Last minute name change? EEK!

Bigtuna09

I'm panicking a bit. Name has been "decided". Christmas stocking is ordered with name embroidered, name is up and in the nursery etc. BUT I'm asking myself...do I love it?

 

Name is John Robert...

 

Thoughts? Too plain? Too simple?  

jaymicans

What's your second choice if you were to change the name?

PepVeroni

I like it!  I've always liked the name John and Johnny (my grandfather was Giovanni and went by Johnny).  Robert is my dad's name.  

I think it's a great name! 

plunderb

Last minute second guessing is normal. If you loved this name when you decided on it, have faith in your decision.

It is a bit plain, but that can be refreshing in a world of Zaidyns. For me, it would depend on family significance and the last name. Smith? Maybe too generic. Walenciewicz? An understandable nod to balance.

kayjay10

plunderb:

Last minute second guessing is normal. If you loved this name when you decided on it, have faith in your decision.

It is a bit plain, but that can be refreshing in a world of Zaidyns. For me, it would depend on family significance and the last name. Smith? Maybe too generic. Walenciewicz? An understandable nod to balance.

This exactly.  Plain and simple is not exactly a bad thing.

CeCe8579

I think it's classic and nice! Go with your first choice!

WashingtonQueen

It's NMS but it is a fine name.

tattedlaura

It's a classic, nothing wrong about that. I think it's normal to second guess yourself. Just remember why you picked it in the first place.

MrsTBird

It's a strong, classic, masculine name that will grow well with your DS. I don't think you should change it. I like it!

JLGY

I think it is a plain/simple name, but there's nothing wrong with that. It's normal to have last minute uncertainty on a major decision, so if you loved it to begin with, stick with it. That said, if you want to change your mind I wouldn't let the stocking or name being up already deter you... those are easy fixes and now's the time to change it! GL! What's the other name(s) you are considering?

brookelynpaisley

Another vote for 'keep it.'

annieravensfan528

I love it and think it's very classic

~Kat~

I like it! Simple is good, IMO.

Emerald27

I love it! A true classic and great for tiny baby as well as adult professional.

Also, not too plain at all! Especially considering all your NN options: Johnny, Jack, Bobby, Bob, Rob...etc.

sadie8900

I vote keep!! awesome, classic name  

JET29

I say keep it, it's a great name, you can't go wrong with a classic name that is spelled correctly.

 

Notwifezilla7

JET29:

I say keep it, it's a great name, you can't go wrong with a classic name that is spelled correctly.

 

Agree. Plus it lends itself to numerous nicknames if you feel so inclined. JR, Johnny, Jack, John John, etc...

Pas1224

I really like it!  Such a stong and classic name, which I love   Good choice!

BLPL101

I love it. I NEVER hear of people using John anymore!

Munchky

Personally, I love it. 

capulet

plunderb:

Last minute second guessing is normal. If you loved this name when you decided on it, have faith in your decision.

It is a bit plain, but that can be refreshing in a world of Zaidyns. For me, it would depend on family significance and the last name. Smith? Maybe too generic. Walenciewicz? An understandable nod to balance.

I agree with all this.  John was one of two finalists for DS.  I liked it because of the family significance (it's DH's grandfather's name), the biblical figures named John, and the strength and simplicity of the name.  Ultimately I'm glad we went with our other choice - one negative for us is that we have a common, short last name, so polysyllabic, more unusual first names work better for us - but John is a classic and I wouldn't discourage you from using it if it's something you've already committed to.  And I can tell you, since DH and I didn't commit to either child's name until after they were born, some second-guessing is inevitable.

dancedance1

My DH's name is John and there is a little part of me that's said we didn't name DS#1 after him (well it is his middle name).

I think John is GREAT for a little boy and Johnny is So cute too.

 

Timeless.

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A little plain, but they are both solid names that will age well with your LO. I'm curious to know what your other choice is.