Wow...FB post...

Keribells

So...I posted the baby's name on FB this past weekend.

Laci Lynn

I understand I'm up for all sorts of comments but was more than thrilled when everyone said how much they loved it. Not that it mattered- she's our daughter- but it just felt great to have everyone's support. 

After 25 comments and 26 likes a co-worker of mine just posted this: "Ummm...Keri...that kind of sounds like a porn star's name. I'm just saying...maybe you guys should think about it a little bit longer! LOL"

Really? Are you kidding? If you don't like my daughter's name that's fine, I know it isn't everyone's style but maybe word your response with a little more tact?

Or am I'm being too mother hen already? Sheesh.

BTW...I held my tongue in my response just now: "eh, every name can sound like a porn star/stripper name...we both like it so it's a go! "

Jess.O

  WTF.  Is there any way she was joking...like, maybe she was just trying to be funny since everyone else liked it?  It doesn't seem that way but I'm just hoping she's not that much of a witch. 

Maybe you could just respond, "Thanks for the input.  You know, we were considering using (insert her name) but really thought that sounded a little too much like a b, porn star, trash, whatever mean thing you want to say."

In reality, I don't know how I'd respond to that but I don't think you're being too overprotective.  That was a rude and inappropriate comment of her to make.  BTW, I love the name!

txbabs111

That is exactly why we don't announce names until baby is born. People don't seem to understand that you're not looking for feedback at that point, you've chosen to give that name to your child. Not to mention, I just looked at your page and uh, her name sounds more stripper-ish than Laci Lynn, if you ask me.

ec3under4

People can be so ugly and it sucks how one comment can ruin all the others. She probably has no idea exactly how mean that was. Screw her.

Keribells

@Jess O- I don't think she was kidding...I'm surprised she said that honestly...I mean, she looks like an ass to everyone that has commented or liked my posted seeing as how they probably just got an email notifying them that she said that.  I posted last year or so about considering going to Haiti with my church to help out to which she responded "Why would you want to go to that disease ridden country?" or something to that affect.

@babs- thanks!

Jess.O

Keribells:

@Jess O- I don't think she was kidding...I'm surprised she said that honestly...I mean, she looks like an ass to everyone that has commented or liked my posted seeing as how they probably just got an email notifying them that she said that.  I posted last year or so about considering going to Haiti with my church to help out to which she responded "Why would you want to go to that disease ridden country?" or something to that affect.

@babs- thanks!

Wow. Just wow. 

KittyFX

I imagine she does not have a lot of friends!

AustinMimi

MrsRosie:

Defriend.

Yes. Further to that, where is her house and how many cartons of rotten eggs do I need to pick up on the way? 

Keribells

Thanks again ladies...I completely expected people to dislike the name but also expected them to dislike it with a little more tact. lol

@Mimi...eh, not worth the time. And her DH works for one of the law enforcement agencies here.

JenniferL923

I don't understand why people think its acceptable to chime in to criticize a name after its picked.  If you're asking for opinions, that is one thing, but if its been decided, why don't they just bite their tongue if they don't like it?

Don't worry about it.  Not every name is for everyone. 

michelleaxo

Well, considering my daughters name is Gracie Lyn, I love it and I do NOT think it sounds like a stripper name. Your "friend" sounds like she is no friend at all and needs to keep her mouth shut.

2H2L

MrsRosie:

Defriend.

Or at least block. F her, it's a beautiful name.

mrs.wildman

txbabs111:

That is exactly why we don't announce names until baby is born. People don't seem to understand that you're not looking for feedback at that point, you've chosen to give that name to your child. Not to mention, I just looked at your page and uh, her name sounds more stripper-ish than Laci Lynn, if you ask me.

We also had to choose to not announce name ideas after my parents said that they hated the first one. Then my BFF said that the second name sounded like a dog's name. : /

Mrs.Talala

Wow, how rude!   For what it's worth, I think it is a super cute name.  

thethomps

mrs.wildman:

txbabs111:

That is exactly why we don't announce names until baby is born. People don't seem to understand that you're not looking for feedback at that point, you've chosen to give that name to your child. Not to mention, I just looked at your page and uh, her name sounds more stripper-ish than Laci Lynn, if you ask me.

We also had to choose to not announce name ideas after my parents said that they hated the first one. Then my BFF said that the second name sounded like a dog's name. : /

What?!  People need to keep their mouths shut if they can't say something nice.

And, Keri, I think the name is really pretty!

mcgee

JenniferL923:

I don't understand why people think its acceptable to chime in to criticize a name after its picked.  If you're asking for opinions, that is one thing, but if its been decided, why don't they just bite their tongue if they don't like it?

Don't worry about it.  Not every name is for everyone. 

I think sometimes people view it as "I need to tell them now that X is a bad name, before they name their kid." And I can see that as a legitimate belief is a parent is considering a truly bad name, for instance Chanda Lear or Justin Case or Abcde, etc. I'd say something. Or if a facebook friend told me she wanted to named her son Queyvhyn, pronounced Kevin, I'd gently try to talk her into a more conventional spelling, whether she asked my opinion or not.

But those are extreme examples. Laci Lynn is perfectly fine for a little girl, and no, it's not a stripper name. My sister and BIL just bought a house from a stripper-turned-real estate- investor named Sha Sha Touche. THAT is a stripper name.

Keribells

Thanks ladies for all of the supportive responses! I don't question our name choice for a minute...I'm confident. It was already in my top 5 but I had not mentioned it and when he did....it immediately sounded and felt right. I would not have posted it if we were at all unsure. But dang it, your responses and support are going to make me more emotional that homegirl's opinion.

xoxo girls!

mcgee

Keribells:

Thanks ladies for all of the supportive responses! I don't question our name choice for a minute...I'm confident. It was already in my top 5 but I had not mentioned it and when he did....it immediately sounded and felt right. I would not have posted it if we were at all unsure. But dang it, your responses and support are going to make me more emotional that homegirl's opinion.

xoxo girls!

  If you change your mind about egging, I'm always up for that too.

balihaigirl

MrsRosie:

Defriend.

I agree with this.  

Slobina

What she did was definitely rude, and I agree with all the PP's about defriending.  One thing that I think about in these situations, especially with rude facebook comments, is that this person is showing the world what a rude person they are.  So not only were they rude to you, but they just announced to the world what a rude/thoughtless/selfish/ignorant person they are.  I know this is weird, but in some way, this makes me feel better.  It is almost better than someone being a jerk to you in private, because you can only tell the story so many times.  When people do it on facebook, it is right there for everyone to see. 

Keribells

Slobina:

What she did was definitely rude, and I agree with all the PP's about defriending.  One thing that I think about in these situations, especially with rude facebook comments, is that this person is showing the world what a rude person they are.  So not only were they rude to you, but they just announced to the world what a rude/thoughtless/selfish/ignorant person they are.  I know this is weird, but in some way, this makes me feel better.  It is almost better than someone being a jerk to you in private, because you can only tell the story so many times.  When people do it on facebook, it is right there for everyone to see. 

Know exactly what you mean. Another co-worker was disappointed that my response was so suttle but I figure that she has already shown all of my FB friends what an a$$ she is...I don't need to help her out and by me being nice it only makes her look even more ridiculous! lol