Everyone HATES the name

LimaD

I'm surprised you're getting negative vibes, I really like the name Simon and think it's underused. Simon Henry sounds great to me

IrishTraveler

I see you're from Kentucky. Me, too. So being from the same general area, I'll make this comment: Kentucky isn't exactly a hotbed of originality. I'm from a small, rural town, and my nephew has the exact same name--first, middle, and last--as another kid in town. My mom was appalled at my son's name (Declan) and asked me why we didn't name him something like Jacob or Lucas. She hadn't heard his name before, and it was just "too out there" for her to accept as a nice name. Later, when she saw it on a baby name list, suddenly it wasn't so bad.

My point is name him what you want. They'll come around.

DawnJM25

Simon Henry is great.  Once the baby has the name they won't hate it anymore.  I wouldn't keep telling people the name, though.

Jags8

I love it!

dojo1

We had the same reaction when I told people what we were naming DS.  My mom actually started ac campaign against it.  Other people said to us "Ohh... is that a.. family name?" (it is, but sheesh, hide your distain!).

Once he was born and as he's grown, people react more positively to it.  It's a lot harder for people to tell an adorable little baby that they don't like its name. 

This time around, I'm not sharing the name for this reason.

AlphabetFish

Obviously it's not the style of people you've told it to, but it's a real and properly spelled name, so it will do the child no harm. They ought to keep their opinions to themselves.

I personally like it quite a lot. I think you're in a good spot if you go with it.

honkytonk_kid

I think you need new friends, lol. I love Simon. 

tigerlily25

While I agree that the opinions of others should not matter, I personally don't like the name SImon at all.

fostersstudio

I think it's a really timeless name. It sounds nice. I'm not sure why people aren't liking it. Maybe it seems too old fashioned to some? I think it's perfectly fine.

JJBoden

I love it!! Those who don't are just ignorant.

thatbirthdaygirl

I love Simon!!!! It's between Simon and Calvin if this little one is a boy. Name the baby what you want.....and my advice for the future is to not share the name until the baby is born!!

LNic5

There's nothing wrong with Simon Henry....I think I like the flow of Henry Simon a little better, but either way, great name!!

Caraluvs

I looooove it. People will get used to it when he arrives. I remember thinking my mom was crazy when she named my baby brother Charles, but it fits him perfectly. Go with what you want. You are going to be the one talking to him everyday.

brose1117

I love it so much. I think I'll suggest Simon to my husband when he gets home. If you love it, go with it. Once baby is here, no one will think to complain about the name.

ElleB*

What silly people!  Simon Henry is perfectly lovely, goes awesomely with Abigail and the Simons that I have met are all (2 of them) awesome.

I'd tell them reject names from your list instead.  We did that with my son--we didn't even share our top choice(s) until after he was born and the name was decided on.

marthah05

Please don't get me wrong, if people do not like the name you chose, don't worry about it. That is the beauty of having a child you get to name him or her whatever you see fit. I happen to like Simon, and since I dislike most names it really says something. When people tell me they don't like names that my husband and I are discussing I politely tell them, they don't get a say in our child's name. Good luck.