2nd Trimester

Name Dilemma

My DH and I found out we were having a girl. I had a name picked out that I liked but he really does not like it. Now we have a list of probably twenty names with no rhyme or reason for the basis of the name. Any suggestions on how to narrow down the selection of a perfect name for our new daughter.

Re: Name Dilemma

  • Start w/ 3 random names, and you each get to pick 1 of the 3 to eliminate so that you're just left w/ 1 - do that until you're down to 7 - 10 names, and then start over. 
  • Think of all the possible nicknames, cute and not so nice (kids can be real bastards!) ... it helped me. I loved the nickname of Sammy for Samuel (it's all I call him!)... my husband could only come up with 'Mule" as a mean nickname, lol.

    My guy didn't get a name until I was 7 months along, and no middle name until he was two days old.

    Don't worry too much, the 'right' one will come to you both. :)

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  • I would do a ranking system. Both you and your husband sit down?separately?and rank the names...the average them. Cut out the bottom half.?
  • C.MoC.Mo member
    Maybe you can make the name you really like her middle name? And find the name on the list that you BOTH can live with. I see so many posts here in which the mom has to practically give up everything she wants just because the dad "doesn't like it." Try to compromise.
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  • pass the list back and forth, taking turns eliminating one by one
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