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Changing baby name !! Help!

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Mimishell · 14/08/2018 18:41

Help...
I’m changing my babies name he is 11 months!! Has anyone done this before? I feel guilty for doing it but it took me the full 42 days to decide on the name in the first place and I’m still not 100%
I’ve been going over and over in my head for months since I registered him about changing it. Now my husband has said if I want to we can, but just need to do it and stop talking about it. I’m not sure what’s stopping me maybe guilt or what other people think... I don’t know. I’m also finding it hard to move away from his current name even tho I’m clearly not 100% happy with it.

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Icklepup · 14/08/2018 20:07

Don't change it

bridgetreilly · 14/08/2018 20:10

You are massively overthinking this. There is nothing wrong with the name Guy, there's no reason to think he'll be teased for it, and it would be very weird to change it now.

PeachesandPie · 14/08/2018 20:13

I know a few Guy's, all are incredibly successful adults! It's a great name.

YoureAllABunchOfBastards · 14/08/2018 20:16

I have taught a few Guys and they were fantastic.

SuperstarDJ · 14/08/2018 20:19

I wouldn’t change it. You said upthread that you love the name Guy. I wouldn’t let the reaction of one little girl who doesn’t know any better put you off. Plus it’s a much nicer name than Dexter imo.

DryIce · 14/08/2018 20:24

I think Guy is a great name. Strong, simple, with a good history and everyone can spell it. I tried to get my husband to consider it for this baby, but to no avail.

Do you have another name you love? If not, I'd keep it - and enjoy your beautiful little Guy!

MargoGru · 14/08/2018 20:37

It’s my DB’s name and has served him well as boy and man.

Mimishell · 14/08/2018 20:41

Aaah thanks for all of your kind input and responses...
There were other names I loved but then you know what it’s like hard to both love the same name sometimes!! I do love dexter and Fraser and he does look like either!! To be fair he is just very cute and most names would suit him! I would still refer to him as my little guy either way. Just not sure what to do.
It’s interesting to hear so many of you love or like his name. I definitely over think things! I just wonder if he will love it, but I spose that’s the case with any name you give them.

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cheshiremama89 · 14/08/2018 20:45

I think Guy is a lovely name, and cool when he's older

Picknickers · 14/08/2018 22:40

We have a family friend called Guy so I'm biased but I really like it. I can't imagine anyone picking on him. He's too cool!

buttercup54321 · 14/08/2018 23:06

Guy Gibson ww2.

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