Husband hates a name that I love

[anniebambammie]

That's it really. The name is Sadie. I think it's gorgeous, he thinks it's truly awful. We clearly won't be using it now but would love to hear your thoughts, surely I can't be the only one who loves it!

I think it's lovely too, but as you say, you obviously can't use a name your husband hates. Maybe you could get a girl cat at some point...?

Sorry, but I agree with your DH. It's not my style at all.

I think it's getting quite popular and I often see it suggested on here, so you're definitely not the only one.

It's a real shame that you don't get to use a name you love though.

It's one of those names that fits a certain generation and will take a while to become current I think.

I like it! It's not my favourite name but I do like it.

Its a lovely name, but yes if your husband really doesn't like it you cant us it.

I'm with your DH on this one. Isn't it short for Sarah? Lots of old ladies called Sadie where I live!

It's one of those retro names like Mabel or Fred that I just don't really like.

Not keen. It makes me think of the world "sadist".

I love it.
Used to babysit for a Sadie, her siblings were Liberty and Elspeth if that's any help. Gorgeous family!

I love it! It was in my top 3 baby girl names but it was vetoed by my husband - even for our girl puppy!! 🤣

I'm with your DH, it's very drippy and wet sounding.

I don't like it either

I don't think of it as drippy, it's a bit hard sounding if anything.

Ah its gutting when you love a name and its vetoed isn't it?

Our ds has his name because it was literally the only one we agreed on.

Fwiw I'm not keen on Sadie.

Do you have a short list of names you do agree on?

I think it's not very feminine and I always try to think would I want to be called it and in this instance no i wouldn't.

I love it! I have an aunt called Sadie and it really suits her. I wanted it, but my husband said no. Luckily we had sons

Im with DH. I'm afraid Sadie is total Fag Ash Lil territory for me. A sort of nicotine-stained Bet Lynch.

Sorry OP, not keen either. Are there any other names that you both like ?
Could you use Sadie for a middle name ?

I like Sadie. I don't see it as an old lady name at all. I associate it with teenagers, just because of the CBBC TV series Sadie J about a teenage girl - it was on a few years ago.

Absolutely love it

Absolutley adore it, I have a late Aunt called Sadie and seriously considered it for DC2 who turned out to be a boy so close but no cigar.

Absolutley adore it, I have a late Aunt called Sadie and seriously considered it for DC2 who turned out to be a boy so close but no cigar.

I really like it. It reminds me of eccentric old ladies - in a good way!

Sadie is one of my favourites.

DH felt like that about the name Anna, which I loved.

Thanks the replies, an interesting mixed bag! Which I suppose happens for every name really. Absolutely wouldn't push to use it, we have a few other names we liked, just wanted to get a sense of whether it was universally hated given his strong reaction!
"Sadist" made me laugh- I have never thought of that!!