Mother does not like names...

Jujumom2012

This is our fourth child. We have an Angela, Ben and Elleanor. We will not be finding out the gender, so we need a boy and girl name. It is hard when family does not approve of names..................

So far, I like Sabrina and Mara for a girl.

I like Wesley, which has gotten a big fat booo from family, for a boy. 

Any thoughts on these names?

rach7883

I really like Mara and Wesley...

That being said, as for your family and their imput, in the long run all that matters is that you and your DH like/love the names you choose. Your family will come around with whatever name you choose and love the child all the same. GL 

saham07

"Just like the gender of the baby.......the name will be a suprise!" That's what I would say to EVERYONE from here on out! You and DH need to pick a name that you love and keep it to yourselves!!! 

 

Manderlin923

I love them all!

strawberrytree

I think your names are great. Love Mara and Wesley is awesome. Your family just has bad taste!

Seriously, don't share names with family. They had/will have their chance to choose baby names. This decision belongs to you and your husband only (of course, you are always welcome to run ideas by us too!). You don't need your family's approval.  

FrecklesInside

You shouldn't tell your family your names.. it isn't their choice, it is yours. I really like Sabrina. Wesley is ok, not a fan of Mara.

Other girl suggestions:

Danielle, Samantha, Katia, Anna, Mila, Victoria, Bethany, Mia, Olivia

 Boys:

David, Mark, Seamus, Patrick, Evan, Gabriel, Zachary, Samuel, Austin, Henry, Frank, Nolan, Oliver, Ryan

CocoBrynne

I'm not really a fan either, sorry.  I prefer Mara over Sabrina tho, Sabrina feels very dated to me.

magsugar13

the only one i like is Sabrina

BUT it is your child to name not theirs

Mamaofthesea

I'm with everyone else. Just stop talking about names with family and friends. It's not their baby to name and it just puts more stress on you during an already stressful time, especially if you decide to name the baby something you know they don't like. 

Did you share the names of your other three children before they were born? What was their reaction to those names?  

zaramarie81

I like Sabrina (also like Sabina w/out the "r" although the historical connotation is kind of heavy).

Wesley is a sweet name, and I really like the nn Wes. It was on our list for awhile. 

karen_loy

 I really like Sabrina, is in our hipotetical list; and you shouldn't give that much importance to what your family thinks, is your child, not theirs

Katie996

saham07:

"Just like the gender of the baby.......the name will be a suprise!" That's what I would say to EVERYONE from here on out! You and DH need to pick a name that you love and keep it to yourselves!!! 

 

THIS! 

SposaBellarina

Love them all.  They all "go" with your kids' names, too.  All that matters is that you DH are on board.  I stopped mentioning anything about our LO's name to my MiL when she declared the only acceptable name for the baby was hers!

Jujumom2012

Mamaofthesea:

I'm with everyone else. Just stop talking about names with family and friends. It's not their baby to name and it just puts more stress on you during an already stressful time, especially if you decide to name the baby something you know they don't like. 

Did you share the names of your other three children before they were born? What was their reaction to those names?  

Yes, we did share our names with our other children and never felt pressured like I do this time. I guess it is why I never thought not to share. I do know ultimately that it is our choice and she will love the baby whatever name is given, it is just hard to hear or see the disappointment. I also agree that I will be less vocal about my choices from now on.

EGMphoto

saham07:

"Just like the gender of the baby.......the name will be a suprise!" That's what I would say to EVERYONE from here on out! You and DH need to pick a name that you love and keep it to yourselves!!! 

 

Ditto this. If you don't share your names until the baby is born, you won't hear so many opinions.

Mara are Wesley are great names. If YOU like them, use them. 

PunkyBooster

I didn't share our names with anyone. My mom will find a way to criticize anything I say/do/think of so it is best that I only tell her things after the fact (and even then, she will say something negative, but I can let it slide easier if it's already done!)

With that said, I like Mara and Wesley! 

kcisthebombdotcom

I like Mara/Wesley.

I agree with the PPs that said if it bothers you to hear negative opinions, don't share the name until LO arrives. People are less likely to criticize a name that's already been given to a child.

My parents hated the name I chose for my DS, but as soon as he arrived and they saw him, they said that was the name he was meant to have. It totally grew on them and they love DS's name now. That will likely be what happens with whatever name you choose for LO.

KitchenElf

I like your name choices. I don't plan to talk to anyone but DH about names because I don't want opinions.  Our families have such different naming styles that no matter what we pick someone is bound to dislike it and someone will love.  I think it's best if it's a surprise for them all.