Our Families hate our names....

[svalley]

HELP! We are having a boy in March, just now told the family. My husband and I agreed that he gets to name the baby if it is a boy.... However, he wants to name him after his grandfather Delphinus and call the baby Finn for short. His mom and dad flipped that the kid will be teased in school when the teacher reads out Delphinus in roll call.

What do you think, honestly? I dont want him to be mocked if I am off based.

Husbands second choice is Octavian and call him Tav. Or Xyaver and call him Zave. Thoughts?

 

[LoolaBear]

its up to you and your husband hun, stick what his parents say. there are alot worse names out there and its respecting your husbands grandfather which i think is lovely.
and all you need to do when he gets to school age if you are worried about being teased is just ask the teacher to call him finn as that is what he has gotten used to and doesnt tend to answer to his full name, that way the teacher will more than likely call out finn when doing roll call.
if you and your husband like it and want to use it screw everyone else. xx

 

[fairy_gem]

It's up to you hun, but i personally wouldn't do it, we have given up the name Tudor (my late grandfather) due to worrying about bullying potential, i know all children can get bullied regardless of their name but i wouldn't want to add to it.

I do love the fact that you would be honouring DH's grandfather though. Finn is a cute nn, you could also spell it Phinn.

If you are unsure how about just calling him Phinn/Finn?, you would still be honouring DH's grandfather.

I prefer Delphinus to Octavian.

x

 

[berniegroves]

It is tricky as the name should be your choice completly. But it is very unusual.
How about using it as a middle name? As then you are still honouring his grandfather?

But if you both love the name then it is your choice to use it and nobody elses.
x

 

[Mummi 2 be x]

My parents hate any name I decide upon. I don't know what I am expecting yet but they like the girls name I have chosen. Every boys name I come up with they mock it or have some remark on god bless him when he goes to school. Half the things they say are so old and not heard of I have to think would they really get bullied for it. I know its me and my partners choice but I just want a name that they can accept.

x

 

[kelly86]

i like xyaver

 

[moomoo]

I would keep shtum about any names you like in the future! It's NONE of their business. If you like it then go for it, they can't complain once baby is here!!

X

 

[RubyRainbows]

Honestly, i think he will get teased by other kids for those names...

Not trying to be rude, but i really think he will....

Using one of them as a middle name would be more kind...

Finn & Zave are cool nicknames tho (maybe Finley or Xavier instead?)



Generally, i think family/friends should try to be gentle when giving their opinions & ultimately it's up to the parents....

 

[bonjo808]

I like Finn....and for anyone who has seen or heard of the show "Glee" one of the main characters, who is a guy, is named Finn so I actually think it might become a popular name over the next few years...at least in the states.

If its special to you and your DH go for it. Your family won't love him less because his name is Finn!

 

[shelleney]

I like the name Finn.

And i know how you feel. My family hate the boys name we have in mind...but screw them! its our choice!

Do whatever makes you happy!!