Some people!

Lusciouslana

Forgive me in advance for venting. I told a friend today that I planned to name my baby Vanessa and she reacted so badly. She basically said that Vanessa makes her think of some stuck up girl who went to high school with her and that it's a name that will ensure my daughter will be a stuck up princess. She also said that it sounds too long for a baby and it's very 80s. And all this is coming from someone who named ther daughter Sophia. I don't think Vanessa is that far off from Sophia aside from the popularity factor. She totally crushed my enthusiasm and I am totally second guessing myself now. Help

bearkatjen

I love Vanessa!

==N==

How rude! I, personally, love Vanessa. I have a thing for V names on girls. 

rnfromtn

Opinions are like...well, you know.  Everyone has one.  This is why we aren't sharing the main names that we will probably use.  Screw her, Vanessa is a very pretty name and she won't be in a class with 20 of them llike with Sophia. 

beaureve

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the name Vanessa

theimpossibleastronaut

It's her opinion. You don't always agree with her, I am sure, so don't let her opinion affect you. If you like Vanessa, go with it,

JulesDiane

rnfromtn:

Opinions are like...well, you know.  Everyone has one.  This is why we aren't sharing the main names that we will probably use.  Screw her, Vanessa is a very pretty name and she won't be in a class with 20 of them llike with Sophia. 

 

amatistajoy

I was almost named Vanessa. I think it is a great name. Ignore her. 

We didn't share the name for our DS with anyone until his birth. I was afraid of negative reactions like the one you got. 

stahlop

I see nothing wrong with Vanessa, I know several and they are all sweethearts. 

Puppylove*85

I like Vanessa.  Nessa and Nessie are cute nicknames.

married2m

I like it! I met the nicest lady named Vanessa the other day. 

letsgox

I'm with everyone else... Vanessa is a pretty and underused name. It's too bad that some people decide to share their harsh opinions about your future child's name. I'd never have the cahoonas to do that IRL.

esthergreenwood14

This is exactly why we are keeping names to ourselves. I don't care about other people's opinions, but I wouldnt be able to blow them off either.  

IrishEyes0530

Sounds like your friend was being a biitch.

I love the name Vanessa, I think it's beautiful.

dairygirl19

Sorry she said that, but don't let it get to you. People like to have opinions on everything especially names.

Vanessa is not for me, but it's a great pick. I quite like it. I work with a girl who's daughter is Vanessa and she's adorable so I have a good associaton.

BabyShipp

Did you tell her Vanessa and Sophia have the same # of syllables and only one more letter? How is that REALLY any longer?   Not that it really matters, but Sophia sounds just as "stuck up princess" to me as Vanessa.  Unless you raise her as a stuck up princess, I think you'll be fine.

Vanessa sounds lovely.  Congratulations :] 

Worcbride

I know a Vanessa--she's a mom in my Mom's Club--she's super sweet, athletic and always there to lend a hand....that's what I think of (all good stuff)

misspunky

Rude. Who cares what she thinks, as long as you like it. That's why I've told no one what the name is because I don't want to hear people's unsolicited comments. Sorry, but your friend sounds a bit crazy.

kim1989

It's a pretty name, don't let her discourage you from it if you like it enough