Help #2!

[YannaPedrazzetti]

As I mentioned before, my husband and I both like Linus, but it's getting some friction from the in-laws, so how does "Lionel" sound instead? We both like that name as well! Any thoughts? Thanks!

Lionel Ritchie is all I can think about lol

Personally i prefer Linus over Lionel

Linus is much nicer

Don't change your name choice for your in laws they will come round to liking any name once it's associated with their grandson

How do you shorten these names? Do you? Lie?

Prefer Linus, which I love.

I like Lionel but it does bring up two images in my mind: 1) As Time Goes By, and 2) Lionel Richie.

Also, sod your in-laws. Why are you listening to them?

You both like Linus so go for that. It's much nicer than Lionel. Your in-laws' feelings on the matter are irrelevant.

Prefer Lionel to Linus personally, but don't let the in-laws push you around. Naming your baby is one of the first decisions you'll make as parents.

They'll probably have differing opinions to you over the age you wean your dc, where you spend Christmas, dc's bedtimes, the way you discipline, choices you make for your child's education... They might as well get used to it now - and you'll feel better if you lay boundaries from the start.

Enjoy naming your little one, op!

Awful. I prefer Linus to Lionel (though not keen on that either), what about Leon or Leonard?

I really wouldn’t discuss any potential names with in-laws or other family - it’s not their choice.

I prefer Linus to Lionel.

Leo, Leonard, Lucas, Lawrence?

(Ignore the in-laws. They named their own child(ren), now it's your turn!)

No no no, stick with Linus, much nicer.