Hate DD’s planned baby name. Is it ever ok to say that?

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I expect the answer is to keep quiet but I fear by future grandchild will be teased mercilessly.

No you can't say anything

Although how bad is it? What is it?

I don't think I would say anything other than at most 'oh that's an unusual name'. Let her friends be the ones to comment.

If it’s a name that’s regularly used, even if it wasn’t used much in your day, keep quiet.

I’d only think about saying something if the name is truly batshit. But if that’s the case, she probably knows it’s not to everyone’s taste and doesn’t care.

No. It's her dc. You named yours already.

I’d keep quiet. Your DD may change her mind anyway.

Is it bad bad like doesn’t go with surname?

or is it your opinion?

. if there is a real reason why it doesn’t make sense to use that name then suggest other closer ones but ultimately it’s not your choice.
. If it’s just your opinion - you just have to keep that opinion to yourself for now.
come up with a cute nickname you can use.

It’s hugely distinctive and identifying so I have name changed and will ask for this thread to be deleted.

its Io.

its from Greek mythology, a women who was raped by Zeus.

the child will spend her life being called “Lo” or “10” due to how it’s written.

No, it won't be forgotten.

I would try saying 'didn't Uncool Celebrity call theirs something like that?' but go no further.

My grandmother told me her feelings on my DSs name after we’d registered his birth. She probably forgot she’d said anything, I never have.
His names are quite traditional and not out of the ordinary.

Depends on the name! If it’s truly awful/might get the child teased, I would say something.

However, if it’s just not to your taste then I wouldn’t. I liked Astrid for a girl but my Mum made no secret of how much she disliked the name. I ended up with a boy whose name she loves

Gosh. Maybe drop into conversation/suggest Lola and they can shorten it to Lo?

Hate is a strong word.
Do you really hate it or just dislike it.
If you have a genuine reason for hating it (name of a school bully, horrible boss etc) then be honest and explain why you don't want a grandchild with that name.
There's loads of names I dislike - but I don't think I actually hate any of them. They just aren't to my taste.
Edit: just seen your follow up post.
I think you might just have to grin and bare it I'm afraid.

You can't say anything. You could try to pick your moment, but it'll not go well.

My GM was unpleasant because my DS's 'normal' name has apparently religious origins she was opposed to. I never even knew that was an issue with her!! It hurt a great deal, and sadly now she's passed it does taint my otherwise lovely memory of our relationship (along with the stirrer cousin who blabbed it to me).

Besides, can it be that bad? As my DC have grown I've heard some absolute clangers - especially at the school gate!

But it’s Io, as in eye-oh, not Lo

Like one of Jupiter’s moons? I actually love it.

I like it 🤷‍♀️

Gosh. That’s a tough one.

it is a difficult name to give a child.

what sort of family are they - does it suit them? Is the name significant to them?

It's odd, but not offensive. She'll be constantly correcting people, but, then again, we all have normal names and everyone gets them wrong anyway.....

My mother in law said " she'll not thank you for that ". when we told her name of my daughter.
The name ? Chloe which was no 1 for ages in polls. She kept calling her Cleo,I think on purpose trying to wind me up.

Mother In laws name ? Wilhelmina Davina

Say no more..

I doubt your DD would listen, and it would damage your relationship.
My Nana managed, thankfully, to edge my parents toward a sensible middle name and I promptly switched to that at 14 unofficially and 16 officially by deed poll.

I did used to wish my Nana had said more when I was younger, but I realise now why she didn't.

I actually know a little Io! I see why it wouldn't be to everyone's taste but it's really not that bad op.

You could use a grandma only nickname.
As someone upthread said it's one of Jupiter's moons.
Maybe call her Moonpie 🙂

They are both teachers and currently live abroad teaching at an international school so I suppose they are hearing lots of unusual names.

It's very in keeping with the current trend of girls names formed staring and ending in vowel sounds (Ava, Orla, Isla, Ada, Ibhi, Ida etc). I think it has a lovely sound but it only being 2 letters puts me off a bit!
The capital I will cause problems as people will assume it's an L as it's next to a vowel.
Don't say anything!

I like it too, and I'm not one for going off piste with names. I don't think anyone will make fun of it at all.

The only problem I can see is the capital I bring read as an l. Just as there's no difference between them in what I just typed!