Woke up wanting to change the name....

bcnoelle

So I'm 26 weeks and we decided on Colette a couple of months ago.  My 2 year old son cutely refers to the baby as "baby Colette" and my husband has finally really started to feel attached to this name.  I even ordered a bunch of small personalized stuff.  But I have gotten some weird feedback on how people pronounce it.  Almost everyone I talk to say they pronounce it like Cuh-lette (like Nicolette, without the Ni- syllable), where as I want to pronounce it Coh-lette or coal-ette.   Now I feel drawn to the name Magnolia, with Colette as a middle name.  My husband likes Magnolia too, but feels we already found our name.  Any opinions on either name?  

bcnoelle

I guess I just don't want to have name regret after she is born too...maybe I am just having a weird day though!

Lilleybug

I automatically said it as Coal-ette and I think Colette is beautiful and different. Magnolia is nms, its a tree..... in my neighbor's yard....

VineyardMel

I've only ever heard it pronouned call-ETT (Edited to change emphasis to 2nd syllable)

mrs_tacos

I've always pronounced it Coal-ette, and actually adore this name. Magnolia is a ok name as well. 

I think 1: pronunciation will fall in,one as people get yo know her, and 2: you shouldn't change it based on just one day of bad feelings. You're only 26 weeks, give yourself and your H time to think it over and talk it out.the right name is the name you both love.

WashingtonQueen

Colette is one on my favorite names.

nittanyllama

I think it's tough if people have already become attached to the name. But it would be much easier to change your mind now rather than after she's born. That said, I absolutely love both names, you can't go wrong.

bcnoelle

Thanks for the feedback! My husband doesn't really love discussing names and I think he just wants to be 100% settled. I on the other hand enjoy figuring out the process.... Although know I am driving myself a but crazy, I'm glad for the most part there is a warm reception to either name.

lisslucier

I prefer Colette over Magnolia. I say stick with your gut

krissy3435

I would pronounce it Kah-lette in my Midwest accent. Underused name and cute. I think it's a winner. She may never be in a class with another Colette which a bonus. I personally do not like Magnolia. I don't think it would look reputable on a business card in 30 years. Unless she went by Maggie or something.

JuneRunner14

Keep it! It will be fine. I haven't heard the name in awhile!

emilyray14

I like Collette (and Magnolia too TBH) and FWIW I would pronounce it Coh-let.

seana627

Colette is my middle name. I usually say Coal-ette but have heard pronounced different ways. I'm even unsure how to pronounce it when I hear other people use another pronunciation. It's a pretty name, unusual, and you should still use it.

Ceridwen21

I adore Colette. Magnolia is very nice too though.

mc0113

I love both names! I don't think you can go wrong with either. I have only heard it pronounced like coll-ETTE. 

Meery82

I like Colette. You could use Magnolia as the mn.

cafecreme

I think whoever mis-pronounces it are few and far between. I would pronounce is Coal-ette. I think its a beautiful, classic name. Dont 2nd guess it. Maybe use magnolia as a middle name. 

Robi1

Hello+Panda said:

I think Colette and Mongolia are both beautiful. I've always pronounced it coal-ettte.

Definitely name your baby Mongolia.  )

catahoulatte

Robi1 said:

Hello+Panda said:

I think Colette and Mongolia are both beautiful. I've always pronounced it coal-ettte.

Definitely name your baby Mongolia.  )

Teehee!

OP, I like both but I am leaning toward Colette because I loooove French names.

bcnoelle

Mongolia, another name to add to the mix! Hehe...I asked my 2.5 year old what name he likes more.  He doesn't refer to anyone as "she"...everyone is a "he".  So I ask "Do you like Colette or Magnolia for the baby name?".  He replies "Magnolia" (my heart smiles a little)  Three second pause. "I don't like him".  I think I'm going to put the names on the back seat for a few weeks and re-assess then, but it seems like everyone around me likes Colette.

christinemurray91

Honestly, I pronounce it Coh-lette and think it's pretty. I wouldn't be thrown if someone told me it was pronounced Cuh-lette... it's a really minor mispronunciation.

Its pretty and I honestly don't like Magnolia, lol, especially in comparison to Colette.

bcnoelle

christinemurray91 said:

Honestly, I pronounce it Coh-lette and think it's pretty. I wouldn't be thrown if someone told me it was pronounced Cuh-lette... it's a really minor mispronunciation.

Its pretty and I honestly don't like Magnolia, lol, especially in comparison to Colette.

Thanks for your response!

EmmaD312

Magnolia is pretty but a little too flouncy. Colette is stronger and more sophisticated, I think.

allardr

Well my GP name is Magnolia but putting that aside for now I like Colette too and to me that pronunciation difference is real small. If you wanted you could correct, so many names need to be corrected once or twice but people pick up on it quick and the "issue" passes.