Announcing name on FB

[Naaxi]

This conversation is making me so curious on what your babies names are hehe. I am not certain about putting our name on Facebook when we finally have one... we did with my son and it took a while for it to stop creeping me out when people would refer to him as Rowan while I was still pregnant. Also my mum is SO bad for judging names, but she asks what my lists are pretty much every time we see each other or sometimes even through text and I can tell she hates my choices. Sigh. Naming a kid is hard work LOL.

 

[emicakess]

I don't think sharing the name takes away from anything. That being said I haven't announced my little guys name on fb. Family, friends, & anyone who cares to ask in person knows but I am like some of the other ladies in not wanting someone to steal my name. I do have to say that I am sick of negative reactions to his name. It is an older name but I don't think it is that odd. Had one person try to talk me out of using it and keeps calling him a totally different name that isn't even close. Really freaking annoying.

I love calling him by name when talking about him.

We are choosing an older name as well and nobody seems to like it, people want us to change it or spell it differently. I don't know why it is any of their business to try and tell me what to name my child

We are naming her Maybel Jean ... We like the spelling Maybel but my dad pointed out that when people read it they will think it's "may-bell" when it's actually said how the name "Mabel" would be said. He said we should spell it Mabel and that was annoying but atleast he had a point.

 

[Mommyagain]

Exactly! Why is it anyone's business what our babies are named?! Some of the people criticizing my name and flat out changing it have named their kids with names I personally wouldn't pick. I kept it to myself though and in all honesty after awhile their names grew on me. I am afraid that even after my little guy gets here they are going to keep calling him by the wrong name and I REALLY don't like it. I did tell them a few days ago I really disliked them doing that so maybe they will stop. I think Maybel Jean is sweet! If that is the spelling you like don't let the risk of people mispronouncing it deter you. People will mispronounce names no matter what...lol! My DS's first name gets said wrong by strangers sometimes and I just politely correct them and go on.

 

[Zeri]

I don't see a reason to share the baby's name on FB before it's born, really? But then I'm a private person and don't share much on FB really. I think that people feel that everything has to be on FB, when it really doesn't. There's certainly no obligation to, and if it's making you uncomfortable to share, then don't!

 

[linz143]

DH and I share the scan pictures, the gender, and the due date on facebook. However, the name we announce when the baby is born. We did it that way with DD and everyone loved hearing her name as a surprise when she was born. Only our best friends and parents knew the name ahead of time. We're doing that again.

Really, I mean it's nice to have some mystery around the birth since everyone will know when to expect her and that she's a she and all that. The name is the only real surprise left at birth so we like to announce it then.

Plus when we went fishing for opinions with DD when we were considering the name Lacey, all we heard were stripper comments. We decided on Quinn and then kept it a secret till birth. This time around we're probably going with Rosalie.

 

[Buttercup84]

I didn't share dd's name before birth but a girl at work (small workplace) still used it for her dd a year later which irked me as I don't think she would have thought to use it if I hadn't but what can you do I'm not sharing this baby's name before the birth either.

 

[Loup89]

We haven't decided yet but we wont be sharing with anybody when we do, not until she's born. I would have liked to keep it quiet that we're having a girl but that was too difficult I just feel we need one secret and makes announcing her birth that bit more exciting.

 

[ljo1984]

I'm full on mean this time round lol. I'm team yellow, only told on fb that I'm due in October (not giving edd out, baby will come when it's time sort or stance) and I'm gonna keep names a secret too when finalised. I quite like everyone not knowing much also when it's born I'm not jumping onto my phone like I've done in past to announce to the world, having a home birth and I just want done nice time as a family before putting anything on. Obviously would get dh to text close family and friend. But the world can wait!!

 

[J.Entwistle]

We told our close friends and fanily with DS, and got round to announcing his birth on facebook to find ourexcited friends had been documenting Caleb's countdown whilst i was in labour lol! I also hated that everyone knew he was Caleb And thd pressure he would suit his name. We know the gender but not announced to friends and family yet, we want time to get used to the idea before being swamped with pink and frills. And definitely not revealing her name until shes here, safe and sound xx

 

[Ely]

We are not telling the name, never did with our two girls. I don't want people's comments about what we picked, it's annoying enough that they feel the need to comment on the gender

 

[bigbloomerz]

We have told people the gender and due date, but wont be telling anyone the name (when we eventually decide on one!) until she is born. Did the same with my first daughter, I have to keep something back as a surprise x

 

[KatyKat]

Personally I like the idea of keeping the name a secret until they are born, and it also avoids having to deal with any negative comments, as for some reason people seem less inclined to be rude once a child is here?

If anyone asks me what the name is going to be I give them the ones my daughter has decided she wants to use (we aren't finding out if it's a boy or a girl) and when I say we're considering Tallulah Fifi or Grandad (yes, seriously, that's what she wants to call the baby) it tends to end the conversation quickly....

I suppose my family will guess that we would go for a traditional name, as my daughter is called Isabelle Evelyn, and we would want a name that complements that, if you see what I mean? I like it being our little secret for the moment though.

 

[bigbloomerz]

We have Tallulah on our list too, its our "joke" name that our daughter mentioned, that and Ruby, every doll she owns and even the goldfish is called Ruby lol.

 

[amy_lou]

I always refer to her as Nora, even on facebook. So far I've gotten nothing but positive feedback, and even if someone said something negative I don't really care because I love her name. I also know several other people who are having girls, and I'm not worried about anyone "stealing" her name. It's not like she will be the only Nora in the world, and I think the concept that someone can "steal" a name is kind of ridiculous. If someone else loves the name, why shouldn't they use it? I just prefer to not worry about it, plus I love being able to call her something other than "the baby."

 

[KatyKat]

We have Tallulah on our list too, its our "joke" name that our daughter mentioned, that and Ruby, every doll she owns and even the goldfish is called Ruby lol.

Ha ha, I'm glad it's not just my daughter that suggests random names then!

 

[LittleMum]

Surely by announcing the name you have less chance of close friends using it. And if a distant friend / acquaintance uses it who cares?! I doubt they will be the only child in the world with that name?!

I'm not bothered about people 'stealing' his name at all, was more asking about whether you guys think it kills the excitement or helps it to grow more as giving a name to the people helps others to visualise him/ see him as real etc?

 

[Praying4bebe]

We let everyone know our DD's name (Arden Joy) and we got lots of negative feedback from friends and family...which sucks. We have not found out this baby's gender yet...and my DH refuses to discuss baby names until we know the gender. Lol. I'm dying to discuss with him but really considering keeping it from everyone else! Lol. Apparently I like different names. Now that everyone knows Arden, they think it is the perfect name for her...it will be the same with this one too! I'm liking Lincoln...William...Brentley. Apparently getting more boy name motivation this time too. For girls I'm liking Merritt. Who knows where we will end up once DH throws some ideas in there?
People just don't know when to hold on to their opinions.

 

[Sun_Flower]

My close family know our daughter is going to be called Violet, but no-one else does. I agree with what other people have said in this thread - people seem to feel it's ok to pass negative judgement on a name if the baby isn't here yet (or suggest others), but when it's announced at the birth then they're more just "oh what a lovely name" or don't mention it at all, lol. Not that people saying they don't like the name would change my mind, I'd just rather not hear it if they don't have anything nice to say!

 

[amy_lou]

Surely by announcing the name you have less chance of close friends using it. And if a distant friend / acquaintance uses it who cares?! I doubt they will be the only child in the world with that name?!

I'm not bothered about people 'stealing' his name at all, was more asking about whether you guys think it kills the excitement or helps it to grow more as giving a name to the people helps others to visualise him/ see him as real etc?

As far as the excitement goes, I think that is an individual thing. For me, I have felt more bonded with her since I started calling her by name. I also love hearing my family and friends talking about little Nora. It makes it more real and exciting for me, personally.

For others, it may be more exciting to wait. I think it just depends on personal preference!

 

[angelbump]

We've had our boys name for ages so we now use his name and I love that. Though I dont use it on facebook amd dont tell people unless they ask as although his birthday will be special I want to announce his name to all those who don'tpknow. I dont think sharing it early take any sort of magic away from your experience xx