Annoyed at people

[Viletta]

Hi all,

I picked a name that I really like, it's very old fashioned but I think it's coming back.

I just hate when people bluntly tell me that they don't like it or that's an awful name. I tell them the name and not ask their opinion. Am I just too sensitive?

Anyway, now I do ask your opinion, what do you think of Ronnie - Ron - Ronald or possibly Ronan?

I like a proper solid name not new wave made-up. I'm Slavic DH is British, I'd like a name that would work in both countries or one English and another Slavic, like Ronald Alexander.

Other options that I don't like as much are
Anton
Vincent - Vinnie
Alexander - Sasha

Thoughts?

I don't much like Ronald, Ron or Ronnie but I do like Ronan.

Not keen on Anton but like Vincent and Alexander.

Alexander/sasha is one of my favourite boys names.

First things first I wouldnt tell people IRL what your names are.

Secondly, Ronnie is most definitely already back - i have 3 friends/acquaintances with Ronnie's under the age of 2.

It's not to my taste but there's nothing wrong with it so go with it if you like it

Not a massive fan of Ronnie. I've heard of a few baby Ronnies and it never grabs me.

Alexander is great, though.

Ronan is ok.
Prefer Alexander

Never tell people your names until baby has been born and officially named.

Alexander is a good all rounder. Not so fussed on Ronald personally, but actually it shows a bit more personality on your part than boring Alexander.

Definitely don’t call your child Ronnie. People will think you’re stupid krays fan.

I’m not keen but that doesn’t matter. My fave of your other options is Vincent and Vinnie is nice too. Also like Alexander / Sasha.

Not keen on Ronnie but Ronan is an excellent name.

I don't like it Ronnie, but ultimately it's your choice and unless you've asked people's opinion then the polite response to someone mentioning a future DC name (unless it's going to give them rude initials or be shortened to something that they'll be mocked for) is polite neutrality.

Thank you everyone!

@ChandlerIsTheBestFriend what's krays?

I have a friend who's baby boy is Ronnie and it's short for Aaron

I tell close friends and family and they all want to participate in choosing. You're right I should probably stop discussing it. I find it's so hard to pick a name.

Do you have suggestions for international names?

Vincent is the best of your list. Have you considered Lawrence?

what's krays

The kray twins. Murdering gangsters from the east end of London. Films made about them so thick people have turned them into idols.

Alexander is a solid name but funny enough everyone I know with this name don't like it (they are all adults)

I like Ronan, but it doesn't naturally shorten to Ronnie thank God I don't like Ronald at all. I do like Vincent, though.

I think if people are reacting negatively to a name it should possibly make you have a rethink.

Ideally you wouldn't tell anyone until after the birth, nobody would make a negative comment then and if they do they are being very rude.

Mrs Hinch has a Ronnie.
However she tends to call him Rrrrroooonnnnnnie.
I don’t like it but that’s just my opinion.

Close family all love Ron and Ronnie.

Can I ask what's wrong with this name? Is it just too old school? Or too Ronald McDonald?

Hi OP, I’ve found it’s just best to say ‘we’ve got a few thoughts and will decide when he’s here.’ Because even though you don’t want opinions, unfortunately the opinion of close family does end up tarnishing a name you like somewhat. That definitely happened with us, when MIL called one of our choices ‘disgusting.’

I’m not keen on Ronnie but I know a couple of baby Ronnies. I like Ronan. And I LOVE Alexander/Sacha - Sacha is on our shortlist for DS due in a few weeks.

I like all your choices op. What about Ralph, rafe, Franklyn?

Ronan is ok. Sasha as a nickname is hard for a boy - all the ones I know are girls.
The Ronnie I now is also a girl (I think her name is Roberta).
If you particularly like the nickname just have that as the name.

For international names what about Max or Nicholas?

I like all your name choices.
I never tell my baby names, because other people’s opinions just don’t matter. xx

I think the problem with Ronnie is that in the UK, its very associated with the Krays, and people glorifying murder and crime. A bit like Bonnie and Clyde type thing, except worse to be honest. That's the main reason its started to come back I think, films and biopics about them.

I quite enjoy old-fashioned names, my daughter has one that probably fits into the same category, but I'm wary of names that are v associated with particular people.

Of friends who have wanted an international name, two chose Luca. But I guess it depends v much on the other country.

I love Alexander. Also Alex and Sasha. Not keen on Ronald.