Name Blunder... GAH.

lake919

So, I am IN LOVE... let me repeat... IN LOVE with the name Carter Seth.  But.  I just learned that DH has an ex girlfriend (that he only dated for a few months... nothing serious)... and Carter is her last name.

I don't know her.  At all.

Would it be stupid to not name our son Carter because of that, or weird to name him that?  Advice?

TIA.

stephanieroyer

personally.. it would make me think of the girl. i couldnt do it lol
but thats me.. if you can get past that i would go ahead with the name..how long ago did he date her?

Skyqueen737

Nope! Name YOUR baby what you want to!

jc80606

I think the question might be, does it make your DH think of her? It would bother me if our child's name made my husband think of a past GF...but maybe that's just me

Skyqueen737

jc80606:

I think the question might be, does it make your DH think of her? It would bother me if our child's name made my husband think of a past GF...but maybe that's just me

This is true.

NMDA

Skyqueen737:

Nope! Name YOUR baby what you want to!

this. Absolutely.

DivineEssence

Nope i think that the whole birth of your child and the fact the he loves you will over shadow any thoughts of an EX the question is more will you be able to handle not thinking about her?

Geback723

jc80606:

I think the question might be, does it make your DH think of her? It would bother me if our child's name made my husband think of a past GF...but maybe that's just me

 

This. 

lake919

DivineEssence:

Nope i think that the whole birth of your child and the fact the he loves you will over shadow any thoughts of an EX the question is more will you be able to handle not thinking about her?

The thing is I knew her last name was Carter... before I even thought of the name.  I saw it, fell in love with it... didn't even realize it's her last name until DH asked me about it.  I don't think either of us would think of her because of that.

elizabeth429

jc80606:

I think the question might be, does it make your DH think of her? It would bother me if our child's name made my husband think of a past GF...but maybe that's just me

Totally agree with this.  I love the name Lydia, but it's the name of DH's ex, so I just can't use it no matter how much I love it.  

mr&mrswelch

I don't think it would be weird. 

misscindycake

Please don't let that deter you from naming your child a name you are in love with!  My mom chose my name and it was the same  my dad's second grade teacher's first name.  He was really opposed to it because of that.  Long story short- my mom won and within about 2 weeks my dad was over it.  He never thinks of her anymore.  I know this is a little different than an ex-gf, but my point is that your DS will be such a constant and important part of your life, that he will change DH's perception of "Carter" and will never think of her.  GL!

babyblueize314

Skyqueen737:

Nope! Name YOUR baby what you want to!

 

This!!! 

gemma477

Your husband is with you.  Don't worry about the ex GF.  If you LOVE the name, it would be hard to find another one you like as much.  As long as DH can get over it you can too.  Go for it!!!!