People hate our name choices

[MrsBandEgglet]

Ok, I haven't actually mentioned the names in my thread (er . . . if you really wanna know pm me ) but I just want to gage what people think I should do and if anyone else has experienced a response like this?
I'm staggered by how rude some people can be, members of my family in particular The names we have chosen are family names from my husband's side and I love them. My son Arthur is named after my hubby's late father and my mother, aunt and grandmother really turned their nose up at it. It really upset me tbh Now, they've gone as far as to take the piss out of the name we have chosen if this one is a boy. I'm really angry but my hubby and I are standing by our choices; we really like them and they actually mean something to us.

 

[RubyRainbows]

Maybe they are jealous that all the names you've picked are from your OH's side of the family? Maybe they don't really hate the names, but feel a bit resentful... could that be a possibility?

 

[lynne192]

i am sure its fine, people often just like to have a say and often a nasty one... i am dying to know your baby name now lol

i like strange names

my angels are called
Calendar
Dylyn
Rayne
Casey

my son is only normal one called James Samuel Jonathan Leo lol

when was pregnant with him he was first called MIMI cause though he was a girl lol then when found out he was male he was mikal... but then he got james lol.. family name

names i had choosen when was pregnant with him though where
Girl - alexea jayden maria
boy - Cody

i hope if i have baby in the future though to call it
Girl - Elizabeth margaret katharine
boy - Daniel Charles William Jack lol

i like alot of names and many middle names

 

[AP]

Would they be so negative if your baby was born and you announced the name? I doubt it, or at least not as rude about it anyway.

I would refuse to even mention names anymore and when baby arrives, declare its name and no-one would dare slag off a baby for its name.

 

[rectopathic]

I've shared a few ideas of names while TTC with my mum and family and they hate all our choices to! But as my mum said, it's our decision - it's everyone elses responsibility to be mature and accept it

 

[vbaby3]

I'm pregnant with my 3rd now,and nobody knew our names until the babies were born.It was just between me and dh,and we wanted to decide for ourselves without anyone elses influence.
Don't know what the families and friends thought of our names afterbabies were born and we told them,but we didn't hear anything negative,probably because the name was given and that was that.Not telling the names we have for this babe either.
Stick to your guns,its your baby.x

 

[Sophiiie]

my OH's family made comments about almost every name I suggested, even saying things like "oh I know someone with that name, he/she is an idiot, you can't use that"

i'm really glad you're sticking with the names I know it's easier said than done but don't let them get to you x

 

[moomoo]

Would they be so negative if your baby was born and you announced the name? I doubt it, or at least not as rude about it anyway.

I would refuse to even mention names anymore and when baby arrives, declare its name and no-one would dare slag off a baby for its name.

My thoughts exactly, I wouldn't even mention them ESP if they've been rude about your choices in the past!!

 

[Evian260]

That is exactly why we are keeping our names a secret until the baby is born. I loved the name Chloe and my mom turned her nose at it... and then it made me think twice - this was before I even GOT pregnant! But now it's like nope, keeping it a secret now! They can't say the name sucks when there's a cute baby attached to it!!!

Good luck!

 

[bobsiesgal]

i read this section and it never ceases to amaze me how some people can be so rude, i would never say something bad about someone elses name choice, it concerns no one else but the parents of the child!
glad to hear your sticking with your choice, i'm sure its a lovely name.

 

[poppy666]

Just ignore them sweetie its your choice, i got it all with my 4 boys, but now they all comment how nice they are blahhhhhhhhhhhh mine are listed below x

Rhys
Gage
Wade
Korben

 

[blouseybrown]

My DD is called Poppy, whilst pregnant a lot of people took the piss a bit, saying it's a dogs name, etc. But once she was here (and has been for 2 and half years) people say they cannot imagine her being called anything else.
Once the baby is here, the name will stick and those people who laughed will feel silly. Trust me.
Sometimes a name, no matter how obscure/rare/uncommon sometimes just needs a face to go with it.
Hope this helps and please stick with your choice. It's YOUR child, no one elses.
X

 

[BessiiBoop]

what does it matter if they approve or not, the names you have chosen are important to you and mean just as much to you and your hubby as your names did when your parents named you and if they cant see this then so be it. but be strong and stand your ground xx

 

[BessiiBoop]

oh and p.s i happen to think Arthur is extremly cute xx

 

[catfromaus]

My Grandmother told me Emma was a 'chavvy name' when I was pregnant. Now, she insists that she was the one who thought of the name, and loves it so much that she was going to call my mother Emma until her father talked her out of it!
I think once baby is here, it doesn't matter what the name is!

 

[amylk87]

If you are happy with them then noone elses opinion should matter. my paternal grandmother called me by my middle name when i was first born because she didnt like Amy! But my mum told her, firmly, that Amy was my name and she had to get used to it! lol x

 

[newmommy23]

my daughter is going to be named after my OH's mum who died when he was a small boy, and my family HATES it. think they are just jealous which is soooo childlike. tell them to get a puppy and name that.

 

[MrsMeg]

People can be so insensitive! Don't they realize we have spent a long time thinking about the name we choose to give our baby and are not throwing it out there to be silly? My husband and I have gotten very mixed reviews on the name we plan on giving our little girl when she is born in February. It's after both our sisters-Jane Xaun (middle name pronounced "Sung")-both of their middle names are used. They say, "Jane's a plain name!" And I say in response, "There isn't going to be ANYTHING plain about this Jane!" We aren't changing our decision-no matter what others say- they are not going to be the ones who love and nurture her for the rest of her life. Stand firm and don't change your mind because of others- you will regret it if you don't follow what your heart tells you to do.

 

[Aus_Amy]

My husband and I have chosen Cameron for a boy or girl... Mentioned it to his mother and now when we visit we get a list of other names that are more "suitable" .. Since then we haven't told anyone.. I think they just want some input.. Forgetting it's you baby..

Go with what your happy with! They will end up liking it when they are older