Chosen name

[Disneymum1993]

Hi quick post. Me and dh have chosen the name colton for our ds due in september but none of our family likes it.

Thoughts on it would be welcome?

Really do not want to change as it is the only name we agree on and we have ordered cot bedding etc with name on.

Tia x

It's a lovely name. Please don't listen to family, I did and deeply regret not going with the name we chose.

If you really don't want to change it, then don't! it's not my style of name, though.

well - I think you're very daft ordering stuff with the name on a) because sex scans have been known to be wrong and b) because he might pop out and you look at him and think 'no, he's not a Colton, he's a [insert other name on your list]'.

You are also daft telling people the name beforehand!

Having said that. it's an alright name. Don't hate it, don't really like it.

Never heard of it. Sounds like a surname to me, but not a common one. I did actually see cotton when I first looked at it. It’s not a name I like, but I prefer more traditional names so I’m probably way off your taste.

Don't change your mind if you both like it and are happy to go with it. It doesn't matter what your family think. If you're naming a child again in the future don't tell them until the baby has arrived.

Don’t like it myself but it’s not my baby. I think you are very silly ordering customised stuff before baby is here, but again - not my baby.

If you’re going with it, why are you asking a bunch of internet randoms about it?!

It's not a lovely name at all but if that's what you want then have it.

No name is 100% loved by all. You'll find someone that hates every name.

It's a good solid name that's easy to spell and pronounce. Most importantly you love it. Stick with it! Good luck.

I wouldn’t choose it but it’s your baby.

My boys name probably isn’t to everyone’s taste but I love it.

I think some accents will mangle it and that Carlton would travel better, so I do see why some might not be overly keen, BUT it's not their choice, or our choice, it's your choice alone.

Your family will be fine with the name once they meet him. They'll love him and his name is part of him. However, if they are generally critical it was probably daft to tell them in advance. Also, ordering personalised bedding? You could change your mind before September.

Do you want to know if people on MN like it?

Or if in general you should ignore family being critical?

Well wouldn’t be my choice but I dare say you wouldn’t like my kids names. If you like it stick with it especially now you ordered things with it on.

If you like it and want to stick with it, then go for it!

If there are any subsequent babies, don't tell family the name before they arrive - people are much less likely to be negative about a name when it belongs to an actual lovely little baby.

Haha thanks for all the opinions as this is my 3rd i like to be organised picked both dd names at 16 weeks and both gender scans were correct. Not going to change it just wanted opinions.

Some people are cheeky fxckers on here haha

Also family dont like it as it doesnt go with dds names orlaith and seren. We are in scotland so think most people will be able to pronounce correctly.

Your baby your choice!

Don’t understand why family has to have a say .. talking from experience btw ..

Colton is lovely 🌷

It "goes" as well as anything else with Orlaith and Seren. You've got an Irish and a Welsh name so far, and Colton is either English or Irish in origin from what I can see online. Seems fair enough!

That’s the trouble with telling people the name before baby’s born, there’s a chance they think you’re asking for their approval.

If you and your DH both love the name then ignore your family’s opinion. They’ll get used to it once your baby is born.
Or alternatively, tell them you’ve had a think about their (rude) remarks and you’ve decided to change the name. Baby will now be called Hallowe’en (or something equally ridiculous). They’ll be delighted when baby’s born and you’ve changed your mind back to Colton

I would prefer Carlton but it's your baby.

Never heard of it. Sorry not keen, sounds like a surname.

Love it and a breath of fresh air amongst the influx of Hugo/Freddie/Archie/Alfie/Jack/Oliver names

Family name on my mum's side is Carlton and I wanted it for DS1 (cousin's first name is Carlton, granpa's name is Carl, female cousin is Carla, you get the picture...)

DH is Scottish though, so when pronounced it, it came out Carolton. So we ended up calling DS1 Carter

Your other names are lovely, ignore your family and go with your gut!

I know a 6yo Colton.

I never liked the name when they told us and I still don't. It's too American.

That said, your kid, call him what you like

Hate it. I'm Scottish, the only way I can imagine it is being screamed out the back door of a council house.

Why ask for opinions when you've already ordered personalised baby stuff?

I know a little Colton of about 4 or 5. It's not to my taste but equally it's unusual without being unpronounceable or really "out there". The little boy I know suits it now, but he had to grow into it if you know what I mean- it ends in a hard "-tun" sound and there's no cute nicknames for it. Does it go with your DD's names? No, but it doesn't really have to- he's a person in his own right and not part of a set.

We have two names shortlisted for DD (first time I've used that!) also due in September and my parents were lukewarm to say the least. But they'll get used to whatever we pick, like we all did with my DNeice's name which no-one was keen on initially!