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.

Obviously a Marmite name on here.

I like it

I love it. The attitude regarding (the version of) the myth in which she is raped is not reason not to choose it. Attitudes like that are misogynistic and ignorant that many popular names were originally victims of violence in ancient myths or bible stories. I named one of my daughters Antigone, and I still remember a family member being very rude about it asking if I was aware Antigone killed herself. But the values of Antigone were something I admired, that she valued family and moral over arbitrary rules, would rather die than live a life of oppression. I thought it was patronising of the family member to mention this, like I didn't already know. I also know that the same comment would not have been made had I chosen Juliette.

I like Io as a name.

Suggest it would be better for them to call the first one EIE before they have baby IO?

Its not that that bothers me. Its the fact that her rape is cheerfully glossed over.

Same as the mother of Heracles. The fact that she was raped is ignored because as a result she gave birth to a "hero". She was raped by Zeus who had disguised himself as her husband, so thought that she was giving herself willingly to a husband that she loved and desired. This is seen positively in the myth, like Zeus was so clever to do it.

Strongly recommend reading Longhand by Andy Hamilton as an alternative view, from Heracles point of view, of this myth.

I like Io.

Plenty of classical names have dodgy histories. Look up Phaedra!
Also Dido would be known as Dildo at secondary school.

Apparently, it's often associated with input/output (I/O) in computing.

When I was expecting my DD, someone I know locally was pregnant at the same time. Her DM asked me what names we were thinking of. I told her one of the girl's names we had in mind and she told me she didn't like it at all. We ended up giving DD that name and next time I saw her she said she thought it was lovely! I was so tempted to remind her of her original comment.

As in 'old Mcdonald had a farm, ee I, ee I O'?

There's no point saying anything. They've picked this name. They know it is unusual.

I'm not a big fan but it's a name. It'll be fine. There are tons of out there names at my kids' school and it is a non-issue. Kids are pretty flexible, in my experience.

I told my BFF I hated a name ,then she gave it to her first born. I never said I hated it again because it's not up to me to name him. It's not like she's going to change it because of my opinions on anyway, so why say it?

My friend has a parrot called Io.
Ridiculous name for a child.

Ee-I- ee- i- ohhhh. That's what the kids will be singing 😂

Omg my DH was set on this name for our second daughter.
After the moon of Jupiter.
I actually think it's beautiful but I was concerned.. and I like out there names.
I wouldn't worry about the Greek myth tho, most Greek names are like that. Both my DH and I have names from Greek myths that have really tragic back stories. And my name is a fairly common one.
We compromised in the end and Io is her middle name.

I do genuinely think it's a beautiful sounding name. But yes it does look like the number ten when written down.

However if your daughter loves it then she loves it. You should support her really. It's her child. And names aren't what they used to be.. you should see some of the names in my daughters class! Everyone has an unusual name now days i doubt she will get teased tbh.

Can they keep the name just change the spelling? Iyo?

It’s baffling to me that Io is being mocked as "too out there” when names like Ophelia and Juliet—both tied to tragic stories—are perfectly fine. Many mythological names have uncomfortable associations, but they’re still widely accepted. Io’s myth is one of survival, transformation, and resilience, not just a victim story. She became revered as a Priestess. And is now known as a moon of Jupiter.
As for the bullying concern: children will find something to tease about no matter the name. Io is unique and strong, and it’s far more interesting than another tired, common name.

Leda.
Have you told the parents that Leda was a rape victim? If they don't already know, they will change their minds quickly! Everyone should look up name meanings before giving one to a child. If they do know, they're bonkers. One thing is certain, she will not like Swan Lake.

Not Harris, is it? 😁

This is common now with grandparents. I'm never going to be a grandmother but must admit I don't like a lot of the modern names I hear of now. Then they moan nobody can pronounce it. What do they expect when they choose something just to be unusual and be the only one in the school.

But at least it's not as bad as X Æ A-12

It's Lo just Lo as in how low can you go.😀😀😀

It's actually Io. eye-oh.

I agree completely with this. Rape, incest and tragic fates are rife in Greek mythology. People are suggesting all sorts of alternatives clearly with no knowledge of their stories, because most of them didn’t fare much better than Io.

I rather like Io. It’s simple and strong. But it’s none of OP’s business anyway.

Didn't Hera turn Io into a cow? Any issue with that? I love the name, actually, though have always pronounced it as Ee-o.

Maybe add another L?

Mythology aside - I think it is very cute.

But then, like your daughter, I live in very diverse and international communities abroad where it wouldn't be out of place at all.

Honestly, unless it is offensive, I wouldn't say anything. the writing is a bit of a pain, but that is true for a lot of names. it is easy to say, and quite cute, so I think you will all get used to it very quickly.

Unlike most people, I find it absolutely acceptable to voice your opinion! It’s called Mum privilege. My mother voices hers and I either agree with her or disagree. No harm and we know where we both stand. Having said that, she and I tend to agree on most things :-) If you can’t speak up, what kind of relationship is it?