Baby name change

[Sossita]

I’ve finally decided to change my daughter’s first name before she turns one.

I really love a name that’s completely different from her current one, but I’m worried it might feel awkward for family, friends, and even for us, since we’ve been calling her by her current name for 11 months.

Another option is to simply add the letter “a” to her existing name. I like that version, though not as much as the completely different name. The benefit is that no one will really notice the change, and it would still feel more acceptable to me than her current name.

what do you think guys and what you advise please

Why change it at all?

Option d, leave it alone. It's so weird to change a child's name especially at almost a year old.

I think you need to give more information for people to give meaningful advice.
How old is she? Why did you use the original name in the first place? Have you never liked it or is this a new feeling? How long have you wanted to use the completely new name? Is it a new whim that you might change your mind on or a name you liked since she was born and wanted to use all along?

As I found her name pronounced here the same as name in slang language , in English like a word has bad meaning, Also people alawys open their mouths when they first hear it,

What is the name?

So how would adding an a on help? What’s the name?

Her name was one of the options . After that it doesn’t fit well with teh culture.the other name was one of the option but will fit more in the UK

So you are not English and chose her name, and now realise that her name is a slang word in the English language?

I think it really depends. I changed my son's name when he was a baby. The regret ate away at me and I just couldn't see the old name being his name for the rest of his life. It wasn't bad, but it isn't common where I'm from either so I felt like I did him a favour. Yes, it is awkward to explain to people initially, but that is a small thing in a small window of time. It shouldn't stop the correct decision being made. We care too much about what others think.

@Sossita , how many days before the 12 months is up?
Are you having help with your mental health - name regret can be a sign of PND?

Exactly

That’s the same reason as people told me her name is exotic and very strange and won’t fit her.

they advised to put a letter a , it will be more acceptable

or to change it to worldwide known names

So what’s the name?

The name has been registered more than 70 times in 2024 in England & Wales.
The word isn't slang, but it sounds like one, and it's not that bad.
The name is not a standard English one, it's Middle Eastern, and it has a nice meaning.

The name is one where you could add letters at the start or at the end, e.g
(The name isn't Anne but this sort of pattern)
Anne - > Arianne, Marianne, Joanne, Leanne, Anneka, Annelise

Got it.

In that case I can see why you want to change it.

Adding an A at the end would be the easiest option but I would only go for that if the pronunciation changes enough away from the word you don’t like, otherwise you still risk the slang word becoming a nickname.

If you’re willing to make a change I’d be tempted to go for a full proper change to the new name of choice.

How do you know what the name is?

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Because it's not exactly the first thread the OP has started about it.

@Sossita change it to the name you love.

it'll be a little bit awkward telling people. But that'll only be for a very short period of time.

then it'll all be good. DD with a name you love, just do it.

I did choose not to change it at all until I read your first update and chose to add a letter. I’m wondering if you should edit your original post to include this info?

I would ignore people telling you not to change it. It’s your child, do whatever the hell you like!
I changed my daughters, it’s ok to simply regret a decision and be the bigger person and do something about it and not let it bother you. It’s simple before 12 months, just an amended birth certificate but after that it’s more difficult on the child in the long run with paperwork.

they will have the new name much longer than the one they’ve got now.

be happy and do whatever makes you happy

Change it- everyone will soon adjust even the baby!

I ADORE my dc’s names and so glad they have them. This is your ONLY chance so take it.

I think op you have fretted over this enough that you should change it.

I think the easiest is to add an a. If you explain to family, they will follow what you have done, and it doesn't matter so much if they forget to use the new version.

Baby won't honestly notice if its similar.

Add the letter A. It will be easier for everyone including the baby, and the result is a nice name.

Incidentally op, I had a family member who used a "baby version" of their name until they started school (think Bobby for Robert, or Dickie for Richard). I never got used to the new one, and had to focus really hard when around their school friends, but in the background/family events just continued with the old name, as did several family members. It didn't much matter. And yours will be more similar.

@Sossita , do you regret not naming the baby Layla? Would anything like the current name be a compromise?
Will you stop obsessing about the name after changing it, or will you be worrying about having changed it?
Is the baby's father on board with the name change?