' opinions as they may say something you've not thought of. Also, if others don't like it but you find yourself defending it, you know it's the right name.

I also don't agree with the blanket 'your baby, your choice' line that gets rolled out; your baby, their name. Theirs. They have to live with it it so giving it massive consideration and seeking opinions is not a bad thing.

Having said that, they're wrong-it's a lovely name . They haven't given any reasons that make you think your dd will have a hard time with that name, it's just not their cup of tea.

That's a lovely sounding name. It's your baby not theirs! you should tell them how much it hurts them being so rude. X

Aww I thinks it's a beautiful name. Names are so personal and if they mean a lot to you then sick with it. Your family will come around

Aria Dawn is lovely. How nice to hear of such a pretty and unusual name. It's definitely not weird.
Tell your rellies that the baby's name is your decision and that you don't want any suggestions, thank you.

Aria is a gorgeous name! Ignore the comments and don't tell anyone else the name. It's none of their business.

It's beautiful, please don't change it!

lovely name and not the same as Arya at all.

It's not some ridiculous name at all. I'd ignore.

Added to the fact that Aria (for some reason, is it similarity to Arya, the GOT name?) has risen massively in popularity recently. If it hasn't moved significantly inside the top 100 this year I'll eat my hat

So in stat terms Aria isn't an unusual name at all, quite the opposite, it's a massive riser. Just not a name they're very familiar with.

People are definitely more opinionated about names before the baby is born. I was told DD's name was a prostitute's name when I was expecting her. Kept with the name and so far no prostitution. ;)

I really like it OP, but just be aware it is becoming popular, if that doesn't bother you then fine go for it. You can never please everyone, your mum, your choice, I say!

I have to admit that it sounds opera-ry to me. I Harriet Dawn misses point completely

Just to add, I think Aria actually sounds like a child's mispronounciation of Harriet...