Not many people like the name I chose

[lilgarden]

I'm 37 weeks and a little less than a month ago I changed my baby's name after seeing a color sonogram of her face. I love her new name and I'm not too affected by people's opinions. It's not a weird name, and has a lot of sentimental value to me.

When I tell people her name, the response is usually darty and avoidant of any opinion on the name. Whereas with the name I had originally chosen often got "Omg I love that name" and more along those lines. And obviously I loved that name too! I just feel like this name fits her better.

I almost kind of like it this way though. I sat here and tried to type out an explanation as to why, but I can't. It feels more authentic.

Has anyone else dealt with something like this? It's just a weird experience.

Sorry-can't comment without knowing the name...

I have a friend who said that people she'd told her baby's chosen name to in pregnancy rolled their eyes, I was expecting something really weird. They've called her Josephine. I mean I don't love it but it's hardly offensive is it? I can't imagine what would have caused the eye rolls!

Well it’s difficult to say without knowing the name. But also, It’s why I didn’t announce anything about names before mine were born!

Always wait until the birth before announcing the name! It gives a nice element of surprise, especially if you're already found out and announced the sex, and people are more likely to keep their opinions to themselves. Right now, people think they have more chance of influencing you before she's born and you've officially committed. Especially if they preferred your original choice.

Lesson learned.

I think this too!

It's quite unusual to name a baby and then share that name before it's born. It's even more unusual to name a baby, share the name, change the baby's name and share the new name all before she's even born!

What if she turns up and doesn't look like her picture? A third name? Back to the original?

Have a few names on your list, wait until she's born, and then go with what you feel (you don't need decide immediately either).

What's the name?

One of my favourite names!

I've called my girl Alexandra and got some 'strange' comments about it. Xx

The way you’re talking about it is a bit full on. I know it’s exciting but maybe stop saying things like you’ve changed their name because you haven’t, you just liked one choice but now you’re thinking something else. People probably don’t know what to say because it’s a bit unusual to announce the name of an unborn baby, then say you’re changing it and announce a new name. I would just chill out and probably keep the baby name chat between you and your partner from now on.

What's the name and why are you telling people?

I wouldn’t name a puppy before I had actually met it. Much less a baby. You’ve “announced” a name now changed your mind. I would expect eye rolling.

Are you sure it's the name they are reacting to and not just that you had already announced the name and they got used to it and now you are announcing another name. Perhaps they are just want to wait until the baby is born as you might change your mind again.
Incidentally it is always better to wait until the baby is born to announce the name.

If you've decided to call her Rainbow or Glowella or Beauty then people really won't know what to say. Impossible to say without knowing the new name.

You need to tell us the name.

Nothing wrong with that name at all - it's perfectly nice and 'normal'; however, just speaking personally, it would have me singing the Jake Thackray song in my head every time!

If you've decided to call her Rainbow or Glowella or Beauty then people really won't know what to say.

People should respect any parents' name choices imo. They don't even need to say much.

Op, you and your partner have to be happy with your choice. We all have different tastes and life would be boring if we all chose similar names

I'm not really looking for opinions on the name so it's irrelevant. Im keeping it offline for privacy.

Pointless thread, in that case.

I actually don't. I was looking for people who have gone thru this experience not for more opinions on the name I chose.

A lot of people choose a name and then change it. It's extremely common :)

I'm telling people because they ask. "Are you having a boy or girl?" Girl. "Have you chosen a name?" Is a conversation I have every time I leave the house. It's quite normal.

Pointless post without the name tbh...

The name I chose is not a random new age name. I have no bias on those names but this is a pretty normal name.

Why is it better to wait? It doesn't really make a difference. You're just calling the baby "baby" until they're born anyway. Might as well call them a name 😊

Yes because if you tell us you're going to name your child Clara we will all know who you are. You made a thread for attention online and then act like you're not someone who posts online due to privacy 🙄

Fwiw your baby hasn't been born so hasn't been named. I'm going to call dd bob. I've changed my mind and I'm gonna call her esmerelda. Sorry but nobody really cares, name her when she's born and everyone will be happy for a few days and say how lovely it is and that will be the end of it