Brutal honesty please...

aldarr

Hey ladies, DH and I are pretty frustrated and I wanted some opinions. I am over 35 weeks pregnant and for the last several months we had decided on the name Ivy for our little girl. It was going to be either Ivy Estelle or Ivy Catherine (we weren't sure on MN yet). Well we didn't tell anyone because we wanted the name to be a surprise. So now with the latest Blue Ivy/Ivy Blue/Beyonce baby name thing we are starting to second guess the name.  We were choosing the name because it was an older name that was not overly trendy or popular to my knowledge (it was in the 300's on social security index I believe). Well I am fearful that the name will 1) skyrocket in the next year and 2) since we hadn't mentioned the name before I don't people thinking that we got the name because of beyonce/jay-z since I am due to deliver within the next month. Just let me know if you think we are over-reacting or if we should maybe start to consider other names.

ladybear06

It seems a bit dramatic to change the name now. If you've had it in mind for a while, who cares about Beyonce?  The name will probably become a little more popular, but who knows.

Dominique1219

I am with you--I'm thinking this name might skyrocket now as well.  That really stinks.  If you love the name, you should still use it but you will probably have to fend off people asking about the Beyonce connection.

da731

Dominique1219:

I am with you--I'm thinking this name might skyrocket now as well.  That really stinks.  If you love the name, you should still use it but you will probably have to fend off people asking about the Beyonce connection.

Agreed. 

TheWop

Dominique1219:

I am with you--I'm thinking this name might skyrocket now as well.  That really stinks.  If you love the name, you should still use it but you will probably have to fend off people asking about the Beyonce connection.

This. 

BLT20051

I wouldn't but that's solely because I wouldn't want the connection to the whole Beyonce/Jay-Z nonsense.

krissyh21

Ivy has been gaining in popularity way before Beyonce had her kid. Ivy is one of the names that falls into classic and kind of olden day which has been the trend lately. The name has moved 100 spots up since 2003, but still in the 200's. Will it skyrocket now that Beyonce named her kid this - doubt it, but it will continue to climb.

dairygirl19

Meh. I say use it. A year from now, no one will care or remember.

LS50

ladybear06:

It seems a bit dramatic to change the name now. If you've had it in mind for a while, who cares about Beyonce?  The name will probably become a little more popular, but who knows.

This. Ivy is a beautiful name (with both the mn's you've chosen).  You definitely run the risk of this becoming more popular now that Beyonce used it and will probably have to laugh off a few Beyonce questions here and there just because of timing...but quite honestly no mom has any guarantee that some famous person isn't going to mess with their baby names for better or worse at ANY point in their child's life.  It does suck that the timing is so close but IMHO if you have had your heart set on the name I say go for it!

Daiz813

Ugh that really sucks. I don't blame you for wanting to change it... I probably would too. But I say if you really love it stick with it! Good luck!

JHart264

If you will think of Beyonce when you think of your babies name I would probably change it.  It totally stinks though!  But I have had to eliminate names because either DH or I were reminded of someone unfortunate whenever we heard the name.

GirlWithTheMostCake

Ditch it. Well, maybe that wasn't fair. If you're like me and don't want everyone with your child's name - ditch it. It's a fact that most big celebrity names skyrocketed after they were used. If you don't care and love the name - stick with it. I'm sure that didn't help.

cloud9climber

I'm so sorry!  this is my nightmare - that Jessica Simpson has a girl and uses the name we've chosen.  I don't think it's a deal breaker but... I would consider other names.  I love Iris which is similar.  Honestly, I don't think anyone will think you're naming your baby Ivy because of them.  GL deciding!  

alohamora

krissyh21:

Ivy has been gaining in popularity way before Beyonce had her kid. Ivy is one of the names that falls into classic and kind of olden day which has been the trend lately. The name has moved 100 spots up since 2003, but still in the 200's. Will it skyrocket now that Beyonce named her kid this - doubt it, but it will continue to climb.

I agree with this.  I think that the fact that the child's name is BLUE will grab more attention than the Ivy part.  Also, they only gave her Ivy because of the roman numerals IV (eyeroll).  It's a beautiful name and I think you should still use it.

magnoliablossom00

fitzpemberley:

krissyh21:

Ivy has been gaining in popularity way before Beyonce had her kid. Ivy is one of the names that falls into classic and kind of olden day which has been the trend lately. The name has moved 100 spots up since 2003, but still in the 200's. Will it skyrocket now that Beyonce named her kid this - doubt it, but it will continue to climb.

I agree with this.  I think that the fact that the child's name is BLUE will grab more attention than the Ivy part.  Also, they only gave her Ivy because of the roman numerals IV (eyeroll).  It's a beautiful name and I think you should still use it.

Agreed. I think Ivy will climb up because old fashioned named are gaining in popularity, not really because of Beyonce. However, I don't think Ivy is going to be the next Sophia, either. It is a beautiful name, and OF COURSE the women on this blog will say it reminds them on her, because we're the only ones watching E news. Most people of the world don't give a you know what about stinkin' Beyonce's baby. Your own grandma will probably say, "Beyonce who?" Ha.

Besides, the baby's name is Blue, not Ivy. Use it!!!

Abby7

dairygirl19:

Meh. I say use it. A year from now, no one will care or remember.

Agreed. It's a real name, not something made-up, so people aren't going to automatically think of the Beyonce thing.

mlf625

Do you have any other contenders you like?  I would absolutely not name my child Ivy now.  Beyonce is so hugely popular that I think the name is a) about to skyrocket and b) going to be associated with her kid for many years.  

FWIW, I think Estelle Catherine is lovely.  

treble_clef

Beyonce's baby is Blue Ivy, I guess?  So hopefully, all the tabloids will start calling her Blue, and Ivy will be forgotten?  

It really sucks, though... I'm so sorry... 

FrecklesInside

Daiz813:

Ugh that really sucks. I don't blame you for wanting to change it... I probably would too. But I say if you really love it stick with it! Good luck!

This! It is such a bummer that people will ask you if that is why you chose the name... but I guess people who know you are the ones who matter and they'll know it isn't why you chose it. If you and H love it, don't change it because of some celebrity.

cookies+milk

da731:

Dominique1219:

I am with you--I'm thinking this name might skyrocket now as well.  That really stinks.  If you love the name, you should still use it but you will probably have to fend off people asking about the Beyonce connection.

Agreed. 

This.  I think it will become more popular, but if you love it, use it.  If not, what about Isla (Eye-luh)? 

MrsFoof

Use it... It is a pretty name. 

Kendalight

dairygirl19:

Meh. I say use it. A year from now, no one will care or remember.

I definitely disagree with that. People will definitely care.

 

However, I'd say use it. If you love it, use it. And Ivy is only her middle name, so you've got more room with it.

Ivy Catherine is lovely.  

LuckyMissus

Well, you already know that I share your frustration! Are you thinking Ivy Catherine as a double name? If so, I think that's adorable and different enough to stand out from other little Ivy's. Any other options besides that and Estelle? (I like Estelle also, but it's not as dear to me as Ivy!)

jelina

mlf625:

Do you have any other contenders you like?  I would absolutely not name my child Ivy now.  Beyonce is so hugely popular that I think the name is a) about to skyrocket and b) going to be associated with her kid for many years.  

FWIW, I think Estelle Catherine is lovely.  

 

Angelina Jolie is a huge celebrity and named her daughter Vivienne. 

kmv68

Ivy is a beautiful name and it is the MIDDLE name of their child.  People are going to be talking about this name for the next year, and that is it!  Can you remember Apple's middle name?  No, cause she is like 8 now.  So, don't worry about it, use it!

brookelynpaisley

I say use Ivy. It's beautiful and you chose it before Beyonce had her child. Ivy Catherine is lovely. And I'd learn to say, "well, Beyonce must have taken a peek at our hush-hush name list." Name her Ivy and OWN it.

Not to mention, supposedly, they choce Ivy because it's "IV" for the number four, not because it's Ivy. They're the dumb-dumbs.

calli0pe00

dairygirl19:

Meh. I say use it. A year from now, no one will care or remember.

I think this is really good advice. People may make the connection now, but in a year it wont be relevant anymore. Ivy is a beautiful name. Don't ever let anything get in the way of your happiness.

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venussapphire

maybe in the recent future they might make an connection. but i doubt when your daughter is 20 someone will say "hey doesn't beyonce have a daughter with the same name??"

aldarr

I just wanted to thank all of you for your help.  We have talked about it and have decided to not rule it out entirely but to also be open to talking about other names and maybe having a second option.  It will probably be a game-time decision. ;-) It is just that we have gotten so used to calling her "Ivy" already that I feel sad changing it!  Also to whoever suggested Isla, thank you! I have liked that name for awhile and DH thinks it is ok too, so we may throw that in as another option.