Should I change baby's name?

[ZooMa]

I posted my dilemma with names before, but now my son is three weeks old and I'm still not happy with the name we chose.

I was considering Alexander for the longest time, but last minute we changed it to Everett out of concern for Alexander being too popular. This happened when baby was a few days old-so we had a chance to get to know him a bit first.

Now that he's home I just can't get used to Everett, and in fact I'm liking it less each day. I don't know if it's just because I had a difficult recovery after my C-section and I haven't felt bonded yet, or if it is really an issue of name choice.

So, how long should I wait before seriously considering changing his name? For the record my husband really likes Everett. We've gotten mixed reactions from family, but of course that is minimal concern in the long run.

I wish I could identify why I don't like the name. Ironically, I'm the one that came up with it in the first place.

 

[bdb84]

How would your husband feel about changing it now that he's been home for 3 weeks?

 

[ZooMa]

How would your husband feel about changing it now that he's been home for 3 weeks?

He's open to a conversation about it... I'm just wondering how long to wait. 3 weeks? 2 months? 6 months? How / when will I know that it's not settling in.

My husband was on board with Alexander as well, and I think he was less concerned about the popularity than I was -- until I convinced him otherwise. Ah, the irony.

 

[bdb84]

FWIW- when I think of popular boy names, Alexander doesn't come to mind. If it's still on your heart to use, I would do it before it gets any later.

 

[RubyRainbows]

How about for the next week you and OH decide to call/refer to the baby as Alexander only. And then after 1 week decide which name suits him best and feels the most "right."

 

[george83]

Just to make it more complicated, I too am recovering from a c section and am finding it difficult to bond with my baby the way I did with my previous two who were natural births so that could definitely be a factor in your emotions

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

We chaNged our middle daughters name age 5weeks old. Ultimately I didnt care what anyone else thought! I am a big believer in calling the baby a name that feels right regardless of popularity xx

 

[wannabemomy37]

What about Alexander Everett or Everett Alexander? I'd change it as soon as you can, and don't worry about popularity if you love a name.
I agree with PP to refer to him as Alexander for a week and see if that is better.

 

[Indi84]

If you want to change it, do it! Sooner the better, soon people will forget it was ever different.

 

[MUMOF5]

My daughter was about 4 months when we changed her name (swapped her first and middle name around). I had doubts from day 1 but kept quiet thinking that I'd get used to it, but never did. I'd listen to your instincts. Xx

 

[ZooMa]

Thanks. His current middle name is my brother's to honor him - so switching middle names would be hard at this point. I will try out other names to see if they suit. Argh so torn....

 

[alibaba24]

I love Alexander and I didn't realise it was popular. to be honest whatever the reason you dont like your son's name, I came up with many names that I loved then but now hate and so glad I didnt use. Remember your going to be using this name daily for years and years. so id really consider changing it if you dont like it I wouldnt wait though the longer you wait the harder it will be

 

[bdb84]

As someone whose first daughter has a very popular name.. I still do not caution AGAINST using whatever you love. Her name has significant meaning to me and I knew I'd regret not using it just because she shares this name with many other girls.

 

[naturluvr]

I would change it sooner rather than later and go with your heart.x