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Name change

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Ironman140 · 21/02/2020 11:39

Has anybody or would anybody change their babies name at 3 months old? I'm really regretting my daughter's name, I have mentioned it to my partner a couple of time, he's not impressed that I want to change it but will if it's really bothering me. Am I being ridiculous? I do feel I will be happier if we change it or should o just suck it up and regret it in silence?

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LexiM · 22/02/2020 00:30

I personally hadn’t even realised what it spelt backwards but also think it doesn’t matter what everyone here thinks, if it’s really bothering you I would bring it up with your husband again. I know it seems a bit odd but I would probably start calling her Charlotte if that’s what you agree and then change after a few weeks, saves you changing it then using it and regretting it.

bluemoon2468 · 27/02/2020 15:46

There are loads of Naomis... why would they get bullied? I have no idea what anyone's name is backwards. I also know two adult Naomis and both are known as their full name, not Nay or Omi.

Quizeerascal · 27/02/2020 15:54

I'm not sure what your concern is about Naomi not being English. As others have said Naomi is Hebrew in origin (from a brilliant Bible story fwiw) but seems to be common enough in the UK. I slightly prefer it to Charlotte but they're both lovely names. The Naomi's I've known haven't gone by shortened versions. As others have said you can't control nicknames but I would be surprised if a Naomi became 'Omi', it doesn't seem inevitable.

FizzyGreenWater · 27/02/2020 18:30

Change it!

It's easy before a year. Nobody will think it odd.

I'd add Charlotte as the first name and just budge the others along (does she have a current middle name?)

Charlotte Naomi is lovely. I do like Naomi but more written down than said - I prefer Charlotte (love Lottie).

Charis1503 · 28/02/2020 21:27

Naomi is probably my least favorite name ever....

Lottie one of my favs.

If you are having reservations now... change it!! In a few years no one will remember she was naomi... but you will still remember how you wished you had changed it!!

BabyB19 · 29/02/2020 10:24

I would be more worried that when she is older she would regret you changing it from one to the other?! Maybe you could add Charlotte in as a middle name and then call her Charlotte, still giving her the option to pick Naomi when she is older if she prefers it?

EcoAGoGo · 29/02/2020 11:01

Naomi is lovely. Charlotte is so boring, a ten a penny name. Naomi is just beautiful.

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