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Should I change my baby’s name?

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Lau89 · 30/04/2021 14:29

I’ve recently given birth to a baby (girl) and in my hormonal/ sleep deprived state rushed into making a decision on her name. We chose the name Quinn which I do like but I’m now unsure if it’s the right name for her. It doesn’t help when people keep thinking she is a little boy when I say her name. Her sister has a more girly/pretty name and I am now thinking we should have named her something similar. I know it can be changed up until shes 12 months but her old name will always be first on the birth certificate. Help!!!

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Pinkmagic1 · 30/04/2021 17:51

I love it. It's a cool name and a little edgy, without being really out there.
If you like it, don't let others put you off. As for the quim association, it is a very old word and not used in modern language. I would be surprised if any kids would make the connection. My dd's name is also the name of a brand of contraceptive pill. She is a teen now and has never been teased because of this.

YellowGlasses · 30/04/2021 17:54

I’d change it and I say this as someone who saw a boy at school horrendously bullied for a slang name that was phrased similarly close to his genitals. Quinn is just too close to quim, especially for a girl.

Standrewsschool · 30/04/2021 21:48

When you look at your dc, can you imagine calling her anything else, or is she Quinn in your mind?

Standrewsschool · 30/04/2021 21:49

Never heard of the slang reference. Plenty of boys are named William (including Prince William) despite the obvious Willy abbreviation.

clpsmum · 30/04/2021 22:00

I adore Quinn it is so cool. If I had a girl tomorrow I would call her Quinn, you've inspired me. Congratulations btw

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 30/04/2021 22:03

is quinn's sister's name Audrey?

NameChangedForThisFeb21 · 30/04/2021 22:04

@Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow

is quinn's sister's name Audrey?

Weren’t they twins? With an older sister with an A name? I remember those threads too

Bostonbullsmumma · 30/04/2021 22:17

Agree with others- I love the name! Was one of my top names for a girl (didn't see it as a boys name and therefore never used it!). I think it takes a while for a baby to suit their name. I absolutely loved the name I picked for my DS before I had him and spent ages looking at him thinking I don't think he suits his name!! He most definitely does now- it just takes a while to get use to their name! I think if I had changed it, which I did consider, I would have regretted it!

partyatthepalace · 30/04/2021 23:03

It’s quite a strong flavour of a name, so if you aren’t sure about it, probably best to switch. You could keep Quinn as a middle name. Do you have a name in mind?

user1493494961 · 30/04/2021 23:10

I would change it, it isn't a particularly nice name boy or girl. I know a 5 year old boy called Quinn, his Mum calls him Quinny.

Boxtroll · 30/04/2021 23:59

I have a "boys" name. It's not so bad now because of a certain Ms Swift, people are used to the name. However in the 90s, I was always the only one.
As a child, whenever someone read my name they would always assume I would be a boy. Then would be surprised when I wasn't

I think Quinn is an ok name. I have only ever heard it be used for girls before

Violetlavenders · 01/05/2021 07:35

I would definitely change it. It's easy within the first 12 months

Quinn sounds very masculine like Finn or Flynn. I only know boys called Quinn, either as a stand-alone name or as a nickname for Quentin.

Do you have another name n mind?

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Lau89 · 01/05/2021 20:09

Thank you everyone for your comments.

I do still like the name Quinn and she does suit it.
However, there is a part of me that keeps wanting to call her something more girly. I find myself racking my brain for a “cuter” nickname for Quinn.

The other name I really like is Mila which is more girly like her sisters name.

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MalagaNights · 02/05/2021 22:31

Quinn is cool for a girl.
A bit like Harper, which I also like.

It's strong but quirky.

You will have to decide if you can live with the boy presumption though, at least until it becomes obvious she's not a boy.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 02/05/2021 23:27

While Mila is quite trendy, I slightly prefer it to Quinn personally (but that is just because I'm usually less keen on unisex names, plus I did make the quim connection on reading the name).

BUT if it makes you feel better, I wouldn't be at all surprised at meeting a female Quinn (I think thanks to Glee it's quite well known for girls too, even outside the US?).

Ikeameatballs · 02/05/2021 23:48

I think Quinn is cute in itself. I don’t think it needs a nn.

I don’t like Mila, it looks like milia, which is another term for those little sweat spots, and it’s another Mia/Mya/Maya sounding name.

elliemara · 03/05/2021 00:55

I think Quinn is much cuter than Mila!

clpsmum · 03/05/2021 05:27

Not mila that's awful and so many of them. Quinn is beautiful

Violetlavenders · 03/05/2021 06:27

Mila is beautiful and feminine.

Quinn is strong and masculine sounding (like Finn)

Peachbubble · 03/05/2021 06:35

As you say you still like it and it suits her, I'd keep it. Does she already have a middle name? If so, that gives you the option of using that if you change your mind later.
FWIW, I know a female adult Quinn, so to me it's a girl's name.

AuntieStella · 03/05/2021 07:22

As younare finding out, many people see it as a masculine name, and that's something your DD will have to live with.

If you'd rather she didn't, then change her name sooner than later.

I suspect that as you're posted about a change, your mind is mostly made up. It's OK to change.

Mandalay246 · 03/05/2021 07:22

I prefer Quinn to Mila, which is far more common. I have a name which is traditionally male (more so than Quinn) and it doesn't bother me at all. Ultimately it is up to you, but I think it would be silly to change it simply because of others' reactions.

Violetlavenders · 03/05/2021 07:37

but I think it would be silly to change it simply because of others' reactions.

The op's dd may not like it that many people see Quinn as a masculine name. You can't ignore others' reactions.

earthyfire · 04/05/2021 01:23

I think it's nice but I would assume it was a boy and NN for Tarquin.
I wouldn't let people put you off if oyu really love the name. Someone tried to put me off my DD name and 11 years on I am so glad I went for the name I loved as it suits her.

LizJamIsFab · 04/05/2021 01:49

Is it a family name? Or linked to you somehow?

If I heard the name I’d assume more likely a surname, then a boy but also can imagine as a girl’s first name too.

I regret letting my DH pick one of my children’s names without it being my choice (I didn’t veto it). He is 8 now and it is his name and I love him. Make sure you are 100%.

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