I don't think my mom likes her future grandson's name :(

vanessaNOV2

We have decided on Liam Matthew Jones for our baby boy. My husband comes from strong Irish background so we wanted to give our baby a strong Irish name that not everyone has.

My mom didn't sound to excited about it, she kept suggesting another names like Hunter and Jack just in case I change my mind!! I even told we can nickname him "Lem" <--thats cute right? She still isn't thrilled. Hopefully she will get excited when baby is born...(insert sigh)

AllThatGlitters101

She'll get over it. My grandmother hated my name, so says my mom. She apparently got over it, seeing as how she's never called me anything other than my name.

Liam is waaaaay cuter than Lem. I'd forgo the nn. 

kristen230

We're not telling family the name for this reason. There will always be people who love a name and people who don't so much. We are waiting until we have the cute face to put the name to, we're thinking that will probably help a little. As long as you and your dh like it, thats all that matters!?

PearlPink

I know nothing I name my children will please everyone. MIL is probably going to be the most difficult. However if I worry about that, I might end up regretting what I name my child. Which is much more serious to me than if somebody else doesn't like my childs name.

The next time she says "what about ___ name" say "mom, is there a reason you keep telling me other names, DH and I love Liem, and we are decided on that"

dreamscometrue*

this is exactly why we're not telling anyone the name until the baby's born. I don't want everyone's opinions!

katmurph

the name will grow on her. Liam Matthew is a fantastic name!

jsillyfun

Once Liam is not longer just a name, but is her adorable grandson whom she has fallen in love with, then she'll like the name Liam.

rolleifly

My stepmom out and out told me that I could NOT name my daughter Marley because she knew a girl names Macy Marley or something like that and that she would always be reminded of her when she heard DD's name.?

Whatever. I told her to get over it, named her Marley and she hasn't said a word about it since. Trust me, what your parents think about your kid's name isn't important. They will love that little bundle no matter what he's called. And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep Liam and don't name him Hunter or Jack. Those names are just waaaay too common. ?

She will get super excited when baby is born. Esp if he's her first grandbaby. ?

sunnyday016

Liam was our boy name! I love it!

shanBmcg

She will be excited no matter what you name the baby. I've known several people with this "problem" and it resolves itself quickly after the baby gets here. I wouldn't worry about it.

rumpunch21

My mom hated DD #1's name too at first (Reagan). She was annoyed we went w/an Irish name (DH is Irish) instead of an Italian name (we're Italian). Anyway, almost 3 years later she *claims* to LOVE DD's name and even say she was the one that thought of it. Granted, my mom's a little wackadoo, but still, point is..she's your mom...she'll come around.

courtneyandandrew

I think she will love it once he is here!! Liam is a wonderful name

BrideBuddies

Liam is a fine name... you don't need a silly nickname for a name that's already short and sweet.  

PenelopePond

LOVE Liam

 

Lem sounds like phlegm 

berry25

Liam is adorable.  Lem is awful.  I would tell you truthfully if I thought Liam Matthew was terrible, but I think it's great, and you need to stick to your guns!  :-)

DMDavidson

AllThatGlitters101:

She'll get over it. My grandmother hated my name, so says my mom. She apparently got over it, seeing as how she's never called me anything other than my name.

Liam is waaaaay cuter than Lem. I'd forgo the nn. 

I agree. Please don't use Lem! 

I love the name Liam and think that once your mom meets her grandson she'll be over her dislike of the name Liam. Go with what you and your DH love.

CourtneyRDH

I don't like the name Liam at all, but if you and your dh love it, use it. Don't let your mom stop you.

EmmaRain

I like Liam Matthew a lot. Have you thought about naming him William Matthew and calling him Liam for short? I've known of guys named William who were called "Liam."

I agree with the others about Lem. It isn't my favorite and reminds me of both phlegm and limb (like an arm or leg).

Good luck! Don't worry about what your mom says.

mrs_tacos

courtneyandandrew:

I think she will love it once he is here!! Liam is a wonderful name

Ditto!

soon-to-beamrs

That's funny because I named my son Jack and my mom hated it and kept suggesting other names instead!  

 Liam is a great name and I don't think your mom will say anything once he's here.

smismar

My mother and IL's hated every name we had on our list (my dad didn't say anything LOL).  We decided to keep our final choice to ourselves until after she was born after my IL's managed to change DH's mind about the name I thought we'd initially decided on.

Once she was here and named, my FIL threw a small tantrum over her name and started suggesting other names that would be "better" - after she was born and birth certificate filed!  He's a real PITA and I know he would have done it over any name just to irritate me.  He hasn't put forth any effort to actually come down and meet his granddaughter (they live 7 hours away), so I'm taking his opinion with a rather large grain of salt.

Anyway, my point is, you cannot please everyone!  This is YOUR child and YOU have the right to name him as YOU (and your DH) please.  Your parents had their chance at naming a few decades ago and now it's your turn.  As long as you aren't naming your kid Lamp or Chair or some other ridiculously made-up name, they need to butt out.

amyfelice

 it's a great name. Don't listen. My friend listened to her mom, changed her baby name and still regrets it a little four years later, although I'm sure her DD has no idea!