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Changing baby’s name

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Maylee73 · 04/10/2019 21:14

Hi please help! I have three sons Kian,7, Carson, 3 and Hudson who is 12 weeks. I Really love all their names but am I regretting giving Hudson his name as I feel now that it is too similar to Carson. I have said this to my husband but he thinks I’m being silly, particularly when I suggested changing it. Any views would be much appreciated because at the moment it’s really getting to me and I’m not sure if I’m just overthinking it!! Thanks in advance xx

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Disfordarkchocolate · 04/10/2019 21:16

I think it's fine but they are two famous butlers. I think you'd have to be over 50 to think that though. Hudson makes me think of the river, and that says stong to me (so a good name).

IncrediblySadToo · 04/10/2019 21:24

I think they are very similar, so I wouldn’t have used them both, however, I wouldn’t consider it such an issue I’d change it now

(And I’m always saying it’s not too late to change a name you don’t love!, so it’s not that)

I like Hudson, it’s cute, but also strong & manly!

user1493494961 · 04/10/2019 21:34

I would change it.

MissHenty · 04/10/2019 21:47

What do you want to change it to @Maylee73

123Dancewithme · 04/10/2019 21:55

Yes, what would the alternative name be?

AcrobaticCardigan · 04/10/2019 21:55

It’s normal to have a bit of a wobble... I had major doubts as we had been torn between two names. I felt sick worrying we’d made the wrong choice, but now a few months in I wouldn’t change it for the world!

Saltnpepperr · 04/10/2019 23:41

What is the name you would change it too? I really love Hudson (actually my favorite of your 3!) but I know what you mean as I went through such an ordeal when naming my second and got totally stressed that we had made the wrong decision. He’s nearly 1 now and I didn’t change it and am happy with it but I think I’m someone who always overthinks things anyway. Don’t be afraid to go with your gut but also be aware of the flying hormones too.

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Maylee73 · 05/10/2019 00:11

This is also the thing, we really struggled to think of another name we both liked. The only other name we considered was Leo. But as a name on its own We both preferred Hudson!

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Bringonspring · 05/10/2019 07:06

I think of you really like it as an individual name I would leave it. The three names together doesn’t really matter, if it does then start saying kian in the middle.

emilybrontescorsett · 05/10/2019 07:14

I would leave it.

Shylo · 05/10/2019 07:18

I don’t think they are that alike that they need to be changed - I have friends who are in a sibling set of Christine and Christopher, that’s too much lol!

I think post birth name wobble are fairly common, I’d leave it; it’s a name you both love

MonaChopsis · 05/10/2019 07:19

Maylee I think Leo is a lovely name which goes well with your other two.

Having said that, I just wanted to let you know that name regret is a major indicator for post natal depression. Not saying you definitely have PND of course, but you have one of the risk factors. Think about how you are feeling/coping... If the name regret is genuinely the only thing, change his name and be happy. If not, think about getting some support and see if that changes how you feel about his name. All the best to you either way.

MrsDimmond · 05/10/2019 07:20

If you love the name keep it.

They are 3 clearly different names.

I think there are actually greater similarities between Kian and Carson (sound wise not spelling) but I'm sure that hasn't mattered at all. So, why would Hudson be a problem?

ColaFreezePop · 05/10/2019 07:22

The name is fine and they aren't too so similar so just leave it.

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Jellycat00 · 05/10/2019 09:03

They do sound quite similar, and they might mishear their names when you're calling for them. But i don't think that necessarily means you should change it. Only change it if you think you would regret it forever. It's normal to take time to adjust to a new baby's name. Equally, as he is only 12 weeks old, it would be easy to change his name now.
Could you try referring to him as a different name for a day or so? Hopefully it'll help you figure out whether you love the name Hudson so much that you really want to stick with it

user1493494961 · 05/10/2019 09:11

Leo is much nicer.

Ellmau · 05/10/2019 09:47

Might you find you call baby H Hud for short?

FizzyGreenWater · 06/10/2019 13:00

Have to say I much prefer Leo.

I do see what you mean - Carson, Hudson - they have exactly the same shape. I do think they sound like different 'versions' of the same basic name. Like they are a pair of hamsters!

12 weeks is very young so if I were you I woudl think (THINK) about changing. Have a go at thinking of him as Leo for a couple of days and see how it feels.

Kian, Carson and Leo does have a lot more zap to it. More interesting somehow.

Have a go at thinking of him as Leo for a day or two.

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Maylee73 · 08/10/2019 09:13

Just wanted to say thank you all for taking the time to respond to my post, I really appreciated it. After taking all of your advice and thinking of Hudson as Leo for a couple of days we have decided to stick with Hudson. We both love the name and he is often called Huds by his big bros anyway! Both mine and my sisters name ends in the ‘ly’ Sound and luckily we have never been mistaken for a pair of hamsters so hopefully my boys will be ok! Thanks again xx

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MissHenty · 08/10/2019 09:51

Glad you made a decision!! ❤️
Thank you for updating us too

Enjoy your baby now. And don’t do what I did and continue to obsess about their name. Ultimately it’s not important xx

MissHenty · 08/10/2019 09:51

@Maylee73

Turtlesone · 08/10/2019 12:14

I was coming on to say you should stick with Hudson, they don’t sound too matching at all and Hudson is lovely. Glad to see you’ve already decided that, enjoy your baby

IncrediblySadToo · 08/10/2019 13:10

I’m happy for you that you’ve made a decision you’re happy with

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