People not liking your name choices

[Lilicat]

Sorry to be the one disenting voice!

It is important to a certain extent to listen to what other people have to say on the name because what you are hearing now your child will be hearing all the time.

There is two catagories of not liking a name comment, the first is personal taste. The commenter just doesn't like the name/like the way it sounds/thinks everyone they have met with that name is horrible. Its ok to ignore them, everyone has different tastes, things would be boring if we didn't.

The second catagory is an actual proper objection to the name, for example the initials spell out a negative word/the name is not going to work in later life (on a CV for example)/the name will lead the child to be bullied. This sort of stuff is worth listening to and considering carefully this is something the child will have to live with forever.

The best advice I have heard is to have the appropriate sex parent use the name when they get a chance. Book taxis, get chatting to market researchers or use it to reserve a table at resturants and see how they feel about the reactions they get.

I hope that helps in some way, good luck!

 

[sam's mum]

I really like Ozzie. If we ever make up our minds on a name we won't be telling anyone until he's here for that reason though - hearing a name on its own and being introduced to a gorgeous baby with that name are very different, and unless you're going for something completely crazy (which you're not) I can't see how anyone could look at him and say they don't like his name x

 

[Tam]

If you like it go for it is what I have to say! If Im not wrong its Elvis right? I think its a lovely name and not over used.
x

No it's not Elvis, that's just a nickname We're calling him Ozzie, which I really love. I have another little boy called Eddie so their names will go nicely too

Our baby that died last year was going to be called Ozzie but we changed our minds when he died because we wanted to give him a name with meaning. Now the name Ozzie holds a special meaning for me which is why I love it so much and want to call this baby it

I think that is lovely!

Ignore other people, it is not about them! I think Ozzie & Eddie go well together and neither are over used names, so make them perfect together IMO x

 

[hivechild]

Pfft to other people. There's always going to be someone who doesn't like a name no matter how many other people like it.

DH and I have decided that while we're going to find out the sex, and we don't mind sharing it, we're not going to tell people what name we choose until after the baby is born!

 

[dali]

I say stuff them !
its your baby and they will get used to whatever you choose.
i didnt tell anyone which name i chose until i was sure , so that i wouldnt be budged.

 

[dali]

i love the name ozzie and if you love it you should stick with it , if someone says they dont like it tell them its a good thing its not their baby then

and what a lovely tribute to your lost angel , i read your story and my heart breaks for you, so glad everything is going well this time

 

[kate.m.]

The best advice I have heard is to have the appropriate sex parent use the name when they get a chance. Book taxis, get chatting to market researchers or use it to reserve a table at resturants and see how they feel about the reactions they get.

Thats fantastic advice- and what fun!

 

[dan-o]

I love the name!

 

[DizzyMoo]

What does it matter what anyone else thinks, i mean yes of course its nice when people agree its nice but sod em hun. If they don't like it so what its not their child

I certainly wouldn't not tell people just because they might not like it .

 

[Mitsuko]

Sorry to be the one disenting voice!

It is important to a certain extent to listen to what other people have to say on the name because what you are hearing now your child will be hearing all the time.

There is two catagories of not liking a name comment, the first is personal taste. The commenter just doesn't like the name/like the way it sounds/thinks everyone they have met with that name is horrible. Its ok to ignore them, everyone has different tastes, things would be boring if we didn't.

The second catagory is an actual proper objection to the name, for example the initials spell out a negative word/the name is not going to work in later life (on a CV for example)/the name will lead the child to be bullied. This sort of stuff is worth listening to and considering carefully this is something the child will have to live with forever.

The best advice I have heard is to have the appropriate sex parent use the name when they get a chance. Book taxis, get chatting to market researchers or use it to reserve a table at resturants and see how they feel about the reactions they get.

I hope that helps in some way, good luck!

I was totally going to post the same thing but you worded it perfectly!

 

[helen1234]

this is why i didnt tell anyone esp mil,

 

[Serene123]

My Nana didn't like Caitlyn and it upset me

 

[DizzyMoo]

But do we really expect everyone to like what we choose? I'm sure there is something about them that we don't like. It wouldn't do for us all to like the same names/things.

What i find a little saddening though is when ladies stop telling people their choice of names just in case that person might not like it. Sod em ladies, next time someone is a little off about your choice of name then just look at what they're wearing or the face they pull when they react to your name choice... hilarious!!

 

[Linzi]

We had that as well, all of my side of the family hated it. Fortunately we didn't like another name enough to fall back on it. Now Seth is Seth and he wouldn't suit another name

xxx

 

[Lara+sam+bump]

Lots of people didnt like Noah, but me and OH as well as my Mum loved it and we are the only people who's opinions mattered to me, so I ignored them and now he's here they wouldnt dare say they disliked it, people always comment on how much they like it cos you dont hear it all that much xxx

 

[tinypumpkin]

Gorgeous name choice and even more so because it is so very special. Ignore everyone, this is your baby and go for it.

We aren't telling anyone the sex of ours or the names either for the same reason. I can't deal with negative reactions. I think it will be more difficult for people to comment once the babies are announced as "name" and "name" than before. I imagine this won't stop some people though!

Good luck and sorry you have had a hard time from others.

 

[princess_bump]

i think Ozzie is a lovely name and i love how it means something so special

people always seem to criticize our name choices, i've given up talking about them, but i really think, your baby, YOU choose what they are called xx

 

[suzanne108]

Love love love the name Ozzie - how cute!!

Also love the names Eddie and Beau so you must have very good taste

My sister doesn't like my choice if I have a girl...but I know she'll get used to it. Once the baby is here, and if its a girl, then my sis won't imagine her being called anything other than Lola .... thats if I don't change my mind in the meantime hehe!!! xx

 

[LeaArr]

I love the name you picked. Who cares what anyone else thinks if you love it.

 

[Rebaby]

Aww well i think it's cute, and Eddie is too

I do understand what you're saying though, OH and i are keeping our name shortlist totally top secret, i mean NO ONE knows any of the names we have on there! This is because we're not interested in other people's opinions on what we've decided, and also because i know it will just upset me if anyone says something negative, and i just *know* they will!

I figure once LO get's here and we introduce him/her they won't dare to say anything about the name, and if they do well shame on them!

Our name choices aren't totally off the wall either, i like to think they're "different" but nothing that LO could be bullied for or anyone could find offensive.